Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Wuerzburg, Bavaria
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Since 1817
Koenig & Bauer is a German manufacturer of printing presses, headquartered in Würzburg, Bavaria, and founded in 1817. It is listed publicly under the ticker SKB.DE and employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people, with revenue reported in the 1.5 billion range. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, and its product lines include sheetfed and web offset presses, flexographic presses, and digital inkjet presses. Its most recent public update was a second-quarter 2026 report citing a significant increase in order intake.
Koenig & Bauer at a glance
Revenue
1.5B
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1817
Headquarters
Wuerzburg, Bavaria
Ownership
Publicly traded (ETRA: SKB.DE)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
391
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
391
Named foreign suppliers
45
Top origins
Germany · Spain · Belgium · Mexico
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Koenig & Bauer.
What this tells a buyer
Koenig & Bauer reported a second-quarter 2026 result with a significant increase in order intake and positive free cash flow, according to its own announcement dated 6 August 2026.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists products and materials including aluminum and steel machining.
Koenig & Bauer is a publicly traded company with a workforce of 5,000 to 10,000 people, and its own description states it has a long-standing presence in banknote printing.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
209 years in operation (founded 1817).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Koenig & Bauer is a German manufacturer of printing presses, headquartered in Würzburg, Bavaria, and founded in 1817. It is listed publicly under the ticker SKB.DE and employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people, with revenue reported in the 1.5 billion range. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, and its product lines include sheetfed and web offset presses, flexographic presses, and digital inkjet presses. Its most recent public update was a second-quarter 2026 report citing a significant increase in order intake.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1817 |
Headquarters | Wuerzburg, Bavaria |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | 1.5B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (ETRA: SKB.DE) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Koenig & Bauer makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists products and materials including aluminum and steel machining.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Machining, Aluminum, Steel (source: koenig-bauer.com).
Certifications
Koenig & Bauer is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — koenig-bauer.com
ISO 45001 — koenig-bauer.com
ISO 50001 — koenig-bauer.com
ISO 9001 — koenig-bauer.com
Trade and customs footprint
Koenig & Bauer reported a second-quarter 2026 result with a significant increase in order intake and positive free cash flow, according to its own announcement dated 6 August 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 391 inbound shipments across 45 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Spain · Belgium · Mexico.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — News: Koenig & Bauer US (koenig-bauer.com)
2026-09-21 — News: Koenig & Bauer UK (koenig-bauer.com)
2026-08-19 — Press Releases: Koenig & Bauer (koenig-bauer.com)
2026-08-06 — Koenig & Bauer with strong second quarter: Significant increase in order intake, clear intra-year earnings improvement and positive free cash flow: Koenig & Bauer (koenig-bauer.com)
2026-06-16 — Graphic Village Boosts Post Press With New Koenig & Bauer Allpro 110 Folder Gluer: Koenig & Bauer US (koenig-bauer.com)
2026-04-28 — Koenig & Bauer Celmacch Expands Portfolio with New Prima Series: Koenig & Bauer (koenig-bauer.com)
Facilities
Koenig & Bauer is headquartered in Wuerzburg, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Eden Prairie, MN — koenig-bauer.com
Company details
Koenig & Bauer is a publicly traded company with a workforce of 5,000 to 10,000 people, and its own description states it has a long-standing presence in banknote printing. Koenig & Bauer was founded in 1817, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Wuerzburg, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 209 years in operation (founded 1817). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Koenig & Bauer make?
Koenig & Bauer is a German manufacturer of printing presses, headquartered in Würzburg, Bavaria, and founded in 1817. It is listed publicly under the ticker SKB.DE and employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people, with revenue reported in the 1.5 billion range. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, and its product lines include sheetfed and web offset presses, flexographic presses, and digital inkjet presses. Its most recent public update was a second-quarter 2026 report citing a significant increase in order intake.
Where is Koenig & Bauer headquartered?
Koenig & Bauer is headquartered in Wuerzburg, Bavaria (4 Friedrich-Koenig-Strasse, Wuerzburg, Bavaria, 97080).
When was Koenig & Bauer founded?
Koenig & Bauer was founded in 1817.
How big is Koenig & Bauer?
Koenig & Bauer has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the 1.5B range.
Is Koenig & Bauer publicly traded?
Publicly traded (ETRA: SKB.DE). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Koenig & Bauer hold?
Koenig & Bauer lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 931 9094567
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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