Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Munich, Bavaria
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Since 1950
Krause Automation designs, builds, and maintains customer-specific industrial automation and production systems. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, was founded in 1950, and has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes powertrain, welding, battery, and assembly systems. In April 2026, the company was formed after Agile Robots completed its acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, which was rebranded as Krause Automation.
Krause Automation at a glance
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1950
Headquarters
Munich, Bavaria
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
6
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
6
Named foreign suppliers
2
Top origins
Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Krause Automation.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available for the company, so its trade footprint cannot be described; its most recent reported development is the April 2026 acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering by Agile Robots, after which the business operates as Krause Automation.
The company's listed capabilities include powertrain, welding, battery, and assembly systems, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
The company is privately held, has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees, and no specific customers are named in the available record.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
76 years in operation (founded 1950).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Krause Automation designs, builds, and maintains customer-specific industrial automation and production systems. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, was founded in 1950, and has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes powertrain, welding, battery, and assembly systems. In April 2026, the company was formed after Agile Robots completed its acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, which was rebranded as Krause Automation.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1950 |
Headquarters | Munich, Bavaria |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Krause Automation makes
The company's listed capabilities include powertrain, welding, battery, and assembly systems, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Powertrain, Welding, Battery (source: krause-automation.com).
Certifications
Krause Automation is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — upperrhein.com
ISO 45001 — upperrhein.com
ISO 50001 — upperrhein.com
ISO 9001 — upperrhein.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available for the company, so its trade footprint cannot be described; its most recent reported development is the April 2026 acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering by Agile Robots, after which the business operates as Krause Automation. US customs bill-of-lading records list 6 inbound shipments across 2 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany.
Latest developments
2026-10-23 — 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨: 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 | Krause Automation (linkedin.com)
2026-04-07 — thyssenkrupp sells Automation Engineering to Agile Robots - new start as Krause Automation - INDUSTRIAL Production (industrial-production.de)
2026-04-02 — Krause Automation. Engineering for Industrial Innovators. | Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding (linkedin.com)
2026-04-01 — Agile Robots closes acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering | Agile Robots SE (agile-robots.com)
2026-04-01 — Agile Robots übernimmt Thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering: Krause Automation wird führender Anbieter für KI-gestützte Fertigungssysteme (automation-next.com)
2025-11-25 — thyssenkrupp to sell Automation Engineering to Agile Robots (thyssenkrupp-automotive-technology.com)
Company details
The company is privately held, has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees, and no specific customers are named in the available record. Krause Automation was founded in 1950, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 76 years in operation (founded 1950). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Krause Automation make?
Krause Automation designs, builds, and maintains customer-specific industrial automation and production systems. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, was founded in 1950, and has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes powertrain, welding, battery, and assembly systems. In April 2026, the company was formed after Agile Robots completed its acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, which was rebranded as Krause Automation.
Where is Krause Automation headquartered?
Krause Automation is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria.
When was Krause Automation founded?
Krause Automation was founded in 1950.
How big is Krause Automation?
Krause Automation has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees.
What certifications does Krause Automation hold?
Krause Automation lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Krause Automation import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 6 inbound shipments for Krause Automation, with top origins including Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 173 8982102
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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