Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Abensberg, Bayern
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Since 1902
Kromberg & Schubert, also known as Kroschu, is a German manufacturer of wiring systems, electrical components, and plastics technology, founded in 1902 and headquartered in Abensberg, Bavaria. The company has an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and it is privately held. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment industries. Among its reported customers is Audi, and it has announced plans to add 2,000 jobs at a factory in Zhabeni, North Macedonia.
Kromberg & Schubert at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
50,000-100,000
Founded
1902
Headquarters
Abensberg, Bayern
Certifications
IATF 16949
Import activity
474
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
474
Named foreign suppliers
19
Top origins
Germany · Mexico · Belgium · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kromberg & Schubert.
What this tells a buyer
The company announced plans in October 2026 to create 2,000 new jobs at its North Macedonia factory, with reported exports above €400 million, according to mknewshub.mk and SeeNews.
The company holds IATF 16949 certification and is known for custom wiring harnesses, on-board network systems, and plastics technology integration.
The company reports automotive as its main market, with the sector accounting for about 90% of sales, and it operates 48 locations worldwide.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
124 years in operation (founded 1902).
Holds IATF 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kromberg & Schubert, also known as Kroschu, is a German manufacturer of wiring systems, electrical components, and plastics technology, founded in 1902 and headquartered in Abensberg, Bavaria. The company has an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and it is privately held. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment industries. Among its reported customers is Audi, and it has announced plans to add 2,000 jobs at a factory in Zhabeni, North Macedonia.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1902 |
Headquarters | Abensberg, Bayern |
Employees | 50,000-100,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 |
What Kromberg & Schubert makes
The company holds IATF 16949 certification and is known for custom wiring harnesses, on-board network systems, and plastics technology integration.
Certifications
Kromberg & Schubert is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — kromberg-schubert.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company announced plans in October 2026 to create 2,000 new jobs at its North Macedonia factory, with reported exports above €400 million, according to mknewshub.mk and SeeNews. US customs bill-of-lading records list 474 inbound shipments across 19 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Mexico · Belgium · Netherlands.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Audi — reported by albeu.com
Latest developments
2026-10-16 — Kromberg & Schubert in Zhabeni: 2,000 New Jobs for Audi, Exports Above €400 Million and Macedonian Managers Replacing German Ones — What Bitola Gains and What Stays Uncertain (mknewshub.mk)
2026-10-16 — Kromberg & Schubert Establishes Operations in Lutsk – KNEWS.MEDIA (knews.media)
2026-10-15 — Kromberg & Schubert plans 2,000 new jobs at N. Macedonia factory | N. Macedonia Investments News | SeeNews (seenews.com)
2026-10-06 — The German group Kromberg & Schubert is expanding its presence in Tunisia - FIPA (investintunisia.tn)
2026-05-27 — Kromberg & Schubert announces expansion in Guanajuato with US$26 million automotive investment (promexicoindustry.com)
2026-01-28 — Next2OEM: Gemeinsam die Zukunft der Leitungssatzfertigung gestalten - Kromberg & Schubert (kromberg-schubert.de)
Facilities
Kromberg & Schubert is headquartered in Abensberg, Bayern. Public sources also reference these locations:
Lutsk, Ukraine — knews.media
Germany — qad.com
Company details
The company reports automotive as its main market, with the sector accounting for about 90% of sales, and it operates 48 locations worldwide. Kromberg & Schubert was founded in 1902, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Abensberg, Bayern. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 124 years in operation (founded 1902). Holds IATF 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kromberg & Schubert make?
Kromberg & Schubert, also known as Kroschu, is a German manufacturer of wiring systems, electrical components, and plastics technology, founded in 1902 and headquartered in Abensberg, Bavaria. The company has an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and it is privately held. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment industries. Among its reported customers is Audi, and it has announced plans to add 2,000 jobs at a factory in Zhabeni, North Macedonia.
Where is Kromberg & Schubert headquartered?
Kromberg & Schubert is headquartered in Abensberg, Bayern (1 Werkstrasse, Abensberg, Bayern, 93326).
When was Kromberg & Schubert founded?
Kromberg & Schubert was founded in 1902.
How big is Kromberg & Schubert?
Kromberg & Schubert has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Kromberg & Schubert hold?
Kromberg & Schubert lists IATF 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kromberg & Schubert import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 474 inbound shipments for Kromberg & Schubert, with top origins including Germany · Mexico · Belgium · Netherlands.
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