Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Augsburg, Bavaria
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Since 1898
KUKA is a robotics and automation company headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, founded in 1898 and employing roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people. It is majority-owned by the Chinese Midea Group and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. Its product range includes welding, assembly, and drivetrain-related automation, and the company reports Ford among its customers. In July 2026, KUKA China, part of the Midea Group, signed an agreement with Intco Group worth more than RMB 300 million that includes 2,000 robots.
KUKA at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1898
Headquarters
Augsburg, Bavaria
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Import activity
8035
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
8035
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Vietnam · China · South Korea · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from KUKA.
What this tells a buyer
KUKA appears in customs records with 8,035 shipments, with trade activity linked to suppliers in Vietnam, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
KUKA holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and Nadcap certifications, and its listed products include welding, assembly, and battery-related automation.
KUKA is majority-owned by the Midea Group, and its reported customer base includes Ford.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
128 years in operation (founded 1898).
8,035 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
KUKA is a robotics and automation company headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, founded in 1898 and employing roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people. It is majority-owned by the Chinese Midea Group and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. Its product range includes welding, assembly, and drivetrain-related automation, and the company reports Ford among its customers. In July 2026, KUKA China, part of the Midea Group, signed an agreement with Intco Group worth more than RMB 300 million that includes 2,000 robots.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1898 |
Headquarters | Augsburg, Bavaria |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What KUKA makes
KUKA holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and Nadcap certifications, and its listed products include welding, assembly, and battery-related automation.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Assembly, Battery, Emissions, Steel, Powertrain, Drivetrain, Transmission, Electric Motor, Steering (source: kuka.com).
Certifications
KUKA is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — aerospace.co.uk
ISO 13485 — aerospace.co.uk
ISO 14001 — kuka.com
ISO 45001 — kuka.com
ISO 9001 — kuka.com
Nadcap — aerospace.co.uk
Trade and customs footprint
KUKA appears in customs records with 8,035 shipments, with trade activity linked to suppliers in Vietnam, China, South Korea, and Taiwan. US customs bill-of-lading records list 8035 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Vietnam · China · South Korea · Taiwan.
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:
Ford — reported by kuka.com
Latest developments
2026-10-20 — KUKA Group and KOMSA Enter Strategic Partnership | KUKA UK (kuka.com)
2026-10-06 — KUKA Group and TD SYNNEX Partner to Advance Physical AI | KUKA UK (kuka.com)
2026-07-10 — KUKA China, under Midea Group, Signs Agreement Exceeding RMB 300 Million with Intco Group, Including 2,000 Robots - Wedoany (wedoany.com)
2025-12-09 — 5North | KUKA Global (kuka.com)
2025-12-05 — KUKA Group Review 2025 | KUKA Global (kuka.com)
2025-07-31 — More space. More innovation. More KUKA for Switzerland. | KUKA Switzerland (kuka.com)
Company details
KUKA is majority-owned by the Midea Group, and its reported customer base includes Ford. KUKA was founded in 1898, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 128 years in operation (founded 1898). 8,035 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does KUKA make?
KUKA is a robotics and automation company headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, founded in 1898 and employing roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people. It is majority-owned by the Chinese Midea Group and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. Its product range includes welding, assembly, and drivetrain-related automation, and the company reports Ford among its customers. In July 2026, KUKA China, part of the Midea Group, signed an agreement with Intco Group worth more than RMB 300 million that includes 2,000 robots.
Where is KUKA headquartered?
KUKA is headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria.
When was KUKA founded?
KUKA was founded in 1898.
How big is KUKA?
KUKA has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does KUKA hold?
KUKA lists IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does KUKA import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 8035 inbound shipments for KUKA, with top origins including Vietnam · China · South Korea · Taiwan.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 821 7970
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
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