Overview

Lauda is a German manufacturer of precision temperature control equipment, including thermostats, cooling baths, heating baths, and temperature control units. The company was founded in 1956 by Dr. Rudolf Wobser and is headquartered in Lauda-Koenigshofen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. It is privately held and employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to 250 million. Its systems serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and renewable-energy sectors, among others. Lauda reported renewing its position as a global market leader in December 2025.

At a glance

What Lauda makes

Lauda holds ISO 9001 certification and lists semiconductor and LED applications among its product areas, alongside its temperature control and cooling technology systems.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, LED (source: lauda.de).

Certifications

Lauda is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — lauda.de

Trade and customs footprint

Lauda has not reported customs-recorded trade activity in the available data, so its trade footprint cannot be characterized; its most recent public development was the appointment of Chris Pang as managing director of Lauda Singapore, announced in December 2025. US customs bill-of-lading records list 288 inbound shipments across 7 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Spain · Germany · China · Belgium.

Latest developments

• 2026-10-01 — LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT LAUDA (lauda.de)

• 2026-06-09 — LAUDA EXPANDS CONSTANT TEMPERATURE EQUIPMENT PORTFOLIO WITH NATURAL REFRIGERANTS (lauda.de)

• 2026-04-02 — LAUDA setzt auf die Markterkundung mit BW_i | bw-i (bw-i.de)

• 2025-12-18 — LAUDA ONCE AGAIN GLOBAL MARKET LEADER (lauda.de)

• 2025-12-15 — CHRIS PANG WILL BECOME NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LAUDA SINGAPORE (lauda.de)

• 2025-11-28 — LAUDA EXPANDS INTO INDIA (lauda.de)

Company details

Lauda operates three German sites and 12 foreign subsidiaries, with annual sales reported at approximately €100 million. Lauda was founded in 1956, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Lauda-Koenigshofen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 70 years in operation (founded 1956). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Lauda make?

Lauda is a German manufacturer of precision temperature control equipment, including thermostats, cooling baths, heating baths, and temperature control units. The company was founded in 1956 by Dr. Rudolf Wobser and is headquartered in Lauda-Koenigshofen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. It is privately held and employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to 250 million. Its systems serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and renewable-energy sectors, among others. Lauda reported renewing its position as a global market leader in December 2025.

Where is Lauda headquartered?

Lauda is headquartered in Lauda-Koenigshofen, Baden-Wuerttemberg (41 Pfarrstrasse, Lauda-Koenigshofen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 97922).

When was Lauda founded?

Lauda was founded in 1956.

How big is Lauda?

Lauda has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).

What certifications does Lauda hold?

Lauda lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Does Lauda import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 288 inbound shipments for Lauda, with top origins including Spain · Germany · China · Belgium.

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