Overview

Qlar Group, formerly Schenck Process, is a supplier of industrial weighing systems, feeding and conveying equipment, milling and grinding machines, and process monitoring tools for bulk materials. Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, the company was founded in 1881 and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees. It serves the steel, cement, plastics, chemicals, transport, and battery industries. In May 2026, Everstone Capital acquired the company from Blackstone.

At a glance

What Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) makes

The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers products including the CONiQ product family for bulk material handling and monitoring.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel, Emissions, Bearing (source: qlar.com).

Certifications

Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — qlar.com

• ISO 45001 — qlar.com

• ISO 9001 — qlar.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-19 — Tenova and Qlar Sign Cooperation Agreement for Weighing and Feeding Solutions | Tenova (tenova.com)

• 2026-09-04 — We are excited to share that we have opened a new office in Chicago, Illinois, strengthening our local presence in the United States. | Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) (linkedin.com)

• 2026-07-14 — New partnership: Qlar and tripleS combine expertise in steel production (qlar.com)

• 2026-06-25 — A strong signal for Qlar in India. | Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) (linkedin.com)

• 2026-05-07 — Everstone Capital acquires Qlar Group from Blackstone (qlar.com)

• 2026-04-01 — Qlar opens new Test Center for Pneumatic Conveying in Bangalore, India (qlar.com)

Company details

Qlar Group's emission targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, and in July 2026 it announced a partnership with tripleS focused on steel production. Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) was founded in 1881, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Darmstadt, Hessen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 145 years in operation (founded 1881). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) make?

Qlar Group, formerly Schenck Process, is a supplier of industrial weighing systems, feeding and conveying equipment, milling and grinding machines, and process monitoring tools for bulk materials. Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, the company was founded in 1881 and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees. It serves the steel, cement, plastics, chemicals, transport, and battery industries. In May 2026, Everstone Capital acquired the company from Blackstone.

Where is Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) headquartered?

Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) is headquartered in Darmstadt, Hessen (100 Pallaswiesenstrasse, Darmstadt, Hessen, 64293).

When was Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) founded?

Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) was founded in 1881.

How big is Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process)?

Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).

What certifications does Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) hold?

Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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