Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1900
Rafi is a German manufacturer of human-machine interfaces and electronic engineering and manufacturing services, headquartered in Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Founded in 1900, the company employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people with estimated annual revenue of $250 to 500 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing hardware industries. In 2026 it opened a new plant in Bad Waldsee, Germany, and it is focusing its offering on robotics and safety touch solutions.
Rafi at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1900
Headquarters
Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
135
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
135
Named foreign suppliers
2
Top origins
Pakistan · Oman
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Rafi.
What this tells a buyer
Rafi's recent public news includes the opening of a new plant in Bad Waldsee, Germany, reported in January 2026, and the appointment of Freber as a distributor in February 2026.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists electronics and injection molding among its capabilities.
Rafi is privately held and its revenue and headcount figures are estimated bands rather than reported financials.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
126 years in operation (founded 1900).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Rafi is a German manufacturer of human-machine interfaces and electronic engineering and manufacturing services, headquartered in Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Founded in 1900, the company employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people with estimated annual revenue of $250 to 500 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing hardware industries. In 2026 it opened a new plant in Bad Waldsee, Germany, and it is focusing its offering on robotics and safety touch solutions.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1900 |
Headquarters | Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Rafi makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists electronics and injection molding among its capabilities.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Injection Molding, Assembly, Plastic (source: rafi-group.com).
Certifications
Rafi is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — rafi-group.com
ISO 13485 — rafi-group.com
ISO 14001 — rafi-group.com
ISO 45001 — rafi-group.com
ISO 50001 — rafi-group.com
ISO 9001 — rafi-group.com
Trade and customs footprint
Rafi's recent public news includes the opening of a new plant in Bad Waldsee, Germany, reported in January 2026, and the appointment of Freber as a distributor in February 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 135 inbound shipments across 2 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Pakistan · Oman.
Latest developments
2026-05-07 — RAFI – News (rafi-group.com)
2026-02-26 — Freber has become a distributor for RAFI - Freber (freber.no)
2026-02-11 — RAFI Puts its Focus on E2MS Robotics and Safety Touch (smttoday.com)
2026-01-21 — Neues RAFI-Werk in Bad Waldsee | brandschutztechnisch begleitet von Sinfiro (sinfiro.de)
2025-08-28 — The Power of One: One Brand. One Partner. One RAFI. (rafi-northamerica.com)
2025-06-30 — Ein Umzug bei laufender Produktion: Werksverlagerung bei RAFI mit 110 Maschinen abgeschlossen (ulm-news.de)
Facilities
Rafi is headquartered in Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Public sources also reference these locations:
Germany — controldesign.com
Bad Waldsee, Germany — controldesign.com
Company details
Rafi is privately held and its revenue and headcount figures are estimated bands rather than reported financials. Rafi was founded in 1900, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 126 years in operation (founded 1900). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rafi make?
Rafi is a German manufacturer of human-machine interfaces and electronic engineering and manufacturing services, headquartered in Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Founded in 1900, the company employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people with estimated annual revenue of $250 to 500 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing hardware industries. In 2026 it opened a new plant in Bad Waldsee, Germany, and it is focusing its offering on robotics and safety touch solutions.
Where is Rafi headquartered?
Rafi is headquartered in Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg (134 Ravensburger Strasse, Berg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 88276).
When was Rafi founded?
Rafi was founded in 1900.
How big is Rafi?
Rafi has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Rafi hold?
Rafi lists IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Rafi import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 135 inbound shipments for Rafi, with top origins including Pakistan · Oman.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 75 1890
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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