Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Freilassing, Bavaria
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Since 1901
ROBEL Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH is a German manufacturer of railway construction and maintenance equipment, headquartered in Freilassing, Bavaria. The company was founded in 1875 in Munich and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100M to $250M. It is privately held and serves the railroad infrastructure industry, including rail networks, track construction firms, and rail operators. In February 2025, the company established a sales and service subsidiary in Switzerland.
Robel at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1901
Headquarters
Freilassing, Bavaria
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
95
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
95
Named foreign suppliers
13
Top origins
Germany · Italy · France · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Robel.
What this tells a buyer
The company has been active in recent years with new deliveries and partnerships, including a hybrid maintenance vehicle contract signed in Stockholm in December 2025 and a rail inspection platform developed with Vogel & Plötscher.
ROBEL holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and offers hand-guided machines, multifunctional track vehicles, mobile maintenance systems, and rail exchange systems.
ROBEL delivers machines to customers in about 70 countries and operates a North American subsidiary, ROBEL North America.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
125 years in operation (founded 1901).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
ROBEL Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH is a German manufacturer of railway construction and maintenance equipment, headquartered in Freilassing, Bavaria. The company was founded in 1875 in Munich and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100M to $250M. It is privately held and serves the railroad infrastructure industry, including rail networks, track construction firms, and rail operators. In February 2025, the company established a sales and service subsidiary in Switzerland.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1901 |
Headquarters | Freilassing, Bavaria |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Robel makes
ROBEL holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and offers hand-guided machines, multifunctional track vehicles, mobile maintenance systems, and rail exchange systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Adhesive, Machining, Steel (source: robel.com).
Certifications
Robel is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
The company has been active in recent years with new deliveries and partnerships, including a hybrid maintenance vehicle contract signed in Stockholm in December 2025 and a rail inspection platform developed with Vogel & Plötscher. US customs bill-of-lading records list 95 inbound shipments across 13 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Italy · France · Spain.
Latest developments
2026-07-31 — ROBEL investit pour une qualité de service optimale 🪙 • infra360.fr (infra360.fr)
2026-07-10 — ROBEL and Vogel & Plötscher redefine rail inspection with ROSPECT platform | Railway International (railway-international.com)
2026-02-17 — 🚨 Distribution Update – Airtec Master 35® (Eastern U.S.) (linkedin.com)
2025-12-17 — Our Wolfgang Fally was invited to Stockholm for the contract signing for the delivery of hybrid ROMIS E³ maintenance vehicle. The agreement forms part of the Swedish government’s and Trafikverket’s significant investment … | ROBEL (linkedin.com)
2025-02-04 — Robel gründet Vertriebs- und Servicegesellschaft in der Schweiz – Newsroom Robel (robel.com)
2025-02-04 — Robel übergibt 1. Hybrid-Gleiskraftwagen an Stadtwerke München – Newsroom Robel (robel.com)
Company details
ROBEL delivers machines to customers in about 70 countries and operates a North American subsidiary, ROBEL North America. Robel was founded in 1901, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Freilassing, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 125 years in operation (founded 1901). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Robel make?
ROBEL Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH is a German manufacturer of railway construction and maintenance equipment, headquartered in Freilassing, Bavaria. The company was founded in 1875 in Munich and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100M to $250M. It is privately held and serves the railroad infrastructure industry, including rail networks, track construction firms, and rail operators. In February 2025, the company established a sales and service subsidiary in Switzerland.
Where is Robel headquartered?
Robel is headquartered in Freilassing, Bavaria (31 Industriestrasse, Freilassing, Bavaria, 83395).
When was Robel founded?
Robel was founded in 1901.
How big is Robel?
Robel has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Robel hold?
Robel lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Robel import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 95 inbound shipments for Robel, with top origins including Germany · Italy · France · Spain.
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