Overview

SATO Europe is an Auto-ID company headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 1940 and serving as the European hub for SATO International. It makes thermal barcode label printers, manual and automatic labelling systems, RFID technology, and custom labels for healthcare, food and drink, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and automotive customers. The company has 200-500 employees and is publicly listed under ticker 6287. In April 2026 it appointed Anna Opieczyńska as Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe.

At a glance

What Sato Europe makes

The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and in February 2026 it reported BRCGS certification for its manufacturing in Poland.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Sensor (source: satoeurope.com).

Certifications

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

• ISO 13485 — satoeurope.com

• ISO 14001 — satoeurope.com

• ISO 45001 — satoeurope.com

• ISO 9001 — satoeurope.com

Latest developments

• 2026-09-29 — SATO Europe Launches CL4-SXR & CL6-SXR Industrial Printers (satoeurope.com)

• 2026-09-08 — SATO Europe Publishes First Sustainability Report | SATO (satoeurope.com)

• 2026-05-21 — Tony’s Chocolonely moves to cloud-enabled labelling with De Koningh Coding & Labeling and SATO Europe (satoeurope.com)

• 2026-04-14 — SATO Europe appoints Anna Opieczyńska as Managing Director CEE (satoeurope.com)

• 2026-02-02 — SATO strengthens European manufacturing with BRCGS certification in Poland (satoeurope.com)

• 2026-01-06 — SATO Europe appoints Toshiyuki Nagatani as Technology Director (satoeurope.com)

Facilities

Sato Europe is headquartered in Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Poland — satoeurope.com

Company details

The company serves industries including automotive, electric vehicles, medical, plumbing hardware, and industrial equipment, and it is publicly traded. Sato Europe was founded in 1940, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 86 years in operation (founded 1940). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sato Europe make?

SATO Europe is an Auto-ID company headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 1940 and serving as the European hub for SATO International. It makes thermal barcode label printers, manual and automatic labelling systems, RFID technology, and custom labels for healthcare, food and drink, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and automotive customers. The company has 200-500 employees and is publicly listed under ticker 6287. In April 2026 it appointed Anna Opieczyńska as Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe.

Where is Sato Europe headquartered?

Sato Europe is headquartered in Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg (104 Waldhofer Strasse, Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 69123).

When was Sato Europe founded?

Sato Europe was founded in 1940.

How big is Sato Europe?

Sato Europe has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the 947.6M range.

Is Sato Europe publicly traded?

Publicly traded (TYO: 6287). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.

What certifications does Sato Europe hold?

Sato Europe lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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