Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1889
Steinert is a family-owned German engineering company founded in 1889 and headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company makes sensor sorting and magnetic separation equipment for waste, glass, plastics, metal recycling, and mining. In August 2026, it announced an expansion of its presence in Mexico. Its products serve the automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors.
Steinert at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1889
Headquarters
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
974
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
974
Named foreign suppliers
18
Top origins
Germany · Belgium · Netherlands · Australia
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Steinert.
What this tells a buyer
Steinert opened an expansion of its presence in Mexico, announced on August 4, 2026, according to the company's website.
Steinert holds ISO 9001 certification and produces sensor-based and magnetic sorting systems, including NIR and X-ray sorting technologies.
Steinert is privately held, and its estimated revenue band places it among mid-sized industrial equipment manufacturers in Germany.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
137 years in operation (founded 1889).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Steinert is a family-owned German engineering company founded in 1889 and headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company makes sensor sorting and magnetic separation equipment for waste, glass, plastics, metal recycling, and mining. In August 2026, it announced an expansion of its presence in Mexico. Its products serve the automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1889 |
Headquarters | Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Steinert makes
Steinert holds ISO 9001 certification and produces sensor-based and magnetic sorting systems, including NIR and X-ray sorting technologies.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Sensor, Glass, Plastic, Transmission, LED, Suspension (source: steinertglobal.com).
Certifications
Steinert is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — steinertglobal.com
Trade and customs footprint
Steinert opened an expansion of its presence in Mexico, announced on August 4, 2026, according to the company's website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 974 inbound shipments across 18 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Netherlands · Australia.
Latest developments
2026-08-06 — STEINERT expands presence in Mexico (recyclingproductnews.com)
2026-08-04 — STEINERT expands its presence in Mexico • STEINERT (steinertglobal.com)
2026-04-08 — IFAT 2026: STEINERT is bringing upgrades, new applications and AI solutions to Munich • STEINERT (steinertglobal.com)
2026-02-18 — Recovery doubled, maintenance halved • STEINERT (steinertglobal.com)
2026-01-14 — STEINERT AI enables food-grade tray recycling at Cirrec • STEINERT (steinertglobal.com)
2025-10-01 — eFACTOR3 announces Strategic Partnership with STEINERT - eFACTOR3 (efactor3.com)
Facilities
Steinert is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Duiven, Netherlands — steinertglobal.com
Company details
Steinert is privately held, and its estimated revenue band places it among mid-sized industrial equipment manufacturers in Germany. Steinert was founded in 1889, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 137 years in operation (founded 1889). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Steinert make?
Steinert is a family-owned German engineering company founded in 1889 and headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company makes sensor sorting and magnetic separation equipment for waste, glass, plastics, metal recycling, and mining. In August 2026, it announced an expansion of its presence in Mexico. Its products serve the automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors.
Where is Steinert headquartered?
Steinert is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia (329 Widdersdorfer Strasse, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50933).
When was Steinert founded?
Steinert was founded in 1889.
How big is Steinert?
Steinert has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Steinert hold?
Steinert lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Steinert import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 974 inbound shipments for Steinert, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Netherlands · Australia.
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