German family-owned automation company founded 1960; AGV/AMR intralogistics, solar panel, and glass processing automation globally.
GRENZEBACH Maschinenbau GmbH is a German family-owned industrial automation and engineering company founded in 1960 by Rudolf Grenzebach. Headquartered at Albanusstraße 1, 86663 Asbach-Bäumenheim (Hamlar), Bavaria, Germany, the company has grown into a globally recognized specialist in the automation of industrial production processes, with approximately 1,600 employees and 15 locations worldwide.
Grenzebach's core markets encompass glass and float glass manufacturing lines, building materials production, intralogistics, and recycling process technology. In the float glass sector alone, over 3,000 installed production lines in 55 countries demonstrate the company's scale and global reach. The company exports approximately 90 percent of its products, underlining its international orientation despite being a medium-sized, family-owned enterprise.
In the field of intralogistics and mobile robotics, Grenzebach develops and manufactures Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for factory and warehouse environments. Key products in this segment include the OL1200S omnidirectional AGV capable of carrying payloads up to 1,500 kg at speeds of 1.66 m/s for transporting large components in confined spaces; the L1200S which handles up to 1.2 tons with integrated personnel safety laser scanners; and the L600 platform offering speeds up to 1.5 m/s with lithium-ion battery technology providing 5 hours of travel per 30-minute charge. These AGV platforms are deployed in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics environments for intelligent material flow and supply chain automation.
Additional technology competencies include friction stir welding automation, automation of additive manufacturing processes (3D printing), robotic handling applications, process technology for veneer cutting and drying, and active facade systems. In 2024, the Grenzebach Group received the Ludwig Erhard Prize in the category 'Recognized for Sustainability with Gold,' the first organization ever to receive this award. Global development and production sites are located in Germany (Asbach-Bäumenheim and Bad Hersfeld), Romania (Iași), USA, India (Pune), and China (Jiashan, Shunde, Shanghai).
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Omnidirectional AGV for transporting large, heavy components up to 1,500 kg in confined factory and warehouse spaces.
Bidirectional AGV transporting up to 1.2 tons with integrated personnel safety laser scanners for use in all in-house environments.
Contact GRENZEBACH Maschinenbau GmbH
WEBSITE
https://www.grenzebach.comPHONE
+49 906 982 2000HEADQUARTERS
Germany
Company Facts
Founded
1960
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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Primary Region
Europe
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