Company

Metronix
Part of Apex Tool Group

Metronix is a company of the Apex Tool Group, a global technology corporation with a strong presence in the industrial, automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing sectors. Being part of this international network enhances our innovative strength, ensures global delivery capability, and links our highly specialized drive technology with global quality standards.

Apex Tool Group
Headquarters: Sparks, Maryland, USA
Number of employees: Over 7,000
Locations: Present in more than 30 countries
Annual revenue: Approximately $1.5 billion

[Translate to English:] smartServo BL 4104-M

Company
Metronix – Precision in Motion for over 45 Years

Metronix, based in Braunschweig, has stood for reliable drive solutions “Made in Germany” for more than four decades.

As an experienced specialist in servo drives, we develop and manufacture products that are used worldwide in a wide range of industries – including automation technology, robotics, packaging, medical technology, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

Our ambition: customized solutions that combine technology, efficiency, and quality. We support our customers from the initial idea to the finished drive solution – with short decision-making processes, a high level of development expertise, and a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements.

What sets us apart is our ability to flexibly adapt standard technology to individual customer needs. To achieve this, we rely on a modular platform strategy that allows us to quickly and efficiently realize project-specific variants – reliably, economically, and practically.

Customer proximity, the high quality of our products, and our commitment throughout every project phase make Metronix a valued partner in the industry.

Metronix stands for intelligent motion – precise, flexible, and always in service of your application.

Our Philosophy

We believe that technological excellence can only be achieved through a spirit of partnership. That’s why we put our customers at the center of everything we do – with the goal of delivering not just a product, but a solution that provides lasting value. Reliability, transparency, and responsibility shape our daily actions – from the initial idea to series production.

Our Principles

The customer comes first

We are fully committed to consistently exceeding our customers’ expectations in terms of quality, delivery time, price, and innovation.

Integrity in everything we do

Honesty and reliability form the foundation for trusting relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and partners.

Continuous improvement

We continuously optimize our processes, strengthen safety and lean principles – to achieve greater efficiency and productivity.

Innovation as a driver of growth

Implementing new ideas quickly is what drives us – enabling us to develop solutions that deliver lasting impact.

The best – one team

Our employees contribute their expertise and entrepreneurial spirit – together, we achieve more.

Sustainability as a commitment

We are LRQA certified and comply with the ISO 14001:2015 standards.

Metronix
Company History

Founding

Metronix was founded in 1976 by Dr. Rüdiger Karmann in Braunschweig. The company’s initial focus was on the development of electromagnetic measuring instruments for geophysical applications – a field that has once again become highly relevant today. These instruments are used in the exploration of natural resources, such as new deposits of oil, gas, or ores. Metronix is the world’s second-largest manufacturer of this specialized technology.

1976

New Business Area

At the end of the 1980s, Metronix invested in a new business area and became one of the first companies in Germany to develop digital servo drives for controlling the speed of electric motors. Today, this business area represents the main focus of Metronix.

1987

Acquisition by Cooper Industries

Metronix was fully acquired by Cooper Industries and became part of the Cooper Power Tools division. Cooper Industries, a globally operating American company, had already maintained a long-standing supplier relationship with Metronix. Among other products, Metronix develops and manufactures specialized servo drives for fastening applications in the automotive industry. These are integrated by Cooper Power Tools into tightening and assembly systems. More than 25,000 Metronix servo drives are already successfully in use at engine and axle assembly stations of all major automotive manufacturers.

1998

New Company Building

Move into the new company building with 2,000 m² of production space.

1999

New Managing Director: Mr. Heiner Pfuhl

Dr. Rüdiger Karmann retires from the company after successfully leading and shaping it for 25 years. The new Managing Director is Mr. Heiner Pfuhl, who serves as Vice President Europe for the Cooper Power Tools division.

2000

New Managing Director: Professor Dr. Michael Krüger

Professor Dr. Michael Krüger takes over as Managing Director of Metronix Meßgeräte und Elektronik GmbH.

2001

Market Launch of ARS 2000 SE

Market launch of the new ARS 2000 servo drive controller family featuring universal interfaces for general mechanical engineering applications.

2003

Market Launch of DIS-2

Market launch of the new DIS-2 servo drive controller family for motor-integrated servo drives.

2005

Metronix celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Mr. Heiner Pfuhl retires from his positions as Vice President Europe of Cooper Power Tools and Managing Director of Metronix. Through the successful integration into the Cooper Industries Group, he set Metronix on a path of continued growth.

2006

Merger with Apex Tool Group

Merger with the newly established Apex Tool Group, LLC, headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, USA. The owners of ATG are Cooper Industries PLC and Danaher Corporation. Mr. Stefan Gyarfas and Mr. Martin Kürzinger are appointed as Managing Directors. Following the 2009 economic crisis, Metronix once again reaches its 2008 revenue level, significantly expanding its market share.

APEX Tool Group

2010

Farewell to Professor Dr. Michael Krüger

Professor Dr. Michael Krüger leaves the company after successfully leading and shaping it for 10 years.

2011

40 Years of Metronix

Metronix celebrates its 40th anniversary.

2016

Market Launch of smartServo BL 4000-C

Introduction of our state-of-the-art smartServo BL 4000-C product family – a control cabinet servo drive featuring the highest level of connectivity and comprehensive onboard technology.

2019

Market Launch of smartServo BL 4000-M/D

Expansion of the smartServo BL 4000 product family with decentralized variants for mounted and standalone operation close to your application – offering all the strengths of the control cabinet version.

2021

Expansion of smartServo BL 4000-C

Expansion of the smartServo BL 4000-C product family with 20A, 40A, and 60A units.

2024

Powerful in servo drive technology and geophysics

Production and annual sales of more than 70,000 servo drives in various customized and standardized versions.

In the field of geophysics, measuring instruments and sensors for earth exploration are offered. These devices are used in the search for natural resources, such as new deposits of oil, gas, or ores. Metronix is the world’s second-largest manufacturer of this specialized technology.

Today

Metronix – A Pioneer in Motion

Metronix remains a pioneer. Our highly specialized team is already working today on the challenges of tomorrow – tirelessly, with passion and innovative strength.
With the pipeline project “SafetyLine”, we are setting a new benchmark: our response to the Cyber Resilience Act and a clear statement for security and future viability.
In this way, we are continuously advancing servo drive technology and shaping a future full of possibilities – together with you.

Tomorrow

[Translate to English:] smart ideas for great projects

The Ant Principle –
small, intelligent, powerful

The ant symbolizes maximum efficiency in minimal size, intelligent cooperation, and the ability to accomplish complex tasks in a highly scalable way as part of a swarm.

This very principle is reflected in the architecture and application of Metronix servo drive solutions. Each individual servo drive operates as an autonomous, highly intelligent drive unit.

… learn more about the Metronix metaphor

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