Tsubaki Kabelschlepp

AM-Adjacent EquipmentWenden-Gerlingen, GermanyFounded 1954

German manufacturer of cable carrier systems, conveyor systems, and guideway protection products; inventor of the steel cable carrier and a global market leader in cable drag chains for industrial automation.

CEO / Founder: Henning Preis
Team Size: 501-1000
Stage: Mature
Latest Round: Acquired
Key Investors: Tsubakimoto Chain Co. (Tsubaki Group)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Cable carrier systems (steel, plastic, hybrid); TRAXLINE® cables for motion; TOTALTRAX® pre-assembled complete cable carrier systems; Conveyor systems (hinged belt, scraper belt, modular); Guideway protection systems (telescopic covers, apron covers, bellows); Machine protection solutions; TKHP series high-performance cable carriers for long travel lengths up to 1,500m; UNIFLEX Advanced series cable carriers

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Inventor of the steel cable carrier with over 70 years of engineering heritage; world market leader in steel cable drag chains; offers over 100,000 product variants across steel, plastic, and hybrid materials; provides turnkey TOTALTRAX complete systems including cables and connectors; global presence in over 70 countries with 50+ international representatives and subsidiaries

How They Differentiate

As the inventor of the steel cable carrier (1954), Tsubaki Kabelschlepp holds a unique heritage and deep engineering expertise. Unlike competitors that specialize in one material, they offer steel, plastic, and hybrid systems without material dogma, enabling objective customer-specific solutions. Since 2010, they combine German mid-market flexibility with the global scale of the Japanese Tsubaki Group (Tsubakimoto Chain Co.), a publicly listed multinational.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Machine tool manufacturers; automotive industry; robotics integrators; crane and material handling OEMs; medical technology companies; offshore and mining operators; aerospace manufacturers; cleanroom operators; furniture industry

Industry Verticals

Machine Tools; Automotive; Robotics; Aerospace; Medical Technology; Offshore & Mining; Cranes & Material Handling; Cleanrooms; Agriculture; Airport; Furniture; Power Generation; Telescopes

Competitors

igus GmbH (Germany); Brevetti Stendalto (Italy); Dynatect Manufacturing (USA); Murrplastik (Germany)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

~380 employees at German locations (Wenden-Gerlingen and Hünsborn); 500+ employees worldwide; global presence in over 70 countries; over 100,000 product variants

Major Milestones

1953: Invention of the world's first steel energy chain; 1954: Foundation of KABELSCHLEPP GmbH in Siegen; 1964: Expansion to guide rail protection systems; 1969: First all-plastic chain with one-piece molded links; 1969: Expansion to conveyor systems; 1984: First hybrid energy chain; 2009: Relocation to new premises in Wenden-Gerlingen; 2010: Integration into Tsubaki Group (Tsubakimoto Chain Co.); 2012: Expansion to include TRAXLINE cable range; 2025: New plant opening in Doddaballapur, Bangalore, India ($4.5M investment)

Notable Customers

Serves customers across machine tools, automotive OEMs, robotics, offshore oil drilling platforms, space travel, medical technology, and industrial automation (specific named customers not publicly listed)

https://tsubaki-kabelschlepp.com/