Bernstein AG

Bernstein AG is a leading German manufacturer specializing in industrial safety technology, enclosure technology, and system solutions. Founded in 1947, the company is a third-generation family-run business headquartered in Porta Westfalica, Germany.
 
Core Business Areas
The company organizes its expertise into three primary units often referred to as "Detect, Protect, and Solve":
  • Safety Technology (DETECT): Includes safety switches, sensors (inductive, capacitive, magnetic), and emergency stop devices designed to protect people and secure production processes.
  • Enclosure Technology (PROTECT): Features a wide range of robust industrial enclosures, support systems (suspension arms), and operator terminals.
  • System Solutions: Focuses on networked concepts like the SMART Safety System, which integrates individual components into a cohesive safety architecture for entire machines.
Key Facts
  • Global Presence: Operates worldwide with 8 subsidiaries and a network of 34 distributors.
  • Workforce: Employs more than 500 people globally.
  • Leadership: Currently managed by siblings Nicole Bernstein and Achim Bernstein.
  • Innovation: Known for specialized products like wireless switching devices and RFID-coded safety locks (e.g., the SLO series).

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