Krause Automation: Engineering for tomorrow’s industry.

75+ years of engineering experience: our story.

Since Johann A. Krause founded the company, innovative strength, technological expertise, quality and customer focus have shaped who we are. These values remain the foundation of everything we do.

• 1950

  Johann A. Krause Maschinenfabrik is founded in Bremen

• 1981

  First locations outside Germany: Ensisheim (FRA) and Felbridge (UK)

• 1987

  First sale of shares to the Thyssen group

• 1994

  Auburn Hills becomes the first location in the USA

• 1999

  Opening of the location in Querétaro (MEX)

• 2006

  Shanghai becomes the first location in Asia

• 2011

  Integration into thyssenkrupp System Engineering GmbH

• 2026

  Krause Automation becomes part of Agile Robots SE

Present worldwide. Close to our customers.

At 13 locations across Europe, North America and Asia, we combine global engineering expertise with local know-how. From consulting, engineering and system integration to commissioning, we support our customers in implementing their automation projects. With comprehensive service and support, we remain a reliable partner beyond that, throughout the entire equipment lifecycle.

The Krause Way: How we move your production forward.

We help our customers choose the right technologies and reliably bring automation solutions into industrial practice. Our approach combines sound consulting, engineering expertise and industrial implementation in four steps.

1. Anticipate

   We spot market trends and technological developments early, assess their potential for industrial applications and uncover new opportunities for the future of your production.

2. Evaluate

   We assess which technologies create the greatest added value for your production processes, which make economic sense and when their use pays off.

3. Make it possible

   We develop tailored automation solutions that meet technical and economic requirements and integrate reliably into your production processes.

4. Own the outcome

   We take responsibility for the successful implementation and integration of your automation solutions. And during ongoing operation, we support you with service, optimizations and adjustments tailored to your needs.

Our management.

Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding

CEO Krause Automation

Rolf-Günther Nieberding studied mechanical engineering at TU Darmstadt and began his career as a research engineer at Daimler-Benz. After earning his doctorate at the University of Siegen and an MBA from INSEAD, he joined Boston Consulting Group as a strategy consultant. From 2013 onward, he held leadership positions at international automotive suppliers, most recently at thyssenkrupp System Engineering. He has been CEO of Krause Automation SE since September 2024.

Alexander Müller

CFO Krause Automation

Alexander Müller has many years of experience in financial management and has held various leadership positions in finance since 2007, including in Brazil and Mexico. Most recently, he held a senior finance role at thyssenkrupp System Engineering. He has been CFO of Krause Automation SE since March 2024.