Introducing the ACD Group
Innovative Electronics
ACD is an owner-managed group of companies that belongs to the technological leading providers inside electronics.
Company
Structure of the ACD Group
Today, the ACD Group brings together five specialized subsidiaries under one roof: ACD Antriebstechnik GmbH, ACD Czech s.r.o., ACD Elektronik GmbH, ACD Systemtechnik GmbH, and ACD USA Inc. With two locations in Germany and one each in the Czech Republic and the USA, the group has an international presence.
ACD Holding serves as the unifying element within our group. It provides strategic leadership, supports operational matters, and creates synergies that enable us to present ourselves as a strong, cohesive unit.
Our modern production sites in Achstetten (Germany), Neustadt an der Orla (Germany), and Kadaň (Czech Republic) are characterized by high efficiency and close customer proximity. Thanks to decades of experience and the extensive know-how across the group, we are able to offer a wide range of high-quality products and services that meet the demands of a dynamic market.
Our roots go back to 1976, when today’s ACD Elektronik GmbH was founded in Achstetten near Ulm by Karl-Heinz Andes, Johann Bolkart, and Fritz Guther. Since then, we have continuously expanded our portfolio. ACD Systemtechnik GmbH in Neustadt an der Orla joined in 1991, followed by ACD Antriebstechnik GmbH in Achstetten in 1996. The international expansion of the group began with the founding of ACD Czech s.r.o. in 2015 and ACD USA Inc. in 2016.
ACD Group
With around 460 employees across its sites, the ACD Group achieved annual sales of more than 78 million euros in 2024.
ACD Antriebstechnik GmbH, headquartered in Achstetten, is part of the ACD Group and has been one of the leading specialists in the fields of safety, drive, and control technology for more than 30 years. Our product portfolio ranges from PC- and EtherCAT-based control systems to Safety HMIs, Safety PLCs, Safety Drives, as well as Safety I/O modules and power supplies. Especially in the field of electric drive technology and safety-critical applications, we always work in accordance with the strictest legal and technical requirements – ensuring highest quality, on-time delivery, and long-term availability.
ACD Czech s.r.o., a central part of the ACD Group based in Kadaň (Czech Republic), specializes in electronics manufacturing services (EMS), high-precision cable assembly, as well as the assembly of electronic and electromechanical systems. In addition to cable harnesses – from prototypes to series production – we cover a wide range of industries with state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly solutions, including automotive, medical technology, mechanical engineering, and industrial electronics.
Our processes are carried out in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, combining electronic and electromechanical components using advanced crimping, cutting, soldering, and IDC technologies – including automated processing and 100% final testing. Durable, installation-friendly connections, mechanically robust connector systems, fast implementation, flexible adaptation to customer requirements, and an excellent price-performance ratio are among our strengths.
As a reliable partner, we always act in the best interest of our customers, gladly take on new challenges, and offer everything from planning to prototyping and large-scale production – supported by our experienced team, cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and short response times at our site in the Czech Republic.
ACD Elektronik GmbH, headquartered in Achstetten, is an important part of the ACD Group and offers a wide range of hardware and software solutions for mobile devices and applications across all industries, with a particular focus on the industrial and logistics sectors. Our product portfolio includes mobile handheld computers, vehicle mount terminals, wearables, mobile workstations, mobile HMI solutions, and RFID systems. Another key focus lies on OEM operating devices and customer-specific developments, which can be flexibly implemented thanks to our Android™ Device Kit.
Within the ACD Group, we place great importance on providing comprehensive service and support that deliver maximum flexibility and innovation. Through the customer-specific development of hardware and software solutions, we are able to offer customized products that are precisely tailored to the individual requirements of our customers.
ACD Systemtechnik GmbH, part of the ACD Group and based in Neustadt an der Orla, offers a comprehensive range of Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) with high flexibility, innovative strength, and professional support. From rapid prototyping, manufacturing and qualification samples, component sourcing, series production, and final testing to complete device assembly – your assemblies are in the best hands with us.
Whether for industrial, medical, control, measurement and regulation technology, or defense applications, we meet all requirements. Our service portfolio covers development support, layout consulting, sample creation, and prototype production through to series manufacturing, complete device assembly, and final testing using optical, electrical, and thermal procedures. In addition, we provide obsolescence management, repair and claims services, as well as reliable delivery service to ensure comprehensive support for your projects.
Quality assurance
Our certifications
ACD Antriebstechnik GmbH: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 13849-1, DIN EN ISO 13849-2
ACD Czech s. r. o.: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, IATF 16949
ACD Elektronik GmbH: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, DIN EN ISO 13485:2021, DIN EN ISO 13849-1, DIN EN ISO 13849-2
ACD Systemtechnik GmbH: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, DIN EN ISO 13485:2021
The group employs around 460 people at its sites and generated annual sales of over 78 million euros in 2024.
Products and services
Our service portfolio
Owner-managed, technology-oriented, and solution-oriented – ACD develops and manufactures electronic systems and solutions in the following areas:
