BARTH® Elektronik GmbH


Established in 1993, BARTH® specialises in the development and production of innovative Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for the automotive, marine and engineering industry including applications as diverse as building automation and the control of industrial diesel engines.

In recognition of its performance and attractiveness to engineers wanting right-sized control solutions, RS Components recently granted a Global Supplier Award for Innovation to BARTH®, paying particular attention to the success of BARTH®s lococube® series.

It´s worldwide customer base benefits from expert support and high-quality production facilities that offer outstanding flexibility, minimal lead times and economical price-performance ratios. The company is particularly well known in the industrial arena for it´s lococube® mini-PLCs, which can be battery powered, allowing engineers to control small applications such as stand-alone machines or mobile applications. In addition, the lococube®s can be directly integrated into machines, bringing the advantage of reduced wiring.

BARTH® Elektronik GmbH

As an owner-managed company, BARTH® Elektronik GmbH is one of the leading supplier in the field of miniaturized PLC technology. Our 
focus is set on principles such as professionalism, tradition and long-term perspectives - personally and rooted in the soil - and represents the basis of the more than 25-year successful company history. Both the goal-oriented implementation of our mission and the continuous further development contribute significantly to the success of BARTH® Elektronik GmbH.

BARTH® is a system provider for automotive, industrial and maritime applications.

We face the challenges of digital change in the areas of Automotive, Industrial and Maritime Technology with an innovative spirit. Owing to many years of experience and the further development of technologies, BARTH® is able to combine tradition with innovation. - Our core competence lies in control technology. We develop individual solutions based on customer-specific requirements and support you honestly and professionally within your project. BARTH® offers maximum flexibility, fast response times and minimal lead times. Efficiency through innovative technologies also characterizes the BARTH® brand lococube® - proudly made in Germany - and is successfully used in international business.

BARTH® grants highest priority to customer satisfaction.

The satisfaction of our customers is very important to us, we take criticism seriously. Hence, the customer is the center of our business activity. We see our partnerships as an important driving force for innovation, growth and success and therefore rely on long-term, trusting cooperation. Our goal is to simplify your processes, further increase existing potential and to support you in your project as a reliable and competent partner in every phase.

BARTH® relies on highly motivated and competent employees. 

Trust is the root of any lasting relationship, as well as fairness and loyalty. The care of employees who have been with the company for many years has a high priority at BARTH®. 
 It is not only the continuous further education of our employees that plays an important role, but also the promotion of team spirit and enthusiasm at work. The open communication of each individual shapes our cooperation and a pleasant atmosphere of mutual appreciation arises. Only those who feel comfortable can achieve great things and create added value for the future.
BARTH® constantly improves its product quality.

We always value the highest quality and focus on vertical integration instead of external production. 80% of all components are manufactured in-house, made in Germany. It is our aim to ensure that the manufacturing of BARTH® products is largely independent of external purchases of the respective raw materials. Of course, this requires precise and traceable work steps in every phase of our work, but offers our customers, among other things, maximum flexibility, quick delivery, high planning security and an excellent price-performance ratio.

BARTH® wants to increase profitability and grow sustainably.

Think about tomorrow today! - Taking responsibility and strengthening the business location is a matter of course for us. Generating sustainable, profitable growth for BARTH® by opening up new markets and applications is part of the everyday challenge of our company. Even in troubled times, we recognize opportunities.