Stöger Automation, based in Königsdorf in Upper Bavaria, develops screwdriving and assembly technology for industrial series production, particularly for applications in the automotive industry. The family-owned company has patented technologies and, according to its own information, has supplied well-known car manufacturers. Most recently, the company employed 130 people.

In September 2025, Stöger Automation filed for insolvency due to the ongoing crisis in the automotive industry and the difficult situation in the mechanical engineering sector. Despite the challenging market environment, several interested parties from the USA, China and Germany were won over for a takeover, according to Baker Tilly. The family-run Böllhoff Group from Bielefeld ultimately prevailed in the highly competitive process. In future, the Königsdorf site will operate under the name Böllhoff Stöger Schraubtechnik GmbH.

"Böllhoff was able to score points with its understanding of the requirements and structures of a Bavarian family business, but above all with the opportunities of a strong international market player," says Dr. Andreas Fröhlich, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance at Baker Tilly. "Ultimately, all remaining employees in the company can look forward to the continued existence of the company with a strong partner at their side."

Böllhoff also sees potential for a new start for the company. "With Böllhoff's expertise in the field of screwdriving and assembly technology and its international orientation, we want to put Stöger back on a growth path," explained Dr. Ralf Adenstedt, Managing Director of the Böllhoff Group's System Technology Division.

On the Baker Tilly side, Director Paul Margolin in particular accompanied the investor process alongside Fröhlich. Legal partner Stephan Zuber and lawyer Till Werner were responsible for the purchase agreement negotiations.

The Böllhoff Group is an international supplier of fastening, assembly and system technology. The family-owned company employs more than 3,300 people and achieved a turnover of 726 million euros in 2025. Böllhoff is represented with 44 locations and 15 production sites in 26 countries.