Complex movement.
Sorted.
For over 30 years, LEANTECHNIK in Oberhausen has been developing high-performance rack-and-pinion lifting drives for automation technology.
We move – Fast. Precise. For Engineers.
Year of foundation
Countries worldwide
International customers
Locations
Our history
1993
Setting up a business
Reinhard Janzen founded LEAN-TECHNIK, thereby laying the foundations for what is now LEANTECHNIK AG.

1996
A breakthrough at EuroBLECH
A newly developed rack-and-pinion gearbox will be unveiled to a wide audience of industry professionals for the first time at EuroBLECH in Hanover.

1999
Development into a systems provider
LEANTECHNIK is expanding its product range to include bespoke lifting and positioning systems, which are now marketed under the name LEANTECHNIK SYSTEMS.

2003
Foundation of LEANTECHNIK AG
The growing company is being converted into its current legal form as LEANTECHNIK AG.

2008
Launch of lean SL® 5
With lean SL® 5, LEANTECHNIK is introducing a robust and cost-effective range of gearboxes for synchronous reciprocating movements.

2010
Launch of lifgo® 5
The new lifgo® 5 generation of gearboxes enables fast, precise and powerful lifting and positioning movements.

2015
Expansion into the USA
By establishing a US subsidiary, LEANTECHNIK is strengthening its presence in the North and Central American markets.

2023
30 Years of LEANTECHNIK
To mark its 30th anniversary, LEANTECHNIK is presenting lifgo hp®, a high-precision further development of its rack-and-pinion technology.

Who we are
We move.
Fast.
Precise.
For Engineers.
As a public limited company based in Oberhausen, LEANTECHNIK designs and manufactures the lifgo® and lean SL® gearbox series, as well as partially assembled and ready-to-use systems under the name LEANTECHNIK SYSTEMS. Our international sales and service network extends across Europe, the USA, Australia, South Africa and Asia.
LEANTECHNIK has built up industry-specific expertise, particularly in the automotive sector, through many years of collaboration with leading manufacturers. Thanks to the wide range of possible combinations offered by lifgo® and lean SL®, we can find a bespoke solution tailored to your specific application.
Oberhausen - Headquarter
Strategic product development, design and production. “All Made in Germany” — right in the heart of the Ruhr region, Germany’s largest conurbation.
LEANTECHNIK AG
Im Lipperfeld 7c, 46047 Oberhausen
+49 208 49525-0
info@leantechnik.com
Eatonton - Headquarter USA
Our sister company, Leantechnik, Inc., serves the North American market directly on the ground.
Leantechnik, Inc.
126 Cuscowilla Dr, Eatonton, GA 31024
+1 678 403 0203
info@leantechnik.us
A global presence.
Advice without borders.
Our solutions are used all over the world – and our consultancy services know no bounds. From the initial idea right through to implementation, we support you with technical expertise, many years’ experience and a clear understanding of your specific requirements.
Weltweit für Kundennähe
LEANTECHNIK Worldwide
Fahren Sie über ein markiertes Land, um die zuständige Vertretung zu sehen. Klicken Sie, um die Kontaktdaten festzuhalten.
Alle Länder
Our vision.
Optimising our clients’ performance.
We offer solutions that boost the efficiency of your processes — with the highest levels of precision, speed and reliability, whilst offering users complete flexibility.
Tailored solutions
Our engineers find solutions for every application that are as innovative as they are tailor-made — extending far beyond our gearboxes.
The highest standards of quality
Quality and high standards are essential for the synchronisation and durability of our gearboxes and systems.
Targeted
customer focus
A comprehensive range of services, strategic advice and great attention to detail ensure our customers’ satisfaction.
Philosophy & values.
Our corporate mission statement.
A medium-sized company whose primary objective is to maintain and improve customer satisfaction.
We live and breathe quality.
Our aim is to meet our customers’ expectations 100 per cent — we continuously review and optimise our quality processes.
Delighted customers.
We don’t just want to solve challenges; we want to set our own standard — even for the most complex requirements.
A community.
We’re stronger as a team. Trust is the foundation, and communication on an equal footing is a given.
Performance-based approach.
Determination and commitment are fundamental to everything we do — we challenge and support our staff.
Agile & Adaptable
Speed and flexibility are our hallmarks — we take bold decisions and drive change.
Sustainable practices.
We use resources responsibly, respect the integrity of every individual and comply with applicable legislation.
Empathy - Key to Success
As set out in our Core Values, every single employee is the key factor in our company.
We foster an open culture of mutual respect and a pleasant working atmosphere.
Our approach to service
We’re here for you!
Our aim is to ensure smooth production processes: we support you throughout the implementation and set-up of your plant, help to improve your cost-effectiveness, and are on hand to provide tailored advice and design solutions.
Conceptual consultancy
The focus is on your project, not the catalogue. We analyse your requirements, think through solutions thoroughly and work with you to develop the best possible approach.
From the initial idea to a fully operational system.
Design
Whether it’s a standard project or a complex, bespoke task, our design team has experience in both areas and will support you with the necessary expertise, from the initial sketch right through to the finished solution.
Service
Installation, implementation, after-sales service – all from a single source and always close at hand. Our service team supports you well beyond the commissioning stage to ensure your system performs as it should.
Certified activities.
Our quality management certifications.
All processes, from the first point of contact with the customer through to after-sales service, are managed in line with our commitment to sustainability and with a focus on customer satisfaction, and are continuously audited by external accredited certification bodies.
Our certification to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 stands for clearly defined processes, continuous improvement and consistently high quality standards – from the first point of contact with the customer right through to after-sales service.
Through our environmental management system, which complies with DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, we are continuously improving our environmental performance. In doing so, we focus on resource-efficient processes, measurable environmental targets and sustainable production.
Let’s talk about your application.
Your solution is just one enquiry away.
Send your enquiry now.
Get in touch with us!
Monday to Thursday:
08:00 – 17:00
Friday:
08:00 – 14:00
Email:
info@leantechnik.com
Telephone:
+49 (0)208 495 25 0























