Lebbing automation & drives GmbH (Bocholt, est. 1997/1998) provides turnkey drive, control, SCADA and CE-safety systems for continuous web-processing industries, including electrode production for lithium‑ion batteries, plus retrofits, UL-panel production and lifecycle services.
Lebbing automation & drives GmbH was founded in 1997 (incorporated as Lebbing automation & drives GmbH in 1998) and is headquartered in Bocholt, Germany. Co-founders Thomas and Guido Lebbing established the company to deliver conceptual design, construction and manufacture of electrical and switchgear systems for mechanical engineering. As a subsidiary of Jagenberg AG within the Kleinewefers Group, Lebbing provides turnkey automation, drive, SCADA and CE-safety services for continuous web-processing industries worldwide. The company’s stated focus is on delivering reliable automation and compliance solutions that improve production consistency, extend equipment life through retrofitting, and support customers’ regulatory requirements and operational availability.
Lebbing’s core technology comprises mechatronic drive systems, PLC-based control, HMI and SCADA platforms, industrial data systems and custom switchgear (including UL-panel fabrication). Motion control and synchronized drives support precise web handling for coating, calendering, drying and rewinding processes. SCADA and data layers enable process visualization, traceability and integration with MES/ERP systems. Safety capabilities include risk assessment, functional safety engineering (SIL/PL analysis), verification/validation and CE conformity services. Retrofitting and modernization of legacy lines are central technical offerings, delivering reduced downtime, extended asset life and documented safety compliance—contributing to lower material waste and improved workplace safety.
Lebbing supplies turnkey automation packages: drive and motion systems, control cabinets, SCADA/visualization, IIoT-ready data integration, UL-compliant switchgear, and CE-safety services (risk analyses, documentation, validation). Typical applications cover coating, printing, paper, film and foil converting, and electrode production for lithium‑ion batteries. Services include retrofit projects, spare parts supply, commissioning and lifecycle maintenance.
Lebbing automation & drives GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jagenberg AG, under the Kleinewefers Group, with no external investors.
