Leading international value-added distributor in machine vision

STEMMER IMAGING is a leading provider of machine and artificial vision solutions, delivering the entire spectrum of machine vision services for both industrial and non-industrial applications across end markets ranging from factory automation to sports and entertainment. The company combines one of the largest product portfolios in the industry with engineering expertise to provide a full suite of value-added services, from components to assembled sub-systems. The team has also developed proprietary solutions such as the Common Vision Blox and the InPicker, reflecting their role in applying AI within factory settings. With a growing global footprint across Europe, North America, and South America, Stemmer works alongside customers to drive the next wave of machine vision innovation.

Highlights

2017: Acquisition of majority shares as part of succession planning
2018: Strategic focus on value-enhancing organic and inorganic growth.
IPO enables continuation of growth course and acceleration of M&A activities.
2019 : Expansion and development of expertise in growth areas: expansion of the solution portfolio and development of new fields of application around artificial vision (embedded vision systems).
2020 - 2022: Restructuring of the sales and solutions business.
Increase in value contribution through the combination of engineering services with proprietary subsystems and software.
2023: Strategic transformation and initiatives for growth and efficiency measures. Continuous improvement of profitability indicators.
2024: Expansion and entry into the North American market through the acquisition of an US-based specialist in high-performance imaging solutions.
Outlook for the future: Middleground Capital becomes new majority shareholder. PRIMEPULSE retains minority stake.
Sector Machine vision
Headquarters Munich, Germany
Investment date 2017
Status Active

“The team supports us in the further expansion of our buy-and-build strategy.”

Arne Dehn,
Ehemaliger CEO,
STEMMER IMAGING