About Bleichert Automation: Global Engineering Expertise

What characterizes our customers is their peace of mind.
They know that we are always there for them.

BLEICHERT^® benefits from almost 150 years of systematically acquired know-how in the development and manufacture of individual systems for automation, conveyor technology, as well as transport and interlinking technology.
Today BLEICHERT^® is one of the authorised, strategic suppliers of global industrial companies. Worldwide. Special strengths are revealed through constant innovations developed in our competence centres and the optimal implementation of the highest requirements – for safe, highly economical and future-oriented production processes.e.

our industries:

Automotive Industry
Commercial Vehicles
Consumer Goods
Railway Industry
Airport Logistics

Packaging Industry
Mechanical Engineering
Logistics
Foils/Paper
Automotive Supplier

History

Started collaboration with Centerline Brazil for conveyor manufacturing for local market.

The roots of our company: Adolf BLEICHERT founds the Adolf Bleichert & Co. factory for cableways in Leipzig.

Foundation of Adolf BLEICHERT Förderanlagen Vertriebs GmbH in Osterburken: In the years of the "economic miracle", BLEICHERT sells roller conveyors and systems for bulk goods technology.

Foundation of BLEICHERT Inc. in Sterling Heights, USA: Entry into the North American market (MI) with a focus on automation technology, roller conveyors, robots and assembly systems.

Acquisition of BLEICHERT by the R.WEISS Group: BLEICHERT is renamed BLEICHERT Automation GmbH & Co. KG.

Foundation of BLEICHERT Automation Systems (Nanjing) Ltd. in China: Entry into the Asian market with a focus on automation technology, conveyor technology and customer support.

The roots of our company: Adolf BLEICHERT founds the Adolf Bleichert & Co. factory for cableways in Leipzig.

Foundation of Adolf BLEICHERT Förderanlagen Vertriebs GmbH in Osterburken: In the years of the "economic miracle", BLEICHERT sells roller conveyors and systems for bulk goods technology.

Started collaboration with Centerline Brazilfor conveyor manufacturing for local market.

Foundation of BLEICHERT Inc. in Sterling Heights, USA: Entry into the North American market (MI) with a focus on automation technology, roller conveyors, robots and assembly systems.

Acquisition of BLEICHERT by the R.WEISS Group: BLEICHERT is renamed BLEICHERT Automation GmbH & Co. KG.

Foundation of BLEICHERT Automation Systems (Nanjing) Ltd. in China: Entry into the Asian market with a focus on automation technology, conveyor technology and customer support.

Cooperation with InDeutsch Systems Private Ltd (Pune) in India: Cooperation with the company InDeutsch Systems Private Limited from the Indian market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history of Bleichert Automation?Cintia Alfaro2026-07-06T14:34:34+02:00

What is the history of Bleichert Automation?

Bleichert’s roots go back nearly 150 years, when Adolf Bleichert founded the Adolf Bleichert & Co. factory for cableways in Leipzig. Over the decades, the company expanded into roller conveyors and bulk goods technology, entered the North American market with the foundation of Bleichert Inc. in Michigan, and was later acquired by the R. WEISS Group. Bleichert has since established operations in China (Nanjing), Brazil and representatives all over the world.

Which industries and markets does Bleichert serve?Cintia Alfaro2026-07-06T14:35:07+02:00

Which industries and markets does Bleichert serve?

Bleichert serves a broad range of industries, including: Automotive, Commercial Vehicles, Consumer Goods, Railway, Airport Logistics, Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, safety technology and Automotive Suppliers. Solutions are adapted to the specific requirements of the customer.

Where is Bleichert Automation headquartered and how large is the company?Cintia Alfaro2026-07-06T14:36:20+02:00

Where is Bleichert Automation headquartered and how large is the company?

Bleichert Inc. is headquartered at 50955 Wing Drive, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, USA. The company also operates internationally with entities in Germany (Osterburken), China (Nanjing), partnerships in Brazil, and representatives in Argentina, Austria, Canada, France, Mexico and Sweden. More than 300 employees are part of Bleichert team worldwide.

Is Bleichert part of a larger group?Cintia Alfaro2026-07-06T14:36:51+02:00

Is Bleichert part of a larger group?

Yes. Bleichert is part of the R.WEISS Group, a globally active industrial automation group. This membership provides Bleichert with access to broader engineering resources and international reach, while maintaining its identity as a specialist in conveyor technology and automation systems.