Development and production of tape libraries for data centers as well as feeder and media handling solutions for digital printing
BDT Media Automation GmbH
Rottweil (Headquarters) · Deißlingen (Production and Warehouse) · Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Mexico · Nijmegen, Netherlands · Singapore · Zhuhai, China · USANew on Amplifa
Data storage automation and media handling since 1967
BDT Media Automation GmbH, headquartered in Rottweil, is a developer and manufacturer of data storage systems (tape libraries) based on LTO tape for data centers and cloud environments, as well as of feed and output modules (feeders, stackers, alignment modules) for printing and packaging systems. Founded in 1967, the family-owned company acts as an OEM development and production partner for globally active IT corporations and printer manufacturers. Its value chain covers development, manufacturing, assembly, and worldwide repair and refurbishment services (screening & upgrade, refurbishment) for its own and third-party products. Production and warehousing are located in Deißlingen, with headquarters in Rottweil; further sites exist in Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, China and the USA. In the 2022 fiscal year, the group generated revenue of approximately €75 million with around 210 employees worldwide.
- Site
- Rottweil
- Processes
- Assembly (manufacturing, assembly) of data storage automation and paper-handling products, OEM development and production of tape libraries (storage automation), Print media handling (feeders, stackers, alignment modules), Screening & upgrade at regional service sites (AME, EMEA, APJ), Fault analysis and repair of tape libraries and LTO tape drives
- Materials
- Tape Libraries (FlexStor, MultiStor, MultiStak, Orion Stack), VX Feeder Series (370–790), TPF Feeder Series (780–1280 PT)
- Certificates
- ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1967
- Industries
- IT and cloud industry / data centers, Data backup and archiving, Digital printing, Print finishing, Packaging industry, Automation technology
- 01
Development (OEM design)
- 02
Procurement and supplier management (Zhuhai)
- 03
Assembly/manufacturing (Deißlingen, Guadalajara)
- 04
Quality inspection
- 05
Global sales and delivery
- 06
Technical service: repair, refurbishment
Product platforms and technologies
Tape Libraries (FlexStor, MultiStor, MultiStak, Orion Stack)
LTO-based data storage systems for backup, archiving and cloud storage with capacities from 144 TBytes (1U) up to 11.52 PBytes when fully expanded.
VX Feeder Series (370–790)
Sheet feeders for media formats 210×210 to 364×790 mm, stack height up to 500 mm and up to 18,000 sheets/h (A4) with patented Tornado technology.
TPF Feeder Series (780–1280 PT)
Pallet feeders for formats up to B1 (780×1280 mm), stack height up to 900 mm and grammage 80–650 gsm, without compressors or vacuum pumps.
Locations
Rottweil
DEHeadquarters and administration
Deißlingen
DEProduction and warehouse
- Assembly of data storage automation and paper-handling products
Guadalajara (Tlajomulco de Zúñiga)
MXBDT de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. – production, logistics and repair services
Nijmegen
NLBDT Holland B.V. – repair of storage products
Singapore
SGBDT Automation Pte. Ltd. – repair of storage products
Zhuhai
CNBDT Automation Equipment (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd. – purchasing and supplier management/QM
USA
USBDT Products Inc.
Products and systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly (manufacturing, assembly) of data storage automation and paper-handling productsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection/testing | – | – | – | – | – |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Tape Library (FlexStor II 1U Autoloader) | BDT Media Automation FlexStor II 1U | – | – | – | – |
| Tape Library (FlexStor II 2U) | BDT Media Automation FlexStor II 2U | – | 19" rack 2U; 24 slots, 2 HH or 1 FH LTO drives; 432 TBytes (LTO-9) / 1080 TBytes compressed | – | – |
| Tape Library (MultiStor) | BDT Media Automation MultiStor | – | – | – | – |
| Tape Library (MultiStak) | BDT Media Automation MultiStak | – | – | – | – |
| Sheet feeder / Feeder (VX Feeder Series, 370-790 Feeder) | BDT Media Automation VX 370-790 Feeder | – | – | – | – |
| Pallet feeder / Feeder (TPF Feeder Series) | BDT Media Automation TPF 780-1280 PT | – | – | – | – |
| Tape Library (Orion Stack) | BDT Media Automation Orion Stack | – | Over 1,100 LTO tapes per standard IT rack; designed for hyperscaling and cloud environments | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and certification
The Rottweil and Deißlingen sites are certified to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 (DQS); ISO 9001 is stated for all service locations at the technical service sites. An integrated quality management system covers the entire product life cycle.
| Evidence | Rottweil | Deißlingen |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||
| ISO 14001:2015 | ||
| ISO 45001:2018 |
History
- 1967
Company founded; media handling for printing since the mid-1960s
- 2011
Dr. Holger Rath joins BDT Media Automation GmbH as Managing Director Finance
- 2013
Marc Steinhilber joins the BDT Group; re-establishment of the Singapore site; Dr. Rath becomes sole Managing Director
- 2018
Marc Steinhilber becomes Managing Director and CEO in November; Dr. Rath takes on the role of CFO
- 2022
Revenue around €75 million, approx. 210 employees worldwide
- 2023
Framework for green corporate bond issued (Green Bond Principles, ICMA)