Distributor of cables and wires with its own logistics centers, cutting centers, and manufacturing of customer-specific special cables.
böhm Kabeltechnik GmbH
Iserlohn (Logistics I Kalthofer Feld, Logistics II Zollhausstraße) · Zwingen, Canton Baselland (CH)New on Amplifa
About böhm Kabel
böhm Kabeltechnik GmbH is a mid-sized family business founded in 1989, headquartered in Iserlohn in the Sauerland region with a branch in Zwingen, Switzerland. The company operates as a cable distributor active worldwide with logistics services and offers a broad product portfolio of cables and wires: data cables, flexible control cables, halogen-free cables, marine cables, military cables to VG 95218, drag chain cables, photovoltaic cables, fiber optic cables, medium-voltage cables, as well as copper and bronze contact wires for overhead line construction. In addition, böhm Kabel develops and manufactures customer-specific special cables and implements individual logistics concepts including warehousing, cutting to desired lengths, labeling, and drum management. Three logistics centers with 28,500 m² of floor space, 18,000 high-bay and outdoor storage slots, and three cutting centers with around 1,000 cuts per day ensure supply; 30 million meters of cable in approximately 30,000 dimensions are held in stock. The company supplies customers in over 50 countries and is, among other things, a Q1 supplier partner of Deutsche Bahn AG.
- Site
- Iserlohn
- Processes
- Cutting of cables and wires to desired length (cutting centers, 1,000 cuts/day), Development & manufacturing of special cables to customer specifications, Cable distribution / logistics services (warehousing, production & cut lengths, labeling,, Supply of drag chain cables (böhmflex Chain PUR-HF), Supply of photovoltaic/solar cables (Solar H1Z2Z2-K), Supply of marine, naval, and offshore cables including military cables VG 95218, Supply of copper/bronze contact wires for overhead line construction (Q1 supplier partner Deutsche, Supply of fiber optic cables including micro cables with 4–864 fibers
- Materials
- Copper, Aluminium, Bronze, Iron (iron wire rope), PUR (polyurethane), PVC, Rubber (rubber-insulated cables), Silicone (H05SS-F silicone cable)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, Q1 supplier of Deutsche Bahn AG, VG 95218 Parts 60–66 (German Armed Forces/BAAINBw), Marine cable approvals (DNV, ABS, BV, Class NK, LR, RINA, Türk Loydu, CRS), ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV), VG 95218 (BAAINBw), Marine cable approvals (DNV, ABS, BV, LR, etc.)
- Founded
- 1989
- Industries
- Marine/Offshore/Ship-to-Shore, Crane, conveyor and tunnel engineering, Mechanical and plant engineering, Chemical industry/Refineries/Power plants, Electrical/Building services, Renewable energies
- 01
Procurement via supplier and manufacturer network (daily metal price Cu/Al)
- 02
Warehousing in high-bay and outdoor storage (30 million meters of cable)
- 03
Cutting to desired lengths in cutting centers (1,000 cuts/day)
- 04
Labeling/marking to customer specification
- 05
Development & manufacturing of customer-specific special cables
- 06
Shipping including export documents, next-day & express delivery
- 07
Drum management and customer-specific logistics concepts
Materials & Processes
Copper
Conductor material for cables, wires, and contact wires to DB standard; daily metal price.
Aluminium
Conductor material and railway earth cables; stocked with exchange-listed metal pricing.
Bronze
Material for contact wires in overhead line construction to DB standard.
Iron (iron wire rope)
Iron wire ropes to DB standard for railway applications.
PUR (polyurethane)
Jacket material for drag chain cables (böhmflex Chain PUR-HF) with high dynamic stress.
PVC
Insulation and jacket material for industrial and control cables.
Rubber (rubber-insulated)
Robust, flexible cables for high mechanical stress.
Silicone
Temperature-resistant cables (H05SS-F) for machine and plant engineering.
Halogen-free polymers (LSOH/LSHF)
For greater safety in sensitive areas such as marine, railway, and building services.
Neoprene (STN/STCN)
Control cables with supporting member for demanding applications.
Glass fiber (fiber optic)
Fiber optic cables including micro cables with 4–864 fibers for data networks.
Locations & Logistics
Iserlohn – Logistics I | Kalthofer Feld
DELogistics center with cutting center and high-bay warehouse (since 1997)
- Materials
- Copper, aluminium, bronze, plastics, glass fiber
- Cutting center
- 16 m high-bay warehouse
- Large drum hall
- Cable measuring machines
Iserlohn – Logistics II | Zollhausstraße
DELogistics center, administration/headquarters
- Cutting center
- High-bay warehouse
Zwingen (Canton Baselland)
CHBranch/logistics center böhm Kabel AG (since 1999)
- Cutting center
- High-bay warehouse
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting of cables and wires to desired length (cutting centers, 1,000 cuts/day)Cable/wire processing | – | – | – | – | Copper, Aluminium |
| Development & manufacturing of special cables to customer specificationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Copper, Aluminium, PUR, PVC, Rubber |
| Cable distribution / logistics services (warehousing, production & cut lengths, labeling,Logistics/Distribution | – | – | – | – | – |
| Supply of drag chain cables (böhmflex Chain PUR-HF)Cables/wires | – | Travel distance max. 50 m | – | – | Copper, PUR |
| Supply of photovoltaic/solar cables (Solar H1Z2Z2-K)Cables/wires | – | – | – | – | Copper |
| Supply of marine, naval, and offshore cables including military cables VG 95218Cables/wires | – | – | – | – | Copper |
| Supply of copper/bronze contact wires for overhead line construction (Q1 supplier partner DeutscheCables/wires | – | – | – | – | Copper, Bronze, Aluminium, Iron |
| Supply of fiber optic cables including micro cables with 4–864 fibersCables/wires | – | Span field length up to 300 m (ADSS) | – | – | Glass fiber, HDPE |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting center (cable cutting machines) | – | 3 | 1,000 cuts per day | – | Iserlohn (Logistics I Kalthofer Feld, Logistics II Zollhaus) and Zwingen |
| High-bay warehouse | – | 3 | 18,000 high-bay & outdoor storage slots, 28,500 m² total logistics area | 2017/18 | Iserlohn, Zwingen |
| Cable measuring machines | – | – | Cutting to any length | – | Iserlohn |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certificates
Quality management is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV). Products carry approvals from classification societies (DNV, ABS, BV, Class NK, LR, RINA, among others), VG 95218 approvals from the German Armed Forces, as well as VDE, HAR, UL, and CSA approvals.
| Evidence | Iserlohn | Zwingen |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV) | ||
| Q1 supplier of Deutsche Bahn AG | ||
| VG 95218 (BAAINBw) | ||
| Marine cable approvals (DNV, ABS, BV, LR, etc.) |
History & Milestones
- 1989
böhm Kabeltechnik GmbH founded by Georg Böhm together with Eberhard Stöcker on 2 January in Iserlohn, Hall-Straße 8.
- 1992
Carsten Böhm joins the company.
- 1996
Carsten Böhm becomes managing director.
- 1997
Construction of the Logistics I logistics center in Iserlohn-Kalthof (Kalthofer Feld).
- 1999
10th anniversary; founding of böhm Kabel AG in Switzerland.
- 2002
Start of worldwide exports; today over 50 countries and 14 markets.
- 2006
Nadine Böhm-Kopitz joins the company.
- 2009
20th company anniversary; death of Eberhard Stöcker.
- 2014
25th company anniversary.
- 2016
Start of cable logistics services for an electrical wholesaler association.
- 2017
Nadine Böhm-Kopitz becomes authorized signatory (2023 managing director).
- 2017/18
Logistics expansion: 16 m high-bay warehouse, large drum hall, and cutting center.
- 2019
30th company anniversary; continued expansion.