Family business since 1993
We are transnova-RUF
Company profile
Bespoke Automation from Ansbach
Automation and palletizing systems for efficient end-of-line processes: With around 300 employees, transnova-RUF GmbH develops and implements high-performance machines and systems for the automation of end-of-line processes. Our focus is on intelligent solutions for packaging automation and palletizing systems that efficiently connect production lines with logistics and distribution.
At the end of every production run, the efficiency of end-of-line processes dictates economic viability, process reliability, and delivery capability. Our automated packaging and palletising solutions ensure that products are prepared for transport, storage, and trade reliably, quickly, and optimally.
At the heart of everything we do is our customers' individual packaging task. We develop automation solutions that are precisely tailored to products, processes, and performance requirements – with the aim of increasing productivity, reducing costs, and sustainably optimising processes.
Our experienced engineers in sales, development, and project planning support projects from the initial concept to the turnkey plant. Through the use of modular machine concepts, flexible and scalable systems are created for the most diverse requirements of end-of-line automation. The result is high-performance automation plants and palletising systems that offer maximum efficiency, reliability, and future-proofing. Our principle: Design to Order – customised automation instead of standard solutions.
Management
The people behind transnova-RUF
Automation and palletising systems for efficient end-of-line processes: With around 300 employees, transnova-RUF GmbH develops and implements high-performance machines and systems for the automation of end-of-line processes. The management of transnova-RUF GmbH combines entrepreneurial vision with technical expertise. Dr. Klaus-Peter Ruf founded the company in 1993 and consistently focused on robotics from an early stage. Michael Ruf is responsible for national and international sales. Martin Ruf, as head of the Construction and Software department (authorised signatory), leads technical development.
Dr. Klaus-Peter Ruf · Michael Ruf · Martin Ruf
Our values
What drives us
Design to Order
Human at the centre
At the family business transnova-RUF, people are at the heart of everything. We want to provide everyone with a place for personal fulfilment and to share in our collective success.
Quality & Reliability
Micro-modularity
Robotics expertise
Service mentality
Turnkey solutions provider
Long-standing partnerships
>80% Existing customers – developing new paths and technologies together. Trust that has grown over decades.
Manufacturing & Assembly
From engineering to commissioning
From compact single machines to powerful picker systems for rapid pick-and-place applications, robotic systems for order picking, palletising and depalletising tasks, to complete end-of-line packaging systems: transnova-RUF GmbH implements automation solutions for the entire end-of-line logistics.
This is based on a modular system that allows for maximum flexibility in plant design. This results in tailor-made systems that are precisely matched to our customers' products, processes, and performance requirements.
Every year, we complete 60 to 80 automation projects with a project volume of €150,000 to €5 million. Each system is a unique, individual unit – developed, manufactured, and implemented for the specific requirements of our customers.
Our Team
Highly qualified personnel for complex mechanical engineering
Complex automation solutions require highly qualified specialists. As a well-established, medium-sized company, we invest specifically in the training and development of our employees. We train our Electronics Technicians for Automation Engineering ourselves as part of a scholarship system – a sustainable way to secure qualified and long-term available specialist personnel.
Over 75 engineers and specialists are working in development and engineering on innovative automation solutions for packaging and palletising processes. The result: high-performance systems based on the latest mechanical engineering technology, realised in collaboration with leading component and system partners.
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Our Story
From its founding in 1993 with 15 employees to becoming a technology leader – over 30 years of innovation.
Regarding the history
Location & Quality
Two plants in Ansbach, ISO 9001:2015 certified – highest quality standards in mechanical engineering.
To the location
Our Partners
ABB, KUKA, Siemens, Festo – strong technology partners for first-class system solutions.
Among the partners