Schroth Acquired
Supplier Intelligence Card
Supplier Snapshot
- Core category
- Safety & Restraints
- Country / headquarters
- Germany · Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia
- Manufacturing locations
- Arnsberg, Germany · Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
- Production-volume fit
- Mass market · Specialist / low volume · Ultra-low volume / hypercar
- Certifications
- TSO-C142b · ECE R16 · FMVSS 209 · FMVSS 302 · FIA 8854 · DefStan 25-9
- Programme / OEM evidence
- View programme evidence below
- Capacity / lead time
- Operates specialized manufacturing facilities in Germany and the USA, tailored for high-precision, small-to-medium volume production for the high-performance automotive and aerospace industries. · 4-8 weeks
- Company / risk status
- AcquiredView risk access and details below
- Verification / data confidence
- Trayce Verified: Unverified — no published review
Data confidence: UNKNOWN
Why consider this supplier?
SCHROTH Safety Products is a manufacturer of customized occupant safety and restraint solutions for the aerospace, defense, and motorsport industries. The company produces seat belts, passenger restraint systems, airbags, and head and neck support devices.
Production-volume fit: Mass market · Specialist / low volume · Ultra-low volume / hypercar
Ownership & Corporate History
Acquired; current owner not recorded.
Owned by Loar Group since July 2022, bought from private equity firm Perusa, which had acquired it from TransDigm in January 2018.
Components & Manufacturing Capabilities
Components Offered
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-point restraint systems, retractors, turn & push button buckle releases, crash sensor boxes, and racing belt accessories.
Products & Services
Seat belts, passenger restraint systems, lap belt airbags, pretensioning head arc reduction systems (PHARS), HANS/FHR (head and neck support) devices, racing harnesses, seating systems, racing nets, and defense restraints.
Key Technologies
R&D Focus
Advanced occupant protection simulations, development of lightweight safety materials, and integration of airbag technology into belt systems (i-Belt).
Certifications
Automotive Programme Evidence
Recorded project examples, vehicle supply relationships and pipeline programmes appear here when available.
Capacity & Commercial Fit
Production-volume fit: Mass market · Specialist / low volume · Ultra-low volume / hypercar
- Country / headquarters
- Germany · Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia
- Manufacturing locations
- Arnsberg, Germany · Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
- Service regions
- Europe · North America · Asia-Pacific · Middle East
- Typical lead time
- 4-8 weeks
- Production capacity
- Operates specialized manufacturing facilities in Germany and the USA, tailored for high-precision, small-to-medium volume production for the high-performance automotive and aerospace industries.
Only evidence-backed manufacturing locations are listed. Headquarters and service regions remain separate. Capacity and lead times are supplier-profile evidence and should be confirmed during qualification.
Target Markets
Procurement Enquiry
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Risk & ESG
Company status: Acquired
Owned by Loar Group since July 2022, bought from private equity firm Perusa, which had acquired it from TransDigm in January 2018.
Sustainability & ESG
- Industry leading lightweight applications that lead to decreased fuel costs and decrease the use of fossil fuels.
Sources & Verification
Trayce Verified
Unverified — no published review
Trayce Verified applies only to the dimensions shown as independently sourced below. It is separate from paid Enhanced Profiles and does not guarantee capacity, lead time or supplier suitability.
Company identity
Unknown — not reviewed
Manufacturing location
Unknown — not reviewed
Certifications
Unknown — not reviewed
Programme relationships
Unknown — not reviewed
Source counts describe profile citations, not independently verified checks. Certification review applies to the recorded dimension; individual certificates, capacity and lead times are not verified by this panel.
More company information
Annual Report
2025 — Schroth
Revenue
$496.3m
Automotive revenue
$24.8m
Automotive share
5%
Net profit / loss
$72.1m
R&D expenditure
$13.1m
Capital expenditure
$13.0m
Employees
2,400
Key highlights
- Consolidated group revenue reached a record $496.3 million in fiscal 2025, representing a 23.2% increase over the previous year.
- Net income surged to $72.1 million, a 224.5% increase compared to 2024, driven by strong demand in commercial aftermarket and defense sectors.
- Schroth Safety Products, a key subsidiary within the Loar Group, contributed to the 5% 'Non-aviation' revenue segment, which encompasses high-performance racing and specialty consumer safety systems.
- Approximately 89% of group sales were derived from proprietary, mission-critical products with high intellectual property content and significant aftermarket exposure.
- The group expanded its global footprint and product capabilities through the strategic acquisitions of Beadlight and LMB Fans & Motors during the fiscal year.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Brand Award - Sport Auto Magazine
- FIA Technical Partnership recognitions
- Founded
- 1946
- Employees
- 94
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