Cleveland Lineartechnik GmbH
Our company
About Cleveland
Cleveland stands for quality
over 60 years
For over 60 years, Cleveland Lineartechnik GmbH stands for high-precision linear guides, positioning systems, dressing and profiling machines as well as individual special machine solutions – 100% Made in Germany.
At our site in Löffingen in the Black Forest, we develop and manufacture all products. This means fast response times, flexible production and customized solutions directly from the manufacturer.
Our experienced team of specialists produces all components in-house and adapts them precisely to your requirements. Whether standard linear technology or complex custom-made products – Cleveland focuses on your application.
Cleveland linear technology – your partner for precision, flexibility and quality.
Our history
Cleveland - Innovation and precision since 1965
Since its foundation in 1965, Cleveland can look back on an eventful and successful company history, characterized by technical ingenuity, innovation and continuous growth.
Management change with a future
One of the three partners retired at the end of 2024. Since 2025, Cleveland has been managed by two managing directors with a focus on the future.
Innovation with the SV-7
The market launch of the SV-7 automatic cut-off grinding machine expands the portfolio with a state-of-the-art product in the field of cutting technology.
Return to independence
With the withdrawal of the US company, three experienced employees founded today's Cleveland Lineartechnik GmbH. The brand name “Cleveland” remained - as a symbol of quality, precision and reliability.
CNC-controlled GAPU series
Another patent follows. The CNC-controlled GAPU series is successfully launched on the market.
GAPU series
Cleveland receives the patent for the GAPU series - a significant competitive advantage.
A new chapter
As Cleveland Präzisions-Systeme GmbH, the company became part of the US group Danaher and later the Thomson Group. During this time, the market share grew and the name Cleveland stood for quality at the highest level.
Broad linear technology portfolio
Cleveland has established itself as a supplier of a comprehensive range of linear technology.
Growth & expansion
With the construction of new production halls and offices, the company grew in terms of structure and personnel - a response to increasing demand.
Technological development
The development of the first motorized sledges marked the next technological milestone.
Acquisition by Acme Cleveland
With the takeover by the American Acme Cleveland Corporation, the company became Cleveland Twist Drill. The portfolio was expanded to include twist drills and special tools - the brand name “Cleveland” was born.
The foundation
Cleveland was originally founded as Otto Grieser KG by Löffingen inventor and visionary Otto Grieser. Even in the early days, he developed high-precision guide rails and slide guides - technologies that still stand for quality and innovation today. The well-known GAPU series of dressing and profiling machines can also be traced back to him.
