Since 2003 in Essen

More Visibility.
More Control.
More Future.

ratiotec combines precision technologies for cash handling and connected store solutions — backed by a service that thinks ahead.

20+
Years of Experience
50+
Products
30+
Countries
38
Resellers worldwide
About Us

Technology that drives
your business forward.

Our solutions combine precision technology for cash handling and automation with a service that thinks ahead. Personal, proactive and fast, we support our customers with years of experience and a genuine understanding of their operations.

With our two business divisions Cash and Connect, we cover the entire value chain — from individual banknote verification to fully connected store operations.

2003
Founded in Essen — specialising in cash verification technology with sensor expertise.
2010
International distribution in over 30 countries. ECB-certified products become the standard.
2019
Launch of ratiotec CONNECT — mesh network for connected store technology.
2025
Brand relaunch and new product generation. Partnership with Quail Digital for headset communication.
2026
EuroShop premiere of the Smart Hook — intelligent anti-theft device with real-time alerts.
Our Strengths

What We Stand For

We break the mould with well-designed, scalable solutions — delivering real relief in day-to-day operations.

Reliable & Precise

100 % counterfeit detection — certified to ECB standards. UV, IR, MG, MT and additional sensors protect every cash handling process.

ECB-certified 6 Sensors

Connected & Scalable

From a single device to a store network — CONNECT grows modularly with your requirements. AES-128 encrypted, self-hosted infrastructure.

AES-128 Self-hosted Infrastructure

Service with Foresight

Personal, proactive and fast. Consulting, commissioning, support and long-term care — service happens before it’s missed.

On-site Service Long-term Support
Management

Our Leadership Team

Two leaders, one goal: technology that truly makes a difference in everyday operations.

Manuel Schneider

Manuel Schneider

CEO

“Successful partnerships start with a service that is accessible and acts with foresight.”

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Sebastian Merhofe

Sebastian Merhofe

CEO

“We’ve identified the patterns and are breaking them with well-designed, scalable solutions.”

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Location

Essen, Ruhr Area

In the heart of the Ruhr area, we develop and distribute our solutions — with warehousing, support and development all under one roof.

ratiotec GmbH & Co. KG
Max-Keith-Straße 66
45136 Essen, Germany
+49 201 36149 0
info@ratio-tec.de

Have Questions?

We look forward to hearing from you — whether about products, partnerships or career opportunities.

“Personal, proactive and fast — that’s how we define service.”

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