Forging Suppliers in Germany

ThyssenKrupp is a global industrial group and Tier-1 automotive supplier. Its Automotive Technology division produces hollow rotor shafts and other drive components for EV motors. Since 2013, Thyssenkrupp has manufactured rotor shafts in Chemnitz and Ilsenburg (Germany) and expanded production to Changzhou (China) and Querétaro (Mexico). Its innovative shaft designs enable integrated cooling and high rigidity, meeting IATF 16949 standards for major OEM vehicles.

Tekfor Group (Neumayer Tekfor GmbH, founded 1942) is a German Tier-1 supplier of metal-formed driveline and e-mobility components. Headquartered in Hausach, Tekfor operates eight global sites with 2,100+ employees (Europe and Americas). It specializes in forging, stamping and machining of critical shafts and fasteners for EV powertrains, backed by IATF 16949-certified quality management.

Hirschvogel Group (founded 1938) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of forged and machined steel and aluminum components for the automotive industry. With eight production sites in Europe, Asia and the Americas, Hirschvogel provides global OEMs with innovative, lightweight powertrain solutions. Its IATF 16949-certified processes ensure high precision and reliability, making it a trusted supplier of rotor shafts for EV motors.

A.+E. Keller is a German cold-forging specialist with over a century of experience in producing high-strength metal components. Founded in 1919, this family-owned Tier‑2 supplier has evolved into a leader in cold-forming technology, manufacturing precision parts such as hollow bolts, bushings, and special fasteners for the automotive industry. Keller’s in-house tool design and modern forging presses enable cost-effective mass production and rapid prototyping of custom metal parts. With global partnerships (including joint ventures in China and India), A.+E. Keller combines German engineering quality with international reach to serve automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers with reliable, lightweight, and cost-optimized metal components.

REICH GmbH (formerly Erdrich Umformtechnik) is a German supplier of rotor shafts and transmission parts for automotive motors. As of 2023 it produces EV rotor shafts in Germany and the US (Arden, NC). Reich offers IATF 16949-certified production for batch sizes from prototypes to one million units, using specialized forging and machining of high-alloy materials.

Mubea (Muhr und Bender KG) is a family-run German supplier of lightweight automotive components. Founded in 1916, Mubea produces tubular drive shafts and springs by combining tube manufacturing with cold extrusion, precision forging and machining. Its tubular shafts are used in hybrid and electric vehicle drivetrains. With ~1,300 employees and IATF 16949 certification, Mubea offers high-volume series production and innovative light-weight solutions.

Adolf Menschel Verbindungstechnik (AMV) is a German manufacturer of specialized connecting parts and steering components for commercial vehicles and passenger cars. With a history dating to 1905, AMV has deep expertise in forging and machining high-strength steel parts such as tie rods, ball pins, and suspension links. The company’s vertically integrated production in Plettenberg includes in-house toolmaking, hot forging lines, heat treatment facilities, and CNC machining centers to finish parts to precise tolerances. Adolf Menschel’s products are critical for vehicle safety and chassis durability, leading the firm to implement stringent quality measures (ISO/IATF certified) and 100% traceability. As part of the Neumo-Egmo Group, AMV leverages global resources while maintaining flexibility in engineering custom connecting solutions. Its long-standing partnerships with Tier‑1 automotive suppliers underscore a reputation for reliability, technical know-how, and continuous innovation in metal forming.

ZOLLERN GmbH & Co. KG (founded 1708) is a German industrial group specializing in steel casting and forging. Its Drive Technology division produces gearboxes, winches and direct-drive electric motor components. ZOLLERN is IATF 16949-certified and offers integrated casting+forging+machining solutions for automotive and industrial customers. With ~1,000 employees in Germany and subsidiaries worldwide, ZOLLERN delivers high-quality forged parts tailored to customer requirements.