Rotor Shaft 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.

MILROTEC was brought into being by the partners Oliver Heilmann and Jörg Westenberger. Together they can look back on over 60 years of experience in the field of machining and erosive processes. The company headquarters in Leingarten offers around 1500m² of production space, fully air-conditioned, as well as 150m² of office space. Their branch in Massenbach has another 450m² of production and office space available.

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.

Founded in 1928, Poppe + Potthoff is a German engineering company (1,600+ employees) specializing in precision drivetrain components. The company integrates tube forming, axial cold forming and machining to deliver lightweight rotor and drive shafts for hybrid and electric vehicles. With IATF 16949 certification, P+P serves global OEMs and Tier-1 customers, providing design optimization and testing to ensure high safety and reliability.

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.

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.