KAMAX

What KAMAX does

KAMAX Holding GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of high-strength fasteners and complex cold-formed parts, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Homberg (Ohm), Germany. The company operates approximately 15 production sites across Europe and Asia (Germany, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Turkey, China) plus US operations in Michigan, employing roughly 3,000 people. Its core technology is cold forming and cold heading, enabling the production of ultra-high-strength fasteners with tensile strengths from 1,200 to 1,700 MPa, with proprietary innovations branded under the KX prefix (e.g., KXtreme, KXprotect, KXgreen, KXhead, KXact, KXfit) that address hydrogen resistance, corrosion protection, weight reduction, tight preload tolerances, and sustainable manufacturing without conventional heat treatment.

KAMAX serves primarily Tier-1 automotive OEMs and EV manufacturers, producing application-specific screws, formed parts, precision parts, and pre-assembled construction groups for vehicle systems including engine, drivetrain, wheels, suspension, seating, brakes, steering, body, electrical systems, and exhaust. Key named customers include Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors, Hyundai, and FCA/Stellantis. The company operates a direct B2B enterprise sales motion, co-developing bespoke fasteners alongside customer engineering teams, with revenue generated through hardware sales on negotiated per-project contracts. It holds IATF 16949 automotive quality certification, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (with EMAS registration), and ISO 45001 across its manufacturing sites.

The business model is anchored by a 100%-owned tooling subsidiary (KAMAX Tools & Equipment, 200+ employees) that produces custom automated tooling in-house, plus an online fastener platform (4fastening) and the Robert Schröder partner brand. On April 10, 2026, KAMAX signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Italian fastener manufacturer Fontana Gruppo, a transaction pending regulatory approval that would create a combined entity of 42 manufacturing facilities, 9,000+ employees, and approximately two billion euros in revenue.

Name

KAMAX

Legal name

KAMAX Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://kamax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

KAMAX is a family-owned German manufacturer of high-strength fasteners and complex cold-formed parts serving global automotive and EV OEMs across 15 production sites in Europe, Asia and North America, with proprietary KX-branded cold-forming technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension Components Manufacturing (IMACAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Axle & Suspension Linkages (Control Arms/Tie Rods/Bushings/Ball Joints) (IMACAIAL)

Keywords

• Cold formed fasteners
• Automotive high strength screws
• Complex cold formed parts
• Precision formed components
• EV fastening solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Homberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: KAMAX generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of high-strength screws, complex formed parts, precision parts, and assemblies for the mobility industry, particularly the automotive sector. Products are individually tailored to customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KAMAX develops and manufactures high-strength screws, complex cold-formed parts, precision parts, and pre-assembled construction groups for the global mobility industry, with a particular focus on the automotive sector. Products are individually tailored to customer requirements and serve vehicle systems including engine, drivetrain, wheels, suspension, seating, brakes, body, steering, electrical systems, and exhaust, including specialized fasteners for electric vehicle battery systems and electric motors. The company combines proprietary cold-forming technology with an in-house toolmaking subsidiary to deliver bespoke fastening solutions.

Product overview

KAMAX is a global technology leader in the development and manufacturing of fasteners and complex cold-formed parts for the mobility industry, particularly automotive. The company's product portfolio centers on high-strength screws, complex formed components, precision parts, and pre-assembled construction groups, all individually tailored to customer requirements. The core offering includes standardized and application-specific fasteners across vehicle systems (engine, drivetrain, wheels, suspension, seating, brakes, body, steering, electrical, and exhaust), complemented by innovative proprietary technologies: KXprotect (hydrogen-resistant surface), KXguard (corrosion protection), KXtwist (hydraulic efficiency), KXgreen (sustainable manufacturing), KXtap (thread-forming), KXact (tight tolerances), KXtreme (ultra-high strength), KXhead (weight reduction), and KXfit (press-fit parts). KAMAX operates through subsidiaries including 4fastening and KAMAX Tools & Equipment, with products serving both traditional automotive and emerging electric vehicle applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KAMAX Tools & Equipment: 100% owned subsidiary developing and manufacturing tools, machines, and industrial furnaces for KAMAX production
• 4fastening

Products and services

• High-Strength Fasteners High-strength screws for the automotive industry, individually tailored to customer requirements, serving engine, drivetrain, wheels, suspension, steering, brakes, body, seating, electrical, and exhaust applications. Includes KXtreme ultra-high-strength variants with 1200-1700 MPa tensile strength.
• Complex Cold-Formed Parts Complex formed components manufactured using KAMAX's proprietary cold forming technology for the mobility industry, including components such as clamping pins, tow hook pins, stabilizer ball pins, and long shank ball pins.
• Precision Parts Precision-engineered components for automotive and mobility applications, including KXfit cold-formed press-fit parts with tolerances up to 10 µm that require no additional machining.
• Pre-Assembled Assemblies Pre-assembled fastener assemblies and construction groups delivered ready for installation, such as pre-assembled driveshaft screws and seatbelt attachment solutions that replace multi-component assemblies and reduce OEM line assembly times.
• Engine and Drivetrain Fasteners Application-engineered fasteners for engine and drivetrain applications, including dynamically highly stressed connecting rod screws, valve clearance adjustment screws with cold-formed internal key engagement and ball head geometry, driveshaft screws for axle differentials, and heat-resistant stud bolts for turbocharger and exhaust applications up to 650°C.
• Chassis, Brake, and Steering Fasteners Fasteners for chassis, brake, steering, and wheel applications, including wheel screws with KXguard corrosion-resistant coating, eccentric screws for camber/toe adjustment, stabilizer ball pins, brake caliper mounting screws with micro-encapsulated adhesive for thermal environments, steering gear mounting screws with pre-assembled washers, and long shank ball pins for steering linkage.
• EV-Specific Fasteners Specialized fasteners for electric vehicle applications, including preformed/overmolded fasteners with electrical insulation for battery busbar connections in electric motors and battery systems, electric motor housing clamping screws with special heat treatment to ensure straightness, and ball screws with special tolerance requirements for electronic parking brake (EPB) spindles.
• 4fastening Fastener Solutions Online platform subsidiary of KAMAX providing fastener solutions and services, accessible at 4fastening.com.
• KAMAX Tools & Equipment Wholly-owned KAMAX subsidiary with over 200 employees developing and manufacturing tools, machines, and industrial furnaces for heat treatment, ideally adapted to KAMAX production needs with fully automated Smart Factory production capability across three facilities in Germany and Slovakia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weight reduction up to 34% on screw heads with KXhead technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fontana GruppoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026KAMAX signed an agreement on April 10, 2026 to become part of Fontana Gruppo, an Italian fastener manufacturer headquartered in Veduggio con Colzano near Milan. This is an acquisition transaction pending regulatory approval. Upon completion, Fontana Gruppo would have 42 manufacturing facilities with over 9,000 employees generating approximately two billion euros in revenue. KAMAX would contribute its 15 locations and technological capabilities to strengthen Fontana Gruppo's global position.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fontana Gruppo: Italian fastener manufacturer headquartered near Milan and the announced acquirer of KAMAX (April 2026). Directly comparable product portfolio of high-strength cold-formed fasteners and complex formed parts serving global automotive OEMs.
• Arnold Umformtechnik: German specialist in cold forming and fastening technology producing complex formed parts and high-strength fasteners for the automotive industry. Direct domestic competitor with overlapping cold-forming capabilities.
• LISI Group: French-listed Tier-1 automotive fastener and mechanical components manufacturer with similar profile: high-strength screws, cold-formed parts, and assembly solutions supplied to global OEMs. Closest public peer to KAMAX in product mix and customer base.
• Bulten AB: Swedish fastener specialist supplying high-strength fasteners and threaded fasteners to the automotive industry. Comparable in product range (engine, drivetrain, chassis fastening) and customer profile of European OEMs.
• TR Fastenings: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial fasteners and precision-engineered components serving automotive and other industries. Comparable in custom cold-formed products and Tier-1 supplier positioning.
• SFS Group: Swiss manufacturer of precision fasteners, formed parts, and assembly solutions serving automotive, industrial, and construction markets. Comparable in cold-forming process expertise and Tier-1 automotive positioning.
• Sundram Fasteners: Indian automotive fastener manufacturer producing high-tensile fasteners and powder-metallurgy components for global OEMs including those served by KAMAX (GM, Maruti Suzuki). Directly comparable product category with global footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: German global market leader in fastening and assembly materials, with a vast product portfolio spanning automotive, construction, and industrial customers. Indirect peer with overlapping automotive OEM relationships but vastly broader distribution-led business model.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-listed global leader in fastening solutions combining manufacturing of engineered fasteners with extensive distribution and Smart Factory logistics. Broader scope than KAMAX but overlapping product categories and European automotive customer base.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): US-listed diversified industrial manufacturer with multiple automotive fastening and components businesses (e.g., ITW Fastener Division). Overlaps with KAMAX in safety-critical fasteners for chassis and powertrain but operates across many other industrial verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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