HOMBURGER

What HOMBURGER does

HOMBURGER GmbH & Co. KG is a German precision manufacturing company headquartered in Markdorf, Baden-Württemberg, founded in October 2007 by Martin Homburger. The firm operates a single ~1,500 m² facility and operates as an "extended workbench" (verlängerte Werkbank) for industrial customers seeking specialized custom manufacturing. Its core offerings fall into three product lines: Machine and Fixture Construction (custom machines, prototypes, small series production, and workpiece carriers for automation technology), Aviation and Aerospace (MRO tooling for engine manufacturers — fixtures, engine blade disassembly devices, air-bearing rotary tables, landing gear assembly equipment, and engine overhaul tools), and Engineering Services (studies, FEM analysis, 3D construction in Creo/Siemens NX, 2D detailing, load certificates, technical documentation, and CE marking). The aerospace vertical is the primary segment, with named customers including Lufthansa Technik, MTU Aero Engines, and Rolls-Royce Deutschland; secondary verticals span mechanical engineering, automotive suppliers, and medical technology.

The company's underlying technology stack is built around precision CNC machining — 5-axis Hermle C250 and C400 machining centers and 3-axis AWEA machines — integrated with commercial CAD-CAM workflows and proprietary engineering know-how in MRO-specific fixtures. Quality and compliance credentials underpin its aerospace positioning: ISO 9001:2015 certification from TÜV Süd, EN 9100 aerospace quality audits by DEKRA since 2009, and TÜV Süd material stamping authorization (Umstempelungsberechtigung) for material traceability.

HOMBURGER is a privately held, founder-controlled KG with no equity funding rounds or institutional investors disclosed. Revenue is project-based, with customer-specific quotes derived from drawings, materials, and production requirements, rather than standardized pricing. The firm additionally holds a 2022-2023 license from Richter Elektromedizin GmbH to manufacture vacuum pumps and compressors (3,000 units already produced), representing a small but distinct serialized product business. Historical R&D forays include a lithium-ion battery pilot plant with ZSW (2010) and modular Redox-Flow residential energy storage with IBIT (2013), both of which appear to be research-stage projects rather than commercial revenue lines. Geographic footprint is regional (Germany) with broader European reach via aerospace MRO customers.

Name

HOMBURGER

Legal name

Homburger GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://homburger-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Homburger GmbH & Co. KG is a German precision manufacturer in Markdorf delivering custom machines, fixtures, prototypes, and small-series components — primarily aerospace MRO tooling for Lufthansa Technik, MTU Aero Engines, and Rolls-Royce Deutschland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Markdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing & Tooling: Project-based manufacturing of custom machinery, fixtures, tooling, and precision components based on customer drawings and specifications. Revenue generated through one-time project fees for design, prototyping, and production of custom parts and assemblies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

HOMBURGER is a German contract manufacturer specializing in the consultation, planning, design, and production of precision individual parts, custom machines, fixtures, assemblies, and tooling. The company serves aerospace, mechanical engineering, automotive, and medical technology customers with project-based custom manufacturing, prototype production, small series runs, and in-house CAD engineering. Its core competency is acting as an extended workbench (verlängerte Werkbank) producing components and tooling from customer drawings, including aerospace MRO tooling for engine manufacturers.

Product overview

HOMBURGER is a German manufacturing company specializing in custom special applications and custom constructions in aviation and mechanical engineering. The core offerings include Machine and Fixture Construction (producing custom machines, fixtures, prototypes, and small series), Aviation and Aerospace services (MRO tooling for engine manufacturers), and Engineering Services (CAD/3D construction, FEM analysis, technical documentation). The company also holds a license to produce vacuum pumps and compressors from Richter Elektromedizin GmbH. Research initiatives include Redox Flow Energy Storage systems for residential solar integration and a lithium-ion battery prototype production system developed with ZSW. The portfolio is organized around precision manufacturing capabilities centered on CNC machining, complemented by in-house engineering and CAD design services, with products serving aerospace, automotive, medical technology, pharmaceutical, solar, and general mechanical engineering markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machine and Fixture Construction (Maschinen- und Vorrichtungsbau) Custom manufacturing of specialized machines, fixtures, prototypes, small series production, and workpiece carriers for automation technology. Services include assembly from customer drawings with purchased parts procurement. Targets mechanical engineering customers requiring custom precision components.
• Aviation and Aerospace Tooling (Luft- und Raumfahrt) Fixtures and tooling for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) processes of engine manufacturers, including air conditioning fixtures, landing gear assembly equipment, measuring machines, air-bearing rotary tables, engine blade disassembly devices, and tooling for engine overhaul. Produced to 100% conformance with American drawings, with COC and load testing documentation.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services including studies, concepts, hazard analysis, FEM analysis, 3D construction in Creo or Siemens NX, 2D detailing, load certificates, technical documentation, EU declaration of conformity, and declaration of incorporation. Supports customers from concept through finished product.
• Vacuum Pumps and Compressors (Vakuumpumpen und -kompressoren) Production of vacuum pumps and compressors manufactured under license from Richter Elektromedizin GmbH. Pressure range 0.1-1.5 bar, voltage 24V-230V, frequency 50/60Hz, flow rate 4-50 l/min. Applications include medical technology, electrical engineering, radar technology, and battery technology.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Richter Elektromedizin GmbHminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 22 April 2023Homburger became a licensed producer of vacuum pumps and compressors for Richter Elektromedizin GmbH, taking over the production business segment. Since December 2022, Homburger has produced 3,000 pumps. Full business takeover planned by end of 2023.
• IBIT-Ingenieurbüro ImmenstaadminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2013Cooperation with IBIT for Redox-Flow energy storage development. IBIT provides experience and know-how in Redox-Flow technology (RFT).
• Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for battery technology development. Homburger received research contract from ZSW in 2010 for pilot plant development for lithium-ion battery component manufacturing.
• Wirtschaftskreis MarkdorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business network membership emphasizing cooperation and collaboration with companies in the Lake Constance region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grob-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: Mindelheim-based German manufacturer of special machinery and aerospace systems, including machine tools and production systems. Highly comparable to HOMBURGER as a German mid-sized precision engineering company serving aerospace with deep in-house manufacturing capability.
• Starrag Group Holding AG: Swiss precision machine tool maker with strong aerospace customer base for high-precision machining of engine and structural components. Comparable to HOMBURGER in its focus on precision manufacturing solutions for aerospace OEMs and tier-one suppliers.
• Heller GmbH: German manufacturer of 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centers widely used by aerospace suppliers. Comparable to HOMBURGER in serving the aerospace manufacturing supply chain with precision engineering solutions, although Heller primarily sells equipment while Homburger is a contract user.
• EMAG GmbH & Co. KG: Salach-based German precision machine tool group producing turning, grinding, and gear-cutting machines for automotive and aerospace component production. Comparable precision manufacturing heritage to HOMBURGER, with overlapping aerospace tier-one customer relationships.
• MAPAL Dr. Kress KG: Aalen-based German manufacturer of precision tooling solutions (drilling, reaming, milling) for automotive and aerospace customers. Comparable to HOMBURGER in serving precision-engineering buyers with high-quality, certified manufacturing, though MAPAL is primarily a tool maker rather than a contract manufacturer.
• WFL Millturn Technologies GmbH & Co. KG: Austrian manufacturer of turn-mill machining centers widely adopted by aerospace engine and landing-gear suppliers. Comparable to HOMBURGER in serving the European aerospace precision-manufacturing customer base with multi-axis technology.
• Feintool International Holding AG: Swiss precision contract manufacturer specializing in fineblanking and component manufacturing for automotive and aerospace. Closely comparable to HOMBURGER as a mid-sized European precision contract manufacturer serving regulated industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf SE + Co. KG: Major German machine tool and laser technology group with substantial aerospace manufacturing solutions. Larger and broader portfolio than HOMBURGER, but overlapping in precision machining for aerospace structural and engine components; serves as a benchmark for the German precision manufacturing ecosystem.
• Index-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: Esslingen-based German builder of CNC turning machines and turn-mill centers used heavily in aerospace and medical device manufacturing. Overlaps with HOMBURGER in serving precision manufacturing buyers with multi-axis technology, though Index is an equipment maker rather than a contract shop.

Others

• Hermle AG: Gosheim-based German manufacturer of 5-axis machining centers (including the C250 and C400 models that HOMBURGER operates). Functions as a key machine tool supplier to HOMBURGER rather than a direct peer, but is highly relevant for benchmarking precision manufacturing capability in the German mid-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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