What Heitkamp & Thumann Group does

Heitkamp & Thumann Group (H&T Group) is a privately held, family-owned precision components manufacturer headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, operating since 1978. The Group is structured into three Divisions — H&T Battery Components (the world's largest manufacturer of alkaline battery metal components), H&T Presspart (a world leader in drug delivery devices and pharmaceutical components for pMDIs and respiratory therapies), and H&T Recharge (one of the largest development partners and manufacturers of cylindrical cans for lithium-ion batteries) — together with three Business Units — H&T Industrial, H&T ProduktionsTechnologie (metal forming press development), and H&T Tool Design (tool components optimization and training).

H&T's products are built on a core competency in deep-drawing technology for precision metal and plastic components, executed through proprietary in-house developed machinery and tooling produced within the Group. Manufacturing takes place across 15 medium-sized companies in 9 countries on 3 continents (Europe, North America, Asia), with notable co-located production inside the Tesla Gigafactory (H&T Nevada LLC, Sparks, NV) and one of the largest dedicated EV battery factories worldwide (H&T Kansas LLC, De Soto, KS). Additional sales offices serve Latin America (Montevideo) and India (Mumbai).

The Group operates as a B2B precision components manufacturer with an enterprise field-sales motion, generating revenue from sales of precision deep-drawn metal and plastic components (battery cans, pharmaceutical drug delivery devices including dose counters, industrial pressings) and from tool design and manufacturing equipment. Customers are large global pharmaceutical companies (e.g., Chiesi Group, Kindeva Drug Delivery) and major battery/EV manufacturers, served under long-term supply contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Geographic revenue mix disclosed as Americas 38%, Europe 61%, and Asia/ROW 24%. Workforce is approximately 1,700+ employees globally.

Name

Heitkamp & Thumann Group

Legal name

Heitkamp & Thumann GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ht-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Heitkamp & Thumann Group is a family-owned, Düsseldorf-based precision components manufacturer producing deep-drawn metal and plastic components for batteries (alkaline, lithium-ion) and pharmaceutical drug delivery devices, serving global pharma and EV/battery customers across 9 countries with in-house press and tooling capabilities.

Ownership category

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Product category

Precision Metal Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Metal Cans (3411), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Pails & Paint Cans (IMALADAE), Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

Keywords

• Precision metal components
• Battery can manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical drug delivery
• Deep-drawn metal parts
• Metal forming presses

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision metal components manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of precision deep-drawn metal components including battery cans, pharmaceutical drug delivery devices, and industrial metal pressings. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts with major pharmaceutical companies and battery manufacturers.
2. Tool design and manufacturing equipment: Development and sale of metal forming presses, tools, and production systems through H&T ProduktionsTechnologie and H&T Tool Design business units

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Heitkamp & Thumann Group is a global manufacturer of precision deep-drawn metal and plastic components. Its three core Divisions produce alkaline battery cans (world's largest manufacturer), cylindrical cans for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage, and pharmaceutical drug delivery devices such as dose counters and metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) components. Three supporting Business Units supply precision industrial pressings, metal forming presses and tooling.

Product overview

Heitkamp & Thumann Group is a family-owned precision components manufacturer organized into three Divisions (H&T Battery Components, H&T Presspart, H&T Recharge) and three Business Units (H&T Industrial, H&T ProduktionsTechnologie, H&T Tool Design). The Group specializes in precision formed components for portable energy, electro-mobility, and health/pharmaceutical industries. The Divisions focus on battery components (primary alkaline and rechargeable lithium-ion), pharmaceutical drug delivery devices, while Business Units provide metal forming presses, precision metal components, and tool design services. The portfolio includes alkaline battery cans, lithium battery cans, pharmaceutical components, drug delivery devices, dose counters, metal pressings, and custom machinery.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• H&T Battery Components World's largest manufacturer of alkaline battery metal components, supplying a comprehensive portfolio of precision deep-drawn cans and parts for the primary battery market. All products are manufactured using in-house developed machinery and tooling, sold under long-term supply agreements to battery producers globally.
• H&T Presspart Drug delivery devices and pharmaceutical components for global pharmaceutical companies, including dose counters, dose indicators, and precision components for pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs). Targets respiratory and other therapeutic areas where patient safety depends on component reliability.
• H&T Recharge Cylindrical cans for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage applications. One of the largest development partners and manufacturers of cylindrical Li-ion battery cans, offering customized components for both automotive and non-automotive use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading global position in precision formed components for portable energy, electro-mobility, and health

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Forge NanocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Strategic partnership to strengthen US battery innovation, announced September 2025. Forging collaboration in battery technology development for the North American market.
• BespakstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Collaboration agreement to advance transition to low Global Warming Potential (GWP) propellants in pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs), announced May 2024.
• TBS EngineeringstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Strategic Alliance agreement between TBS Engineering Ltd. and H&T ProduktionsTechnologie GmbH, announced April 2024. Collaboration in production technology solutions.
• Kindeva Drug DeliverycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023Strategic partnership for manufacturing dose counters under license for Chiesi Group's pressurized metered-dose inhaler portfolio. Continuation of 2014 agreement between Kindeva and H&T Presspart to accelerate growth of dose counter technology, enhancing patient safety by providing real-time information on remaining doses in inhalers.
• Chiesi GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023International research-focused biopharmaceutical group partnering with Kindeva and H&T Presspart for dose counter technology for carbon minimal pMDI portfolio using low GWP propellant. Chiesi uses dose counters in their innovative inhaler products.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aptar Pharma: Aptar Pharma is a global leader in drug delivery devices and dispensing systems for pharmaceutical applications, including pMDI components and dose indicators - directly comparable to H&T Presspart's product portfolio.
• Bespak: Bespak develops and manufactures pMDI valves, actuators, and dose counter components for respiratory drug delivery - directly comparable to H&T Presspart's pMDI and dose counter products and a current H&T partnership counterparty.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: West Pharmaceutical Services manufactures pharmaceutical containment and drug delivery components including elastomeric closures and device components - operates in the same regulatory and customer environment as H&T Presspart.
• Stevanato Group: Stevanato Group provides integrated pharmaceutical containment solutions including vials, syringes, and drug delivery device components for injectables and respiratory applications - directly comparable to H&T Presspart.
• Gerresheimer: Gerresheimer manufactures specialty glass and plastic packaging for pharma and cosmetics, with strong presence in drug delivery devices and primary packaging - comparable customer base and precision manufacturing profile to H&T Presspart.
• Schuler Group: Schuler Group is a leading global manufacturer of metal forming presses, automation systems, and tooling - directly comparable to H&T ProduktionsTechnologie and H&T Tool Design's press-making capabilities.
• SMS Group: SMS Group is a German engineering company building metal forming and processing equipment for global industrial customers - directly comparable to H&T ProduktionsTechnologie's press manufacturing business.

Broad incumbents

• Becton Dickinson (BD): Becton Dickinson is a diversified medical device and pharmaceutical packaging company offering overlapping drug delivery and containment capabilities as part of a broader product portfolio - serves similar pharma customers as H&T Presspart at greater scale.
• Crown Holdings: Crown Holdings is one of the world's largest producers of metal packaging (cans, ends, closures) - addresses the same metal packaging and precision metal forming capability set as H&T's battery can business at much larger scale in beverage/food.
• Ball Corporation: Ball Corporation is a major global manufacturer of metal packaging including aluminum aerosol cans and steel food/beverage cans - operates with comparable deep-drawn metal forming technology to H&T's battery can production.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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