Hörmann Holding

Name

Hörmann Holding

Legal name

HÖRMANN Industries GmbH

Website

https://hoermann-gruppe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchseeon

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive components, modules and systems: Sale of metallic components, modules and systems to European commercial vehicle, construction and agricultural machinery manufacturers. Revenue is project- and production-based, derived from long-term OEM supply contracts and tooling/specialized part programs. The segment generated 353.3 Mio. EUR in 2024 (down from 474.9 Mio. EUR in 2023).
2. Communication hardware and software systems: Sale of professional hardware and software for communications, information and security systems to rail operators, public transport providers, government agencies, and civil protection authorities. Revenue from products (sirens, GSM-R train radio, passenger information displays) and installation/project services. Segment generated 214.8 Mio. EUR in 2024, with order intake of 324.4 Mio. EUR (+42% YoY).
3. Intralogistics automation systems: Design, integration and commissioning of automated warehouse and logistics systems including AutoStore solutions, conveyor technology, and warehouse management software (HiLIS). Revenue from project-based system sales and multi-year contracts. Segment generated 80.7 Mio. EUR in 2024 with order intake of 125.9 Mio. EUR.
4. Engineering services: Cross-industry engineering services from product idea to turnkey factory, including vehicle engineering, process planning, factory layout, and facility management. Revenue from consulting/project fees. Segment generated 30.4 Mio. EUR in 2024 with order backlog of 60.8 Mio. EUR.
5. Group-level bond financing: HÖRMANN Industries GmbH has issued a corporate bond (ISIN: NO0012938325) of 50 Mio. EUR placed in 2023/2028. This represents a financing instrument rather than an operational revenue stream.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

HÖRMANN Gruppe is a diversified industrial group that designs, manufactures, and integrates metallic components and modules for European commercial vehicle, construction, and agricultural machinery OEMs (Automotive); communications, information, and safety systems for railway operators, public transport authorities, and civil protection agencies (Communication/Funkwerk); automated warehouse and distribution systems including AutoStore integrations and the proprietary HiLIS WMS (Intralogistics); and cross-industry engineering services from product concept to turnkey factory delivery (Engineering). The group sells exclusively to enterprise and government customers through direct B2B field sales, with project-based and long-term supply contracts.

Product overview

HÖRMANN Gruppe is a diversified industrial holding company with four main business divisions: Automotive (metal components for commercial/construction/agricultural vehicles), Communication/Funkwerk (communication, information and security systems including train radio, passenger information displays, and siren warning systems), Intralogistics (warehouse automation including AutoStore® systems, conveyor technology, and HiLIS warehouse management software), and Engineering (vehicle engineering, factory planning, and technical building services). The group operates approximately 30 subsidiaries including HÖRMANN Digital (AI/digital transformation), HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering, VacuTec (medical devices), and SITEC. The portfolio spans from physical products (components, systems) to software (HiLIS WMS, hoermann.ai AI platform) to services (engineering, installation, digital services). The hoermann.ai platform serves as the group's central AI platform providing tools like HÖRMANN Buddy (chat assistant), HÖRMANN Scribe, and GENMI for productivity, while HiLIS manages warehouse operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HÖRMANN Automotive: Business division focused on metallic components, modules and systems for commercial vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery
• HÖRMANN Communication
• HÖRMANN Intralogistics
• HÖRMANN Engineering
• Funkwerk
• hoermann.ai
• HiLIS
• connACT SERVICES
• SECTRO

Products and services

• HÖRMANN Automotive Components and Modules Metallic components, modules, and systems for European commercial vehicle, construction, and agricultural machinery OEMs, including frame longitudinal beams, pressed parts, chassis components, attachment parts, and e-mobility parts such as charging station housings and wallbox hardware. Customers include MAN Truck & Bus, CLAAS, KUBOTA, Škoda Transportation, Volta Trucks, and alpitronic.
• Funkwerk Train Radio Systems (GSM-R / FRMCS) Train radio communication systems for railway operators worldwide, including GSM-R digital radio systems, FRMCS-ready dual-mode (analog+digital) platforms, and MESA®26 train radio equipment for European Rail Traffic Management Systems. Customers include Renfe Spain (500+ train retrofit), Deutsche Bahn, and international rail operators.
• HÖRMANN Warnsysteme Siren Warning Systems Siren warning systems and emergency communication solutions for civil protection and population warning. Includes digital-siren systems integrated with the BOS digital radio network and Germany's Modular Warning System (MoWaS), with speech broadcast capability, siren monitoring software, and fuel cell/battery backup power for critical infrastructure. Customers include BBK / MoWaS, federal and municipal German authorities, and international governments including Singapore.
• Passenger Information Display Systems (Funkwerk / Oltmann) Monochrome LED passenger information display systems for railways and public transport. Developed by Funkwerk and Oltmann GmbH (acquired January 2024) for regional rail and Deutsche Bahn, integrated into the Funkwerk group's portfolio.
• AutoStore Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Automated warehouse storage and retrieval systems implemented by HÖRMANN Intralogistics, including AutoStore grids with robots, bins, carousel ports, conveyor ports, and multi-order picking. Over 50 installations delivered with 1,000+ robots deployed across customers including Giesswein, Ringfoto, cargo-partner, IPS, Heiderbeck, MULTIVAC, Dunapack Packaging, Christ Packing Systems, and flaschenpost.
• HiLIS Warehouse Management System In-house developed Warehouse Management System by HÖRMANN Intralogistics that controls AutoStore systems and integrates logistics processes, providing real-time process control and cross-vendor machine data integration for automated warehouses. Used for steering automated warehouses in customer installations.
• hoermann.ai Internal AI Platform Central platform for secure AI applications within the HÖRMANN Group, comparable to an enterprise AI app store. Initial tools include HÖRMANN Buddy (chat assistant), HÖRMANN Scribe and GENMI (productivity/content tools), and specialized AI agents for domain-specific applications such as accounting. Deployed across the group's ~2,900 employees.
• AI-supported Pick-by-Robot Warehouse Automation AI-supported robotic picking solution representing the next level of warehouse automation for e-commerce logistics and commissioning. Won the materialfluss 'Product of the Year 2022' reader award.
• VacuTec Medical Radiation Measurement Devices (VacuDAP / BAK) MDR-certified medical devices for diagnostic imaging including VacuDAP dose area product meters and BAK (Belichtungsautomatenkammern / Exposure Control Chambers / AEC sensors) for X-ray equipment. Minimize patient radiation exposure. Audited by TÜV Rheinland without deviations in November 2024.
• SITEC connACT SERVICES Digital Service Concept Digital service concept enabling manufacturing companies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance equipment availability through real-time monitoring tools and cross-vendor machine data integration independent of manufacturer. Won the Saxon Innovation Prize 2025.
• HÖRMANN Rawema 3D Laser Scanning Services Terrestrial 3D laser scanning services using FARO Focus Premium scanner (up to 350m range, 2 million points/sec, 2mm accuracy) to capture existing buildings as point clouds for precise digital planning and 3D modeling of existing structures for facility planning and factory layout.
• SECTRO Airport Hand Luggage Security Screening Solution Innovative hand luggage security screening solution for airports co-developed with BEUMER Group. Aims to reduce waiting times at security checkpoints, increase passenger satisfaction, and reduce personnel requirements. HÖRMANN Klatt Conveyors contributes conveyor technology.
• AI-based Traffic Monitoring System (Funkwerk Security Solutions) AI-supported traffic monitoring combining modern video camera technology with artificial intelligence for surveillance and analysis of traffic situations at auto test tracks. Uses computer vision to process video feeds for intelligent traffic surveillance. Developed by Funkwerk Security Solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• HÖRMANN Intralogistics installed the 1,000th AutoStore robot globally at Christ Packing Systems, marking a major milestone in its partnership with AutoStore.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EPN Skytrain Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering and EPN Skytrain Development agreed to jointly develop the running gear system with brake control for the EPN Skytrain suspended monorail system. The collaboration marks HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering's entry into the cable/suspended railway competence field, with on-site meetings in Boashan, China to review development and manufacturing status.
• SFC Energy AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024HÖRMANN Warnsysteme and SFC Energy AG launched a joint pilot project to secure emergency power supply for siren warning systems using hydrogen and methanol fuel cells. SFC Energy provides fuel cell technology while HÖRMANN integrates it into siren warning systems for critical infrastructure protection, enhancing reliability beyond battery/UPS systems.
• Dr. Jürgen Lechler (new COO HÖRMANN Automotive)coreOthers · 15 March 2024Dr. Jürgen Lechler joined as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of HÖRMANN Automotive GmbH effective March 15, 2024, assuming leadership of the Automotive division.
• BEUMER GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024BEUMER Group and HÖRMANN Klatt Conveyors formed a strategic partnership to jointly develop and market SECTRO — an innovative hand luggage security screening solution for airports. The solution aims to reduce waiting times at security checkpoints, increase passenger satisfaction, and reduce personnel requirements. Market launch planned for 2025.
• Oltmann GmbH (acquired by Funkwerk Gruppe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Funkwerk Gruppe acquired Elektrotechnik und Elektronik Oltmann GmbH (Berlin), a specialist in monochrome LED passenger information display systems for regional rail. The acquisition strengthens Funkwerk's position in the DACH market for passenger information in railways and public transport, and consolidates the Deutsche Bahn supplier relationship. Oltmann had average annual revenues in the low double-digit million range.
• AutoStorecoreTechnology or IntegrationHÖRMANN Intralogistics is one of AutoStore's leading European integration partners, having delivered 50+ automated storage and retrieval installations and deployed more than 1,000 AutoStore robots globally (milestone achieved at Christ Packing Systems in January 2024). The partnership involves system design, installation, and commissioning of AutoStore grids for warehouse automation customers across DACH and Europe.
• Hans HÖRMANN Stiftung (Hans Hörmann Foundation)minorOthersThe Hans HÖRMANN Foundation supports students at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) through the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship program. The foundation promotes education and talent development, with annual Stipendiatentag (Scholarship Day) events including company presentations and workshops.
• TU Chemnitz and Hochschule Mittweida (student racing teams)minorOthersHÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering provides financial and knowledge sponsorship to student racing teams at TU Chemnitz and Hochschule Mittweida, supporting engineering education and talent recruitment.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• KION Group: Frankfurt-listed intralogistics major (Linde Material Handling, STILL, Dematic) competing directly with HÖRMANN Intralogistics in warehouse automation, AutoStore integration, and AGV/AS/RS solutions for European logistics customers.
• Jungheinrich: Hamburg-listed intralogistics specialist providing forklifts, automated warehouses, and AutoStore/AS/RS solutions; directly comparable to HÖRMANN Intralogistics' warehouse automation business in DACH and Europe.
• Swisslog: KUKA-owned warehouse automation integrator (AutoStore, Carry, SynQ) competing head-to-head with HÖRMANN Intralogistics in the same European mid-market AutoStore integration space with comparable customer segments.
• Gestamp: Madrid-listed tier-1 automotive metal components supplier for body-in-white, chassis, and mechanisms; directly comparable to HÖRMANN Automotive's structural components, pressed parts, and EV chassis work for European OEMs.
• Mubea: Family-owned German automotive supplier of precision components (chassis, body, drivetrain, e-mobility parts); direct comparable to HÖRMANN Automotive on customer overlap (commercial vehicle OEMs), product portfolio, and mid-cap family-owned structure.
• Hoerbiger: Austrian family-owned industrial components group active in automotive, compressors, and drive technology; comparable mid-sized family-owned industrial supplier serving European OEMs in overlapping geographies.
• Wacker Neuson: German-Austrian mid-cap supplier of light and compact construction equipment with significant metal component manufacturing; comparable to HÖRMANN Automotive's exposure to construction machinery OEMs and overlapping DACH customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Mobility: Siemens division covering rail signaling, GSM-R/FRMCS, and communications infrastructure, directly competing with Funkwerk for European rail operator contracts including Deutsche Bahn; much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Knorr-Bremse: Munich-listed rail systems supplier (braking, signaling, doors, HVAC) overlapping with HÖRMANN's rail-adjacent exposure; serves overlapping European rail operator customers as a large incumbent rail systems integrator.
• Alstom: French-listed rail rolling stock and signaling giant (incl. Bombardier Transportation) competing with Funkwerk in train radio and rail communications; much larger scale but overlaps on European rail operator customer accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hoermanngruppe
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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