BAUMANN Springs

What BAUMANN Springs does

BAUMANN Springs Ltd. is a Swiss family-owned precision manufacturer of technical springs, stampings, and bent components, founded in 1886 and now in its fifth generation of family ownership. The company operates two divisions — Automotive & Industrial and Medical — producing compression, contact, long, spiral, torsion, wave, extension, double compression, wrap, and Z-springs, as well as circlips, couplings, stampings with spring function, pre-hardened and pre-coated stampings, lamella contacts, torsion bars/bolts/shafts, bushings, wheel cover rings, and welded rings. Manufacturing uses progressive dies (25-160 tons, up to 2,000 mm tool length), multi-slide technology (linear/radial), 2D/3D bending, and supports processes with in-house tool development, in-house winding and testing machine construction, zinc flake coating (since 1982), 100% in-die camera inspection, ultrasonic cleaning, 3D CAD and FEM simulation, and an SAP-integrated data flow from engineering to ERP. Customers are enterprise OEMs across automotive (connectivity, power lift gate, seating, suspension, braking, safety-relevant components), industrial equipment, and medical/pharmaceutical devices (pens, autoinjectors, metering systems, safety syringes, airway products, blood collection devices, inhalers, lancets).

BAUMANN serves a global customer base through approximately 1,400 employees across 9 production sites in 8 countries on 3 continents — Switzerland (HQ Ermenswil), Germany, Czech Republic (Karviná), Spain, USA (Grand Prairie, Texas), Mexico, Singapore, and China (Changshu) — following divestiture of its Italian subsidiary (Prodotti BAUMANN s.r.l.) to Newport & Co S.p.A. effective November 2025. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with specialized teams and local representatives in the USA, Europe, and China for the medical division; project managers and application engineers engage customers throughout the lifecycle under APQP and VDA-aligned process and quality planning. Pricing is quote-based and project-driven, anchored in multi-year supply contracts with major manufacturers and determined by technical specification, volume, and complexity; this is not publicly disclosed.

FY 2024 group revenue stands at CHF 240 million (per company disclosure). Reported group revenue is concentrated in hardware sales of custom precision components, with growth and capability investment concentrated in the Medical division through a new 2,500 m² production hall at Karviná (Czech Republic, September 2025), an owned facility in Changshu, China (February 2025), and an 8,380 m² Texas medical-grade expansion (manufacturing scheduled to begin June 2026). The company has obtained ISO 13485:2016 certification (Singapore), TISAX participant status (Switzerland, Germany), UN Global Compact supporter status, and a 2024 EcoVadis Committed Badge with a 49-point score (a 40% YoY improvement), alongside an 82% score earning the ESG Transparency Award 2025 Excellence distinction.

Name

BAUMANN Springs

Legal name

BAUMANN Springs Ltd.

Website

https://baumann-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

BAUMANN Springs is a Swiss family-owned manufacturer of precision springs, stampings, and bent components, serving automotive, industrial, and medical-device OEMs through nine production sites across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschenbach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Springs and Stampings Components: BAUMANN generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom precision springs, stampings, and bent components to automotive, industrial, and medical customers. Revenue is derived from long-term supply contracts with major manufacturers, with pricing based on technical specifications, volume, and complexity. The company maintains global production standards through standardized processes across all sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BAUMANN Springs is a Swiss family-owned manufacturer of precision springs, stampings, and bent components serving the automotive, industrial, and medical sectors. The company designs and produces custom precision components including compression springs, torsion springs, contact elements, lamella contacts, circlips, couplings, and stampings with spring function, operating through its Automotive & Industrial division and Medical division.

Product overview

BAUMANN Springs is a precision springs and stampings manufacturer offering two main product categories: springs and stampings/bendings. The spring portfolio includes compression springs, contact elements (large and small), long compression springs, spiral springs, torsion springs, wave springs, extension springs, double compression springs, wrap springs, and Z-springs. The stampings portfolio includes circlips, couplings, stampings with spring function, pre-hardened stampings, pre-coated stampings, lamella contacts, stampings and pressings, torsion bars/bolts/shafts, bushings, wheel cover rings, and welded rings. The company operates through two divisions: Automotive and Industrial (serving connectivity and power lift gate applications) and Medical (serving pens/autoinjectors, metering systems, safety syringes, airway products, blood collection, inhalers, and lancets). With approximately 1,400 employees across 9 countries on 3 continents and CHF 240 million in revenue, BAUMANN combines in-house engineering, research & development, and machine construction capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BAUMANN MEDICAL: Specialized division focused on medical and pharmaceutical industry springs and stampings with local representatives in USA, Europe, and China

Products and services

• Compression springs Precision compression springs designed for demanding technical specifications in automotive, industrial, and medical applications.
• Contact Elements - large Large contact elements for electrical and mechanical connectivity applications.
• Contact Elements - small Small contact elements for precision electrical connectivity in compact applications.
• Long compression springs Extended-length compression springs for specialized applications such as power lift gate systems.
• Spiral springs Precision spiral springs for torque transmission and energy storage applications.
• Torsion springs Torsion springs designed to exert torque or rotational force in various applications.
• Wave springs Wave springs offering load capacity similar to conventional springs in a reduced installation height.
• Extension springs Extension springs that store energy when pulled apart and return to their original length when released.
• Double compression springs Double compression springs providing enhanced load capacity and deflection in compact designs.
• Wrap springs Wrap springs for specialized mechanical and torque transmission applications.
• Z-springs Z-shaped springs for specific mechanical functions in automotive and industrial applications.
• Circlips Retaining clips designed to secure components on shafts or within bores.
• Couplings Coupling components for mechanical connection and torque transmission.
• Stampings with spring function Metal stampings that incorporate spring characteristics, made from carbon steel, pre-hardened carbon steel (PT/QT), and stainless spring steel. Feature progressive dies and multi-slide technology with 100% in-die camera control.
• Pre-hardened stampings Stampings made from martensitic or bainitic pre-hardened carbon steel (QT/PT) with tight tolerances. Used in seating and suspension applications.
• Pre-coated stampings Stampings pre-coated with rubber or Teflon, made from stainless spring steel (0.1-0.8mm thickness) using progressive dies and multi-slide technology. Feature 100% in-die camera control and ultrasonic cleaning.
• Lamella contacts Unique lamella contact design providing multiple contact points in axial and radial directions for current conduction. Made of Copper and Beryllium Copper with Ni, Tin, or Au plating. Uses multi-slide bending technology.
• Stampings and pressings General stamped metal components and pressings for various industrial applications.
• (Torsion) Bars / Bolts / Shafts Torsion bars, bolts, and shafts for mechanical load-bearing and torque transmission applications.
• Bushings Bushing components for bearing and mechanical guidance applications.
• Wheel cover rings Stamped wheel cover rings for automotive applications.
• Welded rings Welded ring components for industrial applications requiring sealed or joined circular configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% reduction in design-phase costs through early expert involvement in spring and stamping design
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ZHAW School of Management and LawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch cooperation on Double Materiality Assessment and sustainability reporting with focus on Scope 3 emissions, conducted as part of the MSc International Business Project 2026. Partnership focuses on developing a Double Materiality Assessment process for BAUMANN and conducting sustainability reporting assessment.
• University of St.Gallen - Center for Family BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on innovation in family businesses (2025) to explore how BAUMANN can push and drive innovation to become the most innovative company in the industry. Previous collaboration on net zero path for a production company (2024).
• University of St.Gallen - Competence Center for Social InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on embedding sustainability as a grass-root movement in organizations, conducted during Thrive Impact Summer School 2023. Project explored how sustainability can be culturally embedded in a family-owned manufacturing business with over 135 years of tradition.
• TakenakaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for the new production hall in Karviná, Czech Republic. Takenaka worked in cooperation with the BAUMANN Group Project Team on the construction project.
• Changshu New & Hi-Tech Industrial Development ZoneminorOthersGovernmental/development zone authority in Changshu, China, serving as a key local partner for BAUMANN's new production facility. Representatives attended the inauguration ceremony.
• United World College ChangshuminorOthersServed as landlord for BAUMANN's new production site in Changshu, China, with representatives attending the inauguration ceremony.
• Newport & Co S.p.A.minorOthersOwnership transition of BAUMANN's Italian subsidiary (Prodotti BAUMANN s.r.l.) to Newport & Co S.p.A., effective November 28, 2025. Newport acquired the business to provide dedicated resources and focused management attention for the Italian location's long-term success.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• SCHERDEL: German family-owned manufacturer of technically demanding springs, stampings, and bent wire components for automotive and industrial customers. Closely comparable to BAUMANN in product mix, family ownership, and automotive/industrial focus.
• Lesjöfors: Swedish group (Beijer Alma) producing industrial and technical springs, flat coil, and pressings across multiple segments. Closely comparable in scale, breadth of spring/stamping portfolio, and multi-site European footprint.
• Kern-Liebers: German precision engineered components manufacturer (springs, strip material, flexible printed circuits) for automotive, industrial, and medical markets. Highly comparable customer mix, regulatory profile (medical/automotive), and European heritage.
• Tsubaki Nakashima: Japanese precision ball and roller bearing, spring, and stamping manufacturer serving automotive and industrial markets. Comparable in precision metal-forming competence and global footprint.
• Gutekunst Federn: German family-owned precision spring manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and electronics customers. Direct comparable in custom compression/torsion/extention springs with similar DACH-centric operations.
• Suhner: Swiss manufacturer of precision springs, bent and stamped components, and grinding/polishing tools for industrial customers. Highly comparable Swiss heritage, precision-spring specialisation, and tool/machine engineering depth.
• RASSEL Industrie: German automotive tier-1 supplier of precision stampings, assemblies, and bent components for chassis, powertrain, and safety-relevant applications. Strong comparison point for the stampings side of BAUMANN's automotive portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• NHK Spring: Large Japanese tier-1 automotive suspension spring and precision components supplier serving global OEMs. A broader incumbent operating at much larger scale, with overlapping capabilities in automotive precision springs and stampings.

Emerging players

• Murr Elektronik: Supplier of decentralised automation, connectivity, and power components with strong overlap in BAUMANN's contact-element/lamella-contact serving connectivity applications. Adjacent in automotive electrification systems.

Regional players

• Malte Hörnstein: Mid-sized German precision springs and stamped bent components manufacturer serving medical-device, automotive, and industrial customers. Similar scale and customer mix, primarily DACH-focused without BAUMANN's Asia/US reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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