What Reich does

Reich GmbH is a privately held German precision metal components manufacturer headquartered in Mellrichstadt, Bavaria, with 501-1,000 employees. Founded in 1980, the company produces high-precision turned parts, ball bearings, injection system components, and safety-critical vehicle components for three primary verticals: automotive, industrial, and defence/security. The firm operates through a group structure comprising REICH GmbH (parent), REICH USA GmbH (US holding), REICH LLC (US operations), and REICH MIM GmbH (metal injection molding), giving it both geographic reach into North America and extended process technology.

The product portfolio spans automotive components for both combustion engines (gasoline and diesel direct injection) and electric drivetrains (e-drives, fuel cells, hydrogen applications), as well as chassis, steering, and transmission parts. Industrial offerings include e-bike components, special ball bearings, and contract manufacturing services. The defence segment supplies components for hand firearms, protection equipment, ammunition, and specialized ball bearings — areas that demand the highest precision and reliability standards. Manufacturing capabilities span from single-piece production to full series production, with the company emphasizing comprehensive in-house manufacturing depth (Fertigungstiefe) for quality control.

Reich generates revenue through direct B2B sales to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, industrial equipment manufacturers, and defence contractors, using an enterprise field sales motion with quote-based pricing determined by specifications, volumes, and complexity. The company reaches customers through trade show participation (notably EUROBIKE 2026) and direct sales channels, with REICH LLC serving the North American market. The firm is independently owned with no disclosed parent company or external investment partners.

Name

Reich

Legal name

Reich GmbH

Website

https://reich-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Reich GmbH is a privately held German precision metal components manufacturer producing turned parts, ball bearings, injection system components, and safety-critical vehicle parts for automotive, industrial, and defence customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metal Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390), Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Artillery, Mortar & Tank Munitions (IMABAHAH), Industrial & Machinery Injection Molded Components (Gears, Wear Parts) (IMANAFAF)

Keywords

• Precision metal machining
• Automotive components manufacturing
• Safety-critical parts
• Turned parts production
• Ball bearings manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mellrichstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Components Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of precision metal components and assemblies including turned parts, ball bearings, injection system components, and safety-critical parts. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to automotive OEMs, industrial manufacturers, and defence contractors. Production ranges from single pieces to series manufacturing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Reich GmbH manufactures high-precision turned metal parts, ball bearings, components for fuel-injection systems, and safety-critical vehicle components for the automotive, industrial, and defence sectors. Production ranges from single-piece prototypes to full series production using in-house CNC machining, metal injection molding (MIM), and integrated multi-process manufacturing. The company delivers parts to OEM manufacturers, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, and defence contractors.

Product overview

Reich GmbH is a precision metal components manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of turned parts, ball bearings, injection system components, and safety-critical vehicle parts. The company operates across three main segments: Automotive (covering both traditional combustion engines and electric vehicles with components for e-drives, fuel cells, hydrogen, chassis, steering, transmission, and direct injection systems), Industry (including e-bike components, special ball bearings, and contract manufacturing services), and Defence (comprising handguns, protection equipment, special ball bearings, and ammunition components). The product philosophy emphasizes precision manufacturing for maximum safety and resilience, with manufacturing capabilities ranging from single pieces to full-scale series production.

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Products and services

• Automotive precision components Precision metal components and assemblies for automotive applications including e-drives, fuel cells, hydrogen, chassis, steering, transmission, and fuel-injection systems (both gasoline and diesel direct injection), sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Industrial precision components Precision metal components for non-automotive industrial applications including e-bike components, special ball bearings, and contract manufacturing services for power tools, apparatus and machine construction, and the food industry.
• Defence precision components Safety-critical precision metal components for defence applications including hand firearms, protection equipment, ammunition components, and special ball bearings for defence systems.
• Precision components and assemblies (core offering) High-precision turned parts, ball bearings, injection system components, and vehicle parts for safety-critical applications, produced from single pieces through series production for OEM manufacturers across automotive, industrial, and defence sectors.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leistritz: German precision manufacturer of turned parts, gear components, and high-precision metal components for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Reich in core competency of precision turning and safety-critical component manufacturing.
• Hirschvogel Automotive Group: German automotive supplier of precision forged and machined steel components for drivetrain, steering, and chassis systems. Closely comparable to Reich's automotive product portfolio, particularly for transmission and steering precision parts.
• Wittenstein: German manufacturer of precision gears, mechatronic drive systems, and planetary gearheads. Comparable to Reich's transmission and steering precision component offering, with overlap in safety-critical drivetrain applications.
• Seissenschmidt: German automotive supplier of precision forged and machined components for drivetrain, steering, and chassis. Overlaps with Reich's automotive sub-products in steering and transmission precision components.
• Flender (Siemens): German manufacturer of mechanical gear drives, couplings, and gearboxes for industrial and energy applications. Directly comparable to Reich's transmission precision components, particularly for industrial gear applications.
• GKN Automotive (Dowlais): Global supplier of driveline technologies including e-drive systems and constant velocity joints. Comparable to Reich's e-drive and transmission precision components, particularly relevant for the EV transition.

Broad incumbents

• Schaeffler Group: Global automotive and industrial supplier of precision bearings, steering, transmission, and chassis components (INA, FAG, LuK brands). Comparable to Reich's automotive bearing and steering offerings, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Rheinmetall AG: German defence and automotive technology group. Comparable to Reich on the defence segment (ammunition, weapons components, defence equipment) as well as precision automotive components, though at vastly greater scale.
• Continental AG: Global automotive systems supplier across powertrain, chassis, steering, and injection systems. Overlaps with Reich's full automotive product portfolio, though Continental operates at massive scale across many more vehicle programs.
• NTN-SNR: European precision bearing manufacturer serving automotive and industrial markets. Comparable to Reich's special ball bearings product line, particularly for industrial and defence applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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