Henn GmbH & Co KG

What Henn GmbH & Co KG does

HENN GmbH & Co KG, headquartered in Dornbirn, Austria, is a privately held manufacturer of quick couplings and connection systems for fluid, air, and gas management in vehicles and aircraft. Founded in 1990 and controlled since 2011 by Martin Ohneberg via the Hämmerle family, the company operates as part of the HENN Connector Group alongside acquired subsidiaries EISELE (connection fittings) and the HENNgineered manufacturing-services segment (deep drawing, injection molding, 3D printing, machining, vacuum casting). Its core products are VDA- and SAE-compliant connectors (HC.fluid F/M, HC.water, HC.w, HC.air, HC.resonator, HC.port) for thermal management and charge air routing, plus patented MP15/MP16/MP20 crimping assembly machines that attach metal couplings to hoses or pipes in 2-4 seconds without screw clamps.

The company's commercial model is direct B2B OEM supply to automotive and Tier 1 manufacturers globally, supported by regional sales representatives and engineering support centers in Germany, France, Korea, Brazil, India, USA, China, and Japan. Customer segments include automotive (combustion, hybrid, electric — primary), aerospace (EASA Part J/G and RTCA DO-160G qualified HC.f2f), rail, motorcycle, and utility/agricultural vehicles. Nearly 1 billion HENN connectors are deployed worldwide with 150,000 produced daily, and group revenue reached €158 million in both 2023 and 2024 with a stated 2035 turnover target of €800 million. All products carry 100% DMC-code traceability and the company holds ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and EcoVadis Silver certifications.

Name

Henn GmbH & Co KG

Legal name

HENN GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://henn.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HENN GmbH & Co KG is an Austrian manufacturer of VDA/SAE-compliant quick couplings, connectors, and patented crimping assembly machines for fluid, air, and gas management, selling direct to global automotive, aerospace, rail, motorcycle, and commercial-vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Quick Couplings and Connectors

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Quick coupling systems
• Automotive connectors
• Fluid management systems
• Thermal management components
• OEM parts manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dornbirn

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Sales (HENNconnectors): Sales of quick couplings, connectors, spigots and assembly machines to automotive OEMs and Tier1 suppliers, as well as aerospace, rail, motorcycle and utility vehicle manufacturers. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales.
2. Custom Manufacturing (HENNgineered): Product realization services including product development support, prototype manufacturing, and small to large series production using various technologies (3D printing, injection molding, deep drawing, machining)

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HENN GmbH & Co KG manufactures and sells quick couplings, connectors, spigots and assembly machines for fluid, air, and gas management systems primarily in automotive and aerospace applications. The company produces VDA/SAE-standard quick connectors (HC.fluid, HC.water, HC.air, HC.resonator series), patented crimping assembly machines (MP15/MP16/MP20), and aerospace-qualified connectors (HC.f2f). Through its HENNgineered sub-brand, it also provides custom manufacturing services including 3D printing, plastic injection molding, and metal deep drawing.

Product overview

HENN GmbH & Co KG is a manufacturer of quick couplings and connectors for fluid, air, and gas management systems. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: Thermal Management products (HC.fluid F, HC.fluid M, HC.port, HC.water, HC.w, HC.water pipe spigot), Charge Air products (HC.air, HC.resonator, HC.pipe spigot, HC.f2f for aerospace), and Assembly Machines (MP15, MP16, MP20). The HC.fluid series provides premium and standard VDA/SAE quick connectors for new mobility applications, while HC.water/HC.w metal couplings serve cooling water needs in automotive and commercial vehicles. HC.air and HC.resonator address charge air management with noise reduction capabilities. The assembly machines (MP15/MP16/MP20) are proprietary crimping systems that mechanically connect couplings to hoses or pipes without screw clamps. The company also operates HENNgineered, a manufacturing services brand for injection molding, deep drawing, and 3D printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HENNgineered: Manufacturing services brand encompassing deep drawing, injection molding, 3D printing, machining, and vacuum casting - consolidated from former TKW, UFT, and VMR companies.
• EISELE

Products and services

• HC.fluid F Premium quick connector compliant with VDA and SAE standards, designed for new mobility applications. Offers the lowest insertion forces, locking detection, and optimized flow for highest safety and efficiency. Sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• HC.fluid M Standard VDA connector offering modular versatility and optimized insertion forces for fast, safe, and flexible assembly in automotive manufacturing.
• HC.port VDA or SAE standard port for connecting to units, specifically developed for HENN plastic quick connectors with efficient integration solutions for automotive applications.
• HC.water Metal coupling for cooling water applications with a wide range of uses, serving as a VDA quick coupling element for cooling water hose and pipe connections in automotive and commercial vehicles.
• HC.w Metal coupling with large diameters for cooling water applications, specially developed for large-diameter VDA connections.
• HC.water pipe spigot Port/spigot for stainless steel quick coupling HC.water, specially developed for pipe connection; made of galvanized steel for robustness and corrosion resistance.
• HC.f2f Quick coupling system for transport of liquids and gases in aerospace-typical environments; flexible connector suitable for various hose and pipe types including aluminum pipes and silicone hoses. RTCA DO-160G qualified.
• HC.air Metal coupling for air and gas applications with primary use in charge air management; VDA charge air system coupling made of stainless steel with double-lip seal for dust tightness.
• HC.resonator Compact VDA charge air resonator for reducing noise emissions of turbocharged engines; made of stainless steel with fully automated manufacturing and many customization options.
• HC.pipe spigot VDA-compliant charge air spigot for stainless steel quick coupling HC.air, specially developed for pipe connection; made of stainless steel with automated 100% monitored manufacturing.
• MP15 Assembly Machine Patented crimping assembly machine for connecting HENN cooling water metal couplings to hoses or pipes with 2-second crimping time and up to 1.5 million crimps per year.
• MP16 Assembly Machine All-round patented crimping assembly machine for all HENN metal couplings; connects cooling water and charge air couplings to hose or pipe with 2-second crimping time.
• MP20 Assembly Machine Patented crimping assembly machine for charge air metal couplings; connects connectors in charge air management such as HC.air with 4-second assembly time.
• HENNgineered Manufacturing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000 connectors produced daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UFT Produktion GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Acquired company specializing in metal deep drawing, now part of HENNgineered segment
• TKW Molding GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Acquired company specializing in plastic injection molding, now part of HENNgineered segment
• VMR GmbH & Co KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023German 3D printing specialist (additive manufacturing) acquired in 2022, enabling HENN to offer full spectrum from prototype to large-scale serial production
• EISELE GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired company for connections, part of HENNconnectors segment along with HENN brand

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VOSS Fluid: Direct peer: VOSS supplies quick-connect fittings and line connectors specifically for automotive brake, fuel and fluid lines, directly competing with HENN's HC.water and HC.air couplings.
• Raufoss (Hydro / Kongsberg Automotive): Direct peer: Raufoss / Kongsberg Automotive supplies fluid-line connectors and quick-coupling systems to global automotive OEMs, a closely overlapping product category with HENN's thermal-management couplings.
• Festo (Connectors & Couplings): Direct peer: Festo manufactures pneumatic quick-connect couplings and fittings used in automotive factory automation and fluid management, overlapping HENN's push-in/quick-connect offerings.
• Stäubli (Fluid Connectors): Direct peer: Stäubli's fluid connector range targets automotive, aerospace and industrial applications with VDA-compliant quick couplings, directly competing with HENN's HC.fluid and HC.f2f lines.
• Aignep: Direct peer: Aignep manufactures pneumatic fittings and quick couplers for compressed air and fluid automation, broadly comparable to HENN's coupling and fitting portfolio.
• Norgren (Quick Connect Couplings): Direct peer: Norgren manufactures quick-connect couplings and pneumatic fittings for industrial and automotive fluid management, a closely comparable product category to HENN's connectors.
• CEJN: Direct peer: CEJN specializes in quick-connect couplings for fluids, gases and pneumatics with strong automotive and industrial presence, comparable to HENN's quick-coupling portfolio.

Emerging players

• Rectus (a brand of Parker): Direct peer: Rectus (now under Parker) makes pneumatic quick-connect couplers and plugs widely used in compressed air, fluids, and automotive assembly lines.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin (Quick Coupling Division): Direct peer: Parker's Quick Coupling Division is one of the largest global suppliers of pneumatic and hydraulic quick-disconnect couplings for automotive, industrial and aerospace applications.
• Eaton (Vehicle Group / Quick Connect): Direct peer: Eaton's Vehicle Group supplies fluid quick-connect couplings, hose connectors and assembly systems to global automotive OEMs, broadly overlapping HENN's HC.fluid, HC.water and MP machine portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/henn-industrial-group
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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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