Wiegand GmbH

What Wiegand GmbH does

Wiegand GmbH is a family-owned German automotive tier-1 supplier headquartered in Schlotheim, Thuringia. Founded in 1990 by Ingrid and Karl-Franz Wiegand and now led by second-generation Managing Director Andreas Wiegand, the company manufactures metal and plastic structural components, strips, and exterior trim panels for automotive OEMs. Its core production covers stamped/bent/deep-drawn steel, stainless steel, and aluminum parts; roll-profiled window guide rails and pillar trims; aluminum profile components; and 1K/2K/3K injection-molded plastic trim panels. Manufacturing is supported by in-house tool and fixture construction (SolidWorks CAD, multi-axis CNC, EDM), heavy presses up to 630 tonnes, stretch benders, roll profiling lines with up to 24 forming stations, injection molding machines up to 850 tonnes, and an in-house powder coating line.

The company operates four production facilities plus an administrative building in Schlotheim, totaling over 32,500 m² of production space and approximately 600 employees. It is certified to IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001. Revenue is generated through serial production contracts with automotive OEMs on a quote-based, B2B direct-supply model; the company does not disclose pricing or revenue. Named customers include Porsche AG (Supplier Award 2005) and Ford (Q1 Award 2023); the company also supplies products worldwide under export contracts. Auxiliary activities include R&D partnerships with TU Ilmenau and Antennentechnik Blankenburg on EU/Thuringia-funded sustainable mobility projects (KUBINKA, Sisyvos), energy efficiency upgrades via the Thüringer Aufbaubank GREEN invest program, and vocational training partnerships.

Name

Wiegand GmbH

Legal name

WIEGAND GmbH

Website

https://wiegand-tec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Wiegand GmbH is a family-owned German automotive tier-1 supplier that designs, tools, and serially produces metal and plastic structural components, exterior trim, and surface-coated parts for automotive OEMs from four Schlotheim facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Automotive metal stamping
• Plastic injection molding
• Automotive OEM supplier
• Tool and fixture construction
• Surface treatment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schlotheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Automotive Component Series Production: Wiegand GmbH generates revenue through serial production and supply of metal and plastic components to the automotive industry. As a development and series supplier, the company produces structural components, strips, and exterior trim panels for automotive OEMs. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts with automotive manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wiegand GmbH is a development and series supplier to the automotive industry, manufacturing precision metal parts (stamped, bent, deep-drawn, and roll-profiled components in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum) and plastic trim panels (A/B/C/D-pillar covers, aero spoilers) using in-house tool and fixture construction, injection molding, and powder coating surface treatment. The company delivers components directly to automotive OEMs on long-term serial production contracts and exports its products worldwide.

Product overview

Wiegand GmbH is a development and series supplier for the automotive industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal and plastic manufacturing capabilities and finished products. The product portfolio centers on four main product categories: stamped/bent/deep-drawn metal parts, roll-profiled components, aluminum profile parts, and plastic trim panels. These products are supported by internal manufacturing capabilities including tool and fixture construction (CAD with SolidWorks, CNC machining, EDM), metal forming (pressing, stretch bending, roll profiling), plastic injection molding (1K/2K/3K technology), and surface technology (powder coating). The company operates across four production facilities with over 32,500 m² of production space, producing structural components, strips, and exterior trim panels for the automotive industry. The offering represents an integrated manufacturing services model where design, tooling, production, and surface treatment are handled in-house.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stamped, Bent, and Deep-Drawn Metal Parts (Stanz-, Biege- & Tiefziehteile)

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Technische Universität IlmenaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2016Research partner in KUBINKA FuE project (2016-2019) on 'sustainable and intelligent mobility' funded by EU (EFRE) and Thuringia. Also partner in Sisyvos project (2018-2021) on similar topics.
• Antennentechnik BlankenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2016Research partner in KUBINKA FuE project (2016-2019) on 'sustainable and intelligent mobility' funded by EU (EFRE) and Thuringia. Also partner in Sisyvos project (2018-2021) on similar topics.
• ThAFF (Thüringer Agentur für Fachkräfte und Qualifizierung)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThuringian Agency for Skilled Workers and Qualification organizing career fairs including academix, comeback, and other job fair events where Wiegand GmbH participates to recruit talent.
• Leonardo Programme (EU)minorOthersEU funding program for vocational training abroad placements. Wiegand GmbH has participated in student exchange programs, hosting international apprentices from Norway.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst: Huf is a German family-owned automotive supplier specializing in locking systems, door handles, and tailgate components with integrated electronics. It is comparable to Wiegand as a German family-owned automotive parts manufacturer serving premium European OEMs, though focused on a different product category (locking systems vs. exterior trim/structural).
• Martinrea International: Martinrea is a Canadian automotive supplier producing metal stampings, assemblies, and fluid management systems for global OEMs. It is comparable to Wiegand as a metal-forming automotive supplier serving similar customer base, though with broader product scope and North American operational footprint.
• LINAMAR Corporation: LINAMAR is a Canadian diversified manufacturer producing precision metal stampings, machined components, and assemblies for automotive and industrial markets. It is comparable to Wiegand as a metal-forming and assembly automotive Tier-1/2 supplier serving global OEMs, though with broader industrial diversification.
• Plastic Omnium: Plastic Omnium is a French automotive supplier specializing in plastic exterior components, fuel systems, and clean energy products. It is directly comparable to Wiegand's plastic injection molding operations for exterior trim and pillar covers, though at much larger scale and with global footprint.
• Gestamp: Gestamp is a global Spanish-headquartered automotive supplier focused on metal stampings, chassis components, and mechanisms. It directly competes in the same automotive metal-stamping category as Wiegand, though operates at substantially larger scale across multiple continents.
• Kirchhoff Automotive: Kirchhoff Automotive is a German Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in metal forming (stamping, welding, assembly) of structural and body components for European OEMs. It is highly comparable to Wiegand as a similarly positioned German metal-forming serial supplier serving premium OEMs, though at a significantly larger scale.
• Röchling Group: Röchling is a German family-owned industrial group with a significant Automotive division producing plastic and metal components for exterior, structural, and underbody applications. It is comparable to Wiegand as a German plastics-and-metal automotive supplier serving European OEMs, though with much broader product scope.

Broad incumbents

• Magna International: Magna International is one of the world's largest Tier-1 automotive suppliers, offering metal forming, exterior trim, body & chassis systems, and complete vehicle engineering. It is comparable to Wiegand's product categories (metal stampings, plastic trim, exterior components) but operates as a broad incumbent across all major automotive programs globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wiegand-gmbh

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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