WST precision technology

What WST precision technology does

WST Präzisionstechnik GmbH is a German contract manufacturer of precision turned and milled metal parts, founded in 1993 in Eisenbach and headquartered in Löffingen, Baden-Württemberg. The company operates more than 830 employees across approximately 26,300 m² of production floor space, with three German facilities (Löffingen headquarters, Hüfingen Werk III established 2014, and Werk II acquired 2023) and a US production subsidiary, GB CNC, in Fountain Valley, California (founded 2018). The legal entity is a privately held GmbH; no external venture or private-equity investor is disclosed. Leadership comprises CEO Franz Jammernegg and CFO Alexander Beck.

The core product portfolio consists of precision turned parts (diameter range 10-200mm) and milled parts manufactured from nearly all machinable materials — chrome-nickel steels, tool steels, case-hardening and tempering steels, brass, copper, aluminum, free-machining steels, and acid/corrosion-resistant steels. The company also produces proprietary custom special tools under the Durhino brand and operates an internal Process Development Center and the WST Performance System (WPS) for process optimization. Downstream services span grinding, honing, gear cutting, surface treatment, and heat treatment, providing single-source contract manufacturing. A 2020-established subsidiary, BFSA Automation, extends capability into in-house automation engineering.

WST generates revenue through B2B production contracts sold directly to enterprise customers by a dedicated sales team — Head of Sales Heiko Eisele, Sales Manager Kevin Dill, and Key Accounts Marius Fleig, Marvin Dobler, and Viola Stepicev. Customer segments are primarily automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers (valve drives, steering systems, commercial vehicles, hydrogen propulsion) and industrial manufacturers in drive technology, hydraulics, building technology, electronics, and e-bike drivetrains. Pricing is quote-based on specifications, volumes, and material requirements, with no public price disclosure. The company maintains an automotive-grade certification portfolio — IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, EN ISO 3834-2, and TISAX — required for supplier qualification with regulated industrial customers.

Name

WST precision technology

Legal name

WST Präzisionstechnik GmbH

Website

http://wst-willmann.de/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

WST Präzisionstechnik GmbH is a German precision-machining contract manufacturer producing CNC turned and milled parts (10-200mm diameter) from nearly all machinable materials, serving automotive OEMs/Tier 1 suppliers and industrial manufacturers across drive technology, hydraulics, building technology, electronics, and e-mobility, with 830+ employees across three German sites and a US subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Löffingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Turned and Milled Parts Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of precision CNC-turned and milled parts for industrial customers. Revenue is generated through production contracts for complex components with material diversity (diameter 10mm-90mm from bar, up to 200mm in chuck). Additional post-processing services include grinding, honing, gear cutting, surface treatment, and heat treatment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WST Präzisionstechnik GmbH is a German precision manufacturer that produces CNC-turned and milled metal parts for industrial customers. The company manufactures components from a wide range of machinable materials (including chromium-nickel steels, tool steels, brass, aluminum, and acid-resistant steels) with diameters from 10mm to 200mm, and offers downstream post-processing such as grinding, honing, gear cutting, surface treatment, and heat treatment. It serves automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, drive technology, hydraulics, e-bike, and hydrogen propulsion customers primarily through direct B2B contracts.

Product overview

WST precision technology is a precision manufacturing company specializing in turned and milled metal parts. The core product portfolio consists of precision turned parts (Drehteile) and milled parts (Frästeile) manufactured from various machinable materials. The company also produces proprietary Durhino special tools (drills, reamers, cutters, deburrers, screw-in heads) under its own brand. Post-processing services including grinding, honing, gear cutting, surface treatment, and heat treatment are offered as add-on capabilities. Manufacturing capabilities include article-specific production lines with innovative process development, high automation degree, and process reliability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Durhino: Own brand for exclusive and customized special tools, developed in-house combining precision with functionality, individually tailored to specific customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of industry experience since founding in 1993

Named customers4 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BFSA AutomationcoreOthers · 1 January 2020Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2020, specializing in automation solutions. Represents WST's expansion into automation technology as part of its strategic development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heller GmbH: German precision contract manufacturer offering CNC machining, turn-mill, and complete-part production for automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to WST as a similarly sized German precision contract manufacturer with comparable automotive exposure and integrated manufacturing capabilities.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: German specialist in precision turning, grinding, and gear-cutting machines with an integrated contract-manufacturing business. Highly comparable to WST in the precision turned-parts domain, particularly for automotive drivetrain and chassis components.
• INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of CNC turning machines and turn-mill centers, also operating in precision contract manufacturing. Comparable to WST in precision turned-parts technology and shared automotive/industrial customer base.
• Gühring KG: German precision tools manufacturer with in-house machining and tool-management services, serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to WST in precision parts manufacturing and via its proprietary Durhino-style custom-tool approach.
• Hirschvogel Holding GmbH: German manufacturer of forged and machined precision components for automotive, hydraulics, and industrial applications. Comparable to WST as a similarly positioned German precision parts maker with comparable automotive and industrial customer mix.
• Starrag Group: Swiss precision machine-tool and contract-manufacturing group serving aerospace, energy, and high-spec industrial customers. Comparable to WST as a precision contract manufacturer targeting complex, tight-tolerance components.

Broad incumbents

• Tornos SA: Swiss manufacturer of precision turning machines with associated contract-manufacturing services. Comparable to WST in the precision turned-parts segment, focused on small, complex components for similar watchmaking, medical, and automotive-adjacent industries.
• Sandvik AB: Swedish global industrial engineering group with a precision machining solutions division serving aerospace, automotive, and general industrial markets. Comparable to WST as a broad industrial precision-parts and tooling supplier at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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