What VOIT Automotive GmbH does

VOIT Automotive GmbH is a German Tier 1 automotive supplier founded in 1947 in St. Ingbert, Saarland, producing precision components for global OEMs. Its core technology stack is built around aluminium pressure die casting, stamping/forming (drawing and bending), and in-house tool construction, with a dedicated R&D division focused on process development and simulation. The company operates across the full process chain, from engineering and tool design through to ready-to-install series components, including CNC machining on transfer lines with up to 300 axes and friction stir welding for e-mobility cooling applications.

The business model is B2B direct supply to OEMs and first-tier system suppliers under long-term contracts, with revenue generated through hardware sales of customer-specific components. VOIT serves powertrain, driver assistance, and commercial vehicle applications, with a customer base spanning Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Ford, Chrysler, Jaguar, Land Rover, and a major partnership with ZF Friedrichshafen (including the Fonderie Lorraine joint venture in France and exclusive supply of intermediate plates, piston rings, and pots for ZF's 8HP automatic transmission). The company operates 5 production sites across Germany, Poland, and France (plus historical presence in Mexico), employing approximately 1,000 staff at its St. Ingbert headquarters and over 2,000 globally, producing over 100 million parts annually for more than 45 automotive brands and 250+ vehicle models.

As of April 1, 2025, VOIT Automotive GmbH entered self-administration insolvency proceedings due to significant demand decline, sharply increased energy costs, and elevated personnel expenses from wage agreements. The company is undergoing an orderly wind-down with machinery and inventory being auctioned, signifying that the operating business is being wound down rather than restructured for turnaround.

Name

VOIT Automotive GmbH

Legal name

VOIT Automotive GmbH

Website

https://voit.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

VOIT Automotive GmbH is a German Tier 1 automotive supplier founded in 1947, producing precision aluminium die-cast and stamped components for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers across powertrain, driver assistance, and commercial vehicle applications from 5 production sites in Germany, France, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631)

akta.pro primary industry

Engine Components & Subsystems Manufacturing (Blocks/Heads/Valvetrain/Pistons) (IMACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD), Tool & Die Making (EDAOAGAC)

Keywords

• Automotive component manufacturing
• Aluminium die casting
• Metal stamping forming
• Automotive tier 1 supplier
• Precision engineered components

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingestre

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Manufacturing and Supply: VOIT generates revenue through the manufacture and supply of precision components for automotive applications. As a Tier 1 supplier to OEMs and first-tier suppliers, VOIT produces highly precise, customer-specific components for powertrain technology and driver assistance systems. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts with major automotive manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VOIT Automotive GmbH manufactures and supplies precision aluminium die-cast and stamped/formed components for automotive powertrain, e-mobility, driver assistance, and commercial vehicle applications. As a Tier 1 system supplier, the company controls the entire process chain from engineering and tool construction through die casting and forming to machining, assembly, and ready-to-install series components, delivering directly to OEMs and first-tier suppliers under long-term contracts.

Product overview

VOIT Automotive GmbH is a multinational automotive supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing technologies and engineering services. The core technology offerings consist of four pillars: Aluminium Die Casting, Stamping and Forming Technology, Tool Construction, and Research & Development. These technologies serve three main solution areas: E-Mobility (powertrain components for electric and hybrid drives), Driver Assistance (thermal management, electric steering, brake systems, chassis stabilization), and Commercial Vehicle Solutions. The company controls the entire process chain from engineering and manufacturing through mechanical processing, assembly and joining operations to ready-to-install series parts. VOIT operates competence centers in forming technology, die-casting, mechanical machining, and tool construction, with production sites in Germany (St. Ingbert), France (Fonderie Lorraine), and Poland (VOIT Polska).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminium Die Casting Components Aluminium pressure die-cast precision components for automotive powertrain and driver assistance system applications, manufactured in modern die casting cells and through the Fonderie Lorraine JV in France. Sold to OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers for series production.
• Stamped and Formed Components Stamping, drawing, and bending of steel into installation-ready components including lamellar carriers, planetary carriers, and other transmission inner parts, plus press-hardened (VOIT TPH) ultra-high-strength lightweight components.
• Tool Construction (Werkzeugbau) In-house form and tool construction services for VOIT's die-casting and forming divisions, operated as a dedicated competence centre to support both own production and customer-specific tooling needs.
• Research & Development Services Process development and optimisation services using simulation, calculation, and research methods, provided as part of VOIT's Simultaneous Engineering engagement with OEM and Tier-1 customers.
• E-Mobility Powertrain Components Precision aluminium and formed components for electric drives and hybrid transmissions, including e-axle housings, power electronics cooling components, and battery housing applications, delivered as series components to OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Driver Assistance System Components Aluminium die-cast and formed components used in thermal management, electric steering, brake systems, and chassis stabilisation for advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving applications.
• Commercial Vehicle Components Powertrain and chassis components engineered for the durability, uptime, and total-cost-of-ownership requirements of commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 million parts annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Fonderie Lorraine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Fonderie Lorraine S.A.S. is a joint venture between ZF Friedrichshafen AG and VOIT Automotive GmbH with VOIT holding the majority stake and technology leadership. The JV produces aluminium die-cast powertrain components for vehicles with combustion engines, hybrid transmissions, and electric drives. Products include transmission interior parts such as lamellar carriers, axial pistons, planet carriers and intermediate plates. VOIT has been a key supplier to ZF, providing approximately 1.5 million intermediate plates, 2 million pots and 4.4 million piston rings per year for ZF's 8HP automatic transmission.
• Grupo KERVO / VOIT MéxicominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000VOIT México was founded as Grupo KERVO in Mexico, later becoming VOIT México. The facility was awarded ZF's 'North American Supplier of the Year' in 2014 in the 'Direct Material Supplier' category.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights11 records

Direct peers

• Nemak: Mexican-headquartered global supplier of aluminum components for automotive powertrain and e-mobility. Closest direct comparable to VOIT — high-pressure aluminum die casting, OEM Tier-1 supply, e-mobility pivot targeting the same transition.
• GF Casting Solutions (Georg Fischer): Swiss-based global manufacturer of light-metal cast components for automotive and industrial customers. Directly competes in aluminum and magnesium die casting for drivetrain and structural automotive applications.
• Martinrea International: Canadian Tier-1 automotive supplier combining metal forming, stamping, and aluminum light-weighting for global OEMs. Operates in similar powertrain and chassis component niches with comparable customer base.
• Ryobi Die Casting: Japanese aluminum die casting specialist serving automotive OEMs globally with high-pressure cast powertrain and structural components. Comparable scale and end-market exposure to VOIT.
• Tupy: Brazilian global supplier of cast and machined powertrain components for automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs. Direct overlap in transmission and engine components for Tier-1 and OEM customers.
• Shiloh Industries: US-based supplier of lightweight castings, stamping, and engineered solutions for automotive OEMs. Comparable product portfolio in aluminum-intensive lightweight components, also exposed to EV transition.

Broad incumbents

• KSPG (Rheinmetall Automotive): German Tier-1 supplier of automotive powertrain components (pistons, blocks, valves) under Rheinmetall. Direct competitor in engine and drivetrain components with European OEM customer overlap.

Emerging players

• Bohai Automotive Systems: Chinese automotive component manufacturer producing die-cast and machined parts for powertrain and chassis. Increasingly relevant as Chinese OEMs seek aluminum Tier-1 suppliers.
• Bharat Forge: Indian-headquartered global manufacturer of forged and machined automotive components. Overlapping capabilities in metal forming and drivetrain components, with growing European OEM exposure.

Regional players

• Minda Corporation: Indian automotive component supplier with die-casting and electronics offerings. Comparable in automotive die-cast and aluminum component manufacturing, though primarily serving Indian and emerging-market OEMs.

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

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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