H&R Springs

What H&R Springs does

H&R Special Springs, LP., doing business as H&R Springs, is a family-owned German manufacturer of high-performance automotive suspension components and industrial springs, founded in 1979 by Werner Heine and Heinz Remmen. The company designs and produces a full catalog of aftermarket suspension products including Sport Springs, Cup Kits, Coil Overs, Sway Bars, TRAK+ wheel spacers and adapters, VTF (Variable Track Flex) adjustable lowering springs, ETS (Electronic Lowering System) modules, and I.D. Race Springs for motorsport applications. All products are manufactured at the company's facility in Lennestadt, Germany, which holds ISO 9001:2015 and TÜV Rheinland certifications and employs approximately 100 people. The firm also operates a parallel industrial springs division offering compression, tension, arm, flat, and shock absorber springs in a wide range of wire diameters and configurations.

The company's technology base centers on progressive-rate spring engineering, specialty materials expertise (including Inconel X750, Hastelloy C4, Nimonic 90, and Titanium), and proprietary product systems such as the VTF adjustable lowering spring and TRAK+ wheel spacer program, which the company claims is the largest in the industry. H&R serves two primary customer segments: automotive enthusiasts seeking aftermarket performance upgrades for European, Japanese, and domestic vehicles, and professional or amateur motorsport teams requiring competition-grade suspension components. A secondary B2B segment comprises the network of authorized distributors and installation shops that retail and fit H&R products.

H&R generates revenue through wholesale hardware sales of its suspension products, distributed across North America via an authorized distributor network spanning 28 US states and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Ontario. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from roughly $3.60 for individual wheel bolts to $109.95 per premium race spring, with a dedicated North American sales channel and a separate global sales channel for international customers. The company invests in community-driven demand generation through the H&R Wanderlust driving event series, SEMA Show participation, and an active social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Name

H&R Springs

Legal name

H&R Special Springs, LP.

Website

https://hrsprings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

H&R Springs is a German manufacturer, founded 1979, of high-performance automotive suspension components and industrial springs, 100% made in Germany at its Lennestadt facility, serving automotive enthusiasts, motorsport teams, and aftermarket distributors across North America and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Suspension Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Suspension Systems & Components (Springs/Shocks/Struts/Air Suspension) (IMACAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stabilizer & Anti-Roll Systems (Sway Bars/Links) (IMACAIAM), Aftermarket Suspension & Steering Components Manufacturing (Shocks/Struts/Bushings/Tie Rods) (IMACANAC)

Keywords

• Automotive suspension components
• Performance lowering springs
• Coil over systems
• Wheel spacers adapters
• Industrial spring manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Suspension Components: H&R generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of high-performance automotive suspension products including springs, coil overs, sway bars, wheel spacers, and accessories. Products are sold through a distributor network across North America and globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

H&R manufactures and sells high-performance automotive suspension components, including lowering springs, coil overs, sway bars, electronic lowering modules, and wheel spacers, primarily for the automotive aftermarket. All automotive products are 100% made in Germany at the Lennestadt facility and are sold through a North American authorized distributor network. A separate industrial division produces compression, tension, arm, flat springs, snap rings, and shock absorbers for machinery and vehicle applications.

Product overview

H&R Special Springs is a German manufacturer of high-performance automotive suspension components and industrial springs. The product portfolio is organized into two divisions: automotive performance products (Sport Springs, ETS electronic lowering modules, VTF adjustable lowering springs, Cup Kits, Coil Overs, Sway Bars, TRAK+ wheel spacers/adapters, I.D. Race Springs, and Accessories) and industrial springs (Compression, Tension, Arm, Flat Springs, Snap Rings, Shock Absorbers, and Vehicle Springs). All H&R automotive products are 100% made in Germany and exceed ISO quality assurance standards. Founded in the late 1970s by Werner Heine and Heinz Remmen, the company is known for TÜV-certified suspension components serving both the automotive aftermarket and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRAK+®: Wheel spacer and adapter program - the largest in the industry for precision track widening
• ETS
• VTF
• I.D. Race Springs

Products and services

• Sport Springs High-performance progressive-rate lowering springs for street vehicles, designed to improve handling, reduce body roll, and provide a lower stance. Available for many European and Japanese vehicle applications.
• ETS (Electronic Lowering System) Electronic lowering modules that provide adjustable ride height control through integration with vehicle electronic systems.
• VTF Adjustable Lowering Springs VTF (Variable Track Flex) adjustable lowering springs that allow fine-tuned ride height adjustment for specific vehicle applications, including BMW M5, Tesla Model 3, and Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG Hybrid.
• Cup Kits Complete suspension lowering kits combining H&R springs with the associated mounting hardware needed for installation.
• Coil Overs Complete coil-over suspension systems providing adjustable ride height and damping for performance street and track use.
• Sway Bars Sport sway bar program designed to reduce body roll and improve handling dynamics in performance street and track driving.
• TRAK+ Wheel Spacers and Adapters TRAK+ wheel spacers and adapters providing precision track widening and improved wheel fitment. H&R claims this is the largest wheel spacer and adapter program in the industry.
• I.D. Race Springs Motorsport-grade race springs designed for racing applications, offered in multiple inner diameters (36mm, 60mm, 2.00 inch, 2.50 inch) with a wide range of spring rates and matched tender springs.
• Suspension Accessories Supporting accessory products including H&R wheel bolts, wheel studs, lug nuts, Quick-Safe bolt-stud conversions, Triple C camber adjustment bolts, coil over wrenches, tubing, and locating rings.
• Industrial Compression Springs Industrial compression springs available in wire diameters from 0.3 to 50mm with linear or progressive spring rates, in cylindrical, conical, and barrel-shaped models.
• Industrial Tension Springs Industrial tension springs in wire diameters from 0.3 to 40mm, available in standard eyelet shapes including hooked, rolled hook, and threaded plugs.
• Industrial Arm Springs Industrial arm springs in wire diameters from 0.3 to 40mm, produced in any desired shape for industrial applications.
• Industrial Flat Springs Industrial flat leaf springs ranging from approximately 3 x 0.3mm up to 200 x 15mm in dimension.
• Industrial Shock Absorbers Shock absorbers available for industrial vehicles and machinery applications.
• Industrial Snap, Spring, and Inlaid Rings Industrial snap rings, spring rings, and inlaid rings in wire diameters from 0.5 to 40mm for fastening and retention applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• TÜV certification achieved in the European performance spring market

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eibach Springs: German-headquartered manufacturer of performance automotive springs (OE and aftermarket) including Pro-Kit, Sportline, and Anti-Roll-Kit lines. Most direct competitor to H&R in the performance lowering-springs category, with overlapping European-make fitments and a parallel motorsport program.
• KW Suspensions: German manufacturer of high-performance coilovers (V1-V4, Clubsport) and lowering springs sold to the same automotive enthusiast and motorsport customer base. Closest direct competitor in premium coilover space and part of the same German-made premium positioning that defines H&R.
• Bilstein: German shock absorber manufacturer (part of thyssenkrupp/IRC group) producing B4/B6/B8/B16 lines for street/track, including strut-and-spring assemblies. Adjacent competitor in the high-performance suspension components aftermarket with similar OEM and motorsport credibility.
• Öhlins Racing: Swedish premium suspension manufacturer known for motorsport-grade coilovers, shocks, and steering dampers. Direct competitor in the I.D. Race Springs motorsport segment and in OEM-collaborated performance applications where H&R also competes.
• Vogtland Autosport: German manufacturer of sport springs, coilovers, and cup kits for the European vehicle aftermarket. Competes directly with H&R Sport Springs and Cup Kits for the same German-brand fitments (VW, BMW, Audi, Mercedes).
• TEIN (Toyota Engineering International and Noise): Japanese manufacturer of aftermarket coilovers, lowering springs (S.Tech, Lowering Tech), and Full-Tap setup systems. Comparable peer in the JDM/sport compact enthusiast segment with overlapping distribution channels in North America.
• ST Suspensions (a KW brand): ST line of lowering springs and coilovers from KW with entry-level positioning. Direct competitor to H&R Sport Springs at a more accessible price tier for the same enthusiast customer.
• BC Racing: Aftermarket coilover manufacturer offering BR/ZE/ZR series at value pricing with extensive vehicle fitment. Competes with H&R on the lower-priced end of the lowering-spring/coilover market in North America.

Emerging players

• Ground Control (UK): UK-based manufacturer of aftermarket coilovers and lowering springs with growing presence in European-tuner community. Comparable maker focused on bespoke/progressive springs serving a similar enthusiast segment.

Broad incumbents

• Fox Factory (now part of Fox-owned portfolio, includes BDS Suspension): Public US-listed manufacturer of performance suspension products across Fox shocks, BDS, Icon, and other brands. Broader incumbent in the high-performance suspension market with overlapping motorsport and aftermarket channels but a much wider product breadth than H&R.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3vjV1KK-m4tedZ9jS6PwqQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/hrspringslp
• Instagraminstagram.com/hrsprings_na
• Xx.com/hrsprings

Compliance3 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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