Feintool
Feintool is a Swiss public precision manufacturer using fineblanking, forming, and electrolamination stamping to produce ultra-precision metal components, primarily for automotive, industrial, and renewable energy OEMs across 18 facilities worldwide.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersLyss, Switzerland
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Feintool does
Feintool International Holding AG is a Swiss-headquartered, publicly listed precision manufacturing company (SIX: FTON) founded in 1959 and operating 18 production sites across seven countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, with a workforce of more than 3,100 employees. The company is built on three core metal processing technologies: fineblanking, forming, and electrolamination stamping (e-sheet punching), which it uses to produce ultra-precision, high-volume steel components for automotive, industrial, and renewable energy customers. Its proprietary glulock connection technology targets electric motor cores (with approximately 60% of new European and Asian orders tied to e-motor core projects), and its FEINforming process is positioned for hydrogen applications including bipolar plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers.
The business operates two reportable segments. The System Parts segment accounts for roughly 86% of group sales and generates revenue through direct, high-volume manufacturing and supply of precision components to OEM and Tier 1 customers in automotive and industrial markets, executed under a Local-for-Local model that places production inside each major customer's regional market. The Fineblanking Technology segment contributes about 16% of group sales by selling fineblanking presses, tools, and engineering services to third parties. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with long design-in and qualification cycles, and the company is widely certified (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001) across most sites. FY2025 group sales were CHF 661.4 million (down 8.1% year-over-year), with operating EBIT recovering to CHF 4.7 million from a CHF 49.3 million loss in FY2024 on the back of a CHF 12 million annualized restructuring program that transferred high-volume production from Lyss to Most (Czech Republic) and reorganized Business Unit Stamping Europe. Feintool holds a 55.6% equity ratio, invested CHF 54 million in capex in FY2025, and is opening a new production site in Pune, India in June 2026 to extend its Local-for-Local footprint into the Indian automotive market.
Feintool firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Feintool
- Legal name
- Feintool International Holding AG
- Website
- https://feintool.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Feintool is a Swiss public precision manufacturer using fineblanking, forming, and electrolamination stamping to produce ultra-precision metal components, primarily for automotive, industrial, and renewable energy OEMs across 18 facilities worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Feintool industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Metal Components Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)
- SIC
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Casting, Stamping & Fabrication (OEM/ODM) (CRAKAIAF)
Keywords
Where Feintool is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lyss
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices17 records
Markets served
Feintool business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- System Parts (Series Production): High-volume manufacturing of precision fineblanking and forming components for automotive, industry, and renewable energy sectors. This is the primary revenue driver, contributing approximately 86% of group sales. Revenue is generated through direct sales of manufactured components to OEM customers.
- Fineblanking Technology (Equipment & Tools): Sale of fineblanking presses, tools, and technological solutions to third-party customers. This segment provides end-to-end technological solutions for fineblanking and represents approximately 16% of group sales.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Feintool product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Feintool manufactures ultra-precision, high-volume fineblanked, formed, and electrolaminated metal components primarily for automotive OEMs, industrial manufacturers, and renewable energy producers, operating across 18 production facilities on three continents. In addition to System Parts (series production, ~86% of group sales), the company sells fineblanking presses, tools, and end-to-end fineblanking technology solutions (~16% of group sales) to third-party customers, supported by proprietary connection technologies such as glulock (e-motor cores) and FEINforming (hydrogen applications).
Product overview
Feintool is a global technology leader in fine metal processing, operating as a single unified manufacturing platform based on three core technologies: Fineblanking, Forming, and Electrolamination Stamping (E-Sheet Punching). The company offers an integrated portfolio of precision component manufacturing services spanning high-volume production, multi-stage tooling, simulation and prototyping, and engineering solutions. The product portfolio includes specialized FEINforming for hydrogen applications and serves three primary application segments: Automotive (electric motors, seat mechanisms, fuel cells), Renewable Energies (wind and hydropower), and Industry (industrial trucks, pumps, HVAC, medical technology). Feintool's competitive advantage lies in combining these technologies with extensive engineering expertise to deliver cost-effective, ready-to-install precision components globally at 18 locations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FEINforming: Technology for hydrogen applications including bipolar plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers
- glulock
Products and services
- Fineblanking
- Forming
- Electrolamination Stamping (E-Sheet Punching)
- FEINforming for Hydrogen Applications
- Multi-Stage Tools
- Simulation and Prototyping Services
- Engineering and Parts Manufacturing
- High Volume Production - Automotive
- High Volume Production - Industry Advanced electric motors and precision components for industrial applications including industrial trucks, towing vehicles, UPS, heat pumps, ventilation systems, water pumps, white goods, building technology, electric hand tools, construction machinery, and medical technology.
- High Volume Production - Renewable Energies
- Fineblanking Technology (Presses, Tools & Solutions)
Quantifiable outcome
- Approximately 60% of new orders in Europe and Asia for electric motor core projects
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Feintool
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Feintool technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Feintool partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Stanz-und Lasertechnik GmbHcoreFeintool Holding AG acquired Germany-based Stanz-und Lasertechnik GmbH in 2018 to serve the electric vehicle components market, expanding capabilities in laser technology alongside fineblanking.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Feintool competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Schuler Group: German global leader in press technology and automation, supplying metal forming equipment and automotive production systems. Direct peer to Feintool's Fineblanking Technology segment, serving similar automotive and industrial customers with comparable press and tooling solutions.
- Gestamp Automocion: Spanish multinational automotive metal components manufacturer specializing in body-in-white, chassis, and mechanisms. Comparable to Feintool's System Parts segment in automotive customer base, high-volume precision metal components, and global Local-for-Local manufacturing presence.
- Martinrea International: Canadian automotive metal components supplier producing body structures, chassis modules, and powertrain components. Comparable business model to Feintool's automotive-focused System Parts segment with high-volume precision metal manufacturing for global OEMs.
- Haco Group: Belgian manufacturer of fineblanking presses and machines, directly competing with Feintool's Fineblanking Technology equipment segment. Comparable in serving precision stamping applications with similar press technology and tooling expertise.
- Shiloh Industries: US-based automotive supplier specializing in lightweighting solutions using precision metal stamping, welding, and forming. Comparable to Feintool in automotive precision components, particularly for noise/vibration/harshness solutions and body structures.
- AP&T Group: Swedish provider of press automation, forming solutions, and production systems for automotive and adjacent industries. Direct peer in metal forming/pressing equipment competing with Feintool's Fineblanking Technology segment.
- Muhr und Bender: German automotive supplier specializing in precision strip steel components, including fineblanked and formed parts. Closely comparable to Feintool's System Parts segment in fineblanking technology, automotive customer base, and precision components.
- Hirschvogel Holding: German automotive supplier specializing in forged and formed steel components for drivetrain, chassis, and engine applications. Comparable to Feintool in precision metal component manufacturing for automotive OEMs with similar European manufacturing footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Benteler International: Austrian-headquartered automotive supplier producing chassis, body, and powertrain components including precision-formed parts. Broader incumbent compared to Feintool with wider product portfolio but overlap in automotive metal components and global OEM relationships.
- FFG Werke (FFG Group): German machine tool and forging manufacturer with diverse portfolio including metal forming, pressing, and automotive components. Comparable in equipment manufacturing to Feintool's Fineblanking Technology segment but with broader industrial customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Feintool social profiles
Digital presenceFeintool compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Feintool financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Feintool leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Feintool subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Feintool funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Feintool M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Feintool
What does Feintool do?
Feintool manufactures ultra-precision, high-volume fineblanked, formed, and electrolaminated metal components primarily for automotive OEMs, industrial manufacturers, and renewable energy producers, operating across 18 production facilities on three continents. In addition to System Parts (series production, ~86% of group sales), the company sells fineblanking presses, tools, and end-to-end fineblanking technology solutions (~16% of group sales) to third-party customers, supported by proprietary connection technologies such as glulock (e-motor cores) and FEINforming (hydrogen applications).
Is Feintool a public or private company?
Feintool is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Feintool founded?
Feintool was founded in 1959. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Feintool based?
Feintool is headquartered in Lyss, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Feintool make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. System Parts (Series Production) is the primary driver. The others are fineblanking Technology (Equipment & Tools).
Who are Feintool's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Schuler Group, Gestamp Automocion, Martinrea International, Haco Group, Shiloh Industries, AP&T Group, Muhr und Bender and Hirschvogel Holding. Broad incumbents are Benteler International and FFG Werke (FFG Group).
Does Feintool have an API?
No public API is recorded for Feintool.
What industry is Feintool in?
Feintool's product category is Precision Metal Components Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAKAIAF, Casting, Stamping & Fabrication (OEM/ODM). Its NAICS code is 336320 and its SIC code is 3540.