Heismann Drehtechnik

Name

Heismann Drehtechnik

Legal name

HEISMANN Drehtechnik GmbH

Website

https://heismann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Turned Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Precision turned parts
• CNC turning services
• Automotive components manufacturing
• Mobile hydraulics components
• Precision assemblies manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Velbert

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Turned Parts Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of precision turned parts and assemblies according to customer specifications. Production in large and small series using CNC multi-spindle machines and turning-milling centers. Revenue is generated through direct B2B contracts with industrial customers.
2. Assembly Services: Automated assembly of components with automatic feeding systems combining turned parts with stamped and bent parts. Includes 100% inspection integration and laser marking capabilities.
3. Surface Treatment Coordination: Coordination of surface treatments including plating, zinc coating, nickel coating, silver coating, and heat treatment through certified external partners as part of full-service offering.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HEISMANN Drehtechnik manufactures high-precision turned parts and assemblies on CNC multi-spindle turning machines and turning-milling centers for industrial customers across automotive, mobile hydraulics, machinery and plant engineering, household appliances, and the electrical industry. Production spans both large and small series, with fully automated assembly including 100% inspection, and is complemented by coordinated further processing (grinding, coating, heat treatment) and specialized packaging concepts for direct integration into customer production lines.

Product overview

Heismann Drehtechnik is a precision turned parts manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on CNC-machined precision components and assemblies. The core offerings include precision turned parts (Präzisionsdrehteile) manufactured on CNC multi-spindle and single-spindle automatics, as well as fully automated assemblies (Baugruppen) with integrated 100% inspection. Proprietary technology includes the patented HEISOMAT palletizing robot for gentle part handling. Industry-specific solutions cover Automotive, Mobile Hydraulics, Electrical Industry, Mechanical and Plant Engineering, and Household Appliances. Additional services encompass further processing (grinding, coating, heat treatment) and comprehensive quality control including particle analysis and eddy current testing. The company operates 30 CNC machines and serves customers globally from its Velbert, Germany facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Turned Parts (Präzisionsdrehteile) High-precision turned parts manufactured on CNC multi-spindle and single-spindle automatics, produced as prototypes and in serial production for industrial customers across automotive, mobile hydraulics, machinery and plant engineering, household appliances, and the electrical industry.
• Assemblies (Baugruppen) Fully automated assembly of components combining turned parts with stamped and bent parts, using self-constructed special machines and rotary indexing machines with automatic feeding systems, integration of 100% inspection, and laser marking capabilities. Developed in cooperation with partner Helmerding.
• Further Processing Services Full-service further processing of turned parts including milling, internal and external grinding, tumbling, deburring, reaming, honing, and surface and heat treatments (plating, zinc coating, nickel coating, silver coating, heat treatment) coordinated through certified external partners.
• Quality Control Services Comprehensive inspection and quality control services including 100% optical and tactile control, particle contamination analysis per VDA 19, eddy current crack testing, and residual dirt analysis to meet zero-defect and technical cleanliness requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced automotive revenue share from 75% to 65% through diversification into new industries by 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kemper Drehteile GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Acquired as 100% subsidiary on 01.01.2026. Complements HEISMANN with flexible small and medium series production, broad material expertise, and long-term machinery experience. Extension of parts spectrum from small to large series, access to international markets, shared technical resources, expanded material and manufacturing competencies.
• Berufskolleg Niederberg (BkN)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2024Cooperation agreement for dual education programs. Formalizes additional offers including expert discussions, classroom visits, and internships. Formalizes decades of cooperation in vocational training.
• HelmerdingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company specializing in manufacturing specific machines for process-secure assembly of components. Collaboration for automated assembly processes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mössner GmbH: German precision turned parts manufacturer specializing in complex CNC turned and milled components with automated production for industrial customers. Directly comparable as a German contract precision turner serving similar automotive, hydraulics, and machinery end markets.
• Hirschvogel Holding GmbH: Large German manufacturer of precision forged and turned components primarily for automotive applications. Comparable as a German precision components specialist serving similar Tier 1 automotive and industrial customers with high-volume serial production.
• Leiber Group GmbH: German precision parts manufacturer producing turned and milled components from aluminum and steel for automotive and commercial vehicle applications. Comparable as a German mid-market precision components supplier with similar customer base and material expertise.
• Hatz GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of diesel engines, electric drive systems, and components with extensive in-house precision turning capability. Comparable as a German mid-market manufacturer that operates its own precision turning facilities for similar industrial end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Feintool International Holding AG: Swiss-headquartered precision parts specialist combining fineblanking, forming, and turned part production for automotive, industrial, and medical applications. Comparable as a larger, broader European precision components incumbent operating at greater scale.
• INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: Leading German manufacturer of CNC turning machines including multi-spindle automatics. Comparable as a German specialist in the same CNC multi-spindle turning technology that Heismann uses, providing indirect benchmarking on equipment, technology, and automation trends.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: German machine tool group producing CNC turning, grinding, and machining centers. Adjacent incumbent that supplies equipment to and competes in the same precision manufacturing value chain, with broader portfolio exposure.
• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG: Large German industrial technology company covering machine tools, laser technology, and precision components. Comparable as a broader German industrial incumbent with overlapping precision manufacturing capabilities and a similar export-driven business model.
• Schuler Group GmbH: Global market leader in press manufacturing and metal forming technology based in Germany. Comparable as a broader German industrial equipment and metalworking specialist serving automotive and industrial customers with similar quality standards.

Regional players

• Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH: German specialist in industrial network, communication, and security technology with significant in-house precision component manufacturing. Comparable as a German engineering firm that operates its own precision turned part production for sensitive applications, though serving different end-product markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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