TAWESCO

What TAWESCO does

TAWESCO s.r.o. is a Czech Republic-headquartered contract manufacturer specializing in stamped metal components, welded assemblies, and the design and manufacture of press tools and welding fixtures. Founded in 1995 as a spin-off of the TATRA truck company's tool rooms — the name is a compound of Tatra Welding and Stamping — the company operates from a 50,000 m² main production campus in Kopřivnice and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of family-owned conglomerate PROMET GROUP a.s. (acquired 2011). The Tawesco Industry group comprises three entities: the parent Tawesco s.r.o., Tawesco Automotive s.r.o. (stamped and spot-welded automotive parts, Úvaly/Prague-Letňany), and Tawesco Trailers a.s. (chassis frames, semi-trailers and trailer components for trucks, Nový Jičín, formerly STECOMTRA a.s. rebranded in 2026). Consolidated headcount is 935 employees.

Production technology centers on a 2,500-ton Schuler transfer press (one of only two in the Czech Republic and described as a unique global compilation), a 2,000-ton Schuler SHC hydraulic press capable of automatically processing deep-drawn parts up to 100 kg and 350 mm drawing depth, 29 robotic spot-welding cells plus 4 laser robotic welding cells (YASKAWA and PANASONIC), 140 ISO 9606-certified welders handling weldments up to 12 meters and 3–1,500 kg per piece, ARMS ATOS III Triple Scan and Leica AT 960-MR 3D measurement, and an MES integrated with ERP. Augmented-reality pilots run on a private T-Mobile 5G network. Quality and compliance certifications include IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.4, ISO 3834, ISO 14001, and TISAX; the firm holds an EcoVadis Committed Badge at 55 points.

Revenue derives from B2B contract manufacturing — design, tooling, stamping, robotic welding, machining, surface treatment (KTL, powder and wet painting), and assembly of metal components — supplied under long-term direct contracts to European automotive OEMs (Škoda Auto, Volkswagen Group brands, Volvo, TPCA), Tier 1 suppliers (Magna, Gestamp, Benteler), and industrial-equipment manufacturers across trucks/buses/rail (Tatra Trucks, Iveco Bus, Škoda Transportation), agricultural and forestry machinery (John Deere, CLAAS, KRONE), material handling (LINDE/KION, Fenwick, Doosan Bobcat), and municipal equipment. Approximately 40% of revenue comes from the agricultural, forestry, and material-handling segment, with the balance largely automotive. Pricing is contract-based, specification-driven, and not publicly disclosed. The company maintains over 30 years of continuous supply relationship with Škoda Auto, delivers 11.1 million parts annually to that customer, and produces up to 6,000 LINDE electric forklift chassis across 42 variants per year. TAWESCO has invested over CZK 1 billion in modernization over the past five years, recently completed a CZK 17 million heavy-welding-shop upgrade, and is a recognized supplier for the Škoda Elroq (Car of the Year 2026 in the Czech Republic).

Name

TAWESCO

Legal name

Tawesco s.r.o.

Website

https://tawesco.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TAWESCO s.r.o. is a Czech Republic-based contract manufacturer of stamped metal parts, welded assemblies, press tools, and welding fixtures serving European automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, plus industrial-equipment customers in material handling, agricultural and forestry machinery, and trucks, buses, and rail. A subsidiary of PROMET GROUP with ~935 employees, the company operates from a 50,000 m² facility in Kopřivnice.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

Keywords

• Stamping tools manufacturing
• Welded metal components
• Automotive parts supplier
• Press tools design
• Heavy weldment fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Koprivnice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing and Sale of Press Tools and Stamped Parts: Design, manufacture and sale of press tools, fixtures, and stamped metal components for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Revenue generated through direct product sales under long-term supply contracts.
2. Welding Fixtures and Weldments: Production and sale of welding fixtures and heavy weldments including surface treatment and assembly for trucks, agricultural, forestry, and material handling equipment manufacturers.
3. Contract Manufacturing Services: Comprehensive manufacturing solutions including design, tooling, stamping, welding, machining and assembly services provided as integrated contract manufacturing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TAWESCO designs and manufactures press tools, stamped sheet metal components, welding fixtures and heavy weldments in-house for European automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and industrial equipment producers. It delivers integrated contract manufacturing from tool design and simulation through stamping, robotic welding, machining, surface treatment and final assembly on a 50,000 m² site in Kopřivnice. Long-running serial supply relationships with customers such as Škoda Auto, Volkswagen Group brands, Magna and LINDE underpin production volumes such as 11.1 million parts per year to Škoda Auto.

Product overview

TAWESCO is a manufacturing company offering stamped and welded parts, press tools, and welding fixtures primarily for the automotive, agricultural, forestry, and material handling industries. The company operates under a single unified offering structure with integrated production capabilities, combining Design and Development services, Manufacturing Tools and Fixtures production, Stamping and Welding for Automotive, and Heavy Weldments and Assembly. The Tawesco Industry group includes two subsidiaries: Tawesco Automotive s.r.o. (stamped and spot welded parts for automotive) and Tawesco Trailers a.s. (chassis frames and trailers). All services are performed in-house, offering complete products under one roof from development and design to surface finishing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design and Development (Konstrukce a vývoj)

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 51.89% achieved through press hall roof modernization
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• KION Group (LINDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic manufacturing partnership for production of electric forklift chassis. Tawesco manufactures up to 42 different chassis variants with annual capacity of 6,000 units for LINDE electric forklifts distributed across Europe. Partnership involves extensive technological preparation, new robotic welding stations, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• T-MobilesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPrivate 5G network pilot project for augmented reality testing in production facilities. Testing AR technology for real-time access to machine data, operating parameters, and equipment status via mobile devices. Project focused on digitalization and production flexibility improvements.
• Confederation of Industry and Transport of the Czech RepublicminorOthersMember of leading platform for promoting interests of industrial companies and developing the business environment in the Czech Republic.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kirchhoff Automotive: German family-owned automotive supplier focused on complex metal forming, welding, and assembly of body and chassis components for global OEMs. Highly comparable to TAWESCO in private/family-owned structure, mid-tier size, and core stamping/welding capabilities serving European auto customers.
• Martinrea International: Canadian Tier 1 supplier of lightweight structures, stampings, and welded assemblies for automakers and industrial equipment manufacturers. Comparable in scale, vertical integration from tooling through assembly, and diversification into industrial/agricultural end markets.
• Hirotec: Japanese-owned global supplier of closure panels (doors, hoods, liftgates), exhaust systems, and press tooling/dies for automakers. Highly comparable in combining press tool design/build with high-volume stamping production and in serving global OEMs from European production bases.
• Gestamp: Spanish-headquartered global Tier 1 supplier specializing in metal stamping, welding, and body-in-white assemblies for automotive OEMs. Directly comparable to TAWESCO in product offering (stamped/welded body parts, chassis components) and customer base (VW Group, European OEMs).
• VOIT Automotive: German automotive supplier specializing in complex metal forming, assemblies, and tool making for premium European automakers. Comparable mid-sized, privately held Tier 2 with strong tool-design capabilities and similar European OEM customer base.
• Shiloh Industries: US-based supplier of lightweight stampings, welded blanks, and engineered solutions for automotive and industrial customers (now operating as part of a Magna-affiliated platform). Directly comparable in stamping/welding product mix and OEM customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Benteler International: Austrian-headquartered global Tier 1 automotive supplier with broad portfolio of chassis, body, and engine components. Functions both as a TAWESCO customer (per disclosed relationships) and as a larger competitor in stamping and welded assemblies for European OEMs.
• Magna International: Canadian-headquartered global Tier 1 automotive supplier with broad body, chassis, and seating capabilities. Listed as a TAWESCO customer for stamped/welded components while also being one of the largest direct competitors in stamping and assembly across European OEMs.
• Cosma International (Magna division): Magna's body and chassis stamping/welding operating unit producing complete body-in-white assemblies and closures for global automakers. Comparable as a large-scale stamping peer with similar press-and-weld integration model.

Emerging players

• JBM Group: Indian-headquartered Tier 1 supplier of automotive components and assemblies, including sheet metal stampings, tool design, and welded parts. Relevant as an emerging lower-cost-region competitor with growing European OEM relationships in stamping/welding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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