HKR

What HKR does

HKR (legal entity: hkr GmbH & Co. KG) is a German precision parts manufacturer operating a single production site in Roding, Bavaria (Johann-Vaillant-Str. 10, 93426 Roding). Founded in 1966 as a division of the Vaillant Group in heating and sanitary components, it became an independent GmbH in 2006 and since has built a 60-plus year track record in series production of complex metal components for B2B industrial customers.

The company's offering spans three core manufacturing capabilities, run in parallel: precision turned parts (Drehteile) on 27 CNC single-spindle automatics (diameters 3-65mm) and 19 multi-spindle automatics (5-48mm); precision milled parts (Frästeile) on multi-spindle machining centers with 5-axis capability; and forged parts (Schmiedeteile) processed on robot-assisted machines with 5-sided simultaneous machining. Tolerances reach bore 0.01mm, spacing 0.02mm and surface finish Ra 0.4/Rz 6 across materials including brass, free-cutting steel, aluminum and copper, with annual throughput exceeding 60 million parts and 5,000 tons of material on more than 12,000 m² of production space. These capabilities are wrapped with engineering services (development, construction, manufacturing planning), assembly, and surface finishing through partner networks to deliver turnkey solutions from a single source. Quality is underpinned by IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

The business model is a direct, sales-led B2B operation: a small in-house sales team (Head of Sales/AV, technical sales, two sales contacts, and one sales administrator) drives quote-based pricing on customer-specific components. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of parts produced in small to large series. The company holds no disclosed funding, no subsidiaries, no M&A history beyond the 2006 Vaillant spin-off, and operates solely from Roding, with stated markets of Bavaria, Germany and Europe. Headcount is in the 251-500 band per firmographic data, with over 200 qualified employees on the Roding shop floor and a long-running apprenticeship pipeline (over 800 apprentices trained across more than 50 years).

Name

HKR

Legal name

hkr GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hkroding.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

HKR (hkr GmbH & Co. KG) is a Bavarian precision parts manufacturer in Roding producing CNC turned, milled, and robot-assisted forged components for B2B industrial customers, with more than 60 million parts and over 5,000 tons of material processed annually under IATF 16949/ISO 9001/ISO 14001.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Precision turned parts
• Precision milled parts
• Forged parts manufacturing
• CNC machining services
• Industrial metal components

Headquarters

HQ city

Roding

HQ country

Germany

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. Precision Parts Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of precision turned parts (Drehteile), milled parts (Frästeile), and forged parts (Schmiedeteile) in small and large series. Services include development and construction know-how, assembly, and surface finishing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HKR manufactures and sells precision turned parts (Drehteile), milled parts (Frästeile), and forged parts (Schmiedeteile) in small to large series, processing brass, free-cutting steel, aluminum, and copper on CNC single-spindle and multi-spindle automatics, 5-axis machining centers, and robot-assisted forging lines. Alongside manufacturing, the company provides development and construction know-how, assembly, and surface finishing through its partner network, delivering complete solutions from a single source.

Product overview

HKR is a precision parts manufacturer offering three core product lines: Drehteile (turned parts), Frästeile (milled parts), and Schmiedeteile (forged parts). The company operates over 50 CNC machines across its production facilities, producing more than 60 million parts annually. These core manufacturing capabilities are complemented by integrated engineering services (from analysis to series production), assembly operations, and surface finishing through partner networks. The product portfolio spans materials including brass, free-cutting steel, aluminum, copper, and various alloys, with precision tolerances down to 0.01mm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turned Parts (Drehteile)

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2021, over 1,200 improvement measures implemented by employees through continuous improvement processes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• idowapro Agentur GmbH & Co. KGminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Marketing agency partnership for visual communication redesign. idowapro received the Deutscher Agenturpreis for the comprehensive project including workplace safety campaign, orientation graphics, and nature trail design for HKR.
• Thomas Wiser HauscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with Thomas Wiser Haus, a recognized institution for special education and therapy providing therapeutic residential groups for children and youth. The partnership includes internship and training offers, organization of joint events, support for small construction projects, and sponsorships. Partnership renewed in 2025 for another year. HKR also donated 1,000 EUR school supplies and organized joint activities like bicycle days with the children.
• SOS-KinderdörferminorOthers · 1 January 2013International partnership between Vaillant Group and SOS Children's Villages worldwide. The family business supports the children's rights organization with modern heating technology and various social projects. Over the past 10 years, Vaillant Group has supported 76 SOS children's villages in 24 countries and reached over 4,300 children.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Trumpf SE + Co. KG: Trumpf is a large German manufacturer of machine tools, including laser cutting systems and CNC bending machines for metalworking. As a leading machine tool provider, Trumpf represents an enabling-technology peer in the precision metalworking ecosystem where HKR operates.
• Gühring KG: Gühring is a German manufacturer of precision rotary cutting tools used in metalworking. It is an upstream tooling supplier to HKR (cutting tools used in HKR's machining operations) and serves overlapping industrial customers in the precision-manufacturing ecosystem.

Emerging players

• INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: INDEX is a German manufacturer of CNC turning machines and machining centers, including multi-spindle automatics similar to those HKR operates. While INDEX produces the equipment rather than parts, it is the closest technology peer in the precision-turning domain and serves overlapping industrial customers.
• EMAG GmbH & Co. KG: EMAG is a German manufacturer of precision CNC machine tools for turning, milling, and grinding operations. It supplies the type of equipment HKR uses and serves overlapping industrial customers, representing a technology-adjacent peer in precision metalworking.

Broad incumbents

• Mubea Group: Mubea is a large German automotive supplier specializing in precision-formed and machined components for chassis, drivetrain, and body-in-white. It competes with HKR for the same Tier 1 contracts but operates globally with materially greater scale and engineering breadth.
• Schunk Group: Schunk is a larger German technology group offering precision components, gripping systems, and toolholding across multiple industries. It is comparable to HKR in metalworking precision but operates a materially broader portfolio at significantly greater scale.
• ElringKlinger AG: ElringKlinger is a German automotive supplier with precision components for engines, transmissions, and exhaust systems. While much larger and broader in scope, it competes with HKR in precision metal components for automotive applications and serves many of the same OEM customers.

Direct peers

• Seissenschmidt AG: Seissenschmidt is a German manufacturer of forged and precision-machined components for automotive and industrial applications. It directly overlaps with HKR in forging capability, precision machining, and automotive Tier 1 customer segments.
• Hirschvogel Holding GmbH: Hirschvogel is a German family-owned manufacturer of forged and machined components, primarily serving automotive applications. It is directly comparable to HKR in forging capability, precision machining, materials focus (steel/aluminum), and Tier 1 automotive customer base.
• Leiber Group GmbH: Leiber is a German precision manufacturer of aluminum and steel turned/milled parts for automotive and industrial applications. It overlaps with HKR in precision tolerances, materials (aluminum focus), and B2B industrial customer base, making it a close functional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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