What Bergmann Automotive does

Bergmann Automotive GmbH is a privately held German specialty manufacturer of cylinder liners (Zylinderlaufbuchsen) and insert bushings for the automotive industry. Founded around 1960 and headquartered at a single integrated facility in Barsinghausen, Germany, the company supplies international automotive OEMs and tier-1/tier-2 engine component suppliers, and states it has worked with "nearly all well-known automotive manufacturers" as a key tier supplier. Its product portfolio comprises six lines — grooved bushings (Rillenbuchsen), structural bushings (Strukturbuchsen), press-in bushings (Einpressbuchsen), hybrid bushings (Hybridbuchsen), wet cylinder liners (Nasse Laufbuchsen), and certified insert bushings (Eingussbuchsen) — all engineered and produced to individual customer specifications.

The company's core technology is centrifugal casting (Schleuder­gussverfahren), executed on fully automated casting carousels that were built exclusively to Bergmann Automotive's specifications. Downstream processing occurs on CNC transfer machines and CNC-controlled manufacturing cells that are designed and built in-house in cooperation with Bergmann Maschinenbau, with all equipment maintained by the company's own maintenance organization. Quality is controlled in-house through a dedicated laboratory, fine measurement room, and inspection stations equipped with 3D measurement, hardness testing, and metallographic/microstructure analysis. Raw materials are sourced from certified dealers, with on-site sorting and processing of secondary metals and recycled circulating materials (e.g., high-quality chips) under covered dry storage.

Bergmann Automotive operates a direct B2B enterprise sales model: no channel partners, resellers, or distribution intermediaries are used, and revenue is generated through negotiated multi-year supply contracts with automotive OEM and tier supplier procurement and engineering teams. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per specification, volume, and contract term. Ownership, headcount, revenue, and capital structure are not disclosed in available sources, representing a notable data gap for diligence purposes.

Name

Bergmann Automotive

Legal name

Bergmann Automotive GmbH

Website

https://bergmann-auto.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bergmann Automotive GmbH is a German manufacturer of custom cylinder liners and insert bushings for the automotive industry. The company supplies international OEMs and tier-1 suppliers using proprietary centrifugal casting technology from a single facility in Barsinghausen, Germany, with over 60 years of metallurgical expertise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Engine Components

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Manufacturing (Gasoline/Diesel) (IMACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cylinder Heads, Blocks & Rotating Assemblies Machining/Rebuild Services (TLAKALAG)

Keywords

• Cylinder liner manufacturing
• Centrifugal casting
• Automotive engine components
• Insert bushings
• Precision machined parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Barsinghausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cylinder Liner and Insert Bushing Manufacturing: Bergmann Automotive designs, develops, and manufactures custom cylinder liners (Zylinderlaufbuchsen) and insert bushings including groove bushings, structural bushings, press-fit bushings, hybrid bushings, and wet cylinder liners. Products are manufactured individually and precisely to customer specifications. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts with automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Bergmann Automotive is a German manufacturer that designs, develops, and produces custom cylinder liners (Zylinderlaufbuchsen) and insert bushings for automotive engines. Its portfolio covers grooved bushings (Rillenbuchsen), structural bushings (Strukturbuchsen), press-in bushings (Einpressbuchsen), hybrid bushings (Hybridbuchsen), wet cylinder liners (Nasse Laufbuchsen), and insert bushings (Eingussbuchsen). Production is vertically integrated from secondary metal recycling and melting through centrifugal casting, CNC machining, and in-house quality certification, with products individually manufactured to customer specifications.

Product overview

Bergmann Automotive is a specialist manufacturer of cylinder liners (Zylinderlaufbuchsen) offering a portfolio of six distinct product lines: Rillenbuchsen (grooved bushings), Strukturbuchsen (structural bushings), Einpressbuchsen (press-in bushings), Hybridbuchsen (hybrid bushings), Nasse Laufbuchsen (wet cylinder liners), and Eingussbuchsen (insert bushings). All products are individually developed and manufactured to customer specifications. The company provides comprehensive services including product development, raw material procurement, smelting, automated and semi-automated casting (centrifugal casting), CNC machining, and quality management—all delivered from their facility in Barsinghausen, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rillenbuchsen (Grooved bushings) Grooved bushings for cylinder liners, individually developed and manufactured to customer specifications for automotive engine applications.
• Strukturbuchsen (Structural bushings) Structural bushings for cylinder liners, individually developed and manufactured to customer specifications for automotive engine applications.
• Einpressbuchsen (Press-in bushings) Press-in bushings for cylinder liners, individually developed and manufactured to customer specifications for automotive engine applications.
• Hybridbuchsen (Hybrid bushings) Hybrid bushings for cylinder liners, individually developed and manufactured to customer specifications for automotive engine applications.
• Nasse Laufbuchsen (Wet cylinder liners) Wet cylinder liners for engine blocks, individually developed and manufactured to customer specifications for passenger car and commercial vehicle applications.
• Eingussbuchsen (Insert bushings) Certified, continuously tested insert bushings for automotive engine applications, individually developed and manufactured to customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certified and continuously tested quality for all insert bushings (Eingussbuchsen)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

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

One partnership is on record.

• Bergmann MaschinenbaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergmann Maschinenbau collaborates closely with Bergmann Automotive in the construction and building of all processing machines (CNC transfer machines and CNC-controlled manufacturing cells). This in-house machine construction partnership enables tight integration between casting and machining processes and custom-built equipment optimized for cylinder liner production.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Dana Incorporated: Global supplier of drivetrain, sealing, and thermal management solutions for vehicle and engine manufacturers. Comparable to Bergmann through overlap in engine adjacent components and similar automotive OEM customer base.
• Continental AG: Major German automotive supplier with powertrain and engine component exposure. While Continental is far broader than Bergmann, its powertrain division addresses overlapping customer needs around ICE engine components.
• Tenneco (Federal-Mogul Powertrain): Major global powertrain components supplier producing cylinder liners, pistons, rings, and engine bearings. As a broad incumbent, it competes with Bergmann across multiple liner programs at scale, particularly in European and North American OEM platforms.
• Rheinmetall AG: German industrial group with an Automotive division producing pistons, cylinder liners, engine blocks, and other powertrain components. Comparable to Bergmann as a Germany-based engine component manufacturer serving OEMs, though at significantly larger scale.
• ThyssenKrupp AG: German industrial group with automotive components operations including engine and drivetrain parts. Comparable as a large German manufacturer serving automotive OEMs with engine-related components.

Regional players

• Zollern GmbH & Co. KG: German specialty foundry producing high-quality cast components including bearings and precision castings. Comparable to Bergmann as a German specialist foundry serving industrial customers with centrifugal and other advanced casting techniques.

Direct peers

• Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer specializing in precision engine components including cylinder liners and connecting rods. Directly comparable as a specialized cylinder liner producer with centrifugal casting capabilities serving global automotive OEMs.
• TPR Co., Ltd. Japanese automotive component manufacturer producing cylinder liners, piston rings, and sintered parts. Directly competes with Bergmann in the global cylinder liner supply market, particularly with Asian OEMs and European transplant operations.
• MAHLE GmbH: Global German automotive tier-1 supplier with a large engine components portfolio including cylinder liners, pistons, and bearings. MAHLE is Bergmann's most direct large-scale competitor in cylinder liner manufacturing for passenger car and commercial vehicle engines.

Emerging players

• Sintercast AB: Swedish specialist in compacted graphite iron (CGI) cylinder blocks and heads for heavy-duty and high-performance engines. Partially comparable to Bergmann as a niche supplier of advanced engine casting technology to global OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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