What Reinhardt does

Reinhardt GmbH, headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, is a privately-held industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1937 that designs, builds, and services thermal processing systems for global industrial customers. The company's core products span four lines: industrial furnaces (standard Titan series in three modular sizes plus custom-built ovens up to 650°C, with the largest installations reaching 220-ton capacity and 50 meters in length), heat treatment systems for aluminum (T4–T7), copper alloys, and steel complying with AIAG CQI-9 and AMS 2750 standards, dip-spin coating systems with throughput up to 6 tonnes per hour (basket and patented drum variants), and slush-moulding and rotation moulding systems for automotive interior skins and hollow plastic parts. Approximately 70+ employees operate from a 6,600 m² production facility, supported by a worldwide field service team and regional cooperation partners in India and China.

The business operates primarily through a direct enterprise sales model with quote-based pricing on custom-engineered solutions, complemented by a standardized Titan product tier for lower-cost universal applications. Revenue is generated predominantly from hardware sales across automotive, plastics, non-ferrous metals, fastener, and rotomoulding industries, supplemented by service contracts, spare parts, plant optimization, and an emergency furnace rental program (Notfallofen) that delivers replacement units within two days. Industry 4.0-ready systems with OPC UA communication and in-house software for coating automation provide digital integration, though AI/ML is not a stated capability. Marketing is driven by participation in major international trade fairs (Fakuma, K-Messe, CHINAPLAS, ACHEMA, GIFA, EUROGUSS, Fastener Fair events) and a multilingual website presence.

The company underwent a significant corporate restructuring in 2016 when its predecessor Ernst Reinhardt GmbH filed for insolvency due to legacy issues from the 2008 financial crisis; business operations were transferred via an asset deal (übertragende Sanierung) to the newly founded Reinhardt GmbH on July 1, 2016, backed by two regional investors. Current Managing Director Dr. Gerhard Bosch leads the company, which holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (valid through 2026) and was recognized among Germany's Top 100 innovative medium-sized companies in 2023.

Name

Reinhardt

Legal name

Reinhardt GmbH

Website

https://reinhardt.gmbh

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Reinhardt GmbH, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, manufactures industrial furnaces, heat treatment systems, coating systems, and slush-moulding equipment serving automotive, plastics, non-ferrous metals, and fastener industries globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Thermal Processing Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Metal Heat Treating (332811), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Treatment & Thermal Processing Furnaces (Hardening, Annealing, Induction) (IMAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC), Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK), Thermoformed Automotive & Transportation Components (IMANAHAE)

Keywords

• Industrial furnace manufacturing
• Heat treatment systems
• Surface coating equipment
• Slush moulding systems
• Rotational moulding systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Villingen-schwenningen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Furnace Sales: Sale of standard and custom industrial furnaces ranging from basic models to complex custom-built systems with temperature ranges up to 650°C for heating, tempering, drying, polymerization, and other thermal processes.
2. Heat Treatment Systems: Custom-engineered heat treatment systems including solution annealing, aging, tempering, preheating, and quenching systems for aluminium, copper alloys, and steel components.
3. Coating Systems: Dip-spin coating systems, Coatingflex lines, and associated drying/curing ovens for surface coating applications including zinc lamellar coatings.
4. Slush-Moulding and Rotation Moulding Systems: Manufacturing systems for producing flexible skin parts for automotive interiors and hollow plastic components.
5. Service and Spare Parts: Comprehensive service including hotline support, spare parts supply, emergency furnace rentals, plant optimization, and worldwide on-site maintenance and repair services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Reinhardt GmbH designs and manufactures industrial thermal processing equipment including standard and custom-built industrial furnaces (up to 650°C), heat treatment systems for aluminium, copper alloys and steel, dip-spin and modular coating systems (Coatingflex), slush-moulding systems for automotive interior skins, and rotation moulding systems for hollow plastic parts. The portfolio is complemented by a worldwide service organization including 24/7 hotline support, spare parts supply, plant optimization, and an emergency furnace rental program.

Product overview

Reinhardt GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of thermal processing equipment and surface treatment systems 'Made in Germany.' The product range includes: Standard industrial furnaces under the 'Titan' series (1.4-6.7 m³) as entry-level/low-cost universal solutions; Custom industrial ovens up to 650°C in chamber, bell, or continuous configurations; Heat treatment systems for aluminum (T4-T7), copper alloys, and steel processing complying with CQI-9 and AMS 2750; Dip-spin Coating systems for zinc lamellar coatings up to 6 tonnes/hour throughput; Coatingflex modular coating lines with extensive customization options; Slush-Moulding systems for automotive soft-skin parts with mould lives exceeding 100,000 cycles; Rotation moulding systems for hollow plastic parts. The portfolio is supported by comprehensive service offerings including 24/7 hotline, emergency furnace rental, and remote maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Titan: Standard industrial furnace series - low-cost universal solution replacing the V-series (Ventus, Venturi, Vortex). Available in three sizes: 1.4 m³, 3.2 m³, and 6.7 m³.
• Coatingflex
• Notfallofen (Emergency Furnace)

Products and services

• Titan Standard Industrial Furnaces Standard industrial furnace series serving as a low-cost universal solution for thermal processing applications up to 300°C. Replaces the previous V-series with modular design, high-efficiency turbines, and sandwich-construction oven floor for preheating, tempering, drying, powder/paint drying, and hardening.
• Industrial Ovens (Custom Industrial Furnaces)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy consumption up to 20% through optimized air supply systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reinhardt Roto-MachinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partner in Vadodara, India serving the Indian market with rotational moulding and other thermal processing equipment. Contact: +91 265 305811 4
• Well Auto China Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partner based in Kunshan, China providing sales and service support for the Chinese market. Contact: +86-512-50137166, [email protected]
• Kunshan Anik Industrial Technology Co.,LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partner in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, China. Contact: +86-512-57906558, [email protected]
• Xi'an shengyuan automatic equipment engineering Co., LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner in Xi'an, China. Contact: +86-173-91874255, [email protected]
• Beijing DFAC Technology Co.,LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner based in Beijing, China specializing in vacuum furnaces. Contact: +86-18601013800, [email protected]
• GLS (General Logistics Systems)minorOthersParticipates in GLS KlimaProtect program for climate-neutral parcel shipping, demonstrating commitment to sustainability.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Schmetz (Mersen subsidiary): Schmetz (part of Mersen) is a European manufacturer of industrial furnaces primarily for vacuum metallurgy and heat treatment. Comparable in custom-engineered industrial furnace products and European industrial customer base.

Direct peers

• Despatch Industries: Despatch Industries designs and manufactures industrial ovens and thermal processing systems for materials and coatings. Comparable in industrial oven and furnace products serving manufacturing customers, including coating and heat treatment applications.
• SECO/WARWICK: SECO/WARWICK is a leading global manufacturer of industrial furnaces and heat treatment equipment, including atmosphere, vacuum, and aluminum heat treatment systems. It directly competes with Reinhardt in producing heat treatment systems for automotive and aluminium customers.
• Ipsen: Ipsen is a global specialist in heat treatment furnaces and vacuum technology serving aerospace, automotive, and medical markets. It is a direct competitor in industrial heat treatment furnaces, with similar CQI-9/AMS 2750 compliance and customer base.
• ALD Vacuum Technologies: ALD Vacuum Technologies specializes in vacuum furnace and heat treatment systems for aerospace and industrial applications. Comparable as a German-headquartered industrial furnace maker serving heat treatment and metallurgical customers.
• PVA TePla: PVA TePla manufactures high-temperature furnaces and vacuum systems for semiconductor, solar, and materials processing industries. Comparable as a German industrial furnace manufacturer with custom-engineered systems and similar customer-driven engineering model.
• Aichelin: Aichelin Group manufactures industrial heat treatment furnaces and is a strong direct competitor in atmosphere and vacuum heat treatment equipment for automotive and steel industries. Comparable in scale, customer mix, and standards compliance.
• Nabertherm: Nabertherm is a German manufacturer of industrial furnaces and heat treatment equipment for ceramics, metallurgy, and materials processing. Direct competitor in industrial furnace products, particularly for laboratory and smaller-scale industrial applications.
• Surface Combustion: Surface Combustion manufactures industrial heat treatment furnaces, including atmosphere and vacuum furnaces, serving aerospace and automotive. Comparable in furnace product line, automotive customer base, and heat treatment standards compliance.

Broad incumbents

• Inductotherm: Inductotherm Group is a broad industrial heating equipment manufacturer with induction melting and heating solutions across metals processing. Overlaps with Reinhardt in industrial heating and is a larger portfolio player in the broader thermal processing market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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