What HAHN Gasfedern does

HAHN Gasfedern GmbH is a German manufacturer of gas springs, hydraulic and mechanical dampers, and electromechanical linear actuators, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Aichwald, Baden-Württemberg. The company produces a catalog that includes compression gas springs (gas struts), tension springs, lockable gas springs, double-stroke gas springs, sliding door dampers, and the Industrial POWERISE electromechanical linear actuator line, with force ranges of 5–10,000 N, fill pressures of 10–160 bar, and operating temperatures of -40°C to +200°C. Differentiated variants include a ballpoint-pen-principle spring and food-grade/FDA-compliant stainless-steel units for medical, chemical, and marine applications. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, with RoHS and REACH compliance on standard products.

The business operates a make-to-order manufacturing model with order quantities starting from 1 unit and standard small-quantity delivery within approximately one week. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue generated as one-time unit sales rather than subscriptions. Go-to-market is sales-led, executed through a 15-person direct sales team serving more than 6,000 customers annually, supplemented by a global network of distribution partners, dedicated B2C web stores, and lead-generation assets such as online calculation tools and a multi-language (8-language) website. End markets are diversified across marine, construction equipment, medical technology, building technology, customized/special vehicles, mechanical engineering, food industry, and caravans/trailers. Assembly capacity exceeds 4 million gas springs per year on a two- to three-shift schedule, and the site employs roughly 270 staff.

HAHN has operated as an "expert brand" of the publicly listed Stabilus Group since 2016, retaining brand and operational autonomy while accessing the parent's global distribution and corporate resources. The company has no venture or private-equity ownership, and financials are not publicly disclosed. There is no evidence of material AI/ML capability in the product portfolio; differentiation rests on customization (including the Customized to Order option for Industrial POWERISE), manufacturing quality, certification breadth, and 60+ years of application-engineering experience.

Name

HAHN Gasfedern

Legal name

HAHN Gasfedern GmbH

Website

https://hahn-gasfedern.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HAHN Gasfedern GmbH is a German manufacturer of gas springs, dampers, and electromechanical linear actuators, serving 6,000+ industrial and private customers annually across marine, medical, construction, and vehicle sectors as an expert brand of the Stabilus Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial motion control components (gas springs and dampers)

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Gas spring manufacturing
• Motion control solutions
• Industrial dampers
• Linear drive systems
• Electromechanical actuators

Headquarters

HQ city

Deutsch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Springs and Dampers Sales: Custom order-based manufacturing of gas springs, tension springs, lockable gas springs, dampers, and related motion control products. Products are made to order starting from quantity 1, with delivery times of approximately 1 week for standard gas springs in small quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HAHN Gasfedern manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of gas springs (compression, tension, lockable, double-stroke, and ballpoint-pen-principle variants), hydraulic and mechanical dampers, and the Industrial POWERISE electromechanical linear actuator system. Products are custom-engineered to customer requirements and supplied starting from quantity 1 for use in industrial, mechanical engineering, and furniture technology applications worldwide.

Product overview

HAHN Gasfedern offers a comprehensive portfolio of motion control solutions as part of the Stabilus Group. The core product line includes gas springs (compression gas struts, tension springs, lockable gas springs, double stroke gas springs, and ballpoint pen principle variants), dampers, and the SDD sliding door damper. These are complemented by the Industrial POWERISE electromechanical linear actuator system with Customized to Order capabilities, along with accessories (end fittings, mounting brackets, release systems). The company provides supporting services including calculation tools for product selection, training programs (product training, HCust configuration, EIVO calculation), and customer services (sampling, refilling, complaint handling). Products serve diverse industries including marine, construction equipment, medical technology, building technology, customized vehicles, mechanical engineering, food industry, and caravans/trailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gas Springs A family of gas springs using compressed nitrogen for precise motion control, covering compression gas struts, tension springs, lockable gas springs, double-stroke gas springs, and ballpoint-pen-principle variants. Available in standard and custom configurations (forces 5–10,000 N, fill pressure 10–160 bar, operating temperature -40°C to +200°C) for OEMs across marine, medical, construction, vehicle, and industrial applications.
• Dampers Hydraulic and mechanical dampers, including the SDD sliding door damper, providing controlled motion and vibration absorption for industrial, commercial, and furniture applications. Used to achieve smooth, controlled closing and damping across a range of equipment.
• Industrial POWERISE Linear Actuator System Electromechanical linear actuator system (IPR40) with a Customized to Order option, allowing tailor-made electric drive solutions configured in stroke length, force, speed, and connection type from a quantity of 1, supported by experienced application engineers.
• Gas Spring Accessories (End Fittings, Mounting Brackets, Release Systems) Accessory components for gas springs and dampers, including end fittings, mounting brackets, and actuation/release systems, enabling mounting and controlled release across various applications.
• Calculation Tools Service Engineering service providing online tools and forms used by HAHN's specialists to calculate the ideal gas spring, oil brake, or SDD damper solution customized to a customer's application requirements.
• Training Services Product training programs covering hands-on product training, manufacturing tours at the Aichwald facility, HCust configuration software training, and an EIVO calculation course for installation optimization.
• Customer Services Post-sale customer services including complaint handling, custom sampling with various fillings and dampings, pressure adjustment (refilling), and returns processing for HAHN gas springs and dampers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4 million gas springs assembled per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stabilus GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016HAHN Gasfedern has been an expert brand of the Stabilus Group since 2016. As part of the global Stabilus Group, HAHN complements the product portfolio primarily with highly customizable solutions. This partnership provides access to global resources while maintaining HAHN's specialized expertise in gas springs and dampers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin Corporation: Global diversified motion and control technologies leader with a large fluid power cylinder and actuator portfolio. Comparable on fluid power cylinder manufacturing, though serves a much broader industrial and aerospace customer base.
• ITT Inc. Diversified manufacturer of highly engineered components including motion technologies, connectors, and industrial components. Overlaps with HAHN on engineered motion control solutions for industrial and transportation customers.
• Moog Inc. Global designer and manufacturer of high-performance precision motion control products including actuators and electromechanical drives. Comparable on electromechanical actuator technology, though oriented more toward aerospace and defense.

Direct peers

• Dictator Technik GmbH: Specializes in gas springs, dampers, and motion control solutions for industrial doors, machinery, and stage technology. Comparable product range and serves similar European industrial customers as HAHN.
• Kesseböhmer GmbH: German manufacturer of furniture fittings, storage solutions, and motion control components including gas springs. Comparable in German mid-sized industrial positioning and overlap on furniture/industrial gas spring applications.
• Suspa GmbH: German manufacturer of gas springs, dampers, and hydraulic piston rod accumulators serving furniture, automotive, industrial, and medical markets. Closely comparable in product range, geographic focus, and mid-sized industrial positioning.
• LINAK A/S: Danish manufacturer of electric linear actuator systems for healthcare, agriculture, and industrial automation. Highly comparable to HAHN's Industrial POWERISE electromechanical actuator business in product and customer overlap.
• ACE Controls Inc. US-headquartered manufacturer of industrial dampers, gas springs, and shock absorbers serving automation, machine building, and motion control applications. Direct product overlap with HAHN's damper and gas spring lines.
• Stabilus SE: Publicly-listed parent company and the largest direct competitor in OEM gas springs and dampers globally. Operates the same core product categories as HAHN, serving similar industrial customers worldwide, with HAHN positioned as the group's customization-focused expert brand.
• BANSBACH easylift GmbH: German gas spring and damper manufacturer with comparable customization capabilities and a focus on industrial, furniture, and medical applications. Directly overlaps with HAHN on product offering and target customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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