What platzmann federn does

platzmann federn gmbh & co. kg is a privately held, family-owned German spring manufacturer founded in 1922 in Hagen, Westphalia, and currently led by third-generation owner-managing director Frank Altemeyer. The company produces custom compression, tension, torsion, and flat springs as well as bent wire parts with wire thicknesses from 0.08 to 62 mm, processing spring steel wire per DIN EN 10270-1/-2/-3, stainless alloys, and heat-resistant wires up to 800 °C. Surface finishes include galvanized, lacquered, plastic-coated, Deltatone, and Deltaseal options, and products can be delivered as complete assemblies.

Production runs on a CNC-controlled WAFIOS machine park (series FSE, FUL, ZO, FMU, FTU and finishing line FES) equipped with camera systems and achieving nearly 100% machine availability, supported by 100% laser sorting and computer-aided quality assurance (CAQ). The company is ISO 9001 certified (DAkkS-accredited, certificate 149261-2014-AQ-GER-DAkkS) and ISO 14001 certified for environmental management.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of custom-manufactured springs and bent wire parts on a quote-based pricing model. Customers are concentrated in four primary verticals: automotive, agricultural machinery, mechanical engineering, and medical technology. Technical consultation, calculation, drawing generation, and individual series-sample development are bundled into the offering. Distribution is entirely direct, with a multilingual website (German, English, Spanish, Italian, French) and active presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram as supporting channels. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or public financials are disclosed.

Name

platzmann federn

Legal name

platzmann federn gmbh & co. kg

Website

https://platzmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

platzmann federn is a family-owned German custom spring manufacturer founded in 1922 in Hagen, producing compression, tension, torsion, and flat springs plus bent wire parts on CNC WAFIOS machinery for automotive, agricultural machinery, mechanical engineering, and medical technology buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Spring Manufacturing: Production of compression, tension, torsion, and flat springs as well as bent wire parts manufactured individually according to customer-specific requirements. Revenue generated from one-time product sales with technical consultation, calculations, drawings, and sample development services included.
2. Surface Treatment Services: Galvanized, lacquered, or plastic-coated springs and bent wire parts, including automotive-grade surfaces such as Deltatone and Deltaseal.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

platzmann federn is a custom spring manufacturer producing compression springs, tension springs, torsion springs, flat springs, and bent wire parts with wire thicknesses ranging from 0.08 to 62 mm. All products are individually manufactured to customer-specific requirements from spring steel wire (DIN EN 10270), stainless alloys, and heat-resistant wires up to 800°C, primarily serving the automotive, agricultural machinery, mechanical engineering, and medical technology industries.

Product overview

Platzmann Federn is a spring technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision-engineered spring products and wire bending parts. The core product lineup includes compression springs (0.08-62 mm wire thickness), tension springs, torsion springs, flat springs (0.10-15 mm thickness, 1.00-300 mm width), and wire bending parts (0.08-62 mm wire thickness). These individual products can be delivered as complete assemblies where the company complements customer modules with their precision components. All products are manufactured individually and according to customer-specific requirements, primarily serving the automotive, agricultural machinery, mechanical engineering, and medical technology industries. The company also offers surface treatments including galvanized, lacquered, plastic-coated, Deltatone, and Deltaseal finishes, as well as processing of various materials including spring steel wires (DIN EN 10270-1/-2/-3), stainless alloys, and heat-resistant wires up to 800°C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compression Springs

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Longines Balve OptimumminorOthers · 1 January 2010Sponsor of the German Championship in women's show jumping since 2010.
• Neven Subotic StiftungminorOthers · 1 January 2007CSR partnership focused on realization of school and water well construction projects in West Africa, creating essential preconditions for health, education and a self-determined future.
• Iserlohn RoostersminorOthers · 1 January 2006Main sponsor in the 1st Ice Hockey League (DEL) since 2006. Supporting local sports and regional economy.
• WAFIOScoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal technology leader and manufacturer of spring machinery. platzmann federn banks on WAFIOS machines for their production. The renowned manufacturer provides high-quality tools and products with nearly 100% machine availability. All series such as FSE, FUL, ZO, FMU and FTU, as well as finishing treatment FES are available in high numbers at platzmann federn.
• Phönix HagenminorOthersSponsor of the professional basketball team in ProA league, strengthening local and transregional economy.
• Fernuniversität HagenminorOthersSupport of the distance learning university in Hagen through sponsorship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MW Industries: Diversified U.S. manufacturer of precision springs, fasteners, and components across aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable spring/wire products but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Tsubakimoto Chain Co. Japanese diversified manufacturer of power transmission and motion control products including some spring offerings. Tangentially comparable as a mechanical components peer serving automotive and industrial OEMs in Europe.
• Barnes Group Inc. (Associated Spring): U.S.-based industrial and aerospace manufacturer with spring solutions (formerly Associated Spring) among its broader portfolio. Comparable spring products but operates as a much larger diversified industrial incumbent.

Direct peers

• Gutekunst + Co. KG: German spring manufacturer founded in 1884 producing compression, tension, torsion, and flat springs as well as wire forms. Comparable long-established German specialty spring producer with similar B2B custom manufacturing focus.
• Christian Bauer GmbH + Co. KG: German precision spring and stamped bent parts manufacturer serving automotive and industrial applications. Directly comparable in product mix (springs + bent wire parts), German mid-market positioning, and B2B custom manufacturing.
• Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing Co. U.S.-based custom spring and stamped metal component manufacturer serving automotive, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable custom B2B manufacturer serving similar end segments.
• Lee Spring: Global spring manufacturer (part of MW Industries) producing compression, extension, torsion, and flat springs for industrial applications. Comparable product portfolio targeting industrial OEM customers, though broader catalog and global scale.
• Lesjöfors AB: Swedish-owned spring manufacturer (owned by Beijer Alma) producing compression, tension, torsion, and flat springs for automotive, industrial, and engineering customers across Europe. Directly comparable product portfolio, end markets, and custom manufacturing model.
• Schnorr GmbH: German manufacturer of disc springs, wave springs, and precision spring components serving automotive, mechanical engineering, and aerospace. Comparable German specialty spring manufacturer with similar custom, high-quality positioning.
• Bal Seal Engineering: U.S.-based manufacturer of precision springs (Bal Spring® canted coil springs), seals, and contact rings serving medical, automotive, and aerospace. Comparable in specialty precision spring focus and custom engineering approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/platzmannfedern
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/platzmann-federn
• Instagraminstagram.com/platzmannfedern

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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