What Koepfer Group does

KOEPFER Group (KOEPFER Holding GmbH) is a German precision gear and transmission component manufacturer founded in 1867 and headquartered in Furtwangen, Germany, operating as a subsidiary of the EMAG Group since 2005. The company produces high-precision gears, sprockets, transmission components, annular gears, gear rims, and assemblies for automotive auxiliary units, with annual production capacity exceeding 15 million gears. KOEPFER operates four production sites totaling approximately 936 employees: Furtwangen (368), Ludwigsburg (188), Changzhou, China (343), and Smederevo, Serbia (37), providing global supply chain coverage for major automotive OEMs and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers.

The company differentiates through complete in-house production from raw materials through heat treatment to finished product, proprietary NVH-optimized gear design expertise for noise-sensitive applications, and a growing portfolio of e-mobility drive units including 2-stage planetary gear boxes and 2-speed gear units (80-150 kW output range). It holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications across its operations, supplying customers including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Volvo, Polestar, Li Auto, Great Wall Motor, SAIC, Schaeffler, and ZF Friedrichshafen.

Revenue is generated through B2B direct sales of manufactured components under long-term supply agreements with automotive OEMs and tiered suppliers, complemented by engineering services through KOEPFER Engineering GmbH. The go-to-market model relies on direct enterprise sales engagement, with engineering partnerships often preceding and enabling series production supply relationships. All pricing is negotiated per-project on a confidential basis, with no public disclosure.

Name

Koepfer Group

Legal name

KOEPFER Holding GmbH

Website

https://koepfer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Furtwangen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gear and transmission component manufacturing and sales: KOEPFER designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision gears, sprockets, transmission components, annular gears, crown gears, and assemblies to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers as a series supplier. Revenue is generated through the sale of manufactured components under long-term supply agreements, with production from raw materials through to finished product handled in-house.
2. Engineering services (engineering as a service): KOEPFER Engineering GmbH provides engineering development services including design, calculation, and simulation of gear systems; development of integrated powertrain architecture; prototyping and functional model creation. These services complement component manufacturing and support land-and-expand dynamics where engineering partnerships evolve into supply relationships.
3. Complete e-mobility drive units: Sale of complete drive units (2-stage planetary gear boxes and 2-speed gear units) combining engine, controller, and transmission for electric and hybrid vehicles in the output range 80 kW to 150 kW.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Koepfer Group is a precision gear and transmission component manufacturer producing over 15 million gears per year from raw materials to finished products, covering the full value chain including soft machining, heat treatment, and hard finishing. The company supplies high-precision gears, sprockets, transmission components, annular gears, and assemblies to automotive OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers, while also offering engineering design services and complete e-mobility drive units (2-speed gear units and 2-stage planetary gear boxes) for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Product overview

KOEPFER Group is a leading manufacturer of high-precision gears and transmission components with over 150 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on precision-engineered components including Gears, Sprockets, Transmission components, Annular gears/gear rims, and Assemblies for auxiliary units. These core products serve primarily the automotive and automobile supply industries. KOEPFER also offers Non-automotive products for sectors including lifting equipment, medical industry, and automation. The Engineering as a service division provides design, calculation, and simulation capabilities for gear systems. Two specialized product modules address e-mobility: the 2-speed gear units and 2-stage planetary gear boxes, both combining electrical drive units with power electronics for electric and hybrid vehicles in the 80-150 kW range. Production spans from raw materials through heat treatment to finished products, with manufacturing facilities in Germany (Furtwangen, Ludwigsburg), China (Jintan), and Serbia (Smederevo).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gears High-precision gears for engine and transmission applications, with Koepfer producing over 15 million gears annually with absolute dimensional accuracy and very low running noise. Available with virtually all machining production methods including heat treatment for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Sprockets Single-track and multiple-track sprockets with standard or customized tooth forms and profiles, designed for maximum service life and optimal performance in chain systems.
• Transmission Components Complex transmission components meeting demands for quiet running, long service life, lightweight design, and increasingly complex shapes for automotive and industrial applications.
• Annular Gears and Gear Rims Straight and helical tooth annular and crown gears with diameters up to approximately 220 mm, produced in large series using integrated production processes and specialized heat treatment.
• Assemblies Auxiliary units and assemblies for engine applications including oil pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, air conditioning compressors, generators, and balance shaft systems. Koepfer acts as a system supplier handling component procurement and logistics.
• Non-Automotive Gears and Drives Drives and assemblies for non-automotive sectors including lifting equipment, power tools, bicycle gears, building services components, medical industry, machine and system construction, and automation technology. Module range 0.5-3.0 mm with gear quality to DIN6.
• Engineering as a Service Engineering services including design, calculation, and simulation of gear systems; development of integrated powertrain architecture; prototyping and functional model creation. Specializes in backlash-free machined gear solutions for noise-sensitive applications and special gearing systems.
• 2-Speed Gear Units 2-speed spur gear units combining electrical drive unit with energy source for e-mobility applications. Drive unit consists of controller, engine, and 2-speed gearbox suitable for vehicles up to 4.5 metric tons. Output range 80 kW to 150 kW with battery voltages (360V, 450V, 550V, 700V DC).
• 2-Stage Planetary Gear Boxes 2-stage planetary gear boxes for e-mobility sector combining transmission with engine solution and power electronics. Modular design with compact axial construction and high power density. Fittable to front or rear axles. Output range 80 kW to 150 kW with battery voltages from 360V to 700V DC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15 million gears of the highest quality manufactured every year across production sites
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• EMAG GroupmajorOthersKOEPFER became part of the EMAG Group in 2005. In 2013, the company was divided into parts production (under KOEPFER Holding GmbH) and machine construction (EMAG KOEPFER Verzahnungsmaschinen, part of EMAG Group). This relationship provided the capital backing and corporate structure for KOEPFER's continued operation as an independent company within the EMAG Group.
• Getrag (acquired steering wheel production)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2013, KOEPFER Gear GmbH took over the 'old' steering wheel production plant of Getrag GmbH & Cie. in Ludwigsburg, including assets, equipment, and workforce. This acquisition extended KOEPFER's product range and manufacturing capacity for gears and machined steering wheels for engine applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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