Hofmann

What Hofmann does

Hofmann Blechbearbeitung GmbH is a fourth-generation, family-owned German sheet metal processing company headquartered in Blaufelden (Baden-Württemberg), founded in 1887 as a small sheet metal workshop and grown into a medium-sized enterprise of approximately 80 employees. The company provides custom sheet metal fabrication and welded assemblies for industrial OEMs, with core processes spanning laser cutting (TruLaser 3040 fiber, 10 kW, upgraded April 2024), press braking (two Trumpf TruBend 5320, 320 t, 4000 mm, upgraded 2025), MIG/MAG and TIG welding including a KUKA-based robot-assisted MAG cell with Cenit FASTSUITE EDITION 2 simulation, and surface finishing to Ra ≤ 0.2 µm. Separate production halls for carbon steel and stainless steel support hygienic and GMP-compliant work, with in-house crane capacity for piece weights up to 8 tonnes and X-ray fluorescence material verification plus ERP-enabled batch traceability.

The business model is project-based B2B custom fabrication: quotes are issued individually per drawing and specification, with no published price tiers, and the in-house sales team (Hilmar Neeser, Tobias Krauß, Benjamin Sprügel, Andreas Herber) manages accounts from inquiry through design collaboration and delivery. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 3834-3 certifications, is qualified for serialised product-contact pharmaceutical parts (97/100 audit score), and has been a TOP Ausbildungsbetrieb with the Heilbronn-Franken Chamber of Crafts since 2019. Customers are predominantly German Mittelstand machinery OEMs in pharmaceutical and food processing (Schubert, Optima, Bosch Packaging Technology, Syntegon, Harro Höfliger, Groninger, Schott & Meissner, Karl Schnell, Hamo), packaging and printing (Koenig & Bauer), and drive/ventilator technology (Voith, ipocs). Distribution is exclusively direct B2B; marketing focuses on employer branding, the company website, regional sports sponsorship (HAKRO Merlins), and career fairs. Oliver Lehrach was appointed Managing Director on 27 January 2022 alongside Heiner Hofmann, formalising the leadership transition.

Name

Hofmann

Legal name

Hofmann Blechbearbeitung GmbH

Website

https://hofmann-blech.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hofmann Blechbearbeitung GmbH is a fourth-generation, family-owned German sheet metal fabricator in Blaufelden (~80 employees) providing custom laser-cut, bent, and welded steel and stainless steel assemblies for pharmaceutical, food processing, packaging, and drive-technology machinery OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication

NAICS

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

Keywords

• Custom sheet metal fabrication
• Laser cutting services
• Welding assemblies
• CNC press braking
• Stainless steel processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaufelden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sheet Metal Parts and Welded Assemblies: B2B custom fabrication of laser-cut, bent, and welded sheet metal components (steel and stainless steel) in single and small-series production. Revenue is project-based and generated per order. Suppliers are also relied upon for machining, coating, and surface treatment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hofmann Blechbearbeitung GmbH manufactures custom sheet metal parts and welded assemblies in steel and stainless steel for industrial customers. Production spans laser cutting (up to 40 mm steel / 30 mm stainless steel), CNC press braking (320 tonnes, 4000 mm), MIG/MAG/TIG and robot-assisted welding, mechanical polishing to Ra ≤ 0.2 µm, and CAD-based construction, delivered in single-part and small-series runs with full material traceability for pharmaceutical, food, packaging, and drive-technology OEMs.

Product overview

Hofmann Blechbearbeitung GmbH is a medium-sized family business offering a comprehensive portfolio of sheet metal processing services, operating as a single integrated operation rather than a platform-with-modules architecture. The core offering consists of Blechbearbeitung (sheet metal processing), supported by specialized services including Schweißbaugruppen (welding assemblies), Laserschneiden (laser cutting), Abkanten (press braking), Konstruktion (CAD construction), Oberflächenbearbeitung (surface treatment), Schweißverfahren (welding processes), Logistik (logistics), and Werkstoffe (materials). They operate separate production halls for steel and stainless steel, handling piece weights up to 8 tons, with capabilities spanning from individual parts to complex multi-part functional assemblies. The company serves industries including pharmaceutical, food, drive technology, and fan technology sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blechbearbeitung (Sheet Metal Processing)

Quantifiable outcome

• Schubert Lieferantenliga: 1st place in sheet metal category for 8 consecutive years (2016–2023)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eproplan GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Eproplan collaborated on the heat pump installation project (2 × 500 kW total heating/cooling capacity), replacing gas-based heating with an energy-efficient low-temperature network, combined with PV for near CO2-neutral operations.
• HAKRO Merlins (Basketball Club)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2023Sponsor of the HAKRO Merlins professional basketball team since the 2023/2024 season. A shift from pure local club sponsorships to regional sports marketing for broader brand visibility.
• Arthur Bräuer GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2021Arthur Bräuer GmbH & Co. KG collaborated with Hofmann on the robotic welding cell project. Arthur Bräuer acted as the integration or solution partner alongside KUKA for the MAG robotergestützte Schweißzelle (robotic welding cell) installed in July 2021.
• KUKA AGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2021KUKA supplied the industrial robot arm for the robotic MAG welding cell installed in August 2021. The robotic welding cell with linear unit enables automated complex welding sequences, representing a major step in production automation.
• TRUMPF GruppecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2021TRUMPF is the machine supplier for Hofmann's key production equipment — Tru Laser 3040 fiber (10 kW) laser cutting system (upgraded April 2024 from 5 kW) and TruBend 5320 press brakes (320 t, 4000 mm, upgraded 2025). TRUMPF team provided support for machine installation and commissioning.
• Cenit AGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2021Cenit provided FASTSUITE EDITION 2, a 3D offline programming and simulation software for the robot-assisted welding cell. The software enables digital capture and simulation of complex welding sequences before transmission to the physical cell.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stükerjürgen GmbH & Co. KG: Stükerjürgen is a German Mittelstand sheet metal fabricator offering laser cutting, bending, and welding for industrial customers. Comparable in size and customer base to Hofmann, serving similar machinery OEM segments with project-based custom fabrication.
• KÖCO GmbH & Co. KG: KÖCO is a German sheet metal fabrication specialist serving industrial customers with laser cutting, welding, and assembly services. Comparable in size and service offering to Hofmann, operating as a custom B2B fabrication job shop for machinery OEM clients.

Broad incumbents

• Benteler International AG: Benteler is a global automotive and industrial supplier with metal processing capabilities including welded assemblies and complex formed components. As a broader incumbent with significantly greater scale, it competes for industrial OEM contracts that overlap with Hofmann's customer base.
• Aalberts Industries N.V. Aalberts is a Dutch-listed industrial group operating specialized business clusters in metal processing, surface treatment, and fluid technology. Its industrial services portfolio overlaps with Hofmann's custom sheet metal and welded assembly offerings, particularly for European machinery OEMs.
• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG: TRUMPF is the dominant global manufacturer of laser cutting and press brake equipment, including the TruLaser 3040 fiber and TruBend 5320 systems Hofmann uses. While TRUMPF sells equipment rather than custom parts, it competes for industrial fabrication customers through its own TruServices contract manufacturing offering.
• voestalpine AG: voestalpine is an Austrian steel-based technology group with metal forming and special steel divisions that produce components for industrial machinery and automotive customers. As a broader incumbent, it competes with Hofmann in fabricated metal components for regulated industrial applications.
• Bystronic Group AG: Bystronic is a Swiss manufacturer of laser cutting and bending systems serving sheet metal fabricators globally. While primarily an equipment vendor, its Bystronic Services offering creates downstream overlap with Hofmann's custom fabrication business model.
• Wieland Group: Wieland is a German manufacturer of semi-finished copper and metal products with custom fabrication capabilities for industrial customers. As a broader incumbent, it competes for specialized industrial fabrication work requiring certified processes and material traceability similar to Hofmann's pharmaceutical-qualified operations.
• Schuler Group: Schuler is a leading global manufacturer of metal forming equipment and a major supplier to automotive and industrial customers. As a broader incumbent, it provides forming/fabrication technology and services that overlap with Hofmann's downstream offerings in industrial metal processing.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: EMAG is a German manufacturer of metal-cutting machine tools serving automotive and industrial customers. While primarily an equipment manufacturer, its scale and industrial customer relationships position it as a broader incumbent in metal processing services relevant to Hofmann's market.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hofmann.blechbearbeitung
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hofmann-blechbearbeitung-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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