What Dietz does

Dietz GmbH (DBA Dietz Federn) is a privately held, owner-managed German precision manufacturer founded in 1928 and headquartered in Neustadt bei Coburg, Germany. The company produces custom-engineered precision springs (compression, extension, torsion, and wave springs with wire diameters from 0.10mm to 5.26mm), hybrid metal-plastic-silicone assemblies, stamped and formed metal parts, and bent wire and strip components. Its technology stack combines CNC-controlled stamping and bending automatics (30 modern machines in a new production hall), an in-house tool shop, laser-generated prototype manufacturing from powdered metallic serial materials (Steels 1.2709 and 1.4543), and plastic/silicone overmolding. Certified to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EMAS, and AEO standards, the company employs 160 people and serves four primary verticals — automotive, electrical engineering, medical technology, and white goods — under a direct, quote-based B2B sales model.

Dietz generates revenue primarily through custom one-off and serial production orders priced individually based on customer-supplied drawings and specifications, with pricing structure organized into five streams: precision springs, hybrid assemblies, stamped and formed parts, wire and strip bending parts, and prototype/sample development. The GTM is consultative enterprise field sales: technical sales representatives engage directly with engineering and procurement teams of manufacturing customers during product design phases. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no intermediaries, resellers, or e-commerce; the company supports international customers from its German headquarters, with website localization in German, English, French, Spanish, and Czech. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

The company competes on engineering depth, certification breadth (especially for automotive and medical applications requiring 100% testing and biocompatible materials like tantalum), on-site prototyping, and sustainability credentials (EcoVadis Bronze Medal 2026, climate-neutral operations via 100% renewable electricity since 2021, and Klimaneutrales Bayern 2040 participation). No funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investor ownership is disclosed; the company is family-owned and structured for intergenerational transfer.

Name

Dietz

Legal name

Dietz GmbH

Website

https://dietz.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dietz GmbH is a German family-owned precision manufacturer (founded 1928, 160 employees) producing custom precision springs, hybrid metal-plastic-silicone assemblies, stamped-formed parts, and wire/strip bending components for automotive, electrical engineering, medical technology, and white goods customers via direct consultative B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Neustadt Bei Coburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Springs Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of precision springs including compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs, and wave springs. Produced in wire diameters from 0.10 mm to 5.26 mm with various materials including special alloys. Revenue generated from custom manufacturing based on customer specifications.
2. Hybrid Assemblies: Custom hybrid assemblies combining metal and plastic or metal and metal components. Includes development support, manufacturing, and assembly services. Revenue from value-added manufacturing with multiple production stages.
3. Stamped and Formed Parts: Precision stamped, bent, and formed metal parts from various materials including metals, technical plastics, and LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber). Custom manufacturing for automotive, electrical, and medical applications.
4. Wire and Strip Bending Parts: Bent wire parts (0.20-8.00 mm wire thickness) and bent strip parts (0.15-3.00 mm strip thickness, up to 120 mm bandwidth). Includes various secondary operations and coatings.
5. Prototype and Sample Development: Rapid prototyping services including laser-generated parts and small batch production of technical springs and wire parts for sample applications. Development partnership support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dietz GmbH is a German manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered precision springs (compression, extension, torsion, and wave springs), stamped and formed metal parts, 3D wire and strip bending parts, hybrid assemblies combining metal with plastic or silicone, and plastic injection molded components. The company produces components to customer specifications with wire diameters from 0.10 mm to 5.26 mm and band thicknesses from 0.10 to 3.00 mm, serving automotive, electrical engineering, medical technology, and white goods industries. Services include development support, rapid prototyping via laser-generated parts from powdered metal, and small-to-large batch series production from a single facility in Neustadt bei Coburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hybride Baugruppen (Hybrid Assemblies)

Quantifiable outcome

• Wire diameter range from 0.10 mm to 5.26 mm for various spring types
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Technische Universität Ilmenau (FG Maschinenelemente)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Technical University of Ilmenau, Department of Machine Elements, for technical collaboration and knowledge exchange in precision components.
• Hochschule Kempten (Forschungszentrum Allgäu)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Applied Sciences Kempten and its Allgäu Research Center for technical collaboration.
• Steinbeis-Transferzentrum FederntechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore partnership with Steinbeis Transfer Center for Spring Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, for specialized technical transfer and development support.
• Institut für Umformtechnik LüdenscheidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partnership with Institute for Forming Technology Lüdenscheid for forming technology expertise and development.
• Verband der Deutschen Federnindustrie e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in German Spring Industry Association for industry networking, standards development, and market intelligence.
• OfraCar – Automobilnetzwerk e. V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in automotive network OfraCar for automotive industry connections and collaborative projects.
• Klimaschutz-Unternehmen e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of Climate Protection Companies association for sustainability best practices and climate action commitment.
• Kunststoff-Netzwerk Franken e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Plastics Network Franken for plastic technology expertise and industry connections.
• Unternehmensnetzwerk KlimaschutzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Business Network for Climate Protection for sustainability collaboration and best practice sharing.
• VEA-Initiative Klimafreundlicher MittelstandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in VEA initiative for climate-friendly SME operations.
• IHK zu CoburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Chamber of Commerce and Industry Coburg for regional business support and networking.
• Hochschule Coburg (FG Industriewirtschaft)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Applied Sciences Coburg, Department of Industrial Economics for regional collaboration.
• Zukunft.Coburg.Digital e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in regional digitalization initiative for Coburg area.
• FADZ e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional industry association membership for network and knowledge exchange.
• VEA – Bundesverband der Energie-Abnehmer e. V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Federal Association of Energy Consumers for energy cost optimization.
• Arbeitskreis CO2 im VDFIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking group on CO2 within German Spring Industry Federation for sustainability and emissions reduction.
• Umwelt- und Klimapakt BayernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Bavarian Environmental and Climate Pact promoting environmental projects in the region.
• Theaterkreis Coburg e.V.minorOthersCultural sponsorship and social engagement with Coburg theater circle.
• Arbeiter Samariterbund LK Coburg e.V.minorOthersSocial partnership with Workers' Samaritan Federation for regional charitable activities.
• BRK NeustadtminorOthersPartnership with Bavarian Red Cross Neustadt for social responsibility.
• Museums- und Heimatverein NeustadtminorOthersPartnership with local museum and homeland association for regional cultural preservation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schunk Group: Large German family-owned industrial group with carbon-ceramic, sintering, and precision components divisions — adjacent capability profile to Dietz in precision metal-part manufacturing for automotive and industrial customers.
• Wendt GmbH: Broader German industrial tools and precision components group with overlapping stamping/wire-forming capabilities, but operating across a wider portfolio beyond pure spring/stamping focus.

Direct peers

• Gutekunst Federn: German precision-spring manufacturer offering compression, tension, torsion, and wire-formed springs with similar custom-quotation, engineering-led B2B model and broad material/alloy capability.
• Muhr Federn: German specialty spring and wire-bending manufacturer focused on precision technical springs for automotive, electronics, and medical applications with similar Mittelstand positioning.
• European Springs & Pressings: UK/European precision springs and pressings manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics with custom-engineered springs, stampings, and wire forms — closest direct competitor on capability mix.
• Hagens Fjädrar: Swedish manufacturer of custom precision springs and wire-formed parts serving automotive and industrial customers — comparable on custom engineering approach and material expertise.
• Lesjöfors: Swedish-owned, pan-European manufacturer of industrial springs, flat strip components, and pressings, with multiple production sites — directly comparable in product mix and customer verticals (automotive, medical, electrical).
• Schnorr GmbH: German precision component manufacturer specializing in disc springs, wave springs, and safety washers, with strong automotive and industrial customer overlap with Dietz.

Regional players

• Kaufmann Federn: Swiss precision-spring manufacturer serving DACH-region automotive and industrial customers with comparable custom-engineering model and regional Mittelstand positioning.

Emerging players

• Solmer Group (Solenoid): Turkish-origin growing springs and stampings manufacturer expanding into European markets with competitive pricing — comparable product line but lower cost base, representing direct price competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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