What OTTO FUCHS does

OTTO FUCHS Kommanditgesellschaft is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of non-ferrous metal components founded in 1910 and headquartered in Meinerzhagen, Germany. The company specializes in forging, extrusion, ring rolling, and additive manufacturing of components made from aluminum, magnesium, copper, titanium, and nickel alloys, serving the aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering industries. Its technology base includes the world's largest closed-die forging press at 60,000 tons (an over 180 million US dollar investment), a patented cold joining process for connecting profiles without welding or mechanical fasteners, and proprietary hot-die forging technology with integrated heat treatment. The group operates more than 10 locations across Germany, Hungary, China, the United States, and South Africa, employing over 5,000 people worldwide.

The company operates as a B2B development and production partner, engaging customers from material selection through to ready-to-install product delivery under a quote-based, negotiated pricing model. Its customer base consists of leading aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering enterprises that require high-safety, lightweight, and durable components, with aerospace identified as a primary vertical. Manufacturing capabilities are complemented by in-house simulation methods, finish machining, testing and analysis services, and additive manufacturing processes including Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), and High-Deposition-Rate (HDR) robot-guided arc-wire welding. The company holds aerospace industry certifications such as Nadcap and participates in German federal research programs (BMWK LuFo Klima, BMWK Leichtbau) alongside university collaborations.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from hardware sales of custom-manufactured forgings, extruded products, and rolled rings. The group encompasses wholly-owned subsidiaries including OTTO FUCHS Dülken (manufacturing), OTTO FUCHS Surface Technology, OTTO FUCHS Hungary KFT., OTTO FUCHS Technology (Shenyang), WEBER METALS, VOGT NDT, and SCHÜCO International KG. AI and data science are applied to optimize forming simulation, microstructure simulation, and production decision-making, though AI is positioned as an enabling tool within manufacturing rather than a standalone product offering. Leadership comprises Andreas Engelhardt as Managing and personally liable partner and Dr. Walter Stadlbauer as CEO.

Name

OTTO FUCHS

Legal name

OTTO FUCHS Kommanditgesellschaft

Website

https://otto-fuchs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

OTTO FUCHS is a family-owned German manufacturer founded in 1910 specializing in forging, extrusion, ring rolling, and additive manufacturing of non-ferrous metal components (aluminum, magnesium, titanium, nickel, copper) for the aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-ferrous metal components manufacturing

NAICS

Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE)

Keywords

• Non-ferrous metal forging
• Aerospace components manufacturing
• Aluminum extrusion services
• Ring rolling production
• Additive manufacturing metals

Headquarters

HQ city

Meinerzhagen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing of Semi-Finished and Finished Products: Production and sale of high-quality forgings, extruded products, and rolled rings made from aluminum, magnesium, copper, titanium, and nickel alloys for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Custom B2B manufacturing with full process chain support from material selection to ready-to-install delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OTTO FUCHS manufactures high-quality semi-finished and finished components from non-ferrous metals (aluminum, magnesium, copper, titanium, and nickel alloys) through forging, extrusion, ring rolling, additive manufacturing, and finish machining. The company acts as a development and production partner, delivering ready-to-install parts for aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering customers, from material selection through to final delivery.

Product overview

OTTO FUCHS is a family-owned manufacturing company (since 1910) specializing in high-quality semi-finished and finished products from non-ferrous metals. The company operates as a single-product manufacturing enterprise with multiple production capabilities unified under one roof. The core product portfolio consists of metallurgically demanding components including forging products, extruded products, and rolled rings made from aluminum, magnesium, copper, titanium, and nickel alloys. These products serve demanding industries including aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering where safety, lightweight construction, reliability and durability are essential. The manufacturing capabilities include Schmieden (Forging), Strangpressen (Extrusion), Ringwalzen (Ring Rolling), Additive Manufacturing, and Finish Machining, supported by in-house Simulation Methods and Testing & Analysis services. A proprietary 60,000-ton press represents one of the world's largest and most modern forging presses. The company also operates online shops for merchandise and wheels, plus a supplier portal for B2B partner management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WEBER METALS an OTTO FUCHS Company: Aerospace and industrial components manufacturer acquired and retained as brand
• VOGT NDT an OTTO FUCHS Company

Products and services

• Schmieden / Forging Forging services for non-ferrous metal components, including OTTO FUCHS proprietary hot-die forging technology with integrated heat treatment and exact reproducibility in large and small series. Serves aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering customers requiring safety-critical and high-strength components.
• Strangpressen / Extrusion Extrusion manufacturing using direct and indirect processes plus seamless tube production for aluminum, magnesium, and other non-ferrous alloys. Produces long profiles and tubes for industrial and automotive customers.
• Ringwalzen / Ring Rolling Ring rolling production for aerospace and industrial applications, producing seamless rolled rings in nickel, titanium, and aluminum alloys for turbine and structural components.
• Additive Manufacturing Additive manufacturing services enabling complex geometries and small-series production for metallic and plastic components across aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
• Fertigzerspanung / Finish Machining Precision machining services for final component finishing, delivering ready-to-install parts that meet exact tolerances and specifications for aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers.
• Simulation Methods Virtual simulation services using state-of-the-art software for forming and microstructure simulation to optimize component design and process parameters, minimize weaknesses, and increase economic efficiency for customers.
• Prüfung & Analyse / Testing & Analysis In-house laboratory testing and analysis services ensuring components meet the highest quality standards required by aerospace and automotive industries.
• FUCHSFELGE Rädershop Online shop offering FUCHSFELGE branded wheels to retail customers as a consumer-facing branded extension of OTTO FUCHS.
• Lieferantenportal / Supplier Portal B2B supplier portal providing the central interface for suppliers and supplier applicants to apply, connect with OTTO FUCHS, and manage ongoing supplier relationships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Press forces from 110 - 60,000 tons for forging
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• LuFo Klima (BMWK Luftfahrtforschungsprogramm)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership participation in the BMWK aviation research program focused on climate sustainability in aviation.
• BMWK LeichtbaumoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in BMWK lightweight construction research programs for development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes.
• Universities and CollegesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaborations with universities and colleges for knowledge networking and joint innovation development in forming technology and materials science.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OttoFuchsChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/ottofuchskg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/otto-fuchs-kg
• Instagraminstagram.com/ottofuchskg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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