Schöneweiss & Co

What Schöneweiss & Co does

Schöneweiss & Co GmbH is a German precision forging company founded in 1866 and headquartered in Hagen, Germany, specializing in closed die-forged safety-critical components with complex geometries for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries. Its product portfolio spans six core categories: suspension parts (front axle beams, steering knuckles, control arms, wheel carriers), chassis parts (tow hook couplings, engine mounts, stabilizer brackets), steering parts (pitman arms, tie rod arms), engine and transmission parts (camshafts, crankshafts, synchronization cones), substitution parts (forgings offered as cast replacements), and welded assemblies produced via robotic MIG/MAG cells. Component weights range from 2 to 160 kg and batch sizes from 1,000 to 50,000 pieces, with annual forging capacity of 26,000 tons.

Manufacturing is vertically integrated across closed die forging (presses from 20,000 to 128,000 kN), hot extrusion (6,300-10,000 kN), in-house tool and die making (CNC turning up to 1,200 mm, 5-axis milling, 6-axis robotic fill welding), heat treatment, CNC machining, and robot welding with optical seam scanning. Quality management is IATF 16949 certified, with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ABS certifications supporting OEM and maritime qualification. The customer base is concentrated among major European truck OEMs including Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Trucks, Scania, and MAN, with secondary exposure to passenger car, forklift, and mechanical engineering applications.

Revenue is generated through long-term B2B supply contracts under quote-based pricing for safety-critical components, with a 2023 turnover of €72 million on a 177-employee base and a geographic split of 61% Germany, 37% rest of Europe, and 2% Rest of World. The company operates as a private limited company under German law, was integrated into MFE AG in 2007, acquired by CIE Automotive in 2013, and most recently acquired by Mutares SE & Co. KGaA in 2023, which placed it within the FerrAl United platform of 10 specialized metal-parts manufacturers. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to OEM engineering and procurement organizations.

Name

Schöneweiss & Co

Legal name

SCHÖNEWEISS & CO GMBH

Website

https://schoeneweiss-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Schöneweiss & Co GmbH is a 150-year-old German precision forging company producing closed die-forged safety-critical components for major commercial-vehicle OEMs including Daimler Truck, Volvo Trucks, Scania, and MAN. It runs a vertically integrated forging-to-machining operation in Hagen with 26,000 tons of annual capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forged Metal Components

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), Forging and Stamping (33211), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tool & Die Making (EDAOAGAC), Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

Keywords

• Closed die forging
• Forged automotive components
• Commercial vehicle parts
• Precision metal forging
• Safety-critical forgings

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Forged Component Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of closed die forged components for automotive and commercial vehicle industry. Revenue generated through long-term supply contracts with OEM manufacturers for safety-critical parts including chassis components, steering parts, engine/transmission parts, and welded assemblies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCHÖNEWEISS & CO GmbH is a precision forging manufacturer specializing in closed die-forged safety-critical components and complex geometry forgings for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries. The company operates mechanical forging presses from 20,000 to 128,000 kN and offers vertically integrated manufacturing including hot extrusion (6,300-10,000 kN), heat treatment, in-house tool and die making, CNC machining, and robot welding. With annual production capacity of 26,000 tons, component weights ranging from 2 to 160 kg, and batch sizes from 1,000 to 50,000 pieces, the company supplies chassis, suspension, steering, engine, and transmission forged components to commercial vehicle OEMs.

Product overview

SCHÖNEWEISS & CO GmbH is a precision forging company specializing in closed die-forged safety-critical components and complex geometry forgings for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries. The product portfolio comprises six core product categories: Suspension Parts (Fahrwerksteile), Chassis Parts (Chassisteile), Steering Parts (Lenkungsteile), Engine & Transmission Parts (Motoren- & Getriebeteile), Substitution Parts (Substitutionsteile), and Welded Components (Geschweißte Komponenten). Manufacturing capabilities include closed die forging with presses up to 128,000 kN, hot extrusion, in-house tool making with CNC technologies, heat treatment, precision machining, and robot welding. With 26,000 tons annual capacity and 150+ years of experience, the company serves OEMs including Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Trucks, Scania, and MAN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Suspension Parts (Fahrwerksteile) Forged suspension components including Front Axle Beams, Air Suspension Consoles, Steering Knuckles, Control Arms, Leaf Spring Saddles, Brake Backing Plates, Axle Spindles with brake flanges, Wheel Carriers, and Axle Tube Flanges for commercial vehicles.
• Chassis Parts (Chassisteile) Special application forged chassis components including Tow Hook Couplings, Engine Mounts, Shock Absorber Brackets, Support Brackets, Support Arms, Bearing Brackets, Reinforcements, and Stabilizer Brackets.
• Steering Parts (Lenkungsteile) Precision-forged steering components including Pitman Arms, Tie Rod Arms, Intermediate Steering Arms, and Steering Arms for commercial and passenger vehicles.
• Engine & Transmission Parts (Motoren- & Getriebeteile) Forged engine and transmission components including Camshafts, Crankshafts, and Synchronization Cones manufactured to highest quality standards.
• Substitution Parts (Substitutionsteile) Forged components offered as alternatives to castings, including plain forgings and machined forgings for customers seeking superior mechanical properties.
• Welded Components (Geschweißte Komponenten) Robot-welded assemblies including Rear Axle assemblies for commercial vans and Stabilizers, combining forged components through MIG/MAG welding cells.
• Closed Die Forging Services Core manufacturing capability producing closed die-forged safety-critical components with complex geometries using mechanical presses ranging from 20,000 to 128,000 kN capacity.
• Hot Extrusion Services Hot extrusion forming technology using 6,300 to 10,000 kN presses for components requiring specific geometric profiles.
• Tool Making & Die Production In-house tool shop capabilities including CNC programming, CNC turning up to 1,200mm faceplate diameter, 5-axis CNC milling, and 6-axis robotic fill welding for die creation and maintenance.
• Heat Treatment Services Heat treatment processes adapted to materials to achieve desired mechanical properties, supported by accredited external laboratories for property verification.
• Machining Services CNC machining centers providing pre-machining to finishing within tight tolerances, including 3D measuring machines and scanners for quality verification.
• Robot Welding (MIG/MAG) Robotic welding cells for circular and individual welding seams using MIG/MAG processes, with optical scanning for sophisticated weld seam inspection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 26,000 tons annually
• +2 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FerrAl UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company network of 10 specialized companies in metal parts manufacturing. Schöneweiss is a member of FerrAl United which creates teams of independent experts focused on driving client progress with vertically integrated, on-site support. The group positions itself as a supplier of Multi Materials Machined Solutions for automotive and non-automotive customers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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