HKR Seuffer Automotive GmbH & Co.KG

What HKR Seuffer Automotive GmbH & Co.KG does

HKR Seuffer Automotive GmbH & Co. KG (operating as HKR Automotive GmbH) is a German Tier-2 automotive supplier founded in 1992 and headquartered in Kupferzell, Baden-Württemberg. The company develops and manufactures electronic controllers and regulators for DC and BLDC motors used in vehicle applications including HVAC blower fans, engine cooling fans, and auxiliary units such as glow plug controls. Its product portfolio spans four controller families: MPM (Linear MOSFET Control), LPM (Linear MOSFET Regulation), PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation), and RRM (Resistance Relay Module), covering both linear and switched topologies for variable-speed thermal management. Technical differentiation rests on mastering high-current and high-temperature operating conditions while meeting strict automotive EMC requirements.

HKR holds IATF 16949:2016 (automotive quality management), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), and ODETTE certifications, and conducts customer-specific new product development under an ASPICE Level 2 software development process. The company operates production facilities in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany, and Shanghai, China (via wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Krah HKR Electronic), and serves automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers across Europe, the USA, and Asia. Headcount stands at over 100 in Germany plus over 50 in China. HKR is a private subsidiary of the Krah Gruppe conglomerate.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B hardware sales of custom-designed electronic controllers to automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers. Pricing is negotiated privately through enterprise contracts and is not publicly disclosed. No revenue figures, funding events, or investor disclosures are available in the public domain. Customer acquisition relies on direct enterprise field sales supported by the parent Krah Group's corporate website and product finder, with no app, public API, or AI-native product surface.

Name

HKR Seuffer Automotive GmbH & Co.KG

Legal name

HKR Automotive GmbH

Website

https://hkr-climatec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HKR Automotive GmbH is a German Tier-2 automotive supplier founded in 1992 that develops and produces custom electronic controllers (MPM, LPM, PWM, RRM) for DC and BLDC motors in vehicle HVAC, engine cooling, and auxiliary applications, serving OEMs and Tier-1s across Europe, the USA, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Electronics

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Electronics Manufacturing (Inverters/DC-DC/Onboard Chargers) (IMACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Air Distribution & Ventilation Components (Blower Motors/Ducts/Vents/Cabin Filters) (IMACALAF), Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices) (IMACALAE)

Keywords

• Electronic motor controllers
• Automotive regulators
• HVAC motor control
• BLDC motor controllers
• Automotive electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Kupferzell

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Controller Sales: HKR generates revenue through the development and production of custom electronic controllers and regulators for the automotive industry. As a Tier-2 supplier, the company sells directly to automotive manufacturers and their tier-1 suppliers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

HKR develops and produces electronic controllers and regulators for DC and BLDC motors used in automotive applications including cooling fans, HVAC systems, and auxiliary units such as glow plug controls. The portfolio comprises four controller families (MPM, LPM, PWM, RRM) offered as customer-specific, EMC-compliant solutions to leading automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Production is carried out at facilities in Germany (Bitterfeld-Wolfen) and China (Shanghai Krah HKR Electronic).

Product overview

HKR Automotive GmbH is a Tier-2 supplier developing and producing electronic controllers for DC and BLDC motors for the automotive industry. The product portfolio comprises four main electronic controller types: MPM (Linear MOSFET Control) and LPM (Linear MOSFET Regulation) as linear control units, PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) for switched regulation, and RRM (Resistance Relay Module) for integrated relay-resistor combinations. These products serve cooling fan control and HVAC systems in vehicles, enabling variable speed control and regulation of motors for heating, air conditioning, and engine cooling applications. The company also produces linear and switched assemblies for high-end applications in the automotive sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MPM (lineare Mosfet-Steuerung / Linear MOSFET Control) Linear MOSFET control unit used for electronic regulation of cooling fans and HVAC systems in vehicles, sold to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• LPM (lineare Mosfet-Regelung / Linear MOSFET Regulation) Linear MOSFET regulation unit for controlling motors in automotive climate control and engine cooling applications, sold to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• PWM (getaktete Regelung / Pulse-Width Modulation Controller) Pulse-width modulation controller for variable speed control of fans and motors in vehicle thermal management systems, sold to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• RRM (Widerstands-Relais-Modul / Resistance Relay Module) Resistance relay module combining relays and resistors for integrated control in automotive applications, sold to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG: Kostal is a German family-owned automotive supplier specializing in mechatronic control modules, switches, and steering column electronics. Comparable to HKR as a privately held German Tier-2 supplier of custom automotive electronic control solutions with global manufacturing footprint.
• Preh GmbH: Preh is a German automotive electronics supplier specializing in HMI, control units, and ECUs. Comparable to HKR as a specialized Tier-2 automotive electronics manufacturer with focus on vehicle control electronics and ASPICE-compliant development processes.
• Ebm-papst Group: Ebm-papst is a leading German manufacturer of fans, blowers, and motors including automotive HVAC blower motors. Comparable to HKR as a supplier into the same automotive HVAC/cooling customer base, with overlapping products in thermal management electronics.

Emerging players

• Paragon GmbH & Co. KGaA: Paragon is a German automotive electronics supplier specializing in sensors, control electronics, and e-mobility solutions. Comparable to HKR as a smaller German-listed automotive electronics peer focused on custom control electronics for vehicle applications.
• SPAL Automotive Srl: SPAL is an Italian automotive supplier of electric fans and blowers for HVAC and engine cooling. Comparable to HKR as a focused European Tier-2 supplier in the same automotive thermal management market segment with overlapping customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Continental AG (Automotive Group): Continental is a major German automotive supplier with broad portfolio including HVAC modules, powertrain electronics, and vehicle control units. Comparable to HKR as a large-scale Tier-1 supplier in automotive HVAC and thermal management electronics.
• MAHLE GmbH: MAHLE is a major German automotive Tier-1 supplier of thermal management systems, including HVAC modules and engine cooling. Comparable to HKR as a dominant incumbent in automotive thermal management that HKR supplies into as a Tier-2 electronics provider.
• Robert Bosch GmbH (Automotive Electronics): Bosch is the world's largest automotive supplier with broad automotive electronics portfolio including motor control, ECUs, and power electronics. Comparable to HKR as a dominant incumbent in automotive electronics that competes for similar motor control and HVAC electronics sockets.
• Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA): Hella is a major German automotive electronics supplier (now part of FORVIA) producing lighting, electronics, and battery management systems. Comparable to HKR as a broad automotive electronics incumbent operating in the same vehicle electrical and electronic equipment category.
• Valeo SA: Valeo is a major French automotive supplier specializing in thermal management (HVAC, powertrain cooling) and visibility systems. Comparable to HKR as a broad incumbent in automotive thermal management that HKR supplies into with motor control electronics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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