What Türk+Hillinger GmbH does

Türk+Hillinger GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of electrical heating elements, power resistors, and temperature sensors, headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany, with approximately 850 employees worldwide. The company operates additional manufacturing and sales facilities in Limbach-Oberfrohna and Möhringen (Germany), Brecksville (USA), Nanjing (China), and Kál (Hungary), along with a network of regional channel partners across more than 12 European countries. The group's product portfolio spans high-performance cartridge heaters (HLP, HLPA, HLPR, PMVA, PMV), tubular and flat radiators (RHK, RKF, FLEX, FLC), hot runner system heating elements (RP, HP, HPQ), precision temperature sensors (TE), power resistors (ALW, EPH), immersion and flanged liquid heaters (EHK, FH), and air heating elements (RHR, HRR, HR, PK), with a daily production output exceeding 70,000 units.

The company's technology is built around resistance heating, PTC self-regulating elements, and proprietary ceramic-based air heating (the PK Series reaches 1000°C in a 150x150mm form factor), supported by over 700 patent applications and in-house tool manufacturing and laboratory capabilities. Revenue is generated through direct B2B enterprise sales of hardware (heating elements, resistors, sensors) complemented by engineering and customisation services for customer-specific applications, with quote-based project pricing under multi-year contracts. Customer segments span automotive (the primary vertical, with ~30 years of OEM supply for emission control, fuel preheating, catalytic converters, and emerging fuel cell/electromobility applications), plastics processing (hot runner systems), medical technology, household appliances, mechanical engineering, and railway infrastructure (point heating). Distribution combines direct sales from the German headquarters and US subsidiary with channel partners across Europe, the US, and Asia.

The company is led by Managing Director Michael Mann, holds DIN ISO EN 9001 certification, and pursues its go-to-market through dedicated product-line sales managers, technical sales engineers, regional representatives, and participation in major industrial trade shows. Türk+Hillinger Automotive GmbH operates as a dedicated wholly-owned subsidiary for automotive customers, while further subsidiaries handle North American, Chinese, and Hungarian markets.

Name

Türk+Hillinger GmbH

Legal name

Türk+Hillinger GmbH

Website

https://tuerk-hillinger.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Türk+Hillinger GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of electrical heating elements, power resistors, and temperature sensors, serving automotive, plastics, medical, and industrial customers globally from manufacturing facilities in Germany, the USA, China, and Hungary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heating Elements

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

Keywords

• Industrial heating elements
• Cartridge heaters
• Power resistors
• Temperature sensors
• Automotive thermal management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuttlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heating Elements Manufacturing: Design, development and manufacturing of electrical heating elements including cartridge heaters, tubular heaters, flat heating elements, and specialized industrial heating solutions. Products are sold directly to industrial customers and through channel partners.
2. Customized Heating Solutions: Engineering and development services for customer-specific heating solutions. Acts as development and system partner for customized applications.
3. Temperature Sensors: Production and sale of temperature sensors, available as standalone products or integrated into heating elements.
4. Power Resistors: Manufacturing and sale of load resistors and braking resistors for industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Türk+Hillinger designs and manufactures electrical heating elements, power resistors, and temperature sensors for industrial customers. The portfolio spans cartridge heaters (HLP, HLPA, PMVA, PMV), PTC heating elements (HLPR), tubular and flat heaters (RHK, RKF, FLEX, FLC), railway point heaters (RKW), hot runner system heaters (RP, HP, HPQ), immersion and flange heaters (EHK, FH), air heating elements (RHR, HRR, HR, PK), temperature sensors (TE), and power/braking resistors (ALW, EPH). Products are produced as both standard catalog items and customized solutions developed in partnership with customers for automotive, plastics processing, railway, medical, and mechanical engineering applications.

Product overview

Türk+Hillinger GmbH is a manufacturer of electric heating elements, power resistors, and temperature sensors. The product portfolio includes high-performance cartridge heaters (HLP, HLPR, HLPA, PMVA, PMV), tubular and flat radiators (RHK, RKF, FLEX, FLC, RKW), hot runner heating elements (RP, HP, HPQ), temperature sensors (TE), power resistors (ALW, EPH), immersion and flanged heaters (EHK, FH), and air heating elements (RHR, HRR, HR, PK). The company produces over 70,000 products daily across multiple production sites, serving industries including automotive, plastics technology, medical devices, and machinery. Temperature sensors are offered both as standalone products and integrated into heating elements for intelligent thermal management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HLP High-Performance Cartridge Heaters High-performance compacted cartridge heaters designed for precise industrial heating applications requiring high power density and tight tolerances; used by industrial OEMs in plastics processing, packaging, and tooling equipment.
• HLPA Automotive High-Power Cartridge Heaters High-power cartridge heaters designed for automotive use cases including map-controlled thermostats, heated catalytic converters, SCR systems, fuel preheating, and electromobility and fuel cell thermal management; supplied to automotive OEMs across Europe, the USA, and Asia for nearly 30 years.
• HLPR PTC Heating Elements Self-regulating PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heating elements that automatically reduce power as temperature rises; used in industrial applications requiring inherent safety, overheat protection, and consistent thermal limits without external control.
• PMVA Compacted Cartridge Heaters Compacted cartridge heaters for industrial heating tasks requiring high mechanical density, vibration resistance, and reliable heat transfer under demanding operating conditions.
• PMV Lightly Compacted Cartridge Heaters Lightly compacted cartridge heaters used in general industrial heating applications where moderate compaction levels are sufficient.
• RHK Tubular Heaters Tubular heaters (RHK) used to heat liquids and gases in industrial processes, available in various diameters, lengths, and sheath materials.
• RKF Flat Tubular Heaters Flat tubular heaters offering extended surface area for efficient heat transfer; used in industrial heating of flat surfaces and platens.
• FLEX Flexible Tubular Heaters Flexible tubular heaters that can be bent to conform to non-standard shapes, contours, and 3D geometries; designed for unusual installations.
• FLC Flat Heating Elements Flat heating elements for space-efficient installations requiring planar heat distribution and a low profile.
• RKW Railway Point Heaters Electric railway point (switch) heaters used to prevent ice and snow buildup on railway switches during winter; supplied to rail infrastructure operators and transit authorities.
• RP High-Performance Hot Runner Cartridges Tubular coil cartridge heaters (RP) optimized for hot runner systems in plastic injection molding, providing uniform heating in tight manifold spaces.
• HP Nozzle Heaters Nozzle heaters (Hohlpatronen) for precision heating of injection molding nozzles in plastics processing equipment.
• HPQ Nozzle Heater Q-Series Q-series nozzle heaters with optimized temperature profiles for hot runner systems in plastics processing; designed for tight power tolerances and consistent part quality.
• TE Temperature Sensors Precision temperature sensors available as standalone products or pre-integrated into Türk+Hillinger heating elements for intelligent, closed-loop temperature control in industrial and process applications.
• ALW Power Resistors Aluminum-housed power resistors (ALW) used as load and braking resistors in industrial drive, motor, and energy applications.
• EPH Steel Grid Element Resistors Steel grid element resistors (EPH) used as fixed resistors in industrial power and braking systems.
• EHK Immersion Heaters Screw-in immersion heaters used to heat liquids in tanks and containers in industrial processes; applicable across chemical, water treatment, medical, and process industries.
• FH Flanged Heaters Flanged heaters designed for direct mounting on tanks and vessels to heat industrial liquids in process applications.
• RHR Finned Tubular Air Heaters Finned tubular air heating elements (RHR) with extended finned surface area for efficient air heating in industrial air ducts and process air systems.
• HRR Electrical Air Heaters Electric air heaters (HRR) for heating air and other gaseous media in industrial processes, drying systems, and process air applications.
• HR Spiral Heaters Spiral heater registers (HR) for industrial air heating and air circulation systems.
• PK Series Ceramic Air Heaters (up to 1000°C) Ceramic-based air heating elements without metal casing (PK Series), operating from 150x150mm up to 1000°C; world's first reliably functioning air heating element reaching 1000°C in that form factor, with outputs up to 50 kW per element for air volumes of 50–1000 m³/h; intended for high-temperature industrial air heating.
• Customized Heating Solutions (Engineering and Development Services) Engineering and development services for customer-specific heating solutions, acting as a development and system partner that designs, prototypes, and delivers tailored heating element, sensor, and resistor configurations for unique industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 30 years as automotive supplier with millions of heating elements used in map-controlled thermostats and heated catalytic converters
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company: US-based global manufacturer of industrial electric heaters, temperature sensors, and thermal control systems. Directly competes with Türk+Hillinger across cartridge heaters, tubular heaters, and high-temperature industrial solutions for similar OEM customers.
• Friedr. Freek GmbH: German specialist in heating elements and temperature sensors for industrial applications, including high-temperature and customized heating solutions. Mid-sized family-owned competitor with comparable product portfolio and customer base.
• Maier Heiztechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial electric heating elements with focus on tubular heaters, finned heaters, and custom heating solutions. Direct mid-market competitor in German-speaking industrial heating market.
• Chromalox: Heroux-Devtek subsidiary specializing in electric heating and temperature control solutions for industrial and commercial applications. Overlaps directly with Türk+Hillinger's cartridge, tubular, and immersion heater product lines across process industries.
• Winkler AG: German manufacturer of industrial heating technology including cartridge heaters, tubular heaters, and hot runner systems. Direct competitor in plastics processing and industrial heater categories with overlapping product range.
• Backer BHV / Backer Heating Group: Swedish-founded European manufacturer of electric heating elements and heating systems with strong presence in industrial, rail, and automotive segments. Directly comparable product range (tubular, cartridge, finned) and customer overlap with Türk+Hillinger.
• Hotset GmbH: German manufacturer of heating elements, hot runner systems, and temperature sensors with strong focus on plastics processing and industrial applications. Direct competitor in hot runner and cartridge heater categories.

Broad incumbents

• Heraeus Electro-Nite: Large German precious metals and technology group with industrial heating and sensor instrumentation offerings. Larger scale and broader portfolio, but overlaps with Türk+Hillinger's temperature sensors and industrial heating technology segments.
• nVent Electric (formerly Thermal Management): Large publicly listed electrical connection and protection solutions company with a thermal management division covering industrial heat-tracing, heating cables, and process heating. Broader portfolio but overlaps in industrial heater manufacturing for similar end markets.

Regional players

• Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of electric heating elements, process heaters, and temperature control products. Comparable bespoke manufacturer serving similar industrial OEM customers, primarily in the UK and Ireland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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