Development and manufacturing of trailer axles 3.2–7.5 t as well as CNC machining and robotic welding for the commercial vehicle industry
GFA Gothaer Fahrzeugachsen GmbH
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About GFA Gothaer Fahrzeugachsen
GFA Gothaer Fahrzeugachsen GmbH is an independent axle manufacturer based in Gotha, Thuringia, and a partner for the commercial vehicle industry and general mechanical engineering. Under the internationally known GFA brand, the company develops and produces trailer axles from 3.2 to 7.5 tonnes, including axle bodies (disc and drum braked), stub axles, suspension assemblies with air and parabolic springs, as well as accessories such as tire pressure monitoring systems, complete wheels and hubodometers. In addition to standard products, individual customer-specific solutions are offered. With a modern machine park, GFA also provides contract machining and component manufacturing, including complex CNC machining and robot-welded assemblies. The company is certified by TÜV Hessen according to DIN ISO 9001:2015 and has been producing at the Gotha site since 1864. A spare parts service completes the range.
- Site
- Gotha
- Processes
- Trailer axle manufacturing (axle bodies, axle assemblies 3.2–7.5 t), Complex CNC machining (component manufacturing, contract machining, component production), Welding (robot-welded assemblies), Manufacture of suspension assemblies (air suspension assemblies, parabolic spring assemblies), Contract machining, Component manufacturing, CNC machining, Robotic welding
- Materials
- CNC machining, Robotic welding, Assembly/manufacture of axle assemblies, Suspension assemblies
- Certificates
- DIN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015
- Founded
- 1864
- Industries
- Commercial vehicle industry, General mechanical engineering, Trailer and axle construction
- 01
CNC machining
- 02
Welding (robotic welding)
- 03
Manufacture of axle assemblies and suspension assemblies
- 04
Assembly
- 05
Contract machining and component manufacturing as a service
Manufacturing processes
CNC machining
Complex component manufacturing and contract machining for the commercial vehicle and mechanical engineering industries.
Robotic welding
Robot-welded assemblies for axles and components.
Assembly/manufacture of axle assemblies
Production of trailer axles 3.2–7.5 t including axle bodies and stub axles.
Suspension assemblies
Manufacture of air suspension and parabolic spring assemblies.
Our location
Gotha
DEProduction/plant
- Part weight / size
- up to 7.5 t (axle load)
- Modern machine park (CNC machining)
- Welding robots
Products and components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer axle manufacturing (axle bodies, axle assemblies 3.2–7.5 t)Assembly | – | – | 7.5 t | – | – |
| Complex CNC machining (component manufacturing, contract machining, component production)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding (robot-welded assemblies)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of suspension assemblies (air suspension assemblies, parabolic spring assemblies)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern machine park (CNC machining) | – | – | – | – | Gotha |
| Welding robots | – | – | – | – | Gotha |
Additional services
Quality and certification
GFA is certified by TÜV Hessen according to DIN ISO 9001:2015; the independent quality management system is regularly audited. The most recent recertification took place in June 2024.
| Evidence | Gotha |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 |
Company history
- 1864
Founding of the plant on 11 March 1864 (according to the brochure for the 125th anniversary dated 31.03.1989).
- 1945
On 06.02.1945 an air raid destroyed 80 % of the plant (RAW), 44 dead; capitulation of Gotha on 04.04.1945, production came to a standstill.
- 2024
Recertification by TÜV Hessen (certificate received June 2024).
- 2025
Visit of the Lord Mayor of Gotha (Knut Kreuch) on 19.02.2025 on the occasion of employees' quadruple 50th company anniversaries.