Development and manufacture of brake systems, mechanical actuation systems and technical injection-molded parts for two-wheelers
Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KG
Bad Urach · Hülben · Hengen · Illinois (USA)New on Amplifa
About MAGURA
Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KG, under the MAGURA brand, develops and manufactures hydraulic and mechanical brake systems, mechanical actuation systems, seatposts as well as technical injection-molded parts and assemblies for bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes and motorcycles. Founded in 1893 and headquartered in Bad Urach, the company manufactures its in-house developed materials Carbotecture and Carbotecture SL as well as technical plastic parts at its main plant in Hülben. At the Hengen plant, around 130 employees produce bicycle brakes, motorcycle components and industrial parts. The company includes subsidiaries in the USA (MAGURA Direct, Illinois) and Asia. With around 680 employees (as of 2022), the group generated revenue of 181.7 Mio. € in 2021. In addition to own-brand products, the company manufactures components as an original equipment supplier for two-wheeler manufacturers; historical partnerships included BMW and VW, among others.
- Site
- Bad Urach
- Processes
- Technical plastic injection molding, Production of molded parts and assemblies, Production of brake systems and mechanical actuation systems, Development and manufacture of hydraulic and mechanical systems, Development of brake systems and mechanical actuation systems, Technical plastic injection molding and injection-molded parts, Self-service and professional service (dealer network), Dealer training (MBPS training initiative)
- Materials
- Aluminium, Carbotecture, Carbotecture SL, Technical plastic
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
- Founded
- 1893
- Employees
- ~680 (as of 2022)
- Industries
- Two-wheelers (bicycle, e-bike, motorcycle), Cargo bikes, Industrial parts/plastics engineering, Industrial electronics (historical, Bebro until 2019)
- 01
Engineering and development
- 02
Injection molding of technical plastic parts (Carbotecture)
- 03
Manufacture of hydraulic and mechanical brake systems
- 04
Assembly of assemblies
- 05
Sales and service via dealer network
Materials & Processes
Carbotecture
In-house developed composite material, produced at the Hülben main plant, used among other things for brake levers.
Carbotecture SL
Further-developed variant of the material for highly stressed components.
Aluminium
Material for brake systems such as the RACE PRO series.
Technical plastic
Base material for injection-molded parts and assemblies in the composite sector.
Sites
Bad Urach
DEMain plant/headquarters
Hülben
DEProduction and sales of technical plastic parts (business unit composite)
- Materials
- Carbotecture, Carbotecture SL, plastic
- Injection molding systems
Hengen
DEProduction of bicycle brakes, motorcycle components, industrial parts
- Materials
- Aluminium, plastic
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical plastic injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Carbotecture, Carbotecture SL |
| Production of molded parts and assembliesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of brake systems and mechanical actuation systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Development and manufacture of hydraulic and mechanical systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Environment
MAGURA pursues a zero-defect approach with error prevention and risk minimization across all processes; the standards are also binding for suppliers. Quality, environment and occupational safety are continuously improved through regular benchmarking.
| Evidence | Bad Urach | Hülben |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | ||
| ISO 14001:2015 |
History
- 1893
Founded by Gustav Magenwirth (petroleum engines, hydraulic press pumps, water pressure equipment)
- 1907
Birth of Martha Munz-Magenwirth; later managing director and modernizer
- 1923
Start of production of handlebars and handlebar fittings for motorized two-wheelers in Bad Urach
- 1932
Brand registration with the patent office
- 1945
Factory building destroyed in air raid, production halted
- 1947
Resumption of production in Urach
- 1957
Start of production in plastics engineering
- 1975
Expansion into the USA, Illinois site
- 1987
Development of the hydraulic rim brake (HydroStop/HS series)
- 2019
Sale of the Bebro Group to Katek SE
- 2021
Group revenue 181.7 Mio. €