Develops and manufactures multi-brand vehicle diagnostics, testing and adjustment equipment as well as digital data services for automotive workshops.
Hella Gutmann Solutions GmbH
Ihringen (headquarters) · Breisach · Erwitte · Berlin · Viborg (DK)New on Amplifa
About Hella Gutmann
Hella Gutmann Solutions GmbH, headquartered in Ihringen am Kaiserstuhl, is a specialist in multi-brand vehicle diagnostics, workshop equipment and technical data services for the independent automotive aftermarket. The company develops and manufactures the mega macs diagnostic platform family (including mega macs PRO, PLUS, S 20 and X), emissions testing equipment with particle counter (HG4-PCK with mega compaa HG4), ADAS calibration systems (CSC-Tool), headlight adjustment devices (SEG-Tool), battery chargers (BPC) and remote access hardware. The portfolio is complemented by digital services such as the HGS Data vehicle data flat rate, macsData PRO with OEM service booklet integration, macsRemote Services and the macsDS data API covering more than 48,000 vehicle model variants. Founded in 1968 out of a workshop, the company employs over 500 staff at four locations and supplies more than 40,000 workshops in 24 countries. Since 2008 it has been a joint venture with HELLA KGaA, which is majority-owned by Forvia SE.
- Site
- Ihringen
- Processes
- Vehicle diagnostics (multi-brand diagnostics, over 48,000 model variants), Exhaust particle counting (HG4-PCK, EURO 6/VI diesel emissions inspection, PN measurement #/cm³), Exhaust opacity measurement (up to software version 67, then replaced by particle counting), Light adjustment / digital headlight adjustment, Motorcycle diagnostics, Battery charging (BPC battery chargers 12V/120A, 12V/50A, 12V/8A), Low-pressure measurement (LPD kit) as well as low-voltage, pressure and high-voltage measuring, Multi-brand vehicle diagnostics (mega macs family)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1968
- Employees
- 500+
- Industries
- Automotive workshops (Independent Aftermarket), Car dealerships, Vehicle fleets, Insurance industry, Motorcycle workshops
- 01
Design & Development
- 02
Data Production
- 03
Production/Order Processing
- 04
Sales via Trading Partners
- 05
Technical Call Center & Support
- 06
Remote Service Center
- 07
Training (HELLA Academy)
Locations
Ihringen
DEHeadquarters: Design & Development, data technology, production, commercial division, executive management
Breisach
DESales, marketing, technical call center, technical training
Erwitte
DETraining center (HELLA Academy), technical call center, Design & Development
Berlin
DEDesign & Development / Data & Development (digital products)
Viborg
DKData production, sales Scandinavia (Hella Gutmann Solutions A/S)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle diagnostics (multi-brand diagnostics, over 48,000 model variants)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Exhaust particle counting (HG4-PCK, EURO 6/VI diesel emissions inspection, PN measurement #/cm³)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Exhaust opacity measurement (up to software version 67, then replaced by particle counting)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Light adjustment / digital headlight adjustmentTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Motorcycle diagnosticsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Battery charging (BPC battery chargers 12V/120A, 12V/50A, 12V/8A)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Low-pressure measurement (LPD kit) as well as low-voltage, pressure and high-voltage measuringTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
11 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle diagnostic device (diagnostic platform with VCI, tablet 10.1" or 13.1") | Hella Gutmann mega macs PRO / mega macs PRO MAX | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle diagnostic device (Windows-based) | Hella Gutmann mega macs PLUS | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle diagnostic device (Android-based) | Hella Gutmann mega macs S 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle diagnostic device (modular, individually configurable) | Hella Gutmann mega macs X | – | – | – | – |
| Particle counter for emissions inspection | Hella Gutmann HG4-PCK | – | – | – | – |
| Emissions tester / diagnostic base device (software version 67+, with HG4-DMK, HG4-VCI) | Hella Gutmann mega compaa HG4 | – | – | – | – |
| ADAS calibration system (front camera, radar and laser sensor adjustment, 360° calibration) | Hella Gutmann CSC-Tool PRO / CSC-Tool SE / CSC-Tool Mobile | – | – | – | – |
| Headlight adjustment device | Hella Gutmann SEG-Tool PRO / SEG-Tool PLUS / SEG V | – | – | – | – |
| Battery charger 12V, 120A / 50A / 8A | Hella Gutmann BPC 120 / BPC 50 / BPC 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Remote access device (OBD interface, remote access) | Hella Gutmann macsRemote-Device | – | – | – | – |
| Motorcycle diagnostic device | Hella Gutmann mega macs X Bike / mega macs PC Bike | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
The diagnostic and measuring equipment is subject to legal requirements such as the emissions inspection device calibration directive; the measurement stability of the HG4-PCK is ensured through annual calibration and manufacturer-specified adjustment intervals (max. 24 months).
| Evidence | Ihringen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1968
Kurt Gutmann opens his first own workshop (tuning and motorsport).
- 1980er
Foundation of Gutmann Messtechnik.
- 1995
Market launch of the mega macs 55 (multi-brand diagnostics).
- 1996
Automechanika Innovation Award for the mega macs 55.
- 2008
Joint venture between Gutmann Messtechnik and HELLA KGaA – creation of Hella Gutmann Solutions.
- 2021/2022
Faurecia/Forvia acquires the majority of Hella (parent company); Hella is majority-owned by Forvia SE.