Zinc die casting, surface finishing, and tooling construction from a single source - technical and decorative precision parts.
Hippold GmbH Metallwarenherstellung
Kraftisried (Allgäu)New on Amplifa
Complete Value Chain from a Single Source
Hippold GmbH Metallwarenherstellung is a family-owned, medium-sized company in Kraftisried in the Allgäu region, specializing in zinc die casting, surface finishing, and tooling construction. Since 1959, the company has been manufacturing complex technical and decorative precision parts. Since 2015, the focus has been on technically functional components for the electrical industry. The complete value chain is implemented in-house: design from prototyping to series readiness, in-house construction and mold making, zinc die casting, mechanical post-processing, galvanizing with own analytics, painting, and assembly. The company works with certified quality management (ISO 9001) and is certified according to EMAS/ISO 14001; the Climate and Environmental Pact Bayern, Oeko-Tex, and REACH and RoHS information complete the compliance portfolio. Hippold GmbH is currently led by Bernhard, Martin, and Thomas Hippold in the third generation.
- Site
- Kraftisried
- Processes
- Zinc Die Casting, Surface Finishing / Galvanizing (technical and decorative coatings), Painting, Tooling Construction / Mold Making incl. Engineering, Prototyping to Series Readiness (Design/Development), Post-treatment and Mechanical Finishing of Die-Cast Parts, Assembly (Modular Assembly Systems and Flexible Clamping Systems), Quality Control / Measurement Technology / Galvanizing Analytics in Own Laboratory
- Materials
- Zinc (Zinc Die Casting), Galvanic Finishing, Painting, Tooling/Mold Making, Assembly
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, EMAS / ISO 14001:2015, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Umwelt + Klimapakt Bayern, RoHS Compliance, REACH Customer Information, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 / EMAS
- Founded
- 1959
- Industries
- Electrical Industry, Technical and Decorative Components for Various Industries, Technical and Decorative Components for Various Industries, formerly: Clothing Industry/Fashion Jewelry
- 01
Design/Prototyping to Series Readiness
- 02
Construction and Tooling (Mold Making)
- 03
Zinc Die Casting
- 04
Post-treatment and Mechanical Finishing
- 05
Galvanizing/Surface Finishing
- 06
Painting
- 07
Assembly
- 08
Quality Control and Analytics
Zinc Die Casting and Surface Finishing
Zinc (Zinc Die Casting)
The core of production: die casting of technical and decorative precision parts.
Galvanic Finishing
Technical and decorative coatings with own analytics in state-of-the-art laboratory technology.
Painting
Surface design of die-cast parts, established with its own painting plant since 1995.
Tooling/Mold Making
In-house construction and production of precise die-casting tools on modern machine park.
Assembly
Modular assembly systems and flexible clamping systems allow for high product variability.
Kraftisried Location
Kraftisried
DEHeadquarters, Production: Zinc Die Casting, Galvanizing, Tooling, Painting
- Materials
- Zinc
- Zinc Die Casting Machines
- Galvanizing
- Painting Plant
- Tooling
- Laboratory/Analytics
Zinc Die Casting Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die CastingCasting | – | – | – | – | Zinc |
| Surface Finishing / Galvanizing (technical and decorative coatings)Surface | – | – | – | – | Zinc |
| PaintingSurface | – | – | – | – | Zinc |
| Tooling Construction / Mold Making incl. EngineeringEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototyping to Series Readiness (Design/Development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Post-treatment and Mechanical Finishing of Die-Cast PartsMachining | – | – | – | – | Zinc |
| Assembly (Modular Assembly Systems and Flexible Clamping Systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quality Control / Measurement Technology / Galvanizing Analytics in Own LaboratoryTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Casting Machine | – | – | – | 1970 | Kraftisried |
| Painting Plant | – | – | – | 1995 | Kraftisried |
Additional services
Certified Quality Management
Quality is ensured by a certified quality management system (ISO 9001) and high-quality measurement technology. Galvanizing analytics are carried out in our own laboratory with state-of-the-art laboratory technology to ensure process stability and reproducibility.
| Evidence | Kraftisried |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 / EMAS | |
| Oeko-Tex Standard 100 |
Company with Tradition since 1959
- 1948
Richard Hippold meets Adolf Kundlatsch and Josef Wagner and assists in the jewelry business
- 1959
Richard Hippold takes over the Kundlatsch company with 20 employees and establishes Hippold company
- 1961
Construction of a new operational building with residential building on the current site
- 1970
Acquisition of the first zinc die casting machine
- 1970
Establishment of a galvanizing operation with approx. 60 employees
- 1984
Hans-Peter Hippold joins the company
- 1995
Production expanded with a painting plant
- 1999
Environmental management certification according to EMAS/14001
- 2001
Expansion of production area with three new operational buildings
- 2001
Hans-Peter Hippold becomes sole managing director
- 2010
Bernhard Hippold joins the company
- 2012
New construction of a production building
- 2013
Martin and Thomas Hippold join the company
- 2015
Focus on technically functional precision parts for the electrical industry
- 2016
Certification according to ISO 9001
- 2022
Transfer of management to the 3rd generation (Bernhard, Martin, Thomas Hippold)