Massively formed and further processed steel and aluminum components for automotive, micromobility and electronic systems.
Hirschvogel Holding GmbH
Denklingen · Schongau · Marksuhl · Gliwice (PL) · Pinghu (CN) · Sanaswadi (IN) · San Juan del Río (MX)New on Amplifa
About Hirschvogel
The Hirschvogel Group is an internationally active family-owned company headquartered in Denklingen (Upper Bavaria) and ranks among the world's largest manufacturers of massively formed and further processed steel and aluminum components. Its core processes include metal forming (semi-hot and cold forming), machining (turning, gear cutting, hard machining) and induction hardening; in-house toolmaking and engineering services complement the value chain. The components range from powertrain, transmission and chassis parts to body and frame components and are used in passenger cars, trucks, micromobility, bikes and electronic systems. In addition, Hirschvogel develops structural elements such as end plates for battery modules in electric vehicles, made from aluminum, steel or stainless steel. The group operates production sites in Germany (Denklingen, Schongau, Marksuhl), Poland, China, India and Mexico. The company was founded in 1938 through the conversion of a village smithy into an industrial forging operation.
- Site
- Denklingen (Upper Bavaria)
- Processes
- Metal forming (semi-hot forming), Cold forming, Turning, Gear cutting, Induction hardening, Hard machining, Forging (massively formed components), Machining (further processing)
- Materials
- Steel, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Induction-hardenable steels
- Certificates
- Certificates (ISO/IATF etc.)
- Founded
- 1938
- Industries
- Automotive industry (passenger cars, trucks), Micromobility, Bike, Electronic systems, Electromobility
- 01
Engineering/Development
- 02
Toolmaking
- 03
Metal forming (semi-hot/cold forming)
- 04
Machining (turning, gear cutting, hard machining)
- 05
Induction hardening
- 06
Assembly/ready-to-install components
Materials & Processes
Steel
Main material for massively formed powertrain, transmission and chassis components.
Aluminum
Used for forged lightweight components as well as end plates for battery modules.
Stainless steel
Used for structural elements for battery modules.
Induction-hardenable steels
Materials for components such as ball fixed joints, which exhibit high wear resistance after induction hardening.
Sites
Denklingen
DEHeadquarters; Hirschvogel Holding GmbH and Hirschvogel Umformtechnik GmbH; training center
Schongau
DEProduction (Hirschvogel Komponenten GmbH)
Marksuhl
DEProduction (Hirschvogel Eisenach GmbH and Hirschvogel Aluminium GmbH)
Gliwice
PLProduction (Hirschvogel Components Poland Sp. z o.o.)
Pinghu
CNProduction (Hirschvogel Automotive Components (Pinghu) Co., Ltd.)
Sanaswadi (near Pune)
INProduction (Hirschvogel Components India Pvt. Ltd.)
San Juan del Río (Querétaro)
MXProduction (Hirschvogel Components Mexico S.A. de C.V.); expansion with aluminum production (2 halls of 7,500 m² each)
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal forming (semi-hot forming)Forming | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Cold formingForming | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| TurningMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Gear cuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Induction hardeningHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | Induction-hardenable steels |
| Hard machiningMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Forging (massively formed components)Forming | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Machining (further processing)Machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Development of structural elements for battery modules (end plates)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless steel |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
Excellent production quality is evidenced by the Automotive Lean Production Award 2026 for the Marksuhl site; as an automotive supplier for OEMs such as ZF and Daimler, production is subject to the industry-standard series production quality requirements. An in-house quality management system as well as Net-/NearNetShape manufacturing processes ensure the required component properties.
| Evidence | Denklingen |
|---|---|
| Certificates (ISO/IATF etc.) |
History
- 1938
Conversion of the village smithy into an industrial forging operation
- 1963
Construction of a new production hall at today's headquarters in Denklingen
- 1988
Establishment of Hirschvogel Incorporated in Columbus (USA); start of internationalization
- 1989
Start of production at the Schongau site (Hirschvogel Komponenten GmbH)
- 1991
Establishment of the Denklingen Training Center
- 2000
Establishment of Hirschvogel Aluminium GmbH in Marksuhl
- 2010
Award "Toolmaker of the Year" (Excellence in Production)
- 2013
ZF Supplier Award, category "Global Supplier"
- 2015
Steel Innovation Award for steel pistons for passenger car diesel engines (with Daimler AG and KS Kolbenschmidt)
- 2024
Separation from the plant in the USA
- 2026
Construction start of aluminum production in Mexico (two halls of 7,500 m² each); Automotive Lean Production Award for Marksuhl