Develops and manufactures professional workshop equipment: tyre changers, wheel balancers, wheel alignment and lifting technology
Hofmann Megaplan GmbH
Worms (Headquarters) · Manufacturing ItalyNew on Amplifa
About Hofmann Megaplan
Hofmann Megaplan GmbH develops and manufactures professional workshop equipment for the automotive industry. The product portfolio comprises tyre changers, wheel balancers, wheel alignment systems including ADAS calibration solutions, as well as lifting technology and other workshop accessories for passenger car, commercial vehicle and specialist workshops. Wheel balancers and tyre changers have been manufactured in Italy for decades, combining German engineering expertise with Italian manufacturing competence. The range covers applications from passenger cars and motorcycles through to trucks, buses, agricultural and earthmoving vehicles; truck wheel balancers are designed for wheels up to 200 kg. Sales are handled via an international partner network to customers worldwide. The headquarters of the company, founded in 1931 in Darmstadt, is today located in Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate.
- Site
- Worms
- Processes
- Manufacture of wheel balancers (passenger car, truck, motorcycle), Manufacture of tyre changers (passenger car, truck, motorcycle, agricultural, earthmoving), Manufacture of wheel alignment systems (wheel aligners, incl. ADAS calibration), Manufacture of lifting technology / vehicle lifts, Manufacturing in Italy (development/production of workshop equipment), Workshop equipment for the automotive industry, Manufacture of tyre changers, Manufacture of wheel balancers (production in Italy)
- Materials
- Wheel balancers, Tyre changers, Wheel alignment systems, Lifting technology
- Founded
- 1931
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Motor vehicle workshops, Tyre specialist workshops, Commercial vehicle service, Motorcycle workshops
- 01
Product development and engineering
- 02
Manufacturing (Italy)
- 03
Quality assurance
- 04
Sales via international partner network
- 05
Service and support
Product Lines and Processes
Wheel balancers
Passenger car, truck and motorcycle wheel balancers with automated measuring systems and intelligent software, manufactured in Italy.
Tyre changers
Tyre changers from passenger cars and motorcycles through to truck, agricultural and earthmoving wheels, including leverless solutions with helper arms.
Wheel alignment systems
Wheel aligners of the megaline series with integrated ADAS calibration technology for modern workshops.
Lifting technology
Vehicle lifts of the megalift series complementing the workshop equipment portfolio.
Locations
Worms
DEHeadquarters, sales and administration
Italy
DEManufacturing of wheel balancers and tyre changers
- Part weight / size
- Wheels up to 200 kg (truck balancing)
- Passenger car wheel balancers (megaspin P1–3200P)
- Truck wheel balancers (megaspin 605–650)
- Motorcycle wheel balancers (megaspin 20 MOTO)
- Passenger car/truck/motorcycle tyre changers (megamount)
Product Examples
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of wheel balancers (passenger car, truck, motorcycle)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of tyre changers (passenger car, truck, motorcycle, agricultural, earthmoving)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of wheel alignment systems (wheel aligners, incl. ADAS calibration)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of lifting technology / vehicle liftsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing in Italy (development/production of workshop equipment)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car wheel balancer | Hofmann Megaplan | – | – | – | Manufacturing Italy |
| Truck wheel balancer | Hofmann Megaplan megaspin 605, 610, 630, 650 | – | – | – | Manufacturing Italy |
| Motorcycle wheel balancer | Hofmann Megaplan megaspin 20 MOTO, 20 MOTO HS | – | – | – | Manufacturing Italy |
| Passenger car tyre changer | Hofmann Megaplan | – | – | – | Manufacturing Italy |
| Truck tyre changer | Hofmann Megaplan megamount 2-60T2, 2-26T2, 2-26T, T32, T46, 2-30T, 2-56T/2-56TA, 2-56TS, Duo | – | – | – | Manufacturing Italy |
| Motorcycle tyre changer | Hofmann Megaplan megamount 20 MOTO, 15 BIKE | – | – | – | Manufacturing Italy |
| Wheel alignment system | Hofmann Megaplan | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle lift | Hofmann Megaplan megalift SH2.35AS, SXXD.35, SX.32, 718/M, 718, 862/I, 802+853/B, 822, 552 | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1931
Foundation of Hofmann in Darmstadt; pioneer in wheel balancing technology
Strategic expansion and specialisation in innovative solutions for the automotive and tyre industry
Hofmann Megaplan brand strengthens its international presence and combines German engineering with Italian manufacturing competence
Headquarters today in Worms, Germany