
Tailor-made, continuous heat treatment systems – developed and manufactured in Birkenfeld since 1961

Wolfgang KOHNLE Wärmebehandlungsanlagen GmbH
Birkenfeld (Baden-Württemberg) · Locations according to company information: China, IndiaNew on Amplifa
About Wolfgang KOHNLE Wärmebehandlungsanlagen
Wolfgang KOHNLE Wärmebehandlungsanlagen GmbH is a third-generation family company based in Birkenfeld near Pforzheim. Since 1961, the company has developed and manufactured tailor-made, continuous heat treatment systems for industrial applications, complemented by services for such systems. In addition, the company produces jewellery semi-finished products, springs and screws of all kinds. The systems are used, among other things, in the medical, automotive and fastening technology sectors. The company describes itself as a hidden champion in the field of continuous heat treatment systems and, according to its own information, maintains locations in Germany, China and India. Manufacturing takes place at the headquarters in Birkenfeld, while delivery and project responsibility extend worldwide.
- Site
- Birkenfeld
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of tailor-made (continuous) heat treatment systems, Service for heat treatment systems, Manufacture of jewellery semi-finished products, springs and screws of all kinds, Manufacture and distribution of heat treatment systems, Service for such systems, tailor-made systems engineering for heat treatment
- Materials
- Heat treatment technology
- Founded
- 1961
- Employees
- 11–50
- Industries
- Medical, Automotive, Fastening technology (screws, springs, jewellery semi-finished products)
- 01
Engineering / system development
- 02
Manufacture of heat treatment systems
- 03
Assembly and commissioning
- 04
Sales
- 05
System service
Processes and Technology
Heat treatment technology
Development and manufacture of continuous heat treatment systems for industrial customer requirements.
Locations

Birkenfeld
DEHeadquarters / Manufacturing
- Materials
- Heat treatment technology
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacture of tailor-made (continuous) heat treatment systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service for heat treatment systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of jewellery semi-finished products, springs and screws of all kindsForming | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1961
Foundation of the company; development of tailor-made heat treatment systems at the Birkenfeld site near Pforzheim, today run in the third generation
- 2021
Publication of a company film on the self-declared commitment since 1961
- 2025
Most recent commercial register change on 02.10.2025 (HRB 502550, Mannheim local court)