Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1864
Deutz AG makes diesel, gas, hybrid, all-electric, and hydrogen drive systems for off-highway applications, along with energy infrastructure such as mobile rapid charging stations. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany, and was founded in 1864. It is publicly listed, employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people, and reports revenue of about 2.4 billion. It serves automotive, construction, electric-vehicle, defense, renewable-energy, and industrial equipment markets. In 2025 it acquired a manufacturer of emergency power systems to expand its energy business.
Deutz at a glance
Revenue
2.4B
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1864
Headquarters
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Ownership
Publicly traded (ETRA: DEZ.DE)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
6748
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
6748
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Netherlands · Belgium · Germany · Mexico
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Deutz.
What this tells a buyer
Deutz announced in August 2026 that an extraordinary general meeting approved a billion-euro acquisition of FFG, which the company says will make it a major player in the defense sector.
Deutz holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists battery, battery management, electric motor, and thermal management products among its offerings.
Deutz is a publicly listed company, with a reported revenue band of about 2.4 billion and a workforce of 5,000 to 10,000 employees.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
162 years in operation (founded 1864).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Deutz AG makes diesel, gas, hybrid, all-electric, and hydrogen drive systems for off-highway applications, along with energy infrastructure such as mobile rapid charging stations. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany, and was founded in 1864. It is publicly listed, employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people, and reports revenue of about 2.4 billion. It serves automotive, construction, electric-vehicle, defense, renewable-energy, and industrial equipment markets. In 2025 it acquired a manufacturer of emergency power systems to expand its energy business.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1864 |
Headquarters | Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | 2.4B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (ETRA: DEZ.DE) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Deutz makes
Deutz holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists battery, battery management, electric motor, and thermal management products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Assembly, Battery, Battery Management, Bearing, Electric Motor, Thermal Management (source: deutz.com).
Certifications
Deutz is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — deutz.com.cn
ISO 45001 — deutz.com
ISO 50001 — deutz.com.cn
ISO 9001 — deutz.com.cn
Trade and customs footprint
Deutz announced in August 2026 that an extraordinary general meeting approved a billion-euro acquisition of FFG, which the company says will make it a major player in the defense sector. US customs bill-of-lading records list 6748 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Netherlands · Belgium · Germany · Mexico.
Latest developments
2026-08-24 — Extraordinary general meeting approves billion-euro transaction with near-unanimous vote: acquisition of FFG to turn DEUTZ into a major player in the defense sector : News, DEUTZ AG (deutz.com)
2026-08-06 — DEUTZ generates double-digit growth in the first half of 2026 – 2030 targets will be achieved significantly earlier thanks to a billion-euro transaction : News, DEUTZ AG (deutz.com)
2026-05-27 — Market entry in Brazil: DEUTZ expands its energy business in Latin America : News, DEUTZ AG (deutz.com)
2026-02-24 — DEUTZ takes a stake in TYTAN and enters into a strategic partnership with drone specialist : News, DEUTZ AG (deutz.com)
2025-12-17 — DEUTZ acquires manufacturer of emergency power systems and further expands its energy business – new organizational structure from January : News, DEUTZ AG (deutz.com)
2025-11-24 — NEW DEUTZ SERVICE CENTER TO OPEN IN MABLETON, GEORGIA : DEUTZ AG (deutz.com)
Company details
Deutz is a publicly listed company, with a reported revenue band of about 2.4 billion and a workforce of 5,000 to 10,000 employees. Deutz was founded in 1864, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 162 years in operation (founded 1864). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Deutz make?
Deutz AG makes diesel, gas, hybrid, all-electric, and hydrogen drive systems for off-highway applications, along with energy infrastructure such as mobile rapid charging stations. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany, and was founded in 1864. It is publicly listed, employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people, and reports revenue of about 2.4 billion. It serves automotive, construction, electric-vehicle, defense, renewable-energy, and industrial equipment markets. In 2025 it acquired a manufacturer of emergency power systems to expand its energy business.
Where is Deutz headquartered?
Deutz is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia (1 Ottostrasse, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 51149).
When was Deutz founded?
Deutz was founded in 1864.
How big is Deutz?
Deutz has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the 2.4B range.
Is Deutz publicly traded?
Publicly traded (ETRA: DEZ.DE). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Deutz hold?
Deutz lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 221 8220
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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