Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Leipzig, Sachsen
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Since 1847
Goldschmidt is an industrial group headquartered in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, founded in 1847. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million; it is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes welding and battery-related equipment, and in July 2026 it reported supporting the EU GreenSteel4Rails project on low-emission rail steels.
Goldschmidt at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1847
Headquarters
Leipzig, Sachsen
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
606
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
606
Named foreign suppliers
29
Top origins
Belgium · Germany · South Korea · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Goldschmidt.
What this tells a buyer
Goldschmidt announced ground-breaking for a new multi-purpose building at its Halle site on 1 October 2026, according to its own newsroom.
Goldschmidt holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists products including welding solutions, sensors, and steel-related offerings.
Goldschmidt is privately owned, and the record does not list specific named customers.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
179 years in operation (founded 1847).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Goldschmidt is an industrial group headquartered in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, founded in 1847. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million; it is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes welding and battery-related equipment, and in July 2026 it reported supporting the EU GreenSteel4Rails project on low-emission rail steels.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1847 |
Headquarters | Leipzig, Sachsen |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Goldschmidt makes
Goldschmidt holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists products including welding solutions, sensors, and steel-related offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Battery, Assembly, Sensor, Emissions, Steel (source: goldschmidt.com).
Certifications
Goldschmidt is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — goldschmidt.com
ISO 45001 — goldschmidt.com
ISO 9001 — goldschmidt.com
Trade and customs footprint
Goldschmidt announced ground-breaking for a new multi-purpose building at its Halle site on 1 October 2026, according to its own newsroom. US customs bill-of-lading records list 606 inbound shipments across 29 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · South Korea · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-10-01 — Ground-Breaking for New Multi-Purpose Building at the Halle Site | Goldschmidt (goldschmidt.com)
2026-09-15 — Thermit do Brasil Becomes Goldschmidt Brasil | Goldschmidt (goldschmidt.com)
2026-07-13 — Goldschmidt Newsroom (goldschmidt.com)
2026-07-13 — GreenSteel4Rails: Goldschmidt Supports EU Project For Low-Emission Rail Steels | Goldschmidt (goldschmidt.com)
2025-08-19 — GRAW Wins Major Contract for Automated Track Inspection in Poland | Goldschmidt (goldschmidt.com)
2025-07-29 — Major investment in road-rail vehicle site in Sweden | Goldschmidt (goldschmidt.com)
Company details
Goldschmidt is privately owned, and the record does not list specific named customers. Goldschmidt was founded in 1847, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Leipzig, Sachsen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 179 years in operation (founded 1847). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Goldschmidt make?
Goldschmidt is an industrial group headquartered in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, founded in 1847. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million; it is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes welding and battery-related equipment, and in July 2026 it reported supporting the EU GreenSteel4Rails project on low-emission rail steels.
Where is Goldschmidt headquartered?
Goldschmidt is headquartered in Leipzig, Sachsen (3 Hugo-Licht-Strasse, Leipzig, Sachsen, 04109).
When was Goldschmidt founded?
Goldschmidt was founded in 1847.
How big is Goldschmidt?
Goldschmidt has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Goldschmidt hold?
Goldschmidt lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Goldschmidt import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 606 inbound shipments for Goldschmidt, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · South Korea · Taiwan.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 341 3559180
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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