Verified Nov 2026
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Lake Forest, Illinois
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Since 1990
Handtmann Inc. is a United States sales and service subsidiary of the Handtmann Group, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Founded in 1990, it employs an estimated 100 to 200 people and falls in an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, industrial equipment, and consumer goods industries. Its product lines include casting, assembly, and battery-related offerings, and the parent group operates a facility in Biberach, Germany.
Handtmann Inc. at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
100-200
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Lake Forest, Illinois
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
160
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
160
Named foreign suppliers
14
Top origins
Germany · Colombia · Netherlands · Brazil
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Handtmann Inc..
What this tells a buyer
No customs or shipment records were available for the company, and its recent public activity includes a LinkedIn post from 2026-09-17 about a groundbreaking for an expansion of the Handtmann Tianjin machining workshop, attributed to its parent entity.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its listed products include casting, assembly, and battery offerings.
The company is privately held, with an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion, and it operates as part of the Handtmann Group.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
36 years in operation (founded 1990).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Handtmann Inc. is a United States sales and service subsidiary of the Handtmann Group, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Founded in 1990, it employs an estimated 100 to 200 people and falls in an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, industrial equipment, and consumer goods industries. Its product lines include casting, assembly, and battery-related offerings, and the parent group operates a facility in Biberach, Germany.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1990 |
Headquarters | Lake Forest, Illinois |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Handtmann Inc. makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its listed products include casting, assembly, and battery offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Casting, Assembly, Battery (source: handtmann.com).
Certifications
Handtmann Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — handtmann.com
ISO 14001 — handtmann.com
ISO 50001 — handtmann.com
ISO 9001 — handtmann.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or shipment records were available for the company, and its recent public activity includes a LinkedIn post from 2026-09-17 about a groundbreaking for an expansion of the Handtmann Tianjin machining workshop, attributed to its parent entity. US customs bill-of-lading records list 160 inbound shipments across 14 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Colombia · Netherlands · Brazil.
Latest developments
2026-09-17 — 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 | Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk GmbH & Co. KG (linkedin.com)
2026-08-18 — Meet the Expert: Handtmann’s Andres Lopez | Baking Business (bakingbusiness.com)
2026-04-20 — 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 | Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk GmbH & Co. KG (linkedin.com)
2026-02-11 — 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 (linkedin.com)
2026-01-22 — At Handtmann Ltd we’re proud to partner with companies that share our commitment to excellence—and James T. Blakeman & Co. Ltd. is a perfect example. 🤝 | Handtmann Ltd (linkedin.com)
2025-11-17 — Large-scale plant engineering for food processing: Handtmann integrates Inotec product line into global structures (industrial-production-worldwide.com)
Facilities
Handtmann Inc. is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Public sources also reference these locations:
Biberach, Germany — linkedin.com
Company details
The company is privately held, with an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion, and it operates as part of the Handtmann Group. Handtmann Inc. was founded in 1990, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 36 years in operation (founded 1990). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Handtmann Inc. do?
Handtmann Inc. is a United States sales and service subsidiary of the Handtmann Group, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Founded in 1990, it employs an estimated 100 to 200 people and falls in an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, industrial equipment, and consumer goods industries. Its product lines include casting, assembly, and battery-related offerings, and the parent group operates a facility in Biberach, Germany.
Where is Handtmann Inc. headquartered?
Handtmann Inc. is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois (28690 N Ballard Dr, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045).
When was Handtmann Inc. founded?
Handtmann Inc. was founded in 1990.
How big is Handtmann Inc.?
Handtmann Inc. has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Handtmann Inc. hold?
Handtmann Inc. lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Handtmann Inc. import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 160 inbound shipments for Handtmann Inc., with top origins including Germany · Colombia · Netherlands · Brazil.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 735 1451599
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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