Overview

Hengstler is a German manufacturer of counters, timers, rotary encoders, relays, cutters, and thermal printers, headquartered in Aldingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Founded in 1846, the company employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people and is privately held. It serves the automotive, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In July 2026, Hengstler announced a partnership with UCP Inc. to supply its thermal printing solutions to the self-service market, including kiosks and ATMs.

At a glance

What Hengstler makes

The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and produces electro-mechanical and electronic components for automation and drive technology, with manufacturing sites in Slovakia, the USA, Brazil, China, and Japan.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics (source: hengstler.com).

Certifications

Hengstler is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — certipedia.com

• ISO 9001 — hengstler.com

Latest developments

• 2026-09-02 — A Customer Solution of Extraordinary Proportion | Ralliant (ralliant.com)

• 2026-07-30 — Hengstler Expands Access to Proven Thermal Printing Solutions Through UCP Partnership (parking.net)

• 2026-07-21 — New Partnership Announcement! We're proud to partner with UCP Inc. - Payment Hardware Specialists to expand access to Hengstler's trusted thermal printing solutions across the self-service market. From kiosks and ATMs to … | Hengstler (linkedin.com)

• 2026-07-20 — UCP Expands Specialty Hardware with Hengstler Thermal Printers (einpresswire.com)

• 2025-12-09 — IG Metall protestiert gegen Jobbabbau bei Hengstler (schwaebische.de)

• 2025-09-18 — Höchste Performance für alle, Hengstler GmbH, Story - PresseBox (pressebox.de)

Company details

Hengstler's estimated annual revenue falls in the $100 million to $250 million range, and a December 2025 report by Schwaebische described IG Metall protesting job cuts at the company. Hengstler was founded in 1846, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Aldingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 180 years in operation (founded 1846). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Hengstler make?

Hengstler is a German manufacturer of counters, timers, rotary encoders, relays, cutters, and thermal printers, headquartered in Aldingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Founded in 1846, the company employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people and is privately held. It serves the automotive, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In July 2026, Hengstler announced a partnership with UCP Inc. to supply its thermal printing solutions to the self-service market, including kiosks and ATMs.

Where is Hengstler headquartered?

Hengstler is headquartered in Aldingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg (43 Uhlandstrasse, Aldingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 78554).

When was Hengstler founded?

Hengstler was founded in 1846.

How big is Hengstler?

Hengstler has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).

What certifications does Hengstler hold?

Hengstler lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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