Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Munich, Bavaria
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Since 1916
iwis manufactures precision chain systems, connector solutions, and mobility components for automotive, electric-vehicle, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Munich and founded in 1916, the company operates with 1,000–5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. In 2026, iwis expanded its chain assembly facility in Oradea, Romania, adding 4,000 square meters of production capacity.
iwis at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1916
Headquarters
Munich, Bavaria
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
110 years in operation (founded 1916).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
iwis manufactures precision chain systems, connector solutions, and mobility components for automotive, electric-vehicle, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Munich and founded in 1916, the company operates with 1,000–5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. In 2026, iwis expanded its chain assembly facility in Oradea, Romania, adding 4,000 square meters of production capacity.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1916 |
Headquarters | Munich, Bavaria |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What iwis makes
The company produces precision roller chains, sprockets, timing drive systems, and mechanotron components across assembly, stamping, machining, welding, and coating processes, and holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Stamping, Machining, Welding, Coating, Die Casting, Casting, Aluminum, Steel, Powertrain (source: iwis.com).
Certifications
iwis is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Latest developments
2026-08-26 — Next Stop: Oradea, Romania – Our Biggest Chain Assembly Location | iwis mobility systems (linkedin.com)
2026-07-27 — Extindere fabrica IWIS - EBP I - Agenția de Dezvoltare Locală Oradea (adlo.ro)
2026-06-28 — Strategies for successful automotive transformation (iwis.com)
2026-04-29 — Auto parts producer Iwis expands facility in Romania’s Oradea | Romania Insider (romania-insider.com)
2026-04-28 — CTP announces the successful completion and handover of a 4,000 sqm extension for iwis at CTPark Oradea City - Commercial Real Estate Developer And Manager (ctp.eu)
2026-04-16 — Investments in production at the Munich site (iwis.com)
Facilities
iwis is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Romania — romania-insider.com
Company details
iwis is privately held with operations across 32 to 50 global locations and reported production of over 60 million components daily. iwis was founded in 1916, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 110 years in operation (founded 1916). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does iwis make?
iwis manufactures precision chain systems, connector solutions, and mobility components for automotive, electric-vehicle, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Munich and founded in 1916, the company operates with 1,000–5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. In 2026, iwis expanded its chain assembly facility in Oradea, Romania, adding 4,000 square meters of production capacity.
Where is iwis headquartered?
iwis is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria (53 Albert-Rosshaupter-Strasse, Munich, Bavaria, 81369).
When was iwis founded?
iwis was founded in 1916.
How big is iwis?
iwis has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does iwis hold?
iwis lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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