Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Homberg, Hesse
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Since 1935
Kamax is a German manufacturer of high-strength fasteners and cold-formed parts, including bolts, screws, nuts, and precision-engineered components. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Homberg, Hesse, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment customers. In April 2026, the shareholders of Kamax agreed to sell the Kamax Group to Fontana Gruppo, and in July 2026 Kamax was reported as part of the Fontana Gruppo.
Kamax at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1935
Headquarters
Homberg, Hesse
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
491
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
491
Named foreign suppliers
25
Top origins
Spain · Germany · Italy · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kamax.
What this tells a buyer
Kamax has no customs trade data in the record, so its trade footprint cannot be described from the available information.
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces steel and chassis-related fastening components, with facilities in Germany and Changzhou, China.
Kamax is privately held and, following the 2026 sale agreement, is being acquired by Fontana Gruppo.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
91 years in operation (founded 1935).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kamax is a German manufacturer of high-strength fasteners and cold-formed parts, including bolts, screws, nuts, and precision-engineered components. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Homberg, Hesse, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment customers. In April 2026, the shareholders of Kamax agreed to sell the Kamax Group to Fontana Gruppo, and in July 2026 Kamax was reported as part of the Fontana Gruppo.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1935 |
Headquarters | Homberg, Hesse |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What Kamax makes
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces steel and chassis-related fastening components, with facilities in Germany and Changzhou, China.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel, Chassis (source: kamax.com).
Certifications
Kamax is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Kamax has no customs trade data in the record, so its trade footprint cannot be described from the available information. US customs bill-of-lading records list 491 inbound shipments across 25 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Spain · Germany · Italy · China.
Latest developments
2026-08-03 — Pressemitteilung: KAMAX kooperiert mit DHL Group (kamax.com)
2026-07-03 — KAMAX ACQUISITION | GruppoFontana (gruppofontana.it)
2026-07-01 — KAMAX ist Teil der FONTANA GRUPPO (kamax.com)
2026-04-14 — FONTANA GRUPPO SIGNS AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF KAMAX GROUP | GruppoFontana (gruppofontana.it)
2026-04-01 — Shareholders of KAMAX sell KAMAX Group to Fontana Gruppo | Experience | Jones Day (jonesday.com)
2025-10-28 — Kamax und RhönEnergie setzen Maßstäbe (fuldainfo.de)
Facilities
Kamax is headquartered in Homberg, Hesse. Public sources also reference these locations:
Company details
Kamax is privately held and, following the 2026 sale agreement, is being acquired by Fontana Gruppo. Kamax was founded in 1935, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Homberg, Hesse. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 91 years in operation (founded 1935). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kamax make?
Kamax is a German manufacturer of high-strength fasteners and cold-formed parts, including bolts, screws, nuts, and precision-engineered components. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Homberg, Hesse, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment customers. In April 2026, the shareholders of Kamax agreed to sell the Kamax Group to Fontana Gruppo, and in July 2026 Kamax was reported as part of the Fontana Gruppo.
Where is Kamax headquartered?
Kamax is headquartered in Homberg, Hesse.
When was Kamax founded?
Kamax was founded in 1935.
How big is Kamax?
Kamax has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Kamax hold?
Kamax lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kamax import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 491 inbound shipments for Kamax, with top origins including Spain · Germany · Italy · China.
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