Verified Nov 2026
Chassis & Safety Systems
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Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz
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Since 1920
Keiper is a German company headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, founded in 1920. It is privately held and has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1-5B. The company makes automotive chassis and safety systems, including seating mechanisms, recliners, tracks, locks, and height adjusters, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its product range also covers seating actuators, stamping, assembly, and transmission components. Recent reporting indicates that Johnson Controls agreed to acquire the KEIPER and RECARO automotive seat businesses.
Keiper at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1920
Headquarters
Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001
Import activity
1277
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1277
Named foreign suppliers
4
Top origins
Spain · Netherlands · Egypt · Turkey
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Keiper.
What this tells a buyer
Customs shipment records were not available for this company, and recent reporting covers a 2026 agreement under which Johnson Controls would acquire its automotive seat business.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists seating, actuator, stamping, assembly, and transmission products among its capabilities.
The company is privately held, with an estimated 200-500 employees, and it has facilities in Kaiserslautern, Germany and Brazil.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
106 years in operation (founded 1920).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Keiper is a German company headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, founded in 1920. It is privately held and has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1-5B. The company makes automotive chassis and safety systems, including seating mechanisms, recliners, tracks, locks, and height adjusters, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its product range also covers seating actuators, stamping, assembly, and transmission components. Recent reporting indicates that Johnson Controls agreed to acquire the KEIPER and RECARO automotive seat businesses.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1920 |
Headquarters | Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Chassis & Safety Systems |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 |
What Keiper makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists seating, actuator, stamping, assembly, and transmission products among its capabilities.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Seating, Actuator, Stamping, Assembly, Transmission (source: keiper.com).
Certifications
Keiper is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — keiper.com
ISO 14001 — keiper.com
ISO 45001 — keiper.com
ISO 50001 — keiper.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs shipment records were not available for this company, and recent reporting covers a 2026 agreement under which Johnson Controls would acquire its automotive seat business. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1277 inbound shipments across 4 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Spain · Netherlands · Egypt · Turkey.
Latest developments
2026-09-05 — Traditionsfirma Keiper schließt nach 100 Jahren - Obermoschel - DIE RHEINPFALZ (rheinpfalz.de)
2026-08-04 — 🚀 ¡En Keiper estamos buscando talento! | Sandra Rosales (linkedin.com)
2026-07-22 — Keiper (wikipedia.org)
2026-03-02 — Johnson Controls presents next-generation Keiper recliners at 2011 IAA: Keiper 3000 series recliners bring added value for seat systems - O-STA (o-sta.si)
2026-03-01 — Johnson Controls to acquire KEIPER and the automotive seat business of RECARO - O-STA (o-sta.si)
2025-02-21 — Recently, KEIPER was recognized for its exceptional performance and received awards for "Outstanding Contribution to Headquarters Economy" and "Outstanding Contribution to Fire Safety Standardization" of Changshu. | KEIPER Seating Mechanisms Co., Ltd. (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Keiper is headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz. Public sources also reference these locations:
Company details
The company is privately held, with an estimated 200-500 employees, and it has facilities in Kaiserslautern, Germany and Brazil. Keiper was founded in 1920, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 106 years in operation (founded 1920). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Keiper make?
Keiper is a German company headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, founded in 1920. It is privately held and has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1-5B. The company makes automotive chassis and safety systems, including seating mechanisms, recliners, tracks, locks, and height adjusters, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its product range also covers seating actuators, stamping, assembly, and transmission components. Recent reporting indicates that Johnson Controls agreed to acquire the KEIPER and RECARO automotive seat businesses.
Where is Keiper headquartered?
Keiper is headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz (2 Hertelsbrunnenring, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, 67657).
When was Keiper founded?
Keiper was founded in 1920.
How big is Keiper?
Keiper has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Keiper hold?
Keiper lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Keiper import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1277 inbound shipments for Keiper, with top origins including Spain · Netherlands · Egypt · Turkey.
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