Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since
Kirchhoff Automotive is a German metal fabrication company headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia. It develops and produces metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis systems, along with lightweight and crash-performance components. The company has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In late 2025, it announced an investment of 15 million euros across three sites in Iserlohn.
Kirchhoff Automotive at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Headquarters
Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
881
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
881
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Taiwan · Turkey · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kirchhoff Automotive.
What this tells a buyer
Kirchhoff Automotive's customs records show 881 shipments, with origins including Germany, Taiwan, Turkey, China, and Spain.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and works with aluminum structures, partial press hardening, forming, and welding.
The company operates a plant in Puebla, Mexico, and in April 2026 was reported to be expanding a factory in Wielkopolska, Poland.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
881 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kirchhoff Automotive is a German metal fabrication company headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia. It develops and produces metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis systems, along with lightweight and crash-performance components. The company has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In late 2025, it announced an investment of 15 million euros across three sites in Iserlohn.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Headquarters | Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Kirchhoff Automotive makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and works with aluminum structures, partial press hardening, forming, and welding.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Steel, Chassis, Powertrain, Battery (source: kirchhoff-automotive.com).
Certifications
Kirchhoff Automotive is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — kirchhoff-automotive.com
ISO 14001 — kirchhoff-automotive.com
ISO 45001 — kirchhoff-automotive.com
ISO 50001 — kirchhoff-automotive.com
ISO 9001 — kirchhoff-automotive.com
Trade and customs footprint
Kirchhoff Automotive's customs records show 881 shipments, with origins including Germany, Taiwan, Turkey, China, and Spain. US customs bill-of-lading records list 881 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Taiwan · Turkey · China.
Latest developments
2026-04-16 — Niemiecka firma z branży automotive KIRCHHOFF rozbudowuje fabrykę w Wielkopolsce - investmap.pl (investmap.pl)
2026-04-13 — Strengthening Our Partnership with Arvedi - KIRCHHOFF Automotive (kirchhoff-automotive.com)
2026-03-26 — Over the past months our plant in has taken an important step forward. | Wolfgang Kirchhoff (linkedin.com)
2025-11-30 — Iserlohn: Kirchhoff investiert 15 Millionen Euro an drei Standorten (ikz-online.de)
2025-11-28 — 🚀 Driving Growth and Innovation at Our Plant! | KIRCHHOFF Automotive (linkedin.com)
2025-08-26 — Strengthening our presence in Mexico - KIRCHHOFF Automotive (kirchhoff-automotive.com)
Facilities
Kirchhoff Automotive is headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Puebla, Mexico — kirchhoff-automotive.com
Company details
The company operates a plant in Puebla, Mexico, and in April 2026 was reported to be expanding a factory in Wielkopolska, Poland. Kirchhoff Automotive has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 881 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kirchhoff Automotive make?
Kirchhoff Automotive is a German metal fabrication company headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia. It develops and produces metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis systems, along with lightweight and crash-performance components. The company has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In late 2025, it announced an investment of 15 million euros across three sites in Iserlohn.
Where is Kirchhoff Automotive headquartered?
Kirchhoff Automotive is headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia.
How big is Kirchhoff Automotive?
Kirchhoff Automotive has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Kirchhoff Automotive hold?
Kirchhoff Automotive lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kirchhoff Automotive import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 881 inbound shipments for Kirchhoff Automotive, with top origins including Germany · Taiwan · Turkey · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+351 256 579 210
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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