Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1785
Kirchhoff Group is a German family-owned industrial group headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia, and founded in 1785. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its KIRCHHOFF Automotive division manufactures metal and hybrid structures, including chassis components, for automotive manufacturers. The group also serves electric-vehicle and industrial-equipment markets. In March 2026, KIRCHHOFF Automotive was awarded the Swedish Steel Prize.
Kirchhoff Group at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1785
Headquarters
Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
241 years in operation (founded 1785).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kirchhoff Group is a German family-owned industrial group headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia, and founded in 1785. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its KIRCHHOFF Automotive division manufactures metal and hybrid structures, including chassis components, for automotive manufacturers. The group also serves electric-vehicle and industrial-equipment markets. In March 2026, KIRCHHOFF Automotive was awarded the Swedish Steel Prize.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1785 |
Headquarters | Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Kirchhoff Group makes
Its capabilities include metal forming and fabrication, with products made from steel, aluminum and plastic, and it holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and ISO/TS 16949 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Plastic, Aluminum, Steel, Chassis (source: kirchhoff-group.com).
Certifications
Kirchhoff Group 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
ISO/TS 16949 — marklines.com
Latest developments
2026-07-01 — Last Friday, we officially opened our new warehouse facility in Poland. It was a special occasion that reflected both the remarkable journey of this site over the past decade and our confidence … | Wolfgang Kirchhoff (linkedin.com)
2026-03-04 — Awarded the Swedish Steel Prize - KIRCHHOFF Automotive (kirchhoff-automotive.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)
2025-06-17 — News - KIRCHHOFF Automotive (kirchhoff-automotive.com)
Facilities
Kirchhoff Group is headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Hungary — marklines.com
Company details
The group is privately owned by the Kirchhoff family and is not publicly listed, with recent reported investments including 15 million euros across three sites in Iserlohn and expansion in Mexico. Kirchhoff Group was founded in 1785, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 241 years in operation (founded 1785). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kirchhoff Group make?
Kirchhoff Group is a German family-owned industrial group headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia, and founded in 1785. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its KIRCHHOFF Automotive division manufactures metal and hybrid structures, including chassis components, for automotive manufacturers. The group also serves electric-vehicle and industrial-equipment markets. In March 2026, KIRCHHOFF Automotive was awarded the Swedish Steel Prize.
Where is Kirchhoff Group headquartered?
Kirchhoff Group is headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia (2 Stefanstrasse, Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia, 58638).
When was Kirchhoff Group founded?
Kirchhoff Group was founded in 1785.
How big is Kirchhoff Group?
Kirchhoff Group has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Kirchhoff Group hold?
Kirchhoff Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 237 182000
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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