Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1919
LÄPPLE AG is a family-owned industrial company headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany, founded in 1919. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. The company produces body sheet metal parts and body assemblies for the automotive industry and develops automation solutions for machining processes, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its recent activity includes the production start of a redesigned Paint-Seal-Pack (PSP) area at its Teublitz site, reported by the company in May 2026.
LÄPple AG at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1919
Headquarters
Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
107 years in operation (founded 1919).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
LÄPPLE AG is a family-owned industrial company headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany, founded in 1919. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. The company produces body sheet metal parts and body assemblies for the automotive industry and develops automation solutions for machining processes, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its recent activity includes the production start of a redesigned Paint-Seal-Pack (PSP) area at its Teublitz site, reported by the company in May 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1919 |
Headquarters | Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What LÄPple AG makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications and lists products and services in sheet metal, seals, machining, and assembly.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Seal, Sheet Metal, Machining, Assembly (source: laepple.com).
Certifications
LÄPple AG is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — laepple.com
ISO 14001 — laepple.com
ISO 9001 — laepple.com
Latest developments
2026-10-23 — LÄPPLE OpenTechDays 2026: Einblicke in die Weiterentwicklung des Standorts Teublitz - LÄPPLE Group (laepple.com)
2026-08-01 — Change within the Board of Management of LÄPPLE AG - LÄPPLE Group (laepple.com)
2026-05-21 — Erfolgreicher Produktionsstart: Redesign des Bereichs Paint-Seal-Pack (PSP) in Teublitz setzt neue Maßstäbe - LÄPPLE Group (laepple.com)
2026-05-11 — LAEPPLE Automotive Inc. successfully goes live with SAP S/4HANA - LÄPPLE Group (laepple.com)
2026-03-20 — Mit Teamwork zum Erfolg: LÄPPLE AUTOMOTIVE verteidigt Supplier Award von DAF Trucks - LÄPPLE Group (laepple.com)
2025-09-25 — One Year LAEPPLE Automotive Inc. in Detroit: A Journey of Progress and Initiative - LÄPPLE Group (laepple.com)
Company details
The company is privately held and family-owned, and the LÄPPLE Group includes specialized subsidiaries that together cover work from component development through final assembly. LÄPple AG was founded in 1919, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 107 years in operation (founded 1919). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does LÄPple AG make?
LÄPPLE AG is a family-owned industrial company headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany, founded in 1919. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. The company produces body sheet metal parts and body assemblies for the automotive industry and develops automation solutions for machining processes, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its recent activity includes the production start of a redesigned Paint-Seal-Pack (PSP) area at its Teublitz site, reported by the company in May 2026.
Where is LÄPple AG headquartered?
LÄPple AG is headquartered in Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg (1 August-Laepple-Strasse, Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 74076).
When was LÄPple AG founded?
LÄPple AG was founded in 1919.
How big is LÄPple AG?
LÄPple AG has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does LÄPple AG hold?
LÄPple AG lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 7131 1310
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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