Verified Nov 2026
Powertrain & Drivetrain
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Berlin, Berlin
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Since 1909
Qinous, formerly associated with the mtu brand, is a powertrain and drivetrain manufacturer headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1909, it reports an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $5 to 10 billion. The company is privately held and serves automotive, electric vehicle, military and defense, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. Its products include a battery line, and it recently announced a $24 million expansion in Mankato, Minnesota.
Qinous at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1909
Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
117 years in operation (founded 1909).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Qinous, formerly associated with the mtu brand, is a powertrain and drivetrain manufacturer headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1909, it reports an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $5 to 10 billion. The company is privately held and serves automotive, electric vehicle, military and defense, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. Its products include a battery line, and it recently announced a $24 million expansion in Mankato, Minnesota.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1909 |
Headquarters | Berlin, Berlin |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Powertrain & Drivetrain |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Qinous makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists a battery among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery (source: mtu-solutions.com).
Certifications
Qinous is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — meccanotecnica.in
ISO 14001 — meccanotecnica.in
ISO 45001 — meccanotecnica.in
ISO 9001 — meccanotecnica.in
Latest developments
2026-07-09 — Rolls-Royce cuts ribbon on new $24m expansion in Mankato, Minnesota (mtu-solutions.com)
2026-02-27 — Strong results and record investments: Rolls-Royce Power ... (mtu-solutions.com)
Company details
The company is privately held, operates within the Rolls-Royce group, and reports an estimated annual revenue of $5 to 10 billion. Qinous was founded in 1909, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 117 years in operation (founded 1909). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Qinous make?
Qinous, formerly associated with the mtu brand, is a powertrain and drivetrain manufacturer headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1909, it reports an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $5 to 10 billion. The company is privately held and serves automotive, electric vehicle, military and defense, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. Its products include a battery line, and it recently announced a $24 million expansion in Mankato, Minnesota.
Where is Qinous headquartered?
Qinous is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin.
When was Qinous founded?
Qinous was founded in 1909.
How big is Qinous?
Qinous has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Qinous hold?
Qinous lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 30 530233100
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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