Verified Nov 2026
Bearings & Components
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Augsburg, Bavaria
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Since 1873
Renk Group is a German manufacturer of propulsion and drivetrain systems, including gearboxes, clutches, bearings, and hybrid and electric propulsion units. Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is publicly listed under the ticker R3NK.F. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, military-defense, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In 2026 it completed the acquisition of David Brown Defence's Huddersfield center of excellence for submarine propulsion systems.
Renk Group at a glance
Revenue
1.6B
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1873
Headquarters
Augsburg, Bavaria
Ownership
Publicly traded (FSX: R3NK.F)
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
153 years in operation (founded 1873).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Renk Group is a German manufacturer of propulsion and drivetrain systems, including gearboxes, clutches, bearings, and hybrid and electric propulsion units. Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is publicly listed under the ticker R3NK.F. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, military-defense, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In 2026 it completed the acquisition of David Brown Defence's Huddersfield center of excellence for submarine propulsion systems.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1873 |
Headquarters | Augsburg, Bavaria |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 1.6B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (FSX: R3NK.F) |
Primary capability | Bearings & Components |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Renk Group makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists machining, gear, drivetrain, assembly, and transmission among its capabilities.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Gear, Drivetrain, Assembly, Transmission, CNC Machining, Steel (source: renk.com).
Certifications
Renk Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — renk.com
ISO 14001 — renk.com
ISO 45001 — renk.com
ISO 50001 — renk.com
ISO 9001 — renk.com
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — 9M 2026: RENK’s order intake climbs by more than 30% with further above-average increase in adjusted EBIT; operating capacity ramp-up in parallel to ongoing production - RENK (renk.com)
2026-11-02 — RENK completes acquisition of David Brown Defence – Huddersfield center of excellence for submarine propulsion systems - RENK (renk.com)
2026-10-22 — Miba: Largest Acquisition in Company’s History: Miba Buys RENK Group’s Bearing Business with Five Production Sites Worldwide and 500 Employees (miba.com)
2026-10-14 — NATO defense capabilities: RENK Group and KNDS sign contract extension for the LEOPARD 2 - RENK (renk.com)
2026-08-31 — RENK boosts its ability to deliver with significant capacity expansion at Rheine site - RENK (renk.com)
2026-04-01 — RENK to supply HSWL 295 transmissions worth €157 million to international customer - RENK (renk.com)
Facilities
Renk Group is headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Germany — renk.com
Company details
Renk Group reported that its 9M 2026 order intake rose by more than 30%, and it also expanded capacity at its Rheine site. Renk Group was founded in 1873, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 153 years in operation (founded 1873). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Renk Group make?
Renk Group is a German manufacturer of propulsion and drivetrain systems, including gearboxes, clutches, bearings, and hybrid and electric propulsion units. Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is publicly listed under the ticker R3NK.F. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, military-defense, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In 2026 it completed the acquisition of David Brown Defence's Huddersfield center of excellence for submarine propulsion systems.
Where is Renk Group headquartered?
Renk Group is headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria (73 Goegginger Strasse, Augsburg, Bavaria, 86159).
When was Renk Group founded?
Renk Group was founded in 1873.
How big is Renk Group?
Renk Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 1.6B range.
Is Renk Group publicly traded?
Publicly traded (FSX: R3NK.F). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Renk Group hold?
Renk Group 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.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 821 57000
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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