Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Marktredwitz, Bavaria
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Since 1889
Scherdel is a family-owned German metal processor headquartered in Marktredwitz, Bavaria, founded in 1889. It produces technical springs, valve springs, oil scraper ring springs, stamping and bending parts, and vehicle components from metallic wire and strip. The company reports roughly 6,500 to 6,800 employees across 34 to 35 locations in 11 countries and annual turnover of about EUR 800 million. Its products serve automotive, medical technology, electrical and energy engineering, and aviation markets. Recently, a Scherdel delegation held an investment scouting mission in Tunisia's automotive sector in October 2026.
Scherdel at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1889
Headquarters
Marktredwitz, Bavaria
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
336
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
336
Named foreign suppliers
43
Top origins
Germany · Netherlands · Belgium · Turkey
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Scherdel.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available in the record; the most recent reported development is a October 2026 investment scouting mission to Tunisia's automotive industry, as reported by the Tunisian Automotive Association.
The company lists IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers metal forming, assembly and joining, stamping, injection molding, surface technology, and tool engineering.
Scherdel is family-owned and not publicly listed, with an estimated revenue band of $500M-1B and a 5,000-10,000 employee band.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
137 years in operation (founded 1889).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Scherdel is a family-owned German metal processor headquartered in Marktredwitz, Bavaria, founded in 1889. It produces technical springs, valve springs, oil scraper ring springs, stamping and bending parts, and vehicle components from metallic wire and strip. The company reports roughly 6,500 to 6,800 employees across 34 to 35 locations in 11 countries and annual turnover of about EUR 800 million. Its products serve automotive, medical technology, electrical and energy engineering, and aviation markets. Recently, a Scherdel delegation held an investment scouting mission in Tunisia's automotive sector in October 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1889 |
Headquarters | Marktredwitz, Bavaria |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What Scherdel makes
The company lists IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers metal forming, assembly and joining, stamping, injection molding, surface technology, and tool engineering.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Valve, Stamping, Injection Molding, Plastic, Aluminum (source: scherdel.com).
Certifications
Scherdel is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — scherdel.com
ISO 9001 — scherdel.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available in the record; the most recent reported development is a October 2026 investment scouting mission to Tunisia's automotive industry, as reported by the Tunisian Automotive Association. US customs bill-of-lading records list 336 inbound shipments across 43 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Netherlands · Belgium · Turkey.
Latest developments
2026-10-20 — The TAA hosts the German group SCHERDEL to explore investment opportunities in the Tunisian automotive industry | Tunisian Automotive Association (taa.tn)
2026-10-20 — Germany’s Scherdel Group Returns to Tunisia on Second Investment Scouting Mission - Tunisian Monitor (tmo-mag.com.tn)
2026-10-16 — 🆕 Nous avons le plaisir de vous annoncer que SCHERDEL est désormais distributeur des produits Koike Europe B.V. en Alsace. | SCHERDEL (linkedin.com)
2026-10-07 — Scherdel-Gruppe feiert: 25 Jahre Erfolgsgeschichte in Röslau - Fichtelgebirge - Frankenpost (frankenpost.de)
2026-01-07 — Empresa Scherdel - Moltec Molas Técnicas investe €7 milhões para sair de São João da Madeira e mudar-se para Azeméis em 2028 - Azeméis.Net (sapo.pt)
2025-12-22 — Global Expansion: SCHERDEL Wiesauplast expands HI-TECH PLASTIC SYSTEMS to China! 🌏 | Scherdel Wiesauplast Deutschland GmbH & Co KG (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Scherdel is headquartered in Marktredwitz, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Huzhou, China — linkedin.com
Company details
Scherdel is family-owned and not publicly listed, with an estimated revenue band of $500M-1B and a 5,000-10,000 employee band. Scherdel was founded in 1889, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Marktredwitz, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 137 years in operation (founded 1889). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Scherdel make?
Scherdel is a family-owned German metal processor headquartered in Marktredwitz, Bavaria, founded in 1889. It produces technical springs, valve springs, oil scraper ring springs, stamping and bending parts, and vehicle components from metallic wire and strip. The company reports roughly 6,500 to 6,800 employees across 34 to 35 locations in 11 countries and annual turnover of about EUR 800 million. Its products serve automotive, medical technology, electrical and energy engineering, and aviation markets. Recently, a Scherdel delegation held an investment scouting mission in Tunisia's automotive sector in October 2026.
Where is Scherdel headquartered?
Scherdel is headquartered in Marktredwitz, Bavaria (2 Scherdelstrasse, Marktredwitz, Bavaria, 95615).
When was Scherdel founded?
Scherdel was founded in 1889.
How big is Scherdel?
Scherdel has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Scherdel hold?
Scherdel lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Scherdel import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 336 inbound shipments for Scherdel, with top origins including Germany · Netherlands · Belgium · Turkey.
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