Verified Nov 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate
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Since 1962
Thomas Group is a German company headquartered in Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate, founded in 1962. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100 to $250 million. The company is privately held and develops and manufactures electromagnetic and fluidic actuator systems, including solenoid valves, proportional valves and metering pumps. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, medical and industrial equipment sectors. Its reported customer Caterpillar is named on the company's own website.
Thomas Group at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1962
Headquarters
Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
Import activity
1685
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1685
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Taiwan · China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Thomas Group.
What this tells a buyer
Thomas Group's most recent public development listed is the groundbreaking ceremony for a new cement mill, reported in August 2026 by thomas-gruppe.de.
The company is certified to IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and its product range covers actuators, sensors, valves, pumps and electronics.
Thomas Group is family-owned and reports Caterpillar among its customers, with production facilities in Germany, the USA, Italy and China.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
64 years in operation (founded 1962).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Thomas Group is a German company headquartered in Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate, founded in 1962. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100 to $250 million. The company is privately held and develops and manufactures electromagnetic and fluidic actuator systems, including solenoid valves, proportional valves and metering pumps. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, medical and industrial equipment sectors. Its reported customer Caterpillar is named on the company's own website.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1962 |
Headquarters | Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Thermal & Fluid Systems |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 |
What Thomas Group makes
The company is certified to IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and its product range covers actuators, sensors, valves, pumps and electronics.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Plastic, Valve, Sensor, Actuator (source: thomas-group.com).
Certifications
Thomas Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — thomas-group.com
ISO 14001 — thomas-group.com
ISO 45001 — thomas-group.com
Trade and customs footprint
Thomas Group's most recent public development listed is the groundbreaking ceremony for a new cement mill, reported in August 2026 by thomas-gruppe.de. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1685 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Netherlands.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Caterpillar — reported by thomas-group.com
Latest developments
2026-08-10 — Spatenstich für neue Zementmühle mit Ministerpräsident Sven Schulze | thomas gruppe (thomas-gruppe.de)
2026-02-28 — Thomas Global Systems Marks Irvine Facility Expansion and 70 Year Anniversary with U.S. and Australian Government Leaders (thomas-global.com)
2026-01-13 — Digital transformation – magazine (thomas-group.com)
2025-11-07 — THOMAS Elektro GmbH secures contract for Electrical Wiring and Fitting Work - Building Project Restructuring, modernization in the existing and partial construction of the Rostock/ Los 454 - strong current systems existing (htsyndication.com)
2025-09-12 — Thomas Global Systems delivers world’s most advanced Abrams Main Battle Tank simulators to Australian Army (thomas-global.com)
2025-07-01 — thomas gruppe wächst durch neue Akquisitionen in Europa (thomas-gruppe.de)
Facilities
Thomas Group is headquartered in Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate. Public sources also reference these locations:
Irvine, California — thomas-global.com
China — thomas-group.com
Company details
Thomas Group is family-owned and reports Caterpillar among its customers, with production facilities in Germany, the USA, Italy and China. Thomas Group was founded in 1962, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 64 years in operation (founded 1962). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Thomas Group make?
Thomas Group is a German company headquartered in Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate, founded in 1962. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100 to $250 million. The company is privately held and develops and manufactures electromagnetic and fluidic actuator systems, including solenoid valves, proportional valves and metering pumps. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, medical and industrial equipment sectors. Its reported customer Caterpillar is named on the company's own website.
Where is Thomas Group headquartered?
Thomas Group is headquartered in Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate (35 San Fernando, Herdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate, 57562).
When was Thomas Group founded?
Thomas Group was founded in 1962.
How big is Thomas Group?
Thomas Group has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Thomas Group hold?
Thomas Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Thomas Group import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1685 inbound shipments for Thomas Group, with top origins including Taiwan · China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 262 3957317
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
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