Overview

Vacuumschmelze is a German manufacturer of magnetic materials and components, headquartered in Hanau, Hessen, Germany. Founded in 1923, the company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $250-500 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. The company reports General Motors among its customers.

At a glance

What Vacuumschmelze makes

The company is certified to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001, and is registered under ITAR, with primary capability in metal fabrication.

Certifications

Vacuumschmelze is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — vacuumschmelze.com

• ISO 14001 — vacuumschmelze.com

• ISO 45001 — vacuumschmelze.com

• ISO 50001 — vacuumschmelze.com

• ISO 9001 — vacuumschmelze.com

• ISO/TS 16949 — vacuumschmelze.com

• ITAR registered — vacuumschmelze.com

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:

• General Motors — reported by vacuumschmelze.com

Latest developments

• 2026-07-16 — VAC - Advanced Magnetic Solutions | VAC (vacuumschmelze.com)

Facilities

Vacuumschmelze is headquartered in Hanau, Hessen. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Sumter, South Carolina — vacuumschmelze.com

• South Carolina, USA — vacuumschmelze.com

• Germany, Slovakia — vacuumschmelze.com

• Finland, Slovakia — vacuumschmelze.com

Company details

The company reports facilities in Sumter, South Carolina, and locations in Germany, Slovakia, and Finland, and reports serving customers including General Motors. Vacuumschmelze was founded in 1923, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Hanau, Hessen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 103 years in operation (founded 1923). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Vacuumschmelze make?

Vacuumschmelze is a German manufacturer of magnetic materials and components, headquartered in Hanau, Hessen, Germany. Founded in 1923, the company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $250-500 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. The company reports General Motors among its customers.

Where is Vacuumschmelze headquartered?

Vacuumschmelze is headquartered in Hanau, Hessen (37 Gruener Weg, Hanau, Hessen, 63450).

When was Vacuumschmelze founded?

Vacuumschmelze was founded in 1923.

How big is Vacuumschmelze?

Vacuumschmelze has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).

What certifications does Vacuumschmelze hold?

Vacuumschmelze lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Who are Vacuumschmelze's customers?

Public sources directly reference General Motors as a counterparty of Vacuumschmelze. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.

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