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Creglingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1949
Wirthwein is a German manufacturer of plastic components, headquartered in Creglingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, and founded in 1949. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes injection-molded, blow-molded, and extruded plastic parts, as well as interior components and LED assemblies. In November 2025 it announced a new production site in Turkey.
Wirthwein at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1949
Headquarters
Creglingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
337
Industries
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
337
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Belgium · China · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Wirthwein.
What this tells a buyer
Wirthwein announced a new production site in Turkey on 26 November 2025 and reported progress on its Wirthwein Medikal facility in Çerkezköy on 24 September 2026.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications, covering automotive, medical, environmental, and energy management standards.
Wirthwein invested about 3.5 million euros at its Creglingen headquarters, as reported on 5 November 2025, and closed a site in Derching later that October.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
77 years in operation (founded 1949).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Wirthwein is a German manufacturer of plastic components, headquartered in Creglingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, and founded in 1949. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes injection-molded, blow-molded, and extruded plastic parts, as well as interior components and LED assemblies. In November 2025 it announced a new production site in Turkey.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1949 |
Headquarters | Creglingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Wirthwein makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications, covering automotive, medical, environmental, and energy management standards.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Interior, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Assembly, Mold, Extrusion, Plastic (source: wirthwein.de).
Certifications
Wirthwein is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — wirthwein.de
ISO 13485 — wirthwein.de
ISO 14001 — wirthwein.de
ISO 50001 — wirthwein.de
ISO 9001 — wirthwein.de
Trade and customs footprint
Wirthwein announced a new production site in Turkey on 26 November 2025 and reported progress on its Wirthwein Medikal facility in Çerkezköy on 24 September 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 337 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · China · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-09-24 — Significant progress for Wirthwein Medikal Türkiye in Çerkezköy (wirthwein-medical.com)
2026-01-28 — 🚧 Baustellen-Update am Stammsitz Creglingen | Wirthwein (linkedin.com)
2025-11-26 — Neuer Produktionsstandort in der Türkei (wirthwein.de)
2025-11-05 — Wirthwein investiert rund 3,5 Millionen Euro am Stammsitz Creglingen (wirthwein.de)
2025-10-15 — Wirthwein schließt in Derching: Das bekommen die betroffenen Mitarbeiter (augsburger-allgemeine.de)
2025-10-07 — Peter Zürn und Thomas Klofac in den Aufsichtsrat berufen (wirthwein.de)
Company details
Wirthwein invested about 3.5 million euros at its Creglingen headquarters, as reported on 5 November 2025, and closed a site in Derching later that October. Wirthwein was founded in 1949, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Creglingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 77 years in operation (founded 1949). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Wirthwein do?
Wirthwein is a German manufacturer of plastic components, headquartered in Creglingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, and founded in 1949. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes injection-molded, blow-molded, and extruded plastic parts, as well as interior components and LED assemblies. In November 2025 it announced a new production site in Turkey.
Where is Wirthwein headquartered?
Wirthwein is headquartered in Creglingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg.
When was Wirthwein founded?
Wirthwein was founded in 1949.
How big is Wirthwein?
Wirthwein has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Wirthwein hold?
Wirthwein lists IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Wirthwein import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 337 inbound shipments for Wirthwein, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · China · Netherlands.
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