Heitkamp & Thumann Group
Family owned since 1978

Heitkamp & Thumann Group
Family owned since 1978

Heitkamp & Thumann Group
Family owned since 1978

Heitkamp & Thumann Group
Family owned since 1978

Heitkamp & Thumann Group
Family owned since 1978

What We Do

The Heitkamp & Thumann Group is a leading global partner for the development and supply of world class precision formed components, devices and services. Our products reach a large number of the global population on a daily basis – in portable energy, electro-mobility and health.

Established in 1978, our family-owned company has grown into a dynamic Group of companies, encompassing three innovative Divisions and three supportive Business Units strategically located in nine countries and on three continents.

Efficiency and Quality

The highest of standards have always been at the very center of our corporate philosophy and entrepreneurial activities. Highly qualified and motivated employees combined with a continuous improvement culture are the foundation of our success.

Built on a Culture of Innovation

Innovation is the driving force behind progress and sustainable growth. We foster an innovation culture that encourages our teams to constantly challenge the status quo and explore novel and more efficient products, processes and solutions.

Innovative futures

At Heitkamp & Thumann Group, we are always on the lookout for talented and driven individuals eager to contribute to our future success. Whether you’re exploring full-time roles, trainee programs, apprenticeships, or internships, our diverse range of opportunities presents challenges that recognize your efforts.

Explore our careers page and join us in crafting a fulfilling future.

History of H&T Group

2023

Founding of H&T Kansas LLC., Olathe, KS (US).

2022

Founding of H&T Rechargeable Solutions GmbH, Marsberg (DE). The Center of Excellence.

2021

Sale of Westfalia Metal Components to Vollmann Group. Acquisition of novelex AG, Nidau (CH) and integration of H&T Presspart Nidau into the Presspart Division.

2020

Sale of Doby Verrolec (United Kingdom) to Chiltern Capital.

2019

Sale of Westfalia Metal Hoses to Hamaton Automotive Technology.

2016

H&T Presspart Latin America sales office opens in Montevideo (URY). Takeover of existing joint venture HTTM LLC (US) and H&T Nevada LLC (US).

2015

Start of joint venture H&T Nevada LLC (US) with our partner Trans-Matic.

2013

Major expansions of production sites at Marsberg (DE), Crimmitschau (DE) and Dongguan (CN).

2012

Start of production Westfalia Shanghai (CN). Acquisition of Sibea, Zwickau (DE) and integration into H&T ProduktionsTechnologie, Crimmitschau (DE).

2011

Start of the Joint Venture HTTM, Holland, MI (US) with the US partner Trans-Matic.

2008

Acquisition of Nemo, Tarragona (ES) and integration of Presspart Tarragona into the Presspart Division.

2007

New production site of Doby Verrolec in Dubai (AE). Focusing Presspart on the pharmaceutical industry. Sale of Truelove & MacLean, Watertown, CT (US).

2006

Westfalia opens a sales office in Shanghai (CN).

2005

Completion of the new production site of Westfalia s.r.o., Hustopece (CZ).

2003

Acquisition of the press manufacturer UTZ and integration into the Heitkamp & Thumann Group as H&T ProduktionsTechnologie, Crimmitschau (DE). Transfer of production of Westfalia Inc. to Bristol, CT (US).

2002

Acquisition of Presspart, Blackburn (UK).

2001

Sale of Gemi. Members of the top management team become General Partner.

1999

Merger of Doby Cleats and Verrolec into Doby Verrolec.

1998

Start of production at H&T Dongguan (CN) and Westfalia Presstechnik, Crimmitschau (DE).

1997

Founding of Westfalia Inc., Waterbury, CT (US).

1996

Transfer of battery can production from Gemi to H&T Marsberg (DE). Founding of the Czech subsidiaries Gemi s.r.o. and Westfalia s.r.o, Hustopece (CZ).

1994

Start of Production at H&T Singapore (SG).

1993

Acquisition of Verrolec, Luton und Doby Cleats, Stanley (UK).

1992

Acquisition of Westfalia Hilchenbach (DE).

1979

Takeover of Truelove & Maclean, Watertown and Bouffard Metal Goods, Waterbury, CT (US).

1978

Takeover of Gemi Metallwarenfabrik, Marsberg (DE).