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Our list of the largest mechanical engineering companies in Germany provides you with comprehensive insights into the most important players in the German mechanical engineering industry. In addition to current revenue and employee figures, you will find valuable information on industry focus, managing directors, and contact details. The data is conveniently available as an Excel file for direct download.
Researchgermany – the leading portal for company lists in the German market – publishes a comprehensive update of the list of the largest mechanical engineering companies in Germany. For numerous entries, the latest revenue and employee figures available in the company register have been integrated (cut-off date: 28.08.2025; database update: 24.08.2025).
Extensive Data Update
The list has been fundamentally revised and supplemented with current key figures. At a glance (only values already available in the Federal Gazette):
As of August 2025, not all mechanical engineering companies have filed their 2023 annual financial statements; therefore, fewer figures are available for this year than for 2022. As soon as further publications are made in the Federal Gazette, they will be integrated into the database.
- 586 companies listed in total
- Revenue 2023: 251 companies
- Revenue 2022: 459 companies
- Employees 2023: 261 companies
- Employees 2022: 507 companies
Development in Comparison
For the mechanical engineering companies that have already published figures for 2022 and 2023 without parent companies, the following picture emerges:
- Aggregate revenue: from € 636,784 million (2022) to € 691,929 million (2023) – an increase of +€ 55,145 million or +8.66%
- 184 companies increased their revenue, 56 recorded declines, 11 remained stable
Example Top Mechanical Engineering Companies in Germany
The top positions in the list are occupied by long-established and internationally renowned mechanical engineering companies, including for example:
- ANDRITZ Schuler GmbH (Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg) – € 8,660 million
- KION Group AG (Frankfurt am Main, Hesse) – € 11,434 million
- Exyte GmbH (Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg) – € 5,042 million
Employment Development
The importance of mechanical engineering is also evident in the labor market: for the companies with 2022/2023 data, the number of employees increased by a total of 45,775 people. Of these, 164 companies reported an increase, 66 a decline, while 30 remained constant.
Regional Distribution
German mechanical engineering is strongly rooted in the country’s industrial core regions. Many companies are located in:
- Baden-Württemberg – home to numerous mechanical engineering firms around Stuttgart and Ulm
- Bavaria – with a concentration in the Munich, Augsburg, and Nuremberg metropolitan areas
- North Rhine-Westphalia – strongly represented in the Ruhr area and Rhineland
Legal Forms
As is typical for the Mittelstand, traditional corporate forms also dominate in mechanical engineering:
- GmbH
- GmbH & Co. KG
- AG
- SE
Technological Focus
The sector’s focus ranges from traditional press and machine tool construction to conveyor and lifting technology, as well as innovative solutions in cleanroom technology and Industry 4.0. Thus, mechanical engineering remains a key pillar of German industry and a decisive driver for exports and innovation.
Notes on Sources and Cut-off Dates
The key figures come from the latest publications in the company register (as of: 28.08.2025). The information in this article refers exclusively to data already available in the Federal Gazette. The Researchgermany database was last synchronized on 24.08.2025.
Image source: Getty Images, 31.08.2025
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