The Hirschvogel production site in Marksuhl will receive the Automotive Lean Production Award 2026 in the ‘Lean Transformation’ category. It stood out amongst the competition in the European benchmark study conducted by Agamus Consult and the trade magazine Automobil Produktion. The award ceremony will take place at the 20th Automotive Lean Production Congress from November 24 to 25, 2026 at the P…

San Juan del Río (Querétaro), Mexico / Denklingen, Germany – At Hirschvogel Components Mexico, construction work has begun on two new production halls spanning 7,500 square meters each. This expansion comes in response to the Hirschvogel Group securing a major contract from an OEM involving the future production of aluminum components in both Europe and North America.

For 25 years, Hirschvogel Aluminium GmbH, based in Marksuhl, Thuringia, has been producing vehicle components made of forged aluminum that have a low weight and, unlike cast aluminum components, nevertheless offer high strength.

Hirschvogel is working on the development of high-quality structural elements for battery modules in electric vehicles. These include end plates made of aluminum, steel, or stainless steel, whose properties increase battery life and can also be produced economically – representing technological progress that pays off for both vehicle manufacturers and vehicle operators.

The Hirschvogel Group, headquartered in Germany, is a global supplier in the automotive sector with nine plants on three continents. The company is now separating from Hirschvogel Incorporated in Columbus/Ohio (USA), which was founded in 1988 and has been struggling with losses for a long time. In future, the global player will serve the North American automotive market via its other production si…