platzmann federn
About us
We not only produce and sell springs, we also know how to do it… for more than 100 years.
platzmann federn gmbh & co. kg with its headquarters in Hagen, Westphalia, is considered one of the industry leaders in the field of spring technology.
The company is specialized in the production of compression, tension, torsion and flat springs as well as bent wire parts with a wire thickness of 0.08-62 mm made of spring steel wire, stainless alloys and up to 800 degree heat resistant wires.
Our products are primarily used in the automotive and agricultural machinery industry as well as in mechanical engineering and medical technology.
Philosophy
platzmann federn sees itself as a versatile partner in construction and production. All our products are manufactured individually and according to customer-specific requirements.
In order to ensure continuous growth, we operate dynamically and with a high level of innovation. In times of technological change, digitalization and Industry 4.0 it is vital to keep an eye on tomorrow. To see and seize opportunities. But at the same time to remember where we came from. In doing so, we are striving for future-oriented developments without losing sight of our traditional values as an owner-managed company.
Shaping the future yet being aware of the past.
Responsibility is of paramount importance to our company. We feel committed to the society and want to live up to our corporate responsibility. In this respect, we build upon long-term, sustainable and trustworthy partnerships on eye-level – both with our employees as well as towards all our customers, suppliers and other partners.
Historical background
In 1922 platzmann federn was founded by Rudolf Platzmann – the grandfather of today’s CEO Frank Altemeyer, who is managing the organization for more than 20 years. In the past, hydraulic energy and transmission drive used to be up-to-date, nowadays high-performance servo motors and CNC technology prevail. At that time, adjustments were made with hammer and anvil, which today are already simulated and optimized at planning stage. With expertise, innovation power and one of the most modern machinery in Europe platzmann federn has become an industry-leader over the past years.
Technological know-how
The professional, young and dynamic team at platzmann federn receives excellent support by our well-equipped machine park. All machines are CNC controlled and fitted with camera systems. This allows us to respond specifically to customer requirements and to provide an optimum of reliability. For this, platzmann federn banks on machines of the global technology leader WAFIOS. The renowned manufacturer of spring machinery stands for high-quality tools and products with almost 100% machine availability. All series such as FSE, FUL, ZO, FMU and FTU, as well as finishing treatment FES are on-hand in high number.
Technical consultation, generation of calculations and drawings as well as the development and production of individual series samples are of course part of our service spectrum.
Despite all technological progress, our employees are irreplaceable in competence, motivation and responsibility. The combination of both elements characterizes each of our products in quality, precision and punctuality.
Products
Quality
Our quality standards
Laser Technology
100% sorting systems
Computer-aided quality
assurance (CAQ)
Sustainability
The preservation of resources regarding the material used as well as the energy consumed is as much a matter of the heart as the creation and production of a sustainable product. For this reason, platzmann federn is a part and an active partner in numerous ecological projects since 2007. This allows us to create synergy effects between the company and the environment, and to jointly implement them for a sustainable future.
Advantages
Versatile partner in construction and production of the entire product range
Most modern machinery enables manufacturing independent of the number of pieces, at any time and with identical quality parameters
Decades of experience, long-term partnerships and highest standards create confidence
Owner-managed family business – shaping the future yet being aware of the past
Number of products
Parts produced per year
a success story
Largest annual quantity per item
Career
For nearly 100 years, platzmann federn is known as an attractive, diversified and performance-oriented employer. Constant growth in an environment characterized by mutual respect, recognition and reliability guarantee our employees a secure job with various opportunities for advancement and chances for professional and personal development.
No matter whether you are interested in an apprenticeship, a job as a skilled worker, a graduate, a professional or would like to send us an unsolicited application –
we are looking forward to meeting you!
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sponsoring
platzmann federn has been involved in the Neven Subotic Stiftung, for many years now, which is dedicated to the realization of school and water well construction projects in West Africa, and thereby creates essential preconditions for health, education and a self-determined future.
Our company is also active from a sports-minded point of view. To strengthen the local as well as the transregional economy platzmann federn supports in various ways by sponsorship, among others:
- As a main sponsor the Iserlohn Roosters (since 2006) in the 1st Ice Hockey League (DEL)
- The German Championship in women’s show jumping at the Longines Balve Optimum (since 2010)
- The professional basketball Phönix Hagen in the ProA
- As well as the Fernuniversität Hagen
Contact
platzmann federn gmbh & co. kg
Spannstiftstrasse 41
D-58119 Hagen
Phone: +49(0)2334 95 96 – 0
Fax: +49(0)2334 95 96 – 97