History

Hans Ringhoffer Sr. laid the foundation for our company as it exists today. Initially, the company’s activities focused primarily on gear manufacturing.

The company is increasingly focusing on the manufacture and distribution of transmission parts.

Hans Ringhoffer Jr. takes an active role in the company. At that time, the company had 27 employees.

Expanding into export markets in neighboring European countries is driving further growth.

The company is certified under DIN EN ISO 9002.

From 5 to 8. Moving into the new building in the industrial park.

130 employees work at Ringhoffer on a two-shift schedule.

Relocation of rack production to Plant 2.

We are celebrating our 50th anniversary.

A positive turnaround at our plants following the financial crisis.

Establishment of the subsidiary—RINGHOFFER Präzisionstechnik GmbH, located at Erscheckweg 13-15. At our Plant 3, approximately 20 employees also manufacture precision turned and milled parts.

Introduction of ice storage technology for climate-friendly heating and cooling of Plant 3.

Retrofitting the compressors to utilize waste heat for cooling.

Nina Ringhoffer joins the company as the third generation to do so. She is responsible for corporate communications and marketing.

In 2017, we are celebrating our 60th anniversary. To mark the occasion, our corporate identity and logo have been updated.

The former subsidiary RINGHOFFER Präzisionstechnik GmbH will be merged with RINGHOFFER Verzahnungstechnik GmbH & Co KG.

Significant expansion of automation and digitization solutions in administration and manufacturing.

Mr. Ringhoffer handed over day-to-day operations to the third generation.
C. Jaissle was appointed as Technical Director. M. Klappenecker took over commercial management from Ms. Petra Ringhoffer. Nina Ringhoffer (authorized signatory) rounds out the executive team.

The oil-fired heating system is being replaced by a modern heat pump.

Let's celebrate our 70th anniversary