LEIFELD Mechanical Engineering

Your Partner in Chipless Metal Forming

As the market leader in chipless metal forming, we design and manufacture high-precision machine tools that set global standards. With the strong brands LEIFELD and NIHON SPINDLE, we are part of the Global Metal Forming Group within Sumitomo Heavy Industries.

Our mission: Technological excellence, sustainable solutions, and global presence – shaping the future of metal forming.

Stronger Together: Our Values, Our History, Our Future

Technology diversity & innovation Machines for spinning, flow forming, shear forming, profiling, necking-in, splitting, and more.
Heritage & global presence Founded in 1891 in Ahlen, today with more than 6,125 sold machines delivered to 60 countries – supported by locations in Germany, USA, China, Japan, and beyond.
Sustainability & responsibility Resource-efficient technologies and a strong worldwide service network provide customers with sustainable competitive advantages.
Technological leadership Over 140 patents highlight our innovative strength – from the first NC-controlled machine to the world’s most powerful flow forming machine and AI-supported machine control.
Corporate values Strength, trust, aspiration, and transformation – values that define our partnerships, innovations, and employer promise.

Company

We are a group of companies specialised in the development and production of machines for chipless metal forming.

Locations

Always close to you. With our strong global sales and service network we support our customers locally.

Sustainability

Our handling of resources for a greener tomorrow: sustainable solutions for an environmentally responsible future.

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