For over 60 years, the team at HAHN Gasfedern has drawn on its native Swabian ingenuity, hard work, and curiosity. We owe our success and growth to these virtues, and we have not lost touch with our down-to-earth roots.
In 1960, Günter Hahn founded the company, which still bears his name today, in his birthplace of Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. Since then, markets and their requirements have evolved fundamentally – and HAHN Gasfedern has also changed with them.
Flexible product adaptations - new technological developments
What doesn't fit is made to fit - this has always been HAHN Gasfedern's philosophy and strategic orientation: We provide our customers with customized products - specially developed for their application. HAHN Gasfedern is characterized by the shortest development and delivery times. Our customers experience us as specialists who manufacture gas springs and dampers in a highly flexible and innovation-friendly environment exactly according to customer requirements. Numerous national and international patents are proof of our claim to be at the forefront of technological developments. What is state of the art in many industries today is based on product innovations from HAHN Gasfedern.
Continuous growth as a part of the DNA of the Stabilus Group
In 2016, the company passed an important milestone with its takeover by the Stabilus Group from Koblenz, Germany. As part of this company, we have been able to contribute our expertise within an expanded motion control environment. This provided a solid foundation to continue our growth.
Company history at a glance
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Founded in 1960 by Günter Hahn: In 1960, he began producing turned parts for local industry in his parents’ garage.
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Known for our talent for innovation, flexibility, and technological expertise.
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Numerous national and international patents.
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Continuous growth through technological developments and tailor-made products for the constantly changing needs of the market.
Milestones
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2025
- Shock absorber production for ACE Langenfeld GmbH
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2020
- Opening of HAHN Gasfedern production in the USA
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2019
- Founding of Yakido GmbH and launch of its own e-commerce platform
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2018
- Expansion of production and administration areas through acquisition of HAHN CNC
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2017
- Establishment of HAHN Gasfedern production of 4 mm piston rods in Mexico
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2016
- Acquisition of the Motion Control Group (HAHN, ACE, etc.) by Stabilus
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2014
- Expansion of production and administration (Waldstrasse 39)
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2013
- Local management takeover of management duties
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2012
- Sale of HAHN Gasfedern GmbH to Kaydon Bearings USA and strategic partnership with ACE Langenfeld
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2006
- Establishment of the HAHN sales department
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2000
- Extensive expansion of production and introduction of an ERP system
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1989
- The “contract manufacturing” business unit is discontinued so that the company can fully concentrate on the “gas spring” product
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1972
- Relocation to the Aichwald industrial area at Waldstrasse 43
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1960
- Founding of the company dedicated to precision turned parts by Günter Hahn in Esslingen, Germany.