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
-
Founded in 1960 by Günter Hahn: In 1960, he began producing turned parts for local industry in his parents’ garage.
-
Known for our talent for innovation, flexibility, and technological expertise.
-
Numerous national and international patents.
-
Continuous growth through technological developments and tailor-made products for the constantly changing needs of the market.
Milestones
-
2025
- Shock absorber production for ACE Langenfeld GmbH
![ACE industrial-grade shock absorbers with a precision-threaded design.]()
-
2020
- Opening of HAHN Gasfedern production in the USA
![Automated production line at HAHN Gas Springs for precise assembly and high production quality.]()
-
2019
- Founding of Yakido GmbH and launch of its own e-commerce platform
![Laptop with Gasspringshop.com by HAHN Gas Springs for configuring and calculating gas springs.]()
-
2018
- Expansion of production and administration areas through acquisition of HAHN CNC
![The HAHN Gasfedern company building, with its modern blue façade and large windows.]()
-
2017
- Establishment of HAHN Gasfedern production of 4 mm piston rods in Mexico
![HAHN Gas Springs’ production hall, featuring automated equipment and production lines.]()
-
2016
- Acquisition of the Motion Control Group (HAHN, ACE, etc.) by Stabilus
![The Stabilus Group’s headquarters, featuring modern architectural design and a striking bridge bearing the word ‘STABILUS’, set against a blue sky.]()
-
2014
- Expansion of production and administration (Waldstrasse 39)
![Aerial view of the HAHN Gasfedern administration building, showing the logo, green spaces and car parks.]()
-
2013
- Local management takeover of management duties
![A professional portrait of two managing directors in suits, looking friendly and competent.]()
-
2012
- Sale of HAHN Gasfedern GmbH to Kaydon Bearings USA and strategic partnership with ACE Langenfeld
![Logo of ACE, a Stabilus company, featuring blue lettering on a white background.]()
-
2006
- Establishment of the HAHN sales department
![Employees seal their collaboration with a handshake.]()
-
2000
- Extensive expansion of production and introduction of an ERP system
![A blue ERP icon with an interconnected diagram, representing digital processes and system integration.]()
-
1989
- The “contract manufacturing” business unit is discontinued so that the company can fully concentrate on the “gas spring” product
![Black damper, a symbol of reliable damping technology.]()
-
1972
- Relocation to the Aichwald industrial area at Waldstrasse 43
![A historical aerial photograph of an industrial building with an access road, vehicles and the surrounding countryside.]()
-
1960
- Founding of the company dedicated to precision turned parts by Günter Hahn in Esslingen, Germany.
![A historical black-and-white photograph of people gathered together in a scene from days gone by.]()
