Dürr Group is a global mechanical and plant engineering company with a long history dating back to 1896. Initially a small metal workshop in Germany, the company has grown into a leading provider of automation and digitization solutions for manufacturing processes. While historically rooted in supplying technology for automotive painting and final assembly lines, Dürr has expanded its expertise to serve various sectors including general industry painting technology, environmental technology, woodworking machinery (through its HOMAG brand), and balancing and diagnostics systems (under the Schenck brand). The company focuses on delivering highly efficient manufacturing solutions that integrate advanced robot technology and process machinery, with a significant portion of its business serving the automotive industry. Dürr is recognized for its commitment to innovation and providing technical services globally.
Battery Technology
Dürr Group plays a role in the lithium-ion battery manufacturing value chain, particularly for electric vehicles. The company provides a range of technologies for different stages of battery production. This includes systems for electrode manufacturing, such as advanced coating and drying equipment for both wet and dry coating processes. These systems are designed to ensure precise application of active materials onto foil, which is important for battery quality and consistency. Dürr also offers calendering and drying machinery to compact electrode materials and enhance coating performance. In solvent recovery, the company provides units designed for high solvent recovery rates, aiming to reduce emissions and production costs. For cell and module assembly, Dürr offers automated production lines that handle processes like gluing, sealing, filling, and thermal interface application. Additionally, the company develops testing systems for evaluating high-voltage circuits and the integrity of battery packs in electric and hybrid vehicles. Dürr integrates digital solutions for monitoring and control throughout the battery production line to improve operational efficiency and traceability.
Recent Projects
In early 2025, Dürr Group made several announcements related to its technology. The company expanded its EcoProWet pretreatment system to include cathodic electrocoating, a process used in automotive painting. Its EcoProBooth painting booth concept was awarded the Pace Pilot Award 2025. Dürr also implemented its Oxi.X RE system for exhaust air purification at Orafol. Furthermore, the company introduced a DXQ solution designed for adjusting temperature and humidity settings to help save energy. Looking ahead, Dürr is developing dry coating technology for electrode production in collaboration with Cellforce and LiCAP. These activities demonstrate the company’s continued focus on developing new technologies and implementing its systems in industrial settings.
Investors
The shareholder structure of Dürr Group includes several notable affiliations. Heinz Dürr GmbH holds 26.2%, making it the largest shareholder. The Heinz und Heide Dürr Stiftung holds a further 3.5%. Various institutional investors are among the shareholders, including Harris Associates L.P. with approximately 3.01%, Union Investment (Privatfonds GmbH) with approximately 3.07%, and Candriam, Société En Commandite Par Actions with roughly 2.89%. Capital Research and Management is also a significant holder. BMW AG holds approximately 0.77%. Members of the Supervisory Board collectively hold approximately 0.12%, and members of the Board of Management collectively hold about 0.07%. The remaining shares are held by other private and institutional investors. Dürr also participates in a shareholder pool related to HOMAG Group.
Business Details
Location: Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
Website: https://www.durr.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67873
