About us

The Global Metal Forming Group owned by Sumitomo Heavy Industries is an international group of companies who play a decisive role in writing the future of chipless metal forming. With more than 759 employees all over the world the group develops and produces a broad range of machines that master technologies such as Spinning, Flow Forming, Hub forming, Flange Forming, Spin Extrusion, Shear Forming, Profiling, Necking-in and Splitting. Suitable for a wide range of applications, the machines are individually designed for the Automotive, Aerospace, Wind & Engergy, Pipes, Oil & Gas, Agriculture & Construction, Lighting, HVAC, Food & Chemical industries.

With its market leading brands LEIFELD and NIHON SPINDLE the Global Metal Forming Group aims to shape our industry for the better, representing a driving force in its transformation and adaptation to new paradigms. Through innovative strength and dedication to excellent execution, the group set standards for eco-friendly and future solutions in forward-looking fields. The role as a market leader means an obligation: to take on the challenge of advancing technology as well as the industry as a whole – for the benefit of all customers. Towards this vision the Global Metal Forming Group works as a strong team, both inside the group as well as with its customers and partners.