Durkopp
Durkopp is a manufacturer of high-precision needle bearing solutions and components for safety- and performance-critical applications in the automotive, industrial, and aerospace and defense sectors. Founded in 1942 in Kunsebeck, Germany, the company operates facilities in Germany, the Czech Republic, and France. AEQUITA acquired the business as a carve-out from Japan's JTEKT Corporation in 2025, rebranding it as Durkopp and pursuing a transformation strategy focused on reducing product complexity and building a group-wide ERP system.
Company Facts
- Headquarters: Kunsebeck, Germany
- Founded: 1942
- Employees: 1,200
- Type: mature
- Website: https://www.durkopp.group/
- Industries: Industrial Equipment, Bearings, Manufacturing