Feathers that keep
simple.
” and that working with us is as smooth as possible.
Who We Are
Family-owned. Four generations.
Alfred Weigel Federnfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is an owner-managed company specializing in technical springs. The company has deep roots in Chemnitz, is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and has been a reliable partner to the industry for over 115 years.
Today, Eva Donath and Anja Fritzsche are the fourth generation to lead the company. What hasn’t changed since 1909 is our commitment to manufacturing springs that last—and to offering a partnership free of friction. Made in Germany, delivered worldwide.
This is where our wire-formed springs help
avoid effort and follow-up costs
Simply Personal
Direct contact on an equal footing
As a fourth-generation family-run business, we rely on direct points of contact and communication on an equal footing—without any detours through call centers or complex hierarchies.
Simply responsive
Short distances, quick solutions
Thanks to flat hierarchies and quick decision-making processes, you’ll receive answers, quotes, and solutions exactly when you need them: without red tape and in a timely manner.
Simply solution-oriented
Expertise in Complex Cases
We don’t think in terms of problems, but in terms of results. When things get tricky, our experts use their decades of experience to find the most direct path to the best solution.
Simply on time
Planning Certainty for Your Production
Predictability is the foundation of any successful partnership. We honor our commitments so that your production chains can continue to run smoothly and without delays.
Easy to reach
Experience the Values of a Mid-Sized Company
Despite state-of-the-art technology and our ability to deliver globally, we remain a down-to-earth partner based in Chemnitz that embodies the values of small and medium-sized businesses: integrity and reliability.
Simply Mindful
Responsibility for Quality and the Environment
We act responsibly toward our customers and the environment. Our ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified processes ensure the highest quality standards and the sustainable use of resources.
: Technical Springs from Chemnitz for Over 115 Years.
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Since 1992 – Now in Its Fourth Generation
Eva Donath, the founder’s great-granddaughter, took over the business in 1992. Together with her sister Anja Fritzsche, she has been running the company ever since: certified, modern, and with the same high standards as in 1909
Springs That Are Easy to Maintain
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1990: Return to family ownership
With courage and entrepreneurial spirit, Siegfried Weigel fought to achieve reprivatization. On May 1, 1990, the Alfred Weigel KG Spring Factory returned to family ownership.
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1972–1989: Forced Nationalization & Perseverance
Following a series of restrictive measures since 1959, the company was forcibly nationalized in 1972 and renamed VEB Feinfedern Karl-Marx-Stadt. Despite bureaucracy and constant material shortages, the quality of production remained high.
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1946–1959: Reconstruction
After the main plant was destroyed during the war, the Weigel team improvised using everyday items, among other things, and expanded production by 1959 to 200 employees, 8 production areas, and over 1.5 million marks in revenue. In 1954, Siegfried Weigel joined the company.
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1930–1945: Civil Courage in Difficult Times
The company, with 500 employees, was classified as essential to the war effort. The company owners, Kurt and Rudolf Weigel, used their personal courage and moral fortitude to protect their employees from the worst. This legacy lives on in the company’s culture to this day.
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1925: Growth & the Great Depression
Alfred Weigel purchases the property at 138 Annaberger Straße as a branch office to the headquarters on Lutherstraße. This remains our corporate headquarters to this day. Business acumen and a major contract from Bosch AG help steer the company through the Great Depression. His sons, Kurt and Rudolf, join the company.
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1909: Founded with a Pioneering Spirit
Alfred Weigel, a 35-year-old locksmith and foreman, founded a new company using the assets from the bankruptcy of Riedel, a spring manufacturer in Chemnitz. Within a few years, the company grew to 40 employees.
A partnership that lasts.
Our Principles
Uncompromising Quality
All of our products are designed to meet our customers' expectations 100 percent. To that end, we are committed to consistent production quality that functions reliably throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle without the need for readjustments.
Open Communication
We maintain a fair and open dialogue with all our partners, customers, and employees. We prioritize direct communication and avoid excessive bureaucracy. That’s the down-to-earth spirit of Saxony.
Continuous Improvement
We continuously analyze all processes and maintain an active dialogue with our customers in order to develop better products and processes based on their needs.
Sustainability & Responsibility
As an ISO 14001-certified company and a member of the VDFI, we promote all employees’ sense of responsibility toward quality and the environment through targeted training.
Springs that simply hold.
Inquiries that simply get started.
Get to know us and see for yourself just how straightforward industrial spring technology can be.
