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We are Richter Molded Parts

Since 1980, we have been providing custom-made precision metal parts. Manufacturing is carried out by specialized partners in our international network. Richter Formteile manages the projects, inspects production on site, and serves as the contractual partner in Germany.

We remain accountable

Anyone who outsources manufacturing internationally needs someone who pays close attention. Our employees monitor production at our partners’ sites. They review processes, verify agreed-upon quality criteria, and document the results.  

Our customers have a direct point of contact in Germany. Richter Formteile manages the project from start to finish—from technical clarification to delivery of the agreed-upon batch size.

Our promise is based on six principles

These six principles describe how we work and the responsibilities we assume in our clients’ projects. They range from the initial technical clarification through manufacturing and sample production to warehousing and delivery.

We provide the one component that makes your big picture complete.

A single missing component can bring an entire production run to a standstill. That’s why we don’t just look at the drawing or the unit price. We discuss planned demand, lot sizes, call-offs, and delivery dates early on. This allows us to plan the component in the context of your production and tailor the supply accordingly.

We verify your component before it goes into production.

Before a component goes into mass production, we work with you to clarify the technical requirements. We review the material, manufacturing processes, production-friendly design, and the agreed-upon quality characteristics.

Once the order is placed, we coordinate tooling, production planning, and prototyping. We have the initial prototypes manufactured, verify the agreed-upon specifications, and provide you with the prototypes along with the documentation. Series production begins only after you have given your approval.

We set a reliable standard for global manufacturing.

We work with specialized manufacturing partners in an international network, particularly in Asia. We do not rely solely on reports and certificates. Our employees oversee production on-site, monitor the agreed-upon processes, and verify that the specified quality standards are being met.

The results are documented. If anything deviates from the specifications, we address it directly with the manufacturing partner. This ensures that, even with international manufacturing, you can trace how and under what conditions your components are produced.

We provide liquidity by assuming the risk of holding inventory.

We pre-produce the planned quantities at our own expense and store the inspected components in Germany. You do not have to pre-finance the entire production volume or set up your own warehouse to accommodate the entire demand.

Invoicing occurs upon order placement and is based solely on the quantity actually delivered. This allows your capital to remain within the company, while the agreed-upon components are already available for the next shipments.

We ensure the availability of your components.

Availability doesn’t just begin with the next call-off. It must be planned in advance. That’s why we coordinate demand, production volume, lot sizes, and delivery dates with you early on.

We store the inspected components at our facility in Leonberg. From there, we deliver the agreed-upon quantities in accordance with your call-offs. This creates a predictable supply process that bridges the gap between international mass production and your ongoing production.

We assign responsibility to a specific party.

Even though the components are manufactured internationally, Richter Formteile remains your contractual partner in Germany. Contracts, specifications, and quality requirements all come together with us. We manage the production network and coordinate all parties involved.

You have a single point of contact who is familiar with your project and maintains an overview. If technical questions, deviations, or coordination issues arise, we handle the clarification with the production partner. You do not have to mediate between different companies, countries, and areas of responsibility yourself.

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We are located in Leonberg

Since 2022, our administrative offices and warehouse have been located at a single site in Leonberg. From here, we coordinate customer projects, production partners, warehousing, and delivery.

Timo Richter and Andreas Stenger co-manage the company. Together with the team in Leonberg, they serve as the direct link between our customers and our production partners.

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Timo Richter

Managing Director

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Andreas Stenger

Managing Director

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We oversee production on site

For investment casting, MIM, sintering, and die forging, we work with specialized manufacturing partners within an international network. The choice of partner and process depends on the component, the material, and the production run requirements.

Richter Formteile oversees production on-site. Our employees monitor processes, verify agreed-upon quality criteria, and document the results. If there are any deviations, we work with the production partner to resolve them.

Your contractual partner remains Richter Formteile in Germany. We explain the entire process—from the initial inquiry to the final call-off—on our Full Service page.

From an Industry Representative to a Full-Service Partner

  1. 1980: The Beginning in Leonberg

    Hans-Ulrich Richter founded Richter Werksvertretungen e.K. in Leonberg.

  2. 1990: International procurement becomes part of the business

    Richter und Weber GbR also handles the international procurement of molded parts.

  3. 2000: Richter Formteile is founded

    The company is renamed Richter Formteile GmbH. Andreas Stenger takes over sales and continues to develop the company together with Hans-Ulrich Richter.

  4. 2001: Back in Leonberg

    Richter Formteile is moving back to Leonberg, where it is renting a larger freight forwarding warehouse.

  5. 2013: The Next Generation

    Timo Richter joins the company.

  6. 2019: A Clear Focus on Precision Parts in Series Production

    Richter Formteile focuses its product range on custom precision parts produced using investment casting, MIM, sintering, and die forging. The company supplies raw parts as well as machined, surface-treated, or assembled components.

  7. 2022–present: Office and warehouse under one roof

    The administration and warehouse will be consolidated under one roof at the current location in Leonberg. In 2025, Hans-Ulrich Richter will step down completely from the company. Timo Richter and Andreas Stenger will continue to lead Richter Formteile together.

Quality Control and Documentation

We define inspection criteria, document the results, and provide the relevant supporting documentation.

Certified Management

Richter Formteile is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. You can find the current certificates in our Download Center.

Quality Inspection and 3D Measurement

We inspect agreed-upon quality characteristics on-site during production and document the results. For geometric inspections, we use 3D measurement as needed.

Warehouse and Contacts in Leonberg

The inspected components are stored in Leonberg. From here, our contact persons coordinate the agreed-upon call-offs and deliveries.

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Social commitment

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