Founded in Siegen in 1911, the owner-managed HerkulesGroup develops and manufactures large machine tools, with Herkules known for roll-grinding and turning machines and sister companies extending the group’s reach into heavy-duty machinery and customized drive systems. More than 1,350 employees work across the group, which keeps production of key components in-house and supports customers through its own international sales and service network. Today, fourth-generation leadership carries forward a family-business tradition that has made precision machine-tool manufacturing the group’s defining craft.
HerkulesGroupFounded in 1911 in Siegen, HerkulesGroup is an owner-managed mechanical engineering group that develops and manufactures large machine tools, including Herkules roll-grinding equipment and WaldrichSiegen heavy-duty machines. Its companies make their core components within the Group and support customers through their own international sales and service network. Today, more than 1,350 employees work across the family-owned group, which is led by the fourth generation of the Thoma family.FORD CITY, PA
HerkulesFounded in 1911, Herkules builds heavy-duty roll-grinding machines and lathes for demanding industrial applications. Its Siegen headquarters employs around 355 people and manufactures machines in-house on a 15,459-square-metre production site, with the company’s patented foundation-free Monolith™ machine-bed technology helping control vibration and maintain precision. Herkules also supports machines throughout their life cycle, including modernization and service decades after installation.FORD CITY, PA
Maschinenfabrik HerkulesSince 1911, Maschinenfabrik Herkules has built its identity around roll machining from its headquarters in Siegen, where about 355 employees work across a highly integrated production site. The company is best known for developing precision roll grinders for demanding industries, with its patented foundation-free Monolith™ design reflecting a practical approach to machine stability and installation. Herkules also remains involved long after delivery, supporting customers with service and modernization throughout a machine’s working life.FORD CITY, PA