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Based in Hagondange in France's Moselle region, Setforge Hot Formers has built its reputation on industrial scale and technical precision. The company develops and manufactures forged components for large-series production using hot forging and ring rolling technologies. Producing approximately 10 million parts each year, it serves a predominantly international customer base, with 70 % of output destined for export markets.

This positions the company as one of Europe's key players in high-volume forging operations. The facility's automated high-speed horizontal press lines deliver the consistency and productivity required for demanding automotive applications. Beyond its core forging competencies, Setforge Hot Formers has evolved into a comprehensive manufacturing partner by integrating machining operations. This expansion allows the company to provide finished components, creating additional value for customers in the automotive and broader mobility sectors.

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HIGH VOLUME SPECIALIST

Setforge Hot Formers specializes in high-volume components for thermal, hybrid, and electric vehicles, as well as next-generation mobility solutions. This versatility reflects both established expertise and strategic preparation for industry transformation. Anticipating market shifts and technological advances, the company continuously invests in innovation to meet the growing demands of electrification and sustainable transportation. Production reliability stems from advanced equipment and rigorous process control systems that ensure repeatability across extended production runs.

By balancing high-volume manufacturing efficiency with operational flexibility, Setforge Hot Formers maintains long-term partnerships with demanding international manufacturers navigating the evolving mobility landscape.

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Setforge Hot Formers operates under a comprehensive quality framework encompassing quality management principles, automotive industry requirements, environmental management protocols, and energy management standards. These certifications demonstrate systematic commitment to process discipline, environmental responsibility, and continuous performance improvement across the organization.

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ISO 9001

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IATF 16949

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ISO 14001

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ISO 50001

a comprehensive approach

The production infrastructure centers on automated high-speed horizontal press technology, handling component weights from 0.5 to 8 kg. Ring rolling capabilities extend to gear diameters of 250 mm. Heat treatment processes, executed either in-line or with controlled delays, optimize mechanical properties and subsequent machinability. Additional machining and specialized treatments leverage both internal resources and qualified external partnerships.

HOT FORMERS CAPABILITIES

Large production volumes
Carbon and alloy steels

Parts from 0.5 kg to 8 kg
Diameter up to 225 mm in hot forging and 250 mm in ring rolling

Know-how: Hot forging, Ring rolling, Machining, Heat treatment
Support activities: Engineering, Tooling shop

WE PRODUCE PARTS FOR THE
MOST CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

Setforge Hot Formers produces a comprehensive range of forged and ring-rolled components for drivetrain and transmission applications. The product portfolio includes ring gears, precision gears, main hubs, clutch supports, and sleeves. Each component is manufactured through controlled forging processes that ensure dimensional accuracy, mechanical strength, and long-term durability, regardless of propulsion technology. Through proven expertise and significant production capacity, the company supports both established vehicle programs and emerging mobility solutions. This versatility enables the company to contribute actively to the industry's transition toward more efficient and sustainable transportation.

Forged gear coupling for trucks

GEAR COUPLING

Steel
Trucks

Forged gear driver for trucks

GEAR DRIVER

Steel
Trucks

Forged e-ring gear for electric automotive or truck

E-RING GEAR

Steel
Trucks

Forged pinions for automotive market

PINIONS

Steel
Automotive

Forged main hub for automotive market

MAIN HUB

Steel
Automotive

Forged e-ring gear for the automotive market

E-RING GEAR

Steel
Automotive

Forged cams for automotive market

CAMS

Steel
Automotive

Clutch support for automotive market

CLUTCH SUPPORT

Steel
Automotive

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SETFORGE HOT FORMERS
Avenue de France
57301 Hagondange
France
+ 33 (0)3 72 51 01 00

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