Facts about BIRN
Key facts about one of Northern Europe's largest cast iron foundries
Looking for facts about BIRN? Here you'll find key information about our company, production capabilities, locations, materials, manufacturing capacity and history.
Our mission
“To provide customers with a broad range of outstanding cast iron solutions based on world class capabilities and our unique history.”
Quick facts about BIRN
| Founded: | 1896 |
| Headquarter: | Holstebro, Danmark |
| Industry: | Cast iron foundry and machining |
| Annual casting capacity: | Approx. 45.000 tonnes |
| Moulding lines: | 5 fully automatic DISAMATIC lines |
| Mould sizes: | 480x600mm, 600x775mm, and 700x950mm |
| Machining: | 40+ automated machining centres and turning lathes |
| Weight range: | 200g - 40kg (Casting) |
| Markets: | 25 countries |
| Employees: | Approx. 550 (BIRN) / 750 (BIRN Group) |
| Group companies: | 7 |
| Materials: | Grey iron (GJL) and ductile iron (GJS) |
Frequently asked questions about BIRN
BIRN is one of Northern Europe's largest cast iron foundries and a single-source supplier of cast iron solutions. We support customers throughout the entire product lifecycle - from design and casting to machining, surface treatment and logistics. Founded in 1896, BIRN is headquartered in Holstebro, Denmark.
More about BIRN
BIRN was founded in 1896 by Peter Christian Birn in Holstebro, Denmark. More than 125 years later, the company continues to develop and manufacture precision cast iron components for industrial OEMs worldwide.
More about the history of BIRN
BIRN's headquarters and main production facility are located in Holstebro, Denmark. As part of the BIRN Group, the company also collaborates with sister companies in Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Italy.
More about BIRN Group
BIRN manufactures precision cast iron components for OEM customers across industries including commercial vehicles, construction equipment, hydraulics, transmission systems and industrial machinery. The company offers design support, casting, machining, surface treatment and assembly from one integrated production site.
BIRN produces both grey iron (GJL) and ductile iron (GJS/SG iron). Components can be manufactured with or without cores in medium to high production volumes.
BIRN has an annual casting capacity of approximately 45,000 tonnes. Production takes place on five fully automatic DISAMATIC moulding lines designed for efficient, high-volume manufacturing with consistent quality.
BIRN manufactures castings weighing from 200 grams up to 40 kilograms. Components are produced in mould sizes ranging from 480 × 600 mm to 700 × 950 mm depending on the application.
Yes. BIRN provides advanced CNC machining in-house using more than 40 automated machining centres and turning lathes. This allows customers to receive ready-to-assemble cast iron components from a single supplier.
BIRN employs approximately 550 people in Holstebro. Across the BIRN Group, around 750 employees work in Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Italy.
The BIRN Group consists of seven specialised companies:
- Vald. Birn A/S
- Tasso A/S
- Uldalls Jernstøberi A/S
- Kockums Maskin AB
- BIRN GmbH
- Bernareggi Srl
- Velamp A/S
Together they provide complementary capabilities within cast iron production and processing.
BIRN is certified according to internationally recognised standards including:
- IATF 16949
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ISO 50001
- BV Mode II
These certifications support quality, environmental management, occupational health and safety, energy management and marine applications.
Customers choose BIRN because they gain access to engineering support, high-volume casting capacity, advanced machining, integrated surface treatment and more than 125 years of foundry expertise - all from a single manufacturing partner.
Leadership
BIRN's Leadership team defines the company's strategic direction and leads the business with a strong focus on customers, operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Executive Team
BIRN's Executive Team is responsible for the day-to-day management of key business functions, ensuring high performance across engineering, production, quality and support functions.
Board of Directors
| Lars Gantzel Pedersen | Chairman of the Board |
| Kurt Villadsen | Deputy Chairman |
| Peter Kirk Larsen | Member of the Board |
| Per Flyvholm Nielsen | Empoyee Representative |
| Heine Obitsø Jepsen | Empoyee Representative |
| Jesper Bjørn Mølgaard | Empoyee Representative |
BIRN Group Management Team
The BIRN Group Management team provides strategic leadership across the group's companies, strengthening collaboration, knowledge sharing and customer value throughout the organisation.
Reports and publications
Download our latest financial and sustainability reports for information about BIRN's performance, governance and sustainability initiatives.
Financial reports
The Annual Report is for BIRN A/S and for the entire BIRN Group:
Sustainability Reports
Media and press
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