GFE stands as the most powerful engineering and consulting company in the global manufacturing of rims and wheels. With decades of experience in wheel engineering, wheeldevelopment, rimengineering, and foundry consulting, we support OEM and AM manufacturers worldwide in optimizing their entire value chain — from concept to production.
Our work is driven by two major areas of expertise: Engineering and Consulting.
In the engineering field, our specialists cover the full spectrum of wheel development worldwide. This includes advanced strength calculations, FEM analysis, material optimization, and tooling design for molds used in both OEM wheels and AM wheels. Whether you need the precision of global foundry engineering, the creativity of a wheel artist, or the technical mastery of a rim designer, our engineering team ensures a seamless and robust development process.
On the consulting side, our TEAM creates tailor-made solutions for rim and wheel manufacturers, designed to significantly increase efficiency in every stage of production. As experts in foundry process development and foundry consulting, we identify bottlenecks, redesign workflows, and implement stable processes that reduce scrap, optimize casting performance, and improve product quality. Measures to reduce manufacturing costs and CO₂ emissions are just a small part of what our consulting team delivers. We also provide in-depth foundry training to strengthen operational competence on site.
Our services are available to both OEM and AM manufacturers and traders across the automotive and Fahrzeugbau industries. From wheelmanufacture optimization to rimdevelopment and wheelconsulting, we support clients who aim to achieve higher stability, lower costs, and superior product performance.
We would be happy to prepare a detailed production analysis for your facility, including targeted action plans based on your current challenges and goals.
Just ask us — and discover how GFE can elevate your production to the next level.
Jürgen Philippi ceo@gfe-group.com
