# The 50 largest corporate groups and holding companies in Lower Saxony

Tamtam tracks 53 corporate groups and holding companies headquartered in Lower Saxony. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Volkswagen, TÜV NORD GROUP and Volkswagen Financial Services. Their median headcount is 441. Half of them were founded in 1945 or later. The most common headquarters are Hanover (11), Braunschweig (3) and Oldenburg (3).

These are large corporate groups and holding companies based in Lower Saxony, Germany. They operate across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, financial services, and specialized industrial services. Notable companies include Volkswagen, a major player in vehicle manufacturing; TÜV NORD GROUP, offering global consulting and inspection solutions; HDI International, providing international insurance products; and Salzgitter AG, a leading steel technology group.

The companies on this list generally have a long-standing presence, with several founded in the mid-20th century or earlier. A strong concentration of these large entities is observed in cities like Hanover, Wolfsburg, and Osnabrück, indicating these locations as key economic hubs within Lower Saxony.

🇩🇪 Lower Saxony · 50 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Volkswagen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/volkswagen) (volkswagen-newsroom.com)<br>Manufacturing and marketing high-quality, trend-setting vehicles with a focus on carbon neutrality, digital technology, and broad accessibility. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Wolfsburg | 12,671 | 1937 |
| 2 | [TÜV NORD GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tuv-nord-group) (tuev-nord-group.com)<br>Offers global consulting, service, and inspection solutions across diverse sectors including mobility, industrial services, IT, natural resources, and aerospace. | Consumer Services | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 5,960 |  |
| 3 | [Volkswagen Financial Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/volkswagen-financial-services) (vwfs.com)<br>Manages European financial and mobility services for Volkswagen Group brands across 18 markets, supporting sales and customer mobility needs globally with diverse products. | Financial Services | 🇩🇪 Braunschweig | 5,914 | 1949 |
| 4 | [HDI International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hdi-international) (talanx.com)<br>A division of Talanx Group offering non-life and life insurance products outside Germany, operating in Europe and Latin America through various distribution channels | Insurance | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 4,807 |  |
| 5 | [Salzgitter AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/salzgitter-ag) (salzgitter-ag.com)<br>A leading steel technology group in Europe with diverse product portfolio, global market leadership in large-diameter pipes, and cutting-edge production sites | Fabricated Metal Products | 🇩🇪 Salzgitter | 2,364 |  |
| 6 | [CEWE Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cewe-group) (cewe-group.com)<br>Leading European photo printing company with innovative online services, producing billions of photos, photobooks, and gifts across multiple brands. | Printing Services | 🇩🇪 Oldenburg | 1,963 | 1961 |
| 7 | [Sennheiser](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sennheiser) (sennheiser.com)<br>A global innovator in audio technology, producing headphones, microphones, and wireless transmission products with a 75-year history of excellence | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Wedemark | 1,892 | 1945 |
| 8 | [Schnellecke Logistics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/schnellecke-logistics-wolfsburg) (schnellecke.com)<br>A leading global logistics company offering transportation, warehouse management, value-added services, module assembly, and sustainable solutions with innovative technology | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇩🇪 Wolfsburg | 1,315 | 1939 |
| 9 | [Röchling Industrial](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rochling-industrial) (roechling.com)<br>This company supplies a wide range of thermoplastics and composite materials to various industries through its extensive product portfolio and global manufacturing locations | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Haren (Ems) | 1,037 |  |
| 10 | [enercity](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enercity) (enercity.de)<br>One of the largest energy service providers in Germany supplying electricity, heat, natural gas, and drinking water with a focus on sustainability and customer support | Renewable Energy Power Generation | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 998 | 1970 |
| 11 | [STIEBEL ELTRON Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stiebel-eltron-group) (stiebel-eltron.com)<br>Offers highly efficient products, services for building heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water systems. Drives energy transition with renewable electricity-powered solutions. | Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Holzminden | 978 | 1924 |
| 12 | [VGH Versicherungen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vgh-versicherungen) (vgh.de)<br>Largest insurance provider in Lower Saxony with extensive regional network, offering private and corporate insurance services and strong community focus. | Insurance | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 836 | 1750 |
| 13 | [KME](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kme) (kme.com)<br>A leading manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products, offering innovative solutions tailored to various industrial sectors with a global sales network and exemplary engineering services | Fabricated Metal Products | 🇩🇪 Osnabrück | 781 | 1873 |
| 14 | [amedes-Gruppe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/amedes-gruppe) (amedes-group.com)<br>The company offers interdisciplinary medical diagnostic services at over 90 locations, serving patients, doctors, and clinics with a focus on medical excellence, innovation, and partnership | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇪 Göttingen | 771 | 1993 |
| 15 | [NOZ/mh:n MEDIEN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/noz-mh-n-medien) (noz-mhn.de)<br>A media group balancing innovation and tradition, with journalistic publications at its core, spanning multiple locations and offering diverse career opportunities | Newspaper Publishing | 🇩🇪 Osnabrück | 765 |  |
| 16 | [zvoove Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zvoove-group) (zvoove.de)<br>provides innovative software solutions streamlining temporary staffing and cleaning workforce operations, connecting talent with job opportunities efficiently | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Wietmarschen | 756 |  |
| 17 | [Sudarshan Chemicals Industries Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sudarshan-chemicals-industries-ltd) (heubach.com)<br>Manufacturing pigments, offering color solutions. Focuses on innovation and expanded capabilities within the pigment industry. A key player in color solutions. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Langelsheim | 672 | 1806 |
| 18 | [VHV Gruppe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vhv-gruppe) (vhv-gruppe.de)<br>Specialists in insurance, pension, and asset management with brands VHV Versicherungen and Hannoversche Partner for insured individuals and brokers, earning 32 billion Euros in premiums | Insurance | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 701 | 1919 |
| 19 | [MADSACK Mediengruppe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/madsack-mediengruppe) (madsack.de)<br>A media group focusing on regional and local news with newspapers, advertising papers, digital media, film/TV production, postal services, and communication solutions | Newspaper Publishing | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 614 | 1893 |
| 20 | [NSB GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nsb-group) (nsb-group.com)<br>Global maritime group managing 81 ships with services in ship management, newbuilding, technical services, crewing, training, s & p brokerage, insurance, and travel | Maritime Transportation | 🇩🇪 Buxtehude | 544 | 1982 |
| 21 | [TUI Deutschland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tui-deutschland) (tuigroup.com)<br>A leading German tourism company responsible for creating, distributing, and marketing holiday travel packages in Germany and Central Europe | Travel Arrangements | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 533 | 1968 |
| 22 | [EWE AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ewe-ag) (ewe.com)<br>Connecting energy, telecommunications, and IT to shape the future Pioneering renewable energy, operating efficient networks, and aiming to be carbon neutral by 2035 | Utilities | 🇩🇪 Oldenburg | 514 | 1930 |
| 23 | [Briese Schiffahrts GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/briese-schiffahrts-gmbh-and-co-kg) (briese.de)<br>A global shipping company with over 100 vessels offering project logistics, maritime services, and complex international freight solutions | Maritime | 🇩🇪 Leer | 513 | 1984 |
| 24 | [Piller Power Systems](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/piller-power-systems) (piller.com)<br>Designs and manufactures high-end power protection systems for mission-critical applications including banks, broadcasters, airports, and telecommunications worldwide. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Osterode/Harz | 463 | 1909 |
| 25 | [Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/heise-medien-gmbh-and-co-kg) (heisegroup.de)<br>Heise Medien publishes high-quality computer and technology magazines, along with online content, events, and workshops for IT professionals | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 441 | 1949 |
| 26 | [Westermann Gruppe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/westermann-gruppe) (westermanngruppe.de)<br>A leading German publisher of educational media offering a wide range of materials for schools, universities, children, and young adults globally | Book and Periodical Publishing | 🇩🇪 Braunschweig | 430 | 1838 |
| 27 | [EEW Energy from Waste GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eew-energy-from-waste-gmbh) (eew-energyfromwaste.com)<br>A leading European company specializing in thermal waste and sewage sludge disposal, converting waste into energy, reducing volume, and promoting circular economy and sustainability | Environmental Services | 🇩🇪 Helmstedt | 422 | 1873 |
| 28 | [BUTTING Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/butting-group) (butting.com)<br>Manufacture of stainless steel welded pipes, clad pipes, custom components, vessels, and assemblies with advanced forming and welding techniques. | Fabricated Metal Products | 🇩🇪 Knesebeck | 417 | 1777 |
| 29 | [AERZEN worldwide](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aerzen-worldwide) (aerzen.com)<br>A company specializing in compression technology, manufacturing positive displacement blowers, rotary lobe compressors, screw compressors, and turbo blowers for various applications | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Aerzen | 401 | 1864 |
| 30 | [PNE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pne) (pnegroup.com)<br>This company is an experienced project developer of onshore and offshore wind farms, offering clean energy solutions including photovoltaics, storage, and hydrogen technology | Services for Renewable Energy | 🇩🇪 Cuxhaven | 388 | 1995 |
| 31 | [Volksbank BRAWO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/volksbank-brawo) (volksbank-brawo.de)<br>A leading cooperative bank in Northern Germany, focusing on customer and member satisfaction through a wide range of financial and regional services | Banking | 🇩🇪 Wolfsburg | 349 | 1910 |
| 32 | [Norddeutsche Landesbank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/norddeutsche-landesbank) (nordlb.de)<br>A leading universal bank in Northern Germany offering a wide range of financial services to individuals, businesses, public sector, and international projects in various sectors | Banking | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 344 |  |
| 33 | [Talanx](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/talanx) (talanx.com)<br>Major European insurance group offering industrial and retail insurance, reinsurance, bancassurance, asset management, and financial services through various brands and divisions worldwide | Insurance | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 330 | 1903 |
| 34 | [Broetje Automation GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/broetje-automation-gmbh) (broetje-automation.de)<br>Design and implement advanced machines, robotic systems, and turnkey factory planning for efficient aerospace production and assembly worldwide. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Rastede | 323 | 1979 |
| 35 | [ZUFALL logistics group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zufall-logistics-group) (zufall.de)<br>Family-run logistics provider, founded in 1928, offers transport and logistics solutions, focuses on sustainable practices, and innovates for future logistics challenges. | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇩🇪 Göttingen | 322 | 1928 |
| 36 | [MBN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mbn) (mbn.de)<br>A medium-sized construction and real estate company providing high quality services throughout the entire life cycle of a property for over 50 years | Construction | 🇩🇪 Georgsmarienhütte | 315 | 1969 |
| 37 | [Niels-Stensen-Kliniken](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/niels-stensen-kliniken) (niels-stensen-kliniken.de)<br>The company operates the largest hospital group in Osnabrück and Emsland, offering a wide range of healthcare services including hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, and hospice care | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇪 Georgsmarienhütte | 315 | 2002 |
| 38 | [Matthäi Bauunternehmen GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/matthai-bauunternehmen-gmbh-and-co-kg) (matthaei.de)<br>A leading German construction company with over 3,000 employees and 70+ locations, specializing in high-quality, sustainable building projects for over 90 years | Construction | 🇩🇪 Verden | 314 | 1933 |
| 39 | [PETROFER](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/petrofer) (petrofer.com)<br>An internationally recognized manufacturer of industrial chemicals, speciality fluids, and process media, offering over 600 quality products to diverse sectors worldwide | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hildesheim | 290 | 1948 |
| 40 | [Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vogelsang-gmbh-and-co-kg) (vogelsang.info)<br>Develops, produces, distributes highly-engineered, maintainable equipment, systems for agriculture, biogas, industry, transportation, wastewater, with pumps, cutters, spreading, and control technology. | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Essen/Oldb. | 283 | 1929 |
| 41 | [PHW Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/phw-group) (phw-gruppe.de)<br>Production and marketing of high-quality poultry products, development of alternative protein sources, and operation of health-related business units. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Visbek | 279 | 1932 |
| 42 | [VRG-Gruppe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vrg-gruppe) (vrg.de)<br>With over 50 years of experience, the company group provides IT solutions, from payroll support to network management, for over 3,600 clients nationwide | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇩🇪 Oldenburg | 277 | 1965 |
| 43 | [NOSTA Group Logistics to the point](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nosta-group-logistics-to-the-point) (nosta-group.com)<br>This company offers national, international transport management, warehousing, contract logistics, and industry solutions, supported by employee qualification programs. | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇩🇪 Osnabrueck | 253 | 1978 |
| 44 | [Kaffee Partner](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kaffee-partner) (kaffee-partner.de)<br>High-quality coffee solutions for workplaces and gastronomy, offering innovative technology, coffee machines, beans, teas, and cups, with a focus on customer satisfaction and employee benefits | Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Osnabrück | 249 | 1973 |
| 45 | [TVN GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tvn-group) (tvn.de)<br>This company handles innovative global media projects, from concept to broadcast, covering film, TV, and streaming with qualified personnel, equipment, and studios. | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 244 | 1984 |
| 46 | [BS\|ENERGY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bs-energy) (bs-energy.de)<br>An energy provider offering reliable services nationwide, including public lighting, wastewater disposal, and innovative solutions for smart cities and businesses | Utilities | 🇩🇪 Braunschweig | 241 | 1851 |
| 47 | [Kesseböhmer Gruppe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kessebohmer-gruppe) (kesseboehmer.com)<br>An internationally renowned metal processing company known for innovative solutions in furniture hardware, store fixtures, office furniture, and automotive industry components | Fabricated Metal Products | 🇩🇪 Bad Essen | 240 | 1954 |
| 48 | [MIAVIT GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/miavit-gmbh) (miavit.com)<br>Family-owned company producing premixes, liquids, and additives for feed, food, and pet food industries with veterinary support. | Farming | 🇩🇪 Essen (Oldenburg) | 229 | 1964 |
| 49 | [EnviTec Biogas AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/envitec-biogas-ag) (envitec-biogas.com)<br>This company specializes in the entire biogas production value chain, including planning, construction, and operation of biogas plants and upgrading facilities | Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Lohne | 215 | 2002 |
| 50 | [bekuplast GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bekuplast-gmbh) (bekuplast.com)<br>A leading European manufacturer of reusable plastic transport packaging, delivering innovative solutions globally with a focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Ringe | 114 | 1985 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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