Alfons Haar Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG was founded in 1949 by Mr. Alfons Haar and is based in Hamburg, Germany. Alfons Haar is the inventor of modern CNC sheet feed presses for the metal packaging industry. Based on these presses Alfons Haar offers complete lines for the different applications of sanitary and easy open ends, closures (Lug caps, PP and PT caps), drawn cans (DRD) and components for general line made from aluminium and steel.

Alfons Haar is a global player with operations in Europe, America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The group continues to expand with second and third generations of family management. Managing directors are Thomas Haar and Bastian Haar.