With our network of production sites, service points, warehouses and, consultants, we support as a systems supplier all major car manufacturers worldwide. Around 2/3 of all cars are equipped with OKE products. Our portfolio includes plastic components, hybrid components, and assemblies for all areas and very different requirements. Our variety of manufacturing processes and materials offers a great deal of scope for trying out completely new ideas.
In addition to standard plastics, we also process metals, composites, fibers, additives and materials specially developed for the application to achieve the strength, impact resistance, accuracy, and stability required in road traffic or to create a high-quality appearance.
We minimise the time and effort required for design validations through 3D printing processes, prototype tools, laser technology, and simulations. Our functional samples and prototypes enable rapid iteration.
In parallel with the development of autonomous driving, the interior is also evolving. Since the driver’s attention is no longer completely focused on the road, the interior is becoming more of a focal point. A study by McKinsey also confirms that interior design, connectivity features, and comfort are becoming increasingly important for purchasing decisions. (McKinsey&Company: The Future of Interior in Automotive. September 7, 2021)
Our products help make the experience more enjoyable in a variety of ways: Trims and panels provide a high-quality look with a pleasant feel, foamed products improve acoustics, interior lighting can be adjusted for different activities, functionally integrated surfaces enhance wettability, bondability, adhesion properties or tribological properties, while hybrid components are lighter and offer a long service life. The scope for functional integration is vast due to our wide range of material combinations.
With the further development of autonomous driving, ergonomic developments of seats and positions are also possible. Rotatable and swivel seats, new armrests and backrests, and even more individually adjustable configurations are becoming feasible. Our product portfolio includes profiles for fastening, for implementing contours, padding, and joining. We also offer a variety of tried and tested solutions for moving elements.
We produce components for vehicle exteriors in almost any size. From large underbody parts to fine fasteners, we supply intricate and complex components for a wide range of applications, such as trims, body and structural parts, as well as particularly durable, impact-resistant, UV-resistant and weatherproof products that withstand even high temperatures and have an attractive design. Our body add-on components also feature surfaces that optimize various finishing processes such as grinding, polishing, coating, and painting.
We assemble function-integrated assemblies inline or in downstream operations. We also join functional and decorative metal parts, reflectors, sealing and damping elements, and a wide range of very different electrical components in a partially to fully automated process. We support the developers for the best combination of lightweight construction, appearance, robustness, and functionality.
We also produce components for all aspects of the drive system. Depending on the application, the use of engineering plastics, material combinations, and modern technologies enables us to achieve benefits such as weight reductions, a reduction in components and assembly processes through functional integration, improved NVH performance (NVH= noise, vibration, harshness), and cost savings.
Our Powertrain department covers fluid and thermal management, components for control and regulation, as well as components for noise and vibration reduction. In no other area are multi-component technology and assemblies used more frequently: seals, threads, and the combination with high-performance plastics are part of almost every component in this area. Automated and demanding quality checks are also a key part of our process!
Whether extrusion or injection molding: We know how to join two or more materials inline through force- and/or form-fit connections. We equip trims and components for automotive electronics with circumferential seals, save high-quality covering materials by using textile complementary materials for our profiles, and process fibers and metallic elements directly in the tool or in typically fully automated downstream processes. The variety of technologies, machines, and plants of almost any size, combined with our many years of experience, opens up opportunities for value creation potential analysis, functional integrations, and stable processes. Versatility is our hallmark: Our injection molding competence centres produce multi-part components ranging from a few grams to 9.5 kilograms.
A good example of the interplay of different processes is our product for Air Ride suspension systems. The air spring cover is assembled from two components in the hot gas process, with each part having an individual DMC code. This ensures that important production parameters remain traceable even after years. Before delivery, each air spring cover undergoes a gas test for quality control. We leave nothing to chance!
Plastic pipes for the tailgate of vehicles are required in very different sizes, for simple small cars up to large luxury saloons. The system consists of three pipes (drive, torsion, and output) with thin wall thicknesses which must interlock precisely. In addition, the demands on the surface are high!
We produce the length variants particularly efficiently by buffering and cutting the base products to length. After the fully automated tool removal, the injection molds are temporarily stored until they have cooled down completely. A separate downstream process unit for each of the pipes then takes care of the cutting and chamfering. The result: A perfect interplay of the three components and an effortless implementation of infinitely variable lengths thanks to an efficient process without additional tool inserts!
Employees
Locations worldwide
Sole proprietorship
million euros turnover
Injection molding machines
Extrusion lines
Mechanical engineering
Quality of processes and products
