ElringKlinger AG is a global automotive supplier that develops, manufactures, and distributes components, modules, and systems for the automotive industry. The company's core business revolves around providing solutions for various drive systems, including internal combustion engines, hybrids, and battery and fuel cell technologies. Its product portfolio includes cylinder-head and specialty gaskets, lightweight plastic housing modules, and thermal and acoustic shielding components for engines, transmissions, exhaust systems, and underbodies.
The company operates through three primary segments: Original Equipment, Aftermarket, and Engineered Plastics. The Original Equipment segment is the largest revenue contributor, accounting for approximately 74% of total sales in 2024, and supplies parts directly to vehicle and engine manufacturers. The Aftermarket segment (around 19% of revenue) provides a comprehensive range of spare parts, such as gaskets and gasket sets, for the repair of engines and transmissions in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The Engineered Plastics segment (approximately 7% of revenue) develops customized products made from high-performance plastics like PTFE for the automotive, mechanical engineering, medical, and chemical industries.
Geographically, ElringKlinger has a strong international footprint with 45 locations worldwide. Europe is its largest market, generating over half of its revenue, followed by North America and the Asia-Pacific region. The company's competitive position is supported by its transition toward e-mobility, leveraging its expertise in stamping, plastic injection molding, and sealing to produce battery modules, cell contact systems, and fuel cell components.
