Kirchheim/Teck · Germany
Company
In Kirchheim/Teck since 1918
Apparatebau Kirchheim-Teck GmbH known for high-quality products and pioneering innovations in the development of components and systems for vehicle electronics for over 100 years
Trust as the foundation
Our secret of success since the foundation is that the products are developed together through close cooperation with our esteemed customers and continue to be developed. Trust is the basis for long-term and good cooperation. This development would not have been possible without our customers, employees and partners.
Through the constant further development of our products, we already offer solutions today for the requirements of tomorrow.
Locations
Frenštát · Czech Republic
AK Frenstat s.r.o
Pune · India
AK Auto Electric Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Changzhou · China
AK (China) Auto Electric Systems Co. Ltd
History
- Today
Apparatebau Kirchheim-Teck GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality products and pioneering innovations in the development of components and systems for vehicle electrics
- 2019
Establishment of AK Auto Electric Systems Co. Ltd Changzhou, China.
- 2018
Opening of our new logistics center in Kirchheim. Opening of the extension building in Frenstat. New products for use in circuit boards: Fuse holder, relay holder an high current contracts for the power supply.
- 2014
Establishment of AK Auto Electric Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. Pune, India.
- 2011
ISO TS 16949 Certificate.
- 2000
Establishment of AK Frenstat s.r.o. in the Czech Republic. Managing director: Mr. Bedřich Raška.
- 1998
From component to system supplier: modular trailer wiring, central electrical systems and cable harnesses. Introducing of lamellar contract technology for fuse boxes through cooperation with Ingenieurbüro Neumann-Henneberg. First applications in travel and city buses. Door contract for sliding doors on vans. Use of new production methods like lean production.
- 1992
ABS connectors are developed, as the anti-lock braking system becomes mandatory for trucks from 1991.
- 1968
Development of a multi-stage ignition switch for diesel engines, which had gained a huge part of the revenue for the next decades.
- 1959
The first waterproofed cable junction box for electro installation in outdoor use is developed by AK. Our customer called them butter dish, because of the similarity to the German butter dish. This variant is still sold today.
- 1937
Establishment of the AK Logo at the IAMA - Automotive and motor vehicle fair 1937 in Berlin.
- 1927
Exhibition stand 19. IAA in Cologne - for the first time only for commercial vehicles. Issued were devices for automotive lights, low beam, foot-switches for BiLux lights, pushbuttons and electrical windscreen vipers.
- 1918
Foundation of Apparatebau Kirchheim-Teck GmbH with founders Wilhelm Grimm and Ruland Auchter. Special manufacturing unit of electrical switches, sockets, fuse boxes, terminals for automotive lights.
The complete company history at a glance (PDF)
Environmental safety and protection
Despite all progress, we are aware of our responsibility for the environment and strive for the highest possible level of environmental compatibility in development and production.
commitment environment
Our goal is to protect the environment and use natural resources sparingly. We are ISO 14001 certified.
We established the following guidelines for our commitment to the environmental protection:
- We are a company that handles resources with care to preserve them for our progeny.
- We want to preserve an environment worth living and therewith take responsibility for the present and the future.
- By a careful use of resources we want to make our material usage more economic.
- Our objective is the prevention of dissipation and waste. Our employees are dedicated to be the "engine" for a continuous improvement of our efforts in the environment.
- By establishing an environmental management system, we want to assure legal certainty and compliance with legal regulations.
Commitment to sustainability
The managers and employees of AK ensure compliance with legal requirements and the established guidelines for environmental protection.
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