ElringKlinger

ElringKlinger is an automotive supplier headquartered in Dettingen an der Erms, Germany. Founded in 1879 by Paul Lechler as a gasket trading business, the company employs approximately 8,600 people across more than 40 sites worldwide and supplies virtually all major vehicle and engine manufacturers globally. Its technology portfolio spans sealing and shielding systems, lightweight construction, and components for electrified and hydrogen-based powertrains.

The company's product range covers both established and emerging vehicle technologies. Its original core business - cylinder-head gaskets and combustion engine gasket technology - remains part of the portfolio alongside transmission components and sealing and shielding systems. Growth areas include battery housings and cell contacting systems for electric vehicle battery packs, thermoplastic composite hybrid lightweight solutions, electrolyzer components, and fuel cell components developed through the EKPO joint venture.

ElringKlinger describes its approach as technology-agnostic, covering battery technology, fuel cells, and combustion powertrain engineering during the transition period. Its strategy, branded SHAPE30, is focused on innovation in electromobility. The company reports more than 140 years of heritage and operates across the automotive, electric vehicles, fuel cells, powertrain, and hydrogen industries.