ElringKlinger

What ElringKlinger does

ElringKlinger AG is a German tier-1 automotive supplier founded in 1879 and headquartered in Dettingen/Erms, Germany. The company designs and manufactures precision components, assemblies, and systems for vehicle and engine manufacturers across all major drive technologies — battery-electric, hybrid, and internal combustion — with a portfolio that spans battery technology (lithium-ion packs, modules, cell contacting systems, battery housing via ElroForm E and ElroShield EV), fuel cells (PEMFC stack modules and metallic bipolar plates via the EKPO brand), drive components, lightweighting (thermoplastic and plastic-metal hybrid technologies), sealing technology (cylinder-head gaskets, metal bead gaskets, elastomer and high-performance plastic seals), and metal forming and assembly technology. ElringKlinger also serves the aftermarket through its Elring spare parts brand and has expanded into adjacent industrial segments including components for electrolyzers and high-performance plastic components for non-automotive applications.

The company operates a global manufacturing and engineering footprint of more than 35 locations across Europe (Germany, France, Spain, UK, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, South Africa), the Americas (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil), and Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand), with a recently expanded e-mobility hub in Easley, South Carolina. Its business model is direct B2B enterprise sales to automotive OEMs under multi-year negotiated supply agreements, with pricing conducted quote-by-quote based on volume, specification, and contract duration. FY2025 sales revenue reached EUR 1.6 billion, with Q1 2026 revenue of EUR 430 million (+1.6% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 13.7%. ElringKlinger is publicly listed (OTCMKTS: ELLRY/EGKLF), operates under the SHAPE30 group strategy, and is currently executing the STREAMLINE cost reduction program with full benefits expected from Q2 2026 and a clean-slate cost base targeted for 2027.

Name

ElringKlinger

Legal name

ElringKlinger AG

Website

https://elringklinger.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ElringKlinger AG is a tier-1 German automotive supplier, founded 1879, providing precision components and systems — batteries, fuel cells, sealing, lightweighting, and drivetrain parts — to global OEMs across electric, hybrid, and combustion platforms, with 35+ manufacturing locations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components and Systems

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Power Electronics & Inverters/Converters Manufacturing (IMACAJAE), Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK), Aftermarket Battery, Charging & Power Accessories Manufacturing (12V Batteries/Jump Starters/Chargers/Inverters) (IMACANAL)

Keywords

• Automotive components
• Battery technology systems
• Fuel cell components
• Sealing technology
• Lightweight vehicle components

Headquarters

HQ city

Dettingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automotive Components and Systems: ElringKlinger generates revenue by supplying precision components, assemblies, and systems to automotive OEMs worldwide. Revenue comes from sealing solutions, shielding systems, lightweight components, battery technology, fuel cells, and drive components for passenger cars and commercial vehicles across all drive technologies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

ElringKlinger is a tier-1 automotive supplier that develops and manufactures precision components, assemblies, and systems for global vehicle and engine manufacturers. Its portfolio spans battery technology (lithium-ion packs, modules, cell contacting systems), fuel cell components (PEMFC stack modules, metallic bipolar plates), sealing technology (gaskets, cylinder-head gaskets, hot gas seals), lightweighting structures, drive components, metal forming and assembly technology, and industrial solutions including electrolyzer components.

Product overview

ElringKlinger is a tier-1 automotive supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision components and systems for vehicle manufacturers. The company provides integrated solutions organized into distinct product lines: Battery Technology (lithium-ion battery systems and components), Fuel Cells/EKPO (PEMFC stack modules and metallic bipolar plates), Drive Components (for both electromobility and combustion technology), Lightweighting solutions (thermoplastic and plastic-metal hybrid technologies), Sealing Technology (cylinder-head gaskets, metal bead gaskets, elastomer seals), Metal Forming and Assembly Technology (ElroForm™ and ElroShield™ product families), Tool Technology, Elring Spare Parts (aftermarket), and Industrial Solutions. The portfolio serves all drive types including electric, hybrid, and combustion engines for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elring: Aftermarket spare parts brand for professional repair of engines, gearboxes, exhaust systems, and auxiliary units.
• EKPO
• ElroForm™
• ElroShield™
• MetaloSeal™
• TopSeal™
• Metaloflex™
• VolumesoftSeal™

Products and services

• Battery Technology Complete lithium-ion battery storage systems and modules for drives and auxiliary power units, including battery packs, modules, cell contacting systems, pressure equalizing elements, and battery housing components sold to automotive OEMs.
• Fuel Cells (EKPO) PEMFC stack modules and metallic bipolar plates for fuel cell applications, offered as both customer-specific and standard solutions for automotive and aerospace fuel cell programs.
• Drive Components Components for both electric motors and hybrid/combustion engines for passenger cars and utility vehicles, covering engine, exhaust gas system, transmission, body/interior, chassis/braking system, and underbody applications.
• Lightweighting Customized lightweight components including thermoplastic composite hybrid, plastic-metal hybrid, pressing and forming, and plastic injection-molding and elastomer technologies for vehicles, battery systems, and fuel cells.
• Sealing Technology Comprehensive sealing solutions including MetaloSeal™ metal bead gaskets, elastomer and metal-elastomer gaskets, VolumesoftSeal™ hot gas gaskets, TopSeal™ housing parts, Metaloflex™ cylinder-head gaskets, metal-elastomer cylinder-head gaskets, transmission application seals, and high-performance plastic seals for engine, transmission, exhaust, and chassis applications.
• Metal Forming and Assembly Technology Metallic stamping and molded parts with associated assemblies and shielding systems, including ElroForm™ multimaterial solutions, ElroForm™ E battery housing/component protection, ElroForm™ TP thermal insulation, ElroShield™ EV battery shield, and ElroShield™ shielding systems for thermal management, acoustic behavior, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Tool Technology In-house tool design and production services pooled within the ElringKlinger Group at the Toolmaking Technology Center in Lenningen, Germany, supporting manufacturing of precision components.
• Elring Spare Parts (Aftermarket) Aftermarket spare parts under the Elring™ – Das Original brand for professional repair of engines, gearboxes, exhaust systems, and auxiliary units, now extended to commercial vehicles from Asian OEMs.
• Industrial Solutions Product solutions for non-automotive applications including components for electrolyzers and components made of high-performance plastics, applied across various industrial sectors such as hydrogen production and chemical processing.
• Components for Electrolyzers Components designed for electrolyzer applications in hydrogen production, sold to industrial hydrogen production equipment manufacturers.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026ElringKlinger participates in the Aerostack joint venture with Airbus and is part of the GENtwoPRO research program funded by Germany's LuFo VII-1 aviation research program. The three-year project aims to develop next-generation hydrogen fuel cell propulsion components for Airbus' ZEROe zero-emission aircraft concept, building on the earlier FAME project that tested a 1-megawatt-class hydrogen-electric propulsion demonstrator.
• Aerostack (Airbus and ElringKlinger Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Airbus and ElringKlinger focused on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion components for aerospace applications. Part of broader efforts to develop zero-emission aviation technology under Airbus' ZEROe program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trelleborg AB: Swedish industrial polymer and sealing specialist with a major automotive sealing business. Directly comparable in elastomer and metal-elastomer gaskets and high-performance plastic seals.
• Dana Incorporated: US-based tier-1 supplier focused on drivetrain, sealing, and thermal management for ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicles. Direct competitor in metal forming, gaskets, and EV thermal/shielding products.
• Faurecia (FORVIA): French tier-1 supplier with comparable scale, similar multi-technology positioning (combustion, hybrid, electric, hydrogen), and a global manufacturing footprint. Overlaps in fuel cell systems and lightweighting.
• Continental AG: German tier-1 automotive supplier with comparable product breadth across powertrain, sealing, battery components, and electronics for global OEMs. Closest scale and product-portfolio analog to ElringKlinger in Europe.
• Mahle GmbH: Privately-held German automotive supplier of comparable size serving passenger and commercial vehicle OEMs, with overlapping portfolios in engine components, thermal management, and e-mobility.
• Plastic Omnium: French automotive supplier specializing in lightweighting, composites, and increasingly battery-related systems (hydrogen tanks, battery enclosures). Strong overlap with ElringKlinger's lightweighting and ElroForm product lines.
• Valeo SA: French automotive supplier with strong electrification and thermal management portfolios, including battery cooling and powertrain electronics. Comparable in scale, customer base, and EV transition strategy.
• Schaeffler AG: Germany-based automotive and industrial supplier with similar revenue scale, direct OEM customer base, and active pivot toward e-mobility components. Competes with ElringKlinger in drivetrain and precision components.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG: Major German automotive supplier with direct overlap in drivetrain, chassis, and electrified powertrain components. Competes head-to-head with ElringKlinger on EV drivetrain modules and battery-related components.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Bosch GmbH: Largest global tier-1 automotive supplier with overlapping product lines in power electronics, battery systems, fuel cells, and sealing. Much larger and more diversified, but competes with ElringKlinger across most product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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