Name

Apparatebau Kirchheim Teck

Legal name

Apparatebau Kirchheim-Teck GmbH

Website

https://ak-teck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Electrical Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Wiring Harnesses & Cable Assemblies Manufacturing (IMACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC)

Keywords

• Vehicle electrical components
• Commercial vehicle connectors
• Cable assembly manufacturing
• Automotive wiring systems
• High-current connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheim Unter Teck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Electrical Components Manufacturing: Design, development and manufacture of certified plug-in connections, high-current connectors, cable junction boxes, fuse housings, central electrics, and related components for commercial vehicles. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales to vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. Products include both standard catalog items and customer-specific solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apparatebau Kirchheim-Teck GmbH designs, develops and manufactures certified vehicle electrical components and systems for commercial vehicles. The portfolio spans ISO/ABS plug connectors, waterproof cable junction boxes, fuse housings, modular trailer cabling systems, central electrics up to 1000V, custom cable assemblies with overmoulding, and high-current connectors including the proprietary AKNH quick-connect line. Products are supplied as both standard catalog items and customer-specific solutions to commercial vehicle and trailer manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

Apparatebau Kirchheim-Teck GmbH is a manufacturer of components and systems for vehicle electronics with over 100 years of history since 1918. The company's product portfolio centers on certified electrical connections and wiring systems for commercial vehicles, consisting of multiple interconnected product families: ISO/ABS plug connectors and coiled cables for trailer connections; waterproof cable junction boxes and fuse housings for electrical protection; wire connectors, push-buttons, and diode modules for circuit management; modular trailer cabling systems for complete lighting installation; central electric components up to 1000V; custom cable assembly with overmoulding capabilities; and high-current applications including AKNH quick connectors, 12-pin power hybrid connectors, and high-voltage boxes. The company also provides in-house testing and prototyping services. Their products serve both standard and ADR (dangerous goods transport) applications in the commercial vehicle industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO Connector and Socket with Coiled Cable

Quantifiable outcome

• Time and cost savings in mounting through quick-connect AKNH technology
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HELLAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHELLA is used as the standard lighting manufacturer for the AK modular trailer cabling system. Other lighting manufacturers are available on request. This is a component supply partnership where AK integrates HELLA lights into their trailer wiring solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aptiv: Global automotive electrical architecture supplier producing connectors, wiring harnesses, and central electrical systems. Direct product overlap with AK's central electrics and high-voltage distribution portfolio, particularly in commercial vehicle and high-voltage applications.
• Yazaki: One of the world's largest manufacturers of automotive wiring harnesses and electrical components. Comparable in core technology and customer base (commercial vehicle OEMs and Tier 1s), with substantially greater scale and vertical integration.
• HARTING: German specialist in industrial and automotive-grade connectors, including heavy-duty and high-current solutions. Comparable in connector technology focus, IP-rated product offerings, and presence in commercial vehicle and harsh-environment electrical applications.
• Amphenol: Global manufacturer of electronic and electrical connectors and interconnect systems with broad automotive exposure. Overlaps with AK on connector products for commercial vehicle applications, particularly harsh-environment and high-current variants.
• LEONI AG: German-headquartered specialist in automotive cables, wiring systems, and related connectivity. Closest geographic and product comparable to AK with deep Tier 1 OEM relationships in Europe; serves as the most relevant scale benchmark for AK's wiring harness and cable assembly business.
• TE Connectivity: Global leader in automotive connectors, sensors, and cable assemblies serving commercial vehicle and trailer OEMs. Directly comparable product portfolio in vehicle electrical connectivity and a benchmark for AK's addressable market, though at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Sumitomo Wiring Systems: Major Japanese manufacturer of wiring harnesses, connectors, and electrical systems for global automotive OEMs. Comparable in product portfolio and customer targeting; represents the Asian counterpart to AK's European commercial vehicle electrical components business.
• Dräxlmaier Group: German automotive supplier focused on premium vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and interior electronics. Comparable as a specialized electrical systems supplier with strong Tier 1 relationships, though more concentrated in premium passenger vehicles than AK's commercial vehicle focus.
• Kromberg & Schubert: German family-owned automotive supplier specializing in wiring systems and cable harnesses for premium and commercial vehicle OEMs. Closest size, ownership structure, and customer base analogue to AK in the German Mittelstand landscape.
• Erich Jaeger: German specialist in trailer connectors, tow bars, and electrical connection systems for commercial vehicles. Closest direct niche competitor to AK's ISO connectors and modular trailer cabling product lines, sharing customer overlap with European trailer OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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