What Tbp Beverages And Plastics does

TBP - Tovarna bovdenov in plastike d.d. is a Slovenia-headquartered Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supplier specializing in Bowden cables and plastic injection-molded components. Founded in 1960 as part of the Klemos craft enterprise and reorganized under foreign investment from German firm Vebe-Küster in 1971, the company has built over four decades of specialized cable-manufacturing expertise. Its core production program centers on Bowden cables for automotive functions including door locks, electric window regulators, hand brakes (with a 15-year warranty), hood and boot releases, fuel-tank caps, air-conditioning systems, and ancillary motorcycle and agricultural machinery controls. Annual capacity at the Lenart facility reaches 70 million Bowden cables, complemented by coated interior parts, metal components, and 3D-bent tubes produced on DEMAG and ARBURG injection-molding and automated tube-forming lines.

The company sells directly to major automotive OEMs (Volkswagen Group brands including Audi, Škoda, and SEAT; BMW; Mercedes-Benz; Porsche; Lamborghini) and through Tier 1 system integrators (Brose, Valeo, Benteler, Faurecia). Revenue is generated through long-term, quote-based B2B supply contracts with multi-year terms. Manufacturing is dual-sited: the Lenart, Slovenia headquarters, and a wholly-owned subsidiary in Tlaxcala, Mexico (activated 2015-2016) strategically located near Audi and Volkswagen assembly plants to serve North and South American markets. The combined global workforce exceeded 1,200 employees in 2017, with Mexico operations alone generating approximately $60 million in revenue that year.

TBP is structured as a private joint-stock company (delniška družba), owned by management and staff, with no external institutional investors or parent entity. It maintains a full suite of automotive certifications, including IATF 16949 (Slovenia certificate valid through 2027), ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (valid through 2028), ISO 45001, and TISAX information security, plus legacy VDA 6.1. Proprietary technology includes patented in-house wire winding and pressing machines, temperature-compensation systems for window-regulator cables tested from -40°C to +150°C, and integrated anti-theft safety clutches. Recent strategic moves include the Mexico expansion, the EU Eureka-supported DIS LOGUN intelligent logistics unit development project, on-site solar installations, and a 2014 SAP implementation to support multi-site operations.

Name

Tbp Beverages And Plastics

Legal name

TBP Tovarna bovdenov in plastike d.d.

Website

https://www.tbp.si/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TBP is a Slovenia-headquartered Tier 1/2 automotive supplier manufacturing Bowden cables, plastic injection-molded parts, coated interior components, and metal parts for European OEMs including Volkswagen Group, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Lamborghini, operating plants in Slovenia and Mexico with 70 million cables of annual capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (33634)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Connectors, Terminals & Junction Boxes Manufacturing (IMACAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydraulic Brake Systems (Master Cylinders/Calipers/Lines/Boosters) (IMACAIAD)

Keywords

• Bowden cable manufacturing
• Automotive components supplier
• Plastic injection molding
• Automotive control cables
• Metal parts fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenart

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive components manufacturing: TBP manufactures and sells Bowden cables, plastic parts, metal parts, and coated parts directly to automotive OEMs and through Tier 1 system suppliers. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts with major car manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TBP manufactures Bowden cables for various automotive functions including door locks, electric window regulators, hand brakes, hood/boot openings, fuel tank caps, and air-conditioning systems. The company also produces plastic injection-molded parts, coated interior components, and metal parts for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 system suppliers. With 70 million Bowden cables annual production capacity and a 15-year warranty on hand brake cables, TBP operates as both Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supplier.

Product overview

TBP is an automotive components manufacturer specializing in Bowden cables as its core product, complemented by plastic injection-molded parts, coated interior components, and metal parts. The company operates as both Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to major automotive manufacturers including Volkswagen Group brands, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. TBP has production facilities in Slovenia and Mexico (Tlaxcala) and utilizes modern manufacturing equipment including DEMAG and ARBURG injection molding machines, automated tube forming lines, and 3D bending technology. Production capacity reaches 70 million Bowden cables annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bowden Cables Bowden cables for various automotive functions including door locks, electric window regulators, hand brakes, hood/boot openings, fuel tank caps, air-conditioning systems, and motorcycles/agricultural machinery. Known for extreme condition performance with 15-year warranty on hand brake cables.
• Plastic Parts Plastic handles and injection-molded components for vehicle interiors including hood/boot release handles, hand brake release levers, and other plastic parts manufactured using DEMAG and ARBURG machines with 60-200 ton clamping force.
• Coated Parts Coated plastic parts for car interiors featuring fabric coatings in various colors and patterns, providing pleasant tactile feel, easy cleaning, and weather resistance.
• Metal Parts Semi-manufactured components and metal parts for Bowden cables, seats, armrests, and 3-D bending of AI-tubes for automotive applications.
• Intelligent Logistics Unit (DIS LOGUN) Development project for intelligent standard logistics unit created in collaboration with partners, supported by EU Eureka program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-year warranty on hand brake Bowden cables
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TBP SA de CV MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Wholly-owned subsidiary manufacturing facility in Tlaxcala, Mexico. Strategic location near Audi and Volkswagen assembly plants. Expands TBP's presence in North and South American automotive markets. Combined global workforce of 1,200+ employees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kongsberg Automotive: Norwegian-headquartered supplier of automotive control cables, shift systems, and fluid transfer systems. Directly comparable in core Bowden cable manufacturing for passenger vehicles and commercial OEMs.
• Dura Automotive Systems: Global Tier 1 supplier of automotive mechanical and cable-based shifting, parking brake, and closure systems. Closely comparable product portfolio to TBP's Bowden cable applications in hand brakes, shifters, and hood release.
• Piolax Inc. Japanese automotive parts manufacturer specializing in metal and plastic functional components including control cables and fasteners. Similar mix of precision metal/plastic parts and cable assemblies for OEMs.
• Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts: Chinese Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior and exterior trim, control cables, and plastic components. Comparable vertically-integrated plastic + cable offering serving global OEMs.
• Mitsuba Corporation: Japanese automotive parts maker producing wiper systems, motors, and various mechanical cable-actuated components. Comparable niche of safety/comfort cable-actuated mechanisms for OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Brose Fahrzeugteile: Major German Tier 1 system integrator for window regulators, seat systems, and door modules — explicitly listed as a TBP customer via Tier 1 channel. Comparable automotive supply-chain positioning and customer overlap.
• Faurecia: Global French Tier 1 automotive supplier (now FORVIA) of interior systems, seating, and clean mobility — explicitly listed as a TBP Tier 1 customer. Comparable scale and OEM integration model.
• Leoni AG: Global German manufacturer of wires, cables, and wiring systems for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable automotive cable/wiring manufacturing capabilities at significantly larger scale.
• Aptiv PLC: Global Tier 1 automotive technology company focused on electrical architecture, connectors, and advanced safety systems. Broader automotive electronics/wiring scope but overlapping customer base.
• Motherson Sumi Systems: Indian-headquartered global Tier 1 automotive component supplier with extensive wiring harness and interior systems businesses serving European and global OEMs at large scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tbp-d.d.

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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