ElringKlinger AG introduced the SHAPE2EMPOWER program, the new organizational structure for the next phase of transformation, during the announcement of the Q1/2026 results.
It program aims to improve speed of action, market proximity, customer focus, and operational efficiency. Its key focus is the reinforcement of

ElringKlinger AG presented itself at Auto China 2026 as a technology and development partner, with a focus on the Chinese and Asian markets as well as on New Energy Vehicles (NEV) applications of global relevance. The company emphasized its R&D capabilities and “local-for-local” approach to support global OEMs, inclu

ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik GmbH, a subsidiary of ElringKlinger AG, opened a new plant at the Sino-German EcoPark in Qingdao, China, quadrupling its production capacity for high-performance plastics.
The new site strengthens the company’s “local for local” approach, serving as a regional hub for its engineered pl

ElringKlinger AG divested its subsidiary hofer powertrain products UK Ltd. in 2025 as part of its decision to discontinue the systems business in electric drive units and focus on its profitable components business.
The divestiture aligns with the company’s SHAPE30 transformation strategy. The sale agreement was fina

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) is presenting its products for the next generation of electromobility at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, including cell contacting systems, battery components, sealing materials, and lightweight plastics.
The company’s cell contacting systems are essential for battery electric d

EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO), a joint venture of ElringKlinger and OPmobility, is showcasing its PEMFC stack modules and stack components at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
The highlight is the NM12-single PEMFC stack module, designed for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and already in u

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) displayed its solutions for e-mobility at Auto Shanghai 2025. It presented various solutions for battery modules based on prismatic or cylindrical cells in both the low-voltage and high-voltage segments as well as complete battery storage systems.
The company also showed lightweight c

EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO), a joint venture of ElringKlinger and OPmobility, presented its fuel cell stacks and bipolar plates for sustainable mobility at Auto Shanghai 2025.
It displayed its portfolio of four modular stack platforms: the NM5-evo, NM12-single, NM12-twin, and NM20, ranging from 16 kW to 4

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) announced that its Cross Car Beam developed in collaboration with Lucid Motors won the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Award at the 22nd Automotive Awards in 2024.
The new cross car beam will be used for Lucid Motors’ Gravity. Its highlights include (i) lightweight PA6 material wi

On January 9, CERTINA completed the acquisition of ElringKlinger Heat and Noise Shielding sites in Sevelen, Switzerland, and Buford, USA, after a year of profound and in-depth negotiations later and three months after the signing event. This acquisition unlocks many exciting opportunities to boost CERTINA's product p

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) has decided to discontinue operations at its Thale site in Germany due to current market conditions and challenging fundamentals in the European automotive industry.
The closure will affect 33 employees. A major series production order will expire in February 2025 without follow-up no

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) announced that its 400 V automotive battery system and other solutions will be displayed at The Battery Show North America in Detroit, from October 7-10, 2024.
The cylindrical lithium-ion system comprises three 120 V battery modules. It meets the safety standards with advanced BMS com

CERTINA Group signed a purchase agreement to acquire two plants producing thermal and acoustical shielding of ElringKlinger AG. The transaction includes the sites in Sevelen, Switzerland, and Buford, USA. The closing is expected until the end of the year.
ElringKlinger generated revenue of approximately EUR 175 milli

ElringKlinger announced that it will present its expertise in the field of battery technology at IAA Transportation 2024 under the motto of “transformationpioneer”. 
At the event, ElringKlinger will present an all-electric light commercial vehicle named Evum, developed with EVUM Motors GmbH. It will also present a ba

EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO), a joint venture of ElringKlinger and OPmobility, announced its most powerful fuel cell stack module NM20 which will be presented at IAA Transportation 2024. Currently in the prototyping phase, the NM20 is expected to begin customer deliveries toward the end of 2024.
Designed f

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) announced the launch of a new Battery Center in the US, located in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.
The CEO of ElringKlinger met the Governor of the US state on June 24, 2024, to discuss the status of plans for the site.
The new facility will primarily produce battery technolog

EKPO Fuel Cell (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (EKPO Suzhou), EKPO (a joint venture between ElringKlinger and Plastic Omnium)’s Chinese headquarters (HQ) and new manufacturing site, was opened in Suzhou New District (SND). The company simultaneously launched a phase-II project dedicated to providing market-leading hydrogen fuel c

ElringKlinger AG announced that its ambition now is to tackle the next stage of the transformation process in line with its SHAPE30 strategy. Its focus is on ramping up series production relating to the high-volume nominations already secured in the field of e-mobility.
Despite the difficult environment, ElringKlinge

On March 15, ElringKlinger AG announced that Daimler Truck, ElringKlinger, ENGEL AUSTRIA - Wir sind ENGEL, ThermHex Waben GmbH, edevis GmbH, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS have produced a storage compartment flap for a truck interior in sandwich construction in a recentl

ElringKlinger AG announced that EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies (EKPO), its joint venture with Plastic Omnium, has inked a contract with FAW Group for the development and supply of “NM12-Single” fuel cell stack module prototypes.
These stacks will be used in a next-generation fuel cell vehicle of FAW's premium brand, Hon