Chassis, steering and body construction systems as well as components for the automotive industry – from development to series assembly.
thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology
Ennepetal · Around 90 production sites worldwide on four continentsNew on Amplifa
About thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology
thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology is a business segment of thyssenkrupp AG and develops and manufactures function-critical mechanical components and mechatronic systems for the automotive industry. The portfolio ranges from chassis technologies such as steering and damping systems, springs and stabilizers, through the assembly of axle systems, to engine components for conventional and alternative drives. In addition, there are tracked vehicle undercarriage components, assembly systems for body construction and body lightweight components for series production. The Automotive Body Solutions unit covers integrated body construction – from prototype, tooling and plant engineering to series production of complete bodies in steel, aluminum and mixed-material construction. A growing focus is on mechatronic solutions with in-house developed electronics and software, such as Steer-by-Wire. Around 90 production sites on four continents form the production network; the entire value chain from development through manufacturing and machining to the assembly of highly complex systems is covered.
- Site
- Ennepetal
- Processes
- Damper manufacturing (single-tube and twin-tube dampers), Air spring systems, Adjustable damping systems, Manufacture of bulk-formed components, Steering system manufacturing (steering gears, ball screw drives), Axle assembly / Just-in-Sequence assembly of ready-to-install systems, Springs & stabilizers, Camshafts and cylinder head cover modules (drive components)
- Materials
- Steel, Aluminum, high- and higher-strength materials, Mixed construction (multi-material), High- and higher-strength materials
- Employees
- 28,892
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Aftermarket, Motorsport, Fleet management (IoT/car sharing, rental cars, logistics)
- 01
Engineering and development
- 02
Bulk metal forming and forming technology
- 03
Machining
- 04
Tooling and plant engineering
- 05
Component manufacturing
- 06
Assembly of ready-to-install systems (Just-in-Sequence)
- 07
Logistics services
Materials and Processes
Steel
Base material for body and chassis components as well as sheet metal forming tools.
Aluminum
Used in lightweight construction, among other things for complete bodies and structural parts.
High- and higher-strength materials
Processed in toolmaking and body production for particularly robust components.
Mixed construction (multi-material)
Combination of steel and aluminum for lightweight-optimized body structures.
Locations
Ennepetal
DERegistered office of Bilstein Motion Solutions / founding site
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damper manufacturing (single-tube and twin-tube dampers)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Air spring systemsForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Adjustable damping systemsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of bulk-formed componentsForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Steering system manufacturing (steering gears, ball screw drives)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Axle assembly / Just-in-Sequence assembly of ready-to-install systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Springs & stabilizersForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Camshafts and cylinder head cover modules (drive components)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Battery and drive assembly (assembly systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Toolmaking (sheet metal forming tools)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, high- and higher-strength materials |
| Plant engineering (body-in-white systems, turnkey)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Series production of complete bodies, body and production partsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Steel, Mixed construction |
| Hydroforming / internal high-pressure forming of hollow profilesForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sealing applications (doors, tailgates, panoramic sunroofs)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Folding systems (tabletop folding, roller hemming, special hemming)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser welding solutionsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Framing and marriage systemsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engine components for conventional and alternative drivesMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tracked vehicle undercarriage componentsForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Body lightweight components for series productionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2021
thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions was formed on 1 March 2021 from the split of thyssenkrupp System Engineering GmbH into two operationally independent companies.
- 2025
Fiscal year 2024/25: €7 billion revenue, €187 million adjusted EBIT, 28,892 employees (as of 30.09.2025).