Manufacturing Today Issue - 222 March 2024 | Page 172

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Behind the scenes : how KIRCHHOFF Automotive has adopted innovative solutions in the pursuit of excellence

Ever since the advent of cars , KIRCHHOFF Automotive Ltd has been at the forefront of developing , producing , and supplying metal parts , including hybrid structures , for the automotive industry . Starting off as a manufacturer of individual parts , the company has since grown into an internationally recognized development supplier of components and body-inwhite structures . By providing vehicles worldwide with the unparalleled stability and safety it is known for , KIRCHHOFF Automotive empowers its customers in the automotive industry to enhance their competitive edge . Leveraging its streamlined , medium-sized company structure and international presence , KIRCHHOFF Automotive delivers crucial cost and logistical advantages , all aimed at driving market success and preserving its innovation and profitability . Missy Smith , Plant Manager , Head of Tecumseh , provides a brief overview of the company . “ Established in 1785 , KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a family-owned business , based in Germany . Originally , the company operated a needle factory . Fast forward a century , and in 1894 the company made its first steps into the automotive industry with a press shop . In 1984 , KIRCHHOFF Automotive began manufacturing car parts and nine years later , the company expanded and started its journey into worldwide growth .

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