Group Structure

Segments

The ElringKlinger Group’s operating business is divided into four segments, as outlined below:

Original Equipment

Within the Original Equipment segment, ElringKlinger develops, manufactures, and sells systems, modules, and components destined in particular for the automotive industry. They include lightweight components, thermal and acoustic shielding systems, sealing systems, as well as battery and fuel cell technology. Supplied to the car and truck market, these products are used in engine, drivetrain, exhaust system, underbody, chassis, and vehicle body applications.

Aftermarket

In the Aftermarket segment, ElringKlinger offers an extensive range of high-quality gaskets, gasket sets, and service parts for the professional repair of engines, transmissions, exhaust systems, and auxiliary units in cars and commercial vehicles. They are marketed under the “Elring – Das Original” brand. Business within the Aftermarket segment is transacted through a global network of wholesalers and major group purchasing organizations. Alongside Western and Eastern Europe, the key markets for this area of business in terms of revenue include the Middle East and North Africa. ElringKlinger has been expanding its sales activities in North America and China in recent years.

Engineered Plastics

Within the Engineered Plastics segment, ElringKlinger develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of customized products made from various high-performance plastics. Revenue is attributable primarily to sales within the mechanical engineering sector and the medical, chemical, and energy industries as well as the vehicle industry. ElringKlinger is pushing ahead with efforts to expand its business in this segment at an international level and also operates production sites in the United States and China.

Other

At less than 1%, the segment referred to as "Other" accounts for a negligible share of Group revenue. It includes services provided by various subsidiaries. Among these are order picking services for the Aftermarket segment and revenue generated by the company restaurant and catering services. 

ElringKlinger Group Segments

SegmentProportion of revenueMain customer groups
Original Equipment74,1 %Car, truck and engine manufacturers, automotive suppliers, non-automotive
Aftermarket18,7 %Independent aftermarket business
Engineered Plastics7,2 %Vehicle industry, mechanical engineering, medical technology
Other<1%Unspecified industries

Sales revenue by segment in 2024

(prior year) in EUR million