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KIRCHHOFF Automotive offers body solutions that make tomorrow's mobility safe.

Innovative and economical lightweight products ensure that people are optimally protected in the event of an accident. As a supplier to the automotive industry, KIRCHHOFF Automotive develops and produces complex metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis that are lightweight, economical and crash-proof. Because the vehicles of the future - from electric to autonomous - also need bod

ies that ensure the greatest possible safety for all those involved in an accident in the event of an emergency. As a global player, we offer our customers in Europe, Asia and North America comprehensive know-how in the areas of economical lightweight construction and crash performance. With the advanced technology of partial press hardening, KIRCHHOFF Automotive is able to produce steel products with different strength ranges and thus weight- and crash-optimized body components. Many car manufacturers today have complex structural parts for the body-in-white made in hybrid design - Combinations of steel-aluminum or metal-plastic - developed by us and manufactured worldwide. A global production network with the core technologies of forming, joining, lightweight construction and surface treatment ensures uniform manufacturing and production standards. Products such as crash management systems, front-end frames and cross-members are assembled into a wide variety of components in JIT plants in close proximity to customers. The family-owned company, which has existed since 1785, is part of today's KIRCHHOFF Group, which is made up of the Automotive, Ecotec, Mobility and WITTE Tools divisions. With more than 8,000 employees and 27 production plants in 11 countries, KIRCHHOFF Automotive represents the largest division in the group.

06/16/2026

👏🏆 Four Plants Setting The Standard!

Four North American plants have been recognized by with the Supplier Quality Excellence Award. North York, Manchester, Waverly and Querétaro.

This achievement reflects consistent performance over time. Strong management systems, disciplined ex*****on and close collaboration across teams are the foundation behind it.

For the first time, four plants in the region received this recognition in the same year. A clear sign of alignment across KIRCHHOFF Automotive and the ability to deliver at a high level across multiple locations.

What stands behind this milestone:
✅ Consistent top level quality across all operations
🔧 Strong systems and disciplined ex*****on every day
🤝 Stable processes without disrupting customer operations
👥 Close collaboration across all functions and teams

Recognition by also highlights the strength of the long standing partnership and the impact of consistent performance. Achievements like this create the foundation for future opportunities and continued collaboration.

🥳 A strong result for all teams involved!

06/11/2026

🏭✅ TISAX Certified!

We have reached an important milestone. All KIRCHHOFF Automotive locations included in our roadmap are now successfully TISAX certified.

🌍 Over the past years, we have continuously strengthened our approach to information security across all locations worldwide.

Today, this is reflected in consistent standards, clear processes and a shared understanding of how important it is to protect sensitive information in a global automotive environment.

🔒 Information security is not a one time achievement. It is an ongoing responsibility that requires awareness, discipline and continuous development.

With this milestone, we are well positioned to meet increasing industry requirements and to further strengthen trust with our customers and partners.

06/09/2026

🤖🚀 At our plant, we are taking intralogistics to the next level!

A fully connected fleet of eight autonomous is turning production and logistics into one seamless system. The vehicles do not operate in isolation but as an intelligent network that coordinates material flow in real time and adapts dynamically to demand.

What makes this setup special is the direct interaction between systems and the AGVs. Material requests, pickup of finished parts or provision of load carriers are triggered automatically and handled by the next available vehicle.

No central control. No manual intervention. Just a smooth, self steering process. The benefits are tangible:

✅ more efficient material flow
✅ higher process reliability
✅ real time responsiveness across the shopfloor

This implementation is part of our broader approach, where machines, transport systems and processes are digitally connected and work hand in hand.

👏 Autonomous solutions like this are shaping the future of production logistics step by step.

06/03/2026

🏆 Recognized again: Business Superbrand 2026 in !

For the second time after 2025, our Hungarian location has been awarded the Business title – a recognition given to companies that stand for credibility, reliability, and strong, consistent brand development.

Over the past years, the team in Hungary has continuously worked on strengthening professional expertise, improving service , and building a clear and consistent employer brand.

The goal has been clear: to be a trusted partner for customers and an attractive workplace at the same time.

✅ Focus on expertise and reliability
✅ Continuous development of service quality
✅ Strong emphasis on employer branding
✅ Clear values and a consistent direction

Awards like this are an important signal that this approach is working – and that progress is built step by step.

A big thank you to our partners for their trust and to our colleagues in Hungary for their ongoing dedication.👏

05/28/2026

🎙️ New K>VOICES episode: Global perspectives in !

What does it take to lead a global function across regions, cultures and teams? In the newest Episode of K>VOICES, our host Natasha speaks with Piotr, our Head of Global Manufacturing , about a career that has taken him across Europe, North America, Mexico and Asia.

After joining KIRCHHOFF Automotive nearly 20 years ago as a Manufacturing Engineer in Poland, Piotr has been involved in plant expansions, supported new launches and helped connect Engineering teams worldwide. Today, he brings these experiences together in his role.

In this conversation, they talk about:
🌍 Working across cultures and what it means for collaboration
🤝 Why teamwork is behind every major milestone
✈️ Personal lessons from international assignments and relocating abroad

Beyond work, Piotr also shares what helps him recharge after time on the road - from mountain biking to sailing and travelling. A grounded and thoughtful episode that looks at the people and perspectives behind Engineering.

Listen now to the next episode of K>VOICES!

🍎 Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-with-piotr/id1808225167?i=1000766767911

🎧 Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/65HHUw4aknINHAQL5uDcds?si=EZxSkM0hQ5uKustQaaKSJQ

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05/26/2026

✅🚀 From intern to quality leader!

What started as an internship in 2020 in has developed into a strong and steady career path at KIRCHHOFF Automotive.

During his studies in Industrial Engineering and Management, Luis Franco joined our team and quickly gained hands-on insights into our processes.

Taking on more early on, he continued his journey in the quality area, working closely with customers, supporting production on site and collaborating across international teams.

🔧 Hands-on experience in production and problem solving
🌍 Close collaboration with customers and global teams
📈 Continuous development into a leadership role

Today, Luis is Process Control and Quality System Efficiency Area Manager, leading a team focused on ensuring high standards and driving continuous improvement every day.

A great example of how careers grow step by step through trust, ownership and teamwork!

Interested in a career at KIRCHHOFF Automotive? Apply now via the link 👉 www.kirchhoff-automotive.com/jobs

05/21/2026

🚀🌍 Expanding our supplier network in the !

Strengthening resilient supply chains and building strong regional partnerships remains a key focus for KIRCHHOFF Automotive. At the Interconnect B2B Matchmaking Conference 2026 in , our Procurement team engaged with a broad range of suppliers from Serbia and across the Balkan region.

The event provided a valuable platform to deepen existing relationships and explore new opportunities. Building on positive experience from previous supplier initiatives in the region, the focus was on identifying partners that combine know-how with reliable and scalable capabilities.

🤝 Connecting with established and emerging automotive suppliers
🌍 Leveraging regional proximity to our European production network
🔧 Evaluating high-quality manufacturing and technical expertise
📈 Expanding a stable and future-oriented supplier base

The Balkan region continues to show strong development as a nearshore sourcing market with a growing number of internationally active suppliers and the exchange in Belgrade marks another step in strengthening our supplier network.

05/19/2026

🌍✨ New entrance area in !

The entrance area in our Attendorn plant has been completely redesigned and now presents our company in a clear and modern way. A warm, wood-inspired design creates an open and welcoming atmosphere that reflects our presence and brings different elements of the space together.

At the center, a globe featuring employees from our sites worldwide makes one thing visible at first glance: collaboration across regions is a key part of how we work. At the same time, the presentation of our company has been fully rethought.

Three large screens guide visitors through the most important phases of our development in a connected story:
🕰️ 1785 to 1984 - From the early beginnings to the foundation of today’s structures
🚗 1984 to 2003 - Expansion into the passenger car market and growth in international business
🔬 2003 to today - Transformation into a development partner with strong in-house R&D

Our new area brings together past, present and future in one place and makes the development of our company tangible from the very first step inside. Visit us and discover the new entrance area!

05/12/2026

💪🌅 209 km of and endurance

Two teams from our Hungarian colleagues took on the relay around Lake Balaton and finished stronger than expected.

Over nearly 209 km, they ran day and night through changing conditions and demanding stages. What made the difference was not just physical strength, but true team coordination and commitment.

🏃 2 teams completed the full 209 km relay
⏱ Both teams finished ahead of their planned time
🌡 High temperatures by day and cold conditions at night

From early morning stretches to night sections and sunrise runs along the lake, every kilometer required focus, resilience and trust in each other. Many pushed beyond their personal limits and achieved new along the way.

We are proud of the outstanding performance and team spirit shown by our colleagues. Events like this show what teamwork really means in practice!

05/08/2026

🏆 KIRCHHOFF Automotive has once again been awarded the Silver Medal!

With an increased overall score from 72 to 74 points, the latest assessment highlights our continuous and systematic progress in sustainability.

Despite increasingly demanding evaluation criteria, improvements were achieved across all four areas assessed:

🌱 Environment
🤝 Labor & Human Rights
⚖️ Ethics
🔗 Sustainable Procurement

The current results place KIRCHHOFF Automotive among the top 8% of companies in the manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories and within the top 17% of all companies evaluated worldwide.

Earning the Silver Medal for the third time in a row demonstrates consistent progress even under challenging conditions.

A big thank you to everyone involved for their commitment and high level of quality - a key contribution to this result.

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Stefanstrasse 2
Aurora, ON
58638

Telephone

+19057278585

Website

https://kirchhoff-automotive.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirchhoff-automotive/

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