Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Dettingen an der Erms, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1879
ElringKlinger is a German technology group and automotive supplier headquartered in Dettingen an der Erms, Baden-Wuerttemberg, founded in 1879. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and is not publicly listed. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, supplying battery components, sealing systems, and lightweight plastic parts. In April 2026 its Kunststofftechnik unit opened a plant in Qingdao, China.
ElringKlinger at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1879
Headquarters
Dettingen an der Erms, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
6578
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
6578
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Italy · India · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from ElringKlinger.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records list 6,578 shipments associated with the company, with origins spanning more than a dozen countries including Germany, Italy, India, and Spain.
The company holds ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 13485 certifications and lists products including gaskets, batteries, bearings, stampings, and assemblies.
The company is privately held and has been expanding its operations in South Carolina, United States, according to reports from November 2025.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
147 years in operation (founded 1879).
6,578 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
ElringKlinger is a German technology group and automotive supplier headquartered in Dettingen an der Erms, Baden-Wuerttemberg, founded in 1879. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and is not publicly listed. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, supplying battery components, sealing systems, and lightweight plastic parts. In April 2026 its Kunststofftechnik unit opened a plant in Qingdao, China.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1879 |
Headquarters | Dettingen an der Erms, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What ElringKlinger makes
The company holds ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 13485 certifications and lists products including gaskets, batteries, bearings, stampings, and assemblies.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Plastic, LED, Tooling, Transmission, Battery, Bearing, Gasket, Stamping, Assembly, Glass (source: elringklinger.de).
Certifications
ElringKlinger is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — elringklinger.de
ISO 13485 — elringklinger-engineered-plastics.com
ISO 14001 — elringklinger.de
ISO 45001 — elringklinger.de
ISO 50001 — elringklinger.de
ISO 9001 — elringklinger.de
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records list 6,578 shipments associated with the company, with origins spanning more than a dozen countries including Germany, Italy, India, and Spain. US customs bill-of-lading records list 6578 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Italy · India · Spain.
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — Q3 2026: ElringKlinger improves key financial metrics and makes further progress in its transformation | ElringKlinger (elringklinger.de)
2026-04-21 — ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik opens sustainable plant in Qingdao, China | ElringKlinger (elringklinger.de)
2026-03-26 — Financial year 2025: ElringKlinger enhances profitability while advancing its transformation | ElringKlinger (elringklinger.de)
2025-11-04 — ElringKlinger expands Pickens County operations - Southern Economic Development Council (sedc.org)
2025-11-04 — Automotive Supplier Expands in South Carolina | Manufacturing.net (manufacturing.net)
2025-10-30 — ElringKlinger expands Easley plant for EV innovation - Alliance Pickens (alliancepickens.com)
Facilities
ElringKlinger is headquartered in Dettingen an der Erms, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Public sources also reference these locations:
Qingdao, China — elringklinger.de
Company details
The company is privately held and has been expanding its operations in South Carolina, United States, according to reports from November 2025. ElringKlinger was founded in 1879, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Dettingen an der Erms, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 147 years in operation (founded 1879). 6,578 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does ElringKlinger make?
ElringKlinger is a German technology group and automotive supplier headquartered in Dettingen an der Erms, Baden-Wuerttemberg, founded in 1879. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and is not publicly listed. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, supplying battery components, sealing systems, and lightweight plastic parts. In April 2026 its Kunststofftechnik unit opened a plant in Qingdao, China.
Where is ElringKlinger headquartered?
ElringKlinger is headquartered in Dettingen an der Erms, Baden-Wuerttemberg.
When was ElringKlinger founded?
ElringKlinger was founded in 1879.
How big is ElringKlinger?
ElringKlinger has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does ElringKlinger hold?
ElringKlinger lists IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does ElringKlinger import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 6578 inbound shipments for ElringKlinger, with top origins including Germany · Italy · India · Spain.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 71 237240
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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