Verified Nov 2026
Tool & Die
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Dover, Ohio
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Since 1954
Meteor is a sealing systems and components manufacturer headquartered in Dover, Ohio, United States, with its origins in Bockenem, Germany, where it was founded in 1951. The company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is privately held. It designs, manufactures and distributes static and dynamic seals, gaskets, O-rings and custom components for the automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment and electric-vehicle sectors. In December 2025 the German parent company filed for insolvency, and an insolvency administrator was appointed.
Meteor at a glance
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1954
Headquarters
Dover, Ohio
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
306
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
306
Named foreign suppliers
24
Top origins
Italy · Belgium · Germany · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Meteor.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 306 shipments linked to the company, with suppliers and origins spanning Germany, Croatia and Belgium among others.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 certifications and specializes in tool and die work, including custom sealing systems and elastomer compound formulations.
Meteor operates subsidiaries in Germany, Romania, the United States, France and Mexico, and in May 2025 the Meteor group acquired the Lauingen company GTR.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
72 years in operation (founded 1954).
306 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Meteor is a sealing systems and components manufacturer headquartered in Dover, Ohio, United States, with its origins in Bockenem, Germany, where it was founded in 1951. The company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is privately held. It designs, manufactures and distributes static and dynamic seals, gaskets, O-rings and custom components for the automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment and electric-vehicle sectors. In December 2025 the German parent company filed for insolvency, and an insolvency administrator was appointed.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1954 |
Headquarters | Dover, Ohio |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Primary capability | Tool & Die |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Meteor makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 certifications and specializes in tool and die work, including custom sealing systems and elastomer compound formulations.
Certifications
Meteor is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — meteor-group.com
ISO 14001 — meteor-group.com
ISO 45001 — meteor-group.com
ISO 50001 — meteor-group.com
ISO 9001 — meteor-group.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 306 shipments linked to the company, with suppliers and origins spanning Germany, Croatia and Belgium among others. US customs bill-of-lading records list 306 inbound shipments across 24 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · Belgium · Germany · Spain.
Latest developments
2026-02-05 — Insolvenzverfahren läuft: Erste Interessenten nehmen Meteor bereits vor Ort in Bockenem unter die Lupe (hildesheimer-allgemeine.de)
2025-12-09 — Meteor GmbH stellt Insolvenzantrag – Dr. Rainer Eckert zum vorläufigen Insolvenzverwalter bestellt | ECKERT Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB (eckert.law)
2025-12-04 — Bockenem: Autozulieferer Meteor meldet erneut Insolvenz an | ndr.de (ndr.de)
2025-05-16 — Meteor GmbH: Die Meteor-Gruppe übernimmt die Lauinger Firma GTR - Die Deutsche Wirtschaft (die-deutsche-wirtschaft.de)
2025-05-11 — Meteor verkauft 2,8 Hektar Betriebsgelände – wer der neue Eigentümer ist und was er vorhat (hildesheimer-allgemeine.de)
2025-04-15 — Automobilzulieferer Meteor ist wieder auf Wachstumskurs | Presseportal (presseportal.de)
Company details
Meteor operates subsidiaries in Germany, Romania, the United States, France and Mexico, and in May 2025 the Meteor group acquired the Lauingen company GTR. Meteor was founded in 1954, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Dover, Ohio. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 72 years in operation (founded 1954). 306 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Meteor make?
Meteor is a sealing systems and components manufacturer headquartered in Dover, Ohio, United States, with its origins in Bockenem, Germany, where it was founded in 1951. The company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is privately held. It designs, manufactures and distributes static and dynamic seals, gaskets, O-rings and custom components for the automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment and electric-vehicle sectors. In December 2025 the German parent company filed for insolvency, and an insolvency administrator was appointed.
Where is Meteor headquartered?
Meteor is headquartered in Dover, Ohio (400 S Tuscarawas Ave, Dover, Ohio, 44622-2342).
When was Meteor founded?
Meteor was founded in 1954.
How big is Meteor?
Meteor has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees.
What certifications does Meteor hold?
Meteor lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Meteor import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 306 inbound shipments for Meteor, with top origins including Italy · Belgium · Germany · Spain.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 763-777-8037
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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