AGP is offering an unique opportunity to visit 2 German companies in Pell City, Alabama - Eissmann Automotive North America Inc. and WKW Erbsloeh North America LLC.
Join us:
Friday, April 7, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pell City, AL
Program:
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Registration and Networking with coffee and pastries at either company
9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Welcome by AlabamaGermany Partnership & Eissmann Automotive NA's Managing Director Jörg Schultz & WKW Erbsloeh NA's General Manager Todd Green - followed by introductions to companies.
9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Company Tours
10:15 a.m to 10:30 a.m. Transport (just a few minutes) in own vehicle and registration at other company
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Welcome and company introductions
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Company Tours
Please note if we reach full capacity for this event we will split into two groups. One start at Eissmann Automotive NA and the other one starts a WKW Erbsloeh NA. The companies are within 5 minutes of each other. You will receive full instructions where to meet a few days before the event.
Eissmann Automotive North America Inc.
Since 1964, the small, Swabian family-run company has developed into a globally-operating corporation with modern management and process structures and a presence on three continents. Originally known as suppliers of high-end interior leather trim, they are now expert development and value-adding partners for the automotive industry. As one of the leading international manufacturers of high-end shifter modules, trim components and complete automotive interiors, they work in partnership with virtually all the well-known manufacturers in the automotive industry. Their success is based on a perfect synergy between traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the-art production processes. The facility in Pell City was started in 2005.
The headquarter of Eissmann Group Automotive is located in Bad Urach, Germany. They have production facilities on three continents. A presence is not only maintained in Europe but also in Mexico, China and the USA.
WKW Erbsloeh North America, LLC
WKW Erbsloeh’s activities are centered on the manufacturing and machining of trims, functional strips, structural components and convertible top components, and roof railing systems. All is made of aluminum, steel and plastic for the automotive industry. For maximum experience WKW Automotive offers different surface variety: matt or high-gloss, powder-coated or anodized. The facility in Pell City openend in 2008 and manufactures aluminum trim and functional components as well as roof railing systems. As a traditional family business, they will continue to develop and deliver high-quality, light metal products for their existing and future customers. The WKW Group has been successfully supplying the international automotive industry for decades.
The WKW Group’s headquarters can be found in Wuppertal, German, where Erbslöh Aluminium was started in 1842. Subsidiaries and associated companies are in Europe, Asia, and North and South America.
Please note we have a max. on this event. Registration will close when we reach max. Reserve your spot TODAY!