EV Suppliers

A.+E. Keller is a German cold-forging specialist with over a century of experience in producing high-strength metal components. Founded in 1919, this family-owned Tier‑2 supplier has evolved into a leader in cold-forming technology, manufacturing precision parts such as hollow bolts, bushings, and special fasteners for the automotive industry. Keller’s in-house tool design and modern forging presses enable cost-effective mass production and rapid prototyping of custom metal parts. With global partnerships (including joint ventures in China and India), A.+E. Keller combines German engineering quality with international reach to serve automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers with reliable, lightweight, and cost-optimized metal components.

POSCO Holdings is one of the worlds largest steel producers with over 50 years of manufacturing excellence, producing 41 million tons of crude steel annually. Founded in 1968, they have evolved into a global materials science company with diversified operations in steel, energy, engineering, construction, and trading. POSCOs comprehensive steel portfolio includes advanced automotive steel grades, electrical steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys delivered through world-class production facilities in Korea and international locations. Their technical leadership in high-strength automotive steels enables vehicle weight reduction, enhanced safety, and improved fuel efficiency. POSCOs commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has established them as a preferred development partner for global automotive OEMs seeking sophisticated steel solutions. Their advanced R&D capabilities continuously develop new materials and processes that address evolving market requirements for lightweighting, electrification, and environmental performance while creating value throughout the supply chain.

Fondium is a leading European specialist for chassis and powertrain components in iron casting, created from the former iron foundry group of Georg Fischer AG. With expertise spanning over 200 years, Fondium combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver premium iron castings for the automotive industry. The company operates advanced production facilities with over 1,800 employees across three plants in Germany, producing more than 200,000 tons of castings annually. Fondiums commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence makes them a preferred partner for demanding automotive applications requiring structural integrity and precise engineering.

Handtmann Group is a diversified family-owned enterprise with over 145 years of history specializing in light metal casting, food processing equipment, and engineering systems. Their Light Metal Casting division is a global leader in aluminum die casting for automotive applications, producing complex, thin-walled components that contribute to vehicle weight reduction and performance enhancement. Handtmanns comprehensive capabilities include part design, process development, die casting, machining, and assembly delivered from advanced manufacturing facilities in Germany, China, and the US. Their technical expertise in high-vacuum die casting enables the production of structural components and safety-critical parts with exceptional integrity and mechanical properties. Handtmanns commitment to innovation, quality, and long-term partnerships has established them as a preferred development partner for automotive OEMs seeking sophisticated lightweight solutions that meet increasingly stringent performance and sustainability requirements.

Nemak is a leading global provider of innovative lightweighting solutions for the automotive industry, specializing in the production of aluminum components for powertrain, e-mobility, and structural applications. With 38 facilities across 15 countries, they combine global reach with local expertise to serve major OEMs worldwide. Their advanced engineering capabilities and proprietary technologies enable the development of complex components that reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency. Nemaks substantial investments in R&D and sustainability initiatives position them at the forefront of industry innovation, particularly in electric vehicle components. Their vertically integrated business model encompasses design, casting, machining, and assembly processes, allowing for exceptional quality control and efficient production of over 45 million components annually.

Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) is a leading European manufacturer of premium aluminum extrusions and components for automotive, industrial, and construction sectors. Since their founding in 2007, HAI has grown rapidly to become a technological leader in aluminum processing with three integrated business divisions: extrusion, casting, and processing. Their vertically integrated production model ensures complete quality control from raw material to finished component. With state-of-the-art facilities spanning more than 100,000 square meters and over 1,800 employees, HAI combines German engineering precision with innovative technologies to deliver custom aluminum solutions. Their commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through their closed-loop recycling processes and focus on energy efficiency, making them an environmentally responsible partner for forward-thinking automotive manufacturers.

Waupaca Foundry is North Americas leading supplier of iron castings, producing over 1.5 million tons annually across seven foundries. Since 1955, they have specialized in gray, ductile, and austempered ductile iron castings ranging from ounces to 250 pounds. As a Hitachi Metals Group company, Waupaca combines innovative technologies with metallurgical expertise to deliver superior quality components for automotive, agriculture, construction, and industrial sectors. Their vertically integrated operations include pattern design, melting, molding, core making, finishing, machining, and assembly. Waupacas commitment to advanced manufacturing processes, environmental sustainability, and continuous improvement has established them as the supplier of choice for complex iron castings requiring exceptional dimensional accuracy and material properties.

GF Casting Solutions is a global manufacturer of lightweight components for the mobility and energy industries, combining over 200 years of metallurgical expertise with cutting-edge production technologies. As a division of Georg Fischer AG, they design and produce complex iron, aluminum, and magnesium castings that help reduce vehicle weight and emissions while enhancing performance and safety. Their comprehensive capabilities include bionic design, simulation, prototyping, and high-volume production using innovative processes such as high-pressure die casting, sand casting, and additive manufacturing. GFs international manufacturing network across Europe, Asia, and the Americas delivers engineered solutions for powertrains, structural components, and e-mobility applications. Their commitment to sustainability, digitalization, and technological advancement has established them as a strategic development partner for automotive OEMs seeking next-generation lightweight solutions.

KSM Castings Group is a leading international manufacturer of lightweight automotive components with over 70 years of experience in non-ferrous metal casting and machining. As part of the CITIC Dicastal Group, they combine German engineering expertise with global manufacturing capabilities to deliver innovative aluminum and magnesium solutions for chassis, powertrain, and body applications. KSMs comprehensive process chain includes development support, simulation, casting, machining, heat treatment, and assembly, providing customers with complete manufacturing solutions. Their technical competencies span high-pressure die casting, low-pressure die casting, and gravity casting, enabling complex components with optimized mechanical properties. KSMs commitment to technology leadership, operational excellence, and sustainability has established them as a strategic development partner for automotive OEMs seeking to reduce vehicle weight, improve fuel efficiency, and enhance performance through advanced lightweight components.