Peace of Mind Oetiker is a global leader in high-end connecting solutions designed for the vehicle sector and for industrial applications. The company, continuously investing in product development, is ready to face new market trends.
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etiker is a family-owned business founded in Horgen, Switzerland by Mr Hans Oetiker, the inventor of the world’s first ear clamp. Since 1942, the company has developed and produced billions of connecting solutions, and today continues to be driven by the same values that have underpinned its success for the last 77 years. With a presence in 31 countries and operating 14 manufacturing facilities, Oetiker has become a trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs. Oetiker offers a wide range of ear clamps, multi crimp rings, worm drive clamps, heavy duty V-profile clamps and straps, quick connectors as well as manual assembly tools and electronically controlled assembly tools, to meet customers’ demand for leak-free sealing, space-efficient design and worker-friendly, as well as automated assembly. “Oetiker provides customers with peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected,” affirms Andreas Ring, Global Product Marketing Manager. “Oetiker’s expertise ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications and appliances. We offer engineering, prototyping 48 Industry Europe
and testing support to quickly create reliable solutions for overcoming any sealing and connecting challenges. We provide a full 360° approach covering connecting solutions, assembly solutions and global customer service.”
In line with trends The biggest market for Oetiker is the automotive sector, i.e. primarily passenger vehicles followed by commercial and industrial vehicles. Almost all major OEM car producers and the Tier1 suppliers are Oetiker’s customers, some of them for decades. “Each year, our products reach over 90 million vehicles — almost every vehicle manufactured. The high quality of our products and our readiness to fully meet our customers’ needs are the secrets of our success,” says Andreas Ring. He points out that new trends such as autonomous vehicles, digitalisation and electrification are reshaping the automotive industry. eMobility, or the development of electric-powered drivetrains, is shifting vehicle design away from combustion engines.
