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ART OF LIGHTS ASPÖCK SYSTEMS HAS INVESTED IN NEW FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY TO HARNESS ITS PASSION FOR INNOVATIVE LIGHTING IN THE INTERESTS OF IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY FOR VEHICLE OPERATORS.
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ince 2006, Aspöck Systems has been an international partner to the automotive industry. In 2015, the production location in Poland was completed to efficiently serve the Automotive segment and fulfil the high expectations of automakers. The expansion at the business location in Kluczbork now has the necessary space for further development, new machines and the introduction of another production line. Aspöck Automotive Poland currently has 170 employees as well as a new facility which is connected to the production hall and – in addition to offices, conference rooms, social areas for employees and an archive – also houses a lab with a test workshop. Future-proofed with a 1,000-square-metre site in Poland, Aspöck Systems is poised for growth, expecting about 250 employees to work in a three-shift model in the production area. The subsidiary in Kluczbork produces the rear lamps for Volkswagen Crafter and Caddy vans. Audi is also an important customer, according to Karl Aspöck, CEO of the ASPÖCK Group and Owner of ASPÖCK Automotive Poland. “We produce more than a million third stop lights for automotive manufacturers.” Sustainable growth is the basis of pioneering developments, Aspöck says, adding that his team has developed a rear lamp innovation for trailers. The Ecoled II is an upgrade to previous models, featuring a directional indicator that is monitored in accordance with ISO 13207-1. “The interchangeable lens can be used for the left and right lamp, which likewise applies to the entire rear lamp when turned 180 degrees,” says Wolfgang Ahamer, Head of Sales 24V. “If the rear side area is damaged, only the mounting bracket, which connects the rear lamp to the end outline marker arm, breaks at the provided breaking point. The rear lamp remains undamaged. This ensures that repair is affordable because only the broken mounting bracket has to be replaced. The physically
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resilient rear lamp that is resistant to moisture, UV radiation and chemical effects – also featuring a low design height and can be used in the voltage range of 12-24 volts.” When in operation, the Ecoled II provides a uniform light pattern plus a dynamic indicator with a sequential light, ensuring improved safety for vehicle operators through better visibility. Aspöck Systems is also expanding its product portfolio by developing and investing in novel LED socketing and encapsulation technologies, including LED strips. “Innovative linear lighting systems with high IP protection classes are manufactured at the Austria location,” Aspöck says. “A building expansion was required to be able to produce these high-quality LED strips. As such, in conjunction with the segment expansion, Aspöck can achieve wider market coverage and present itself to a wider audience. “Thanks to these and other capacity expansions, the Aspöck Group is ideally prepared for new projects and developments.” www.aspoeck.com
