GOALS
VALUES
ACHIEVEMENTS
life for quality
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Employees are capable of anything when you provide them with training or tools, but particularly if you believe in them.
Hans-Olaf Henkel (*1940), German top manager, 1985 – 1993 Head of IBM in Germany, 1993 – 1994 Head of IBM in Europe, 1995 – 2000 President of the Association of German Industry (BDI)
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Strong together
Perform well, act professionally, be successful: the success of our company relies on every one of our employees playing their part. The desire to work together responsibly to achieve greatness is the foundation for the innovative technical solutions and excellent quality which keep us ahead of the competition.
Quality for life
Our global success and stable position as a market leader is based on our willingness and ability to adapt to changes in customer and market demands. Energy, creativity and ideas are vital if we want to launch new developments, start up innovative products and cement our advantages over our competitors. For us, Quality for Life means that we offer high-quality products and services in all our business areas which mean comfort, safety and joy for our customers – throughout their whole lives.
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Milestones in the AL-KO success story
Convincing facts, impressive figures
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Successful together
Divisions of the AL-KO KOBER GROUP
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Milestones of the AL-KO success story AL-KO KOBER Southam, England Louhans, France Vintl, Italy Spreitenbach, Switzerland
Foundation of Alois Kober GmbH Kötz, Germany
1931
AL-KO KOBER, Hisings-Kärra, Sweden
1982
1970 AL-KO KOBER, Elkhart, USA
AL-KO Geräte Kötz, Germany
1958
1986
1975
ALKO KOBER Zell Austria
AL-KO Espana Utebo, Spain
Alois KOBER Plastics Technology, Ichenhausen, ALKO KOBER AG Kötz, Hengelo, Holland AL-KO Record Alsónemedi, Hungary Abadiano, Spain
1976
1961
Orion, AL-KO Spreitenbach, Switzerland
AL-KO KOBER Obdach, Austria
1987
1977
1965
1953
1961
1967
1976
1980
Overrun brakes
Single axle trailer Over-run brake program
Rubber suspension axles
Lawn tractors
Garden shredder
1960
1988
1975
1966 First lawnmowers produced
AKS trace logging systems
1985
First support wheels produced
1952
AL-KO Int. Dandenong, Australia
1983
AL-KO Therm, Jettingen-Scheppach
Entry into extract technology. Development of mobile raw air dust extraction and stationary units
1989
1989 Receipt of the Award for Innovative Performance for the first freely programmable dust extraction unit in the world.
Modern AMC chassis introduced to market
Production begins on handbrake levers
Das richtige Einschätzen der Marktsituation, ein passendes Maß an unternehmerischer Risikobereitschaft und geschäftlichem Weitblick waren zu allen Zeiten die Basis für den Erfolg unseres Unternehmens. Fachliche Kompetenz und engagiertes Handeln führten bei AL-KO zu immer neuen Meilensteinen des Erfolgs – eines Erfolgs, der über Generationen weitergeführt wird. The Kober family in Herbert, Kurt und Willy Kober Herbert, Kurt und Willy Kober the late 40’s.
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in the late 70’s
in the late 90’s
AL-KO Air Technology Taicang, China
AL-KO Therm Wittenberg, Germany
1996
1990
2003 AeroTech Export Frankfurt, Germany
1991
1994
AeroTech air conditioning, Baoji China ALKO KOBER Przezmierow, Poland
AL-KO KOBER Slovakia Bernolakovo, Slovakia
1997
1999
AL-KO Trailco Vereening, South Africa
AL-KO Automotive Elkhart, USA Secmai Strasbourg, France Riga, Latvia
AL-KO KOBER Kiev, Ukraine
AL-KO celebrates its 75th anniversary
2004
2006
AL-KO Shock absorber technology Hartha Condural Polinya, Spain ALKO KOBER Pisek, Czech Republic
AL-KO Hayes Axles Seminole USA, AL-KO Ginge Bronderslev, Denmark, Brivio, Italy
AL-KO Kober Moscow, Russia St. Petersburg, Russia
SAF AL-KO Vehicle Technology Yantai, China AL-KO RTN-Goett Noyant France
AL-KO takes over RBW Industries Inc. in Chino, California
1992
1995
1998
2005
2008
1995
1998
2002
2006
Ride-on Obdach
Market launch of ship climatisation units
Independent pump production
Rubber spring axle 3500 kg
1997 1993
Revision of the series AT3/AT5: kitchen exhauster AT3 garage exhauster AT5
Lawn tractors Powerline
Highwheeler goes into production
2007 1999
New Silverline lawnmowers go into production
2006 EuroventCertification
The Board of Directors: Roland, Harald, Raymond and Stefan Kober
2008
ATC AL-KO Trailer Control series launched
The Kober family
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Convincing facts, impressive figures
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8% Rest of the World
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Secure jobs
Increasing sales
Worldwide turnover
A growing workforce, long company loyalty periods and low fluctuation rates show identification with the company.
Work on success everyday: new ideas and new products open up new markets and increase sales.
In addition to the secure sales source of Europe, sales proportions are improving across the globe.
Intelligent concepts and excellent technological achievements give us an advantage over the competition and continuously increase revenue across all of our business areas. As a global company with production facilities and branches across the planet, AL-KO is a leading international provider. Our innovative technology is based on trend-setting ideas and trail-blazing developments which impress our customers and partners all over the world. More than 700 patents speak for themselves.
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Successful together
In order to remain successful, we make sure that our employees are well qualified and always ready to get involved. Our positive atmosphere, open and friendly business culture and our training and development courses allow us to foster know-how, dedication and a sense of responsibility in our employees. Our renowned training programme helps each employee achieve their goals today so that the company can fulfill its goals for the future.
Regina Steck, Human Resources Department We take care of the recruitment, deployment and the organization of our skilled staff. Efficient corporate communications combined with dedicated staff support help us to enhance our employees‘ satisfaction.
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Set for the future
One step ahead
Optimally equipped for new responsibilities: further training with AL-KO CAMPUS and Junior CAMPUS is an important stepping stone for professional and career development.
Enthusiasm and performance are the foundation for every victory. AL-KO‘s success is down to its capable and qualified workforce!
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Partners active across the world
Other locations: al-ko.com
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Distinguished
We aim for perfection
Global network
Prizes and awards for AL-KO innovations and developments lead to recognition and motivation.
Quality is a way of mind which helps AL-KO on its path to errorless production.
The global AL-KO network provides direct contact to customers and suppliers throughout the world.
Successful partnerships have to be maintained, lived and created each and every day. We require long-term contacts in order to put our products and services in the international market. We combine our strengths and utilise synergy effects with our world-wide branch network, which gives us an ongoing local presence. It provides customers and suppliers with direct contacts, reliable AL-KO quality and comprehensive savvy service!
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Trailer components
AL-KO‘s functional and reliable trailer components deliver optimal driving safety and excellent driving comfort. High-quality overruns and axle systems, as well as intelligent chassis concepts and innovative accessories are some of the highlights of the catalogue. Our product solutions for caravans and trailers meet people’s needs and guarantee a controlled drive and the safe transport of any load, even in difficult circumstances.
Erhard Gerstberger, Product Manager Trailer Components You learn to think in an integrated way when you deal with alterations and innovations all the time. The team and every individual‘s ability to work in a team is an important key to our success.
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ATC Trailer-Control
Light chassis construction
The anti-skid system for caravans and trailers.
The system‘s light chassis construction for increased load and optimised driving comfort.
Height-adjustable loading device Plus For more flexibility – even in the toughest conditions.
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AMC Chassis
Air Premium fully pneumatic suspension For the best driving comfort possible.
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amc Chassis
AMC load bearer
An innovative plan for improved safety and car dynamics.
Intelligent component solutions for secure transport.
A ground-breaking construction principle is taking the world by storm: the amc chassis for caravans and commercial vehicles. The light, deepframe chassis with a special broad gauge undercarriage delivers the new construction principle, delivering excellent driving dynamics and driving comfort. All with a much heavier load! New exhaust regulations and a weight limit of 3500 kg mean that the weight of mobile homes needs to be optimised. AL-KO uses innovations, new materials and an optimised design to to provide the AMC CHASSIS with a much higher load capacity.
Helmut Lehner, Manager of Research and Development Vehicle Retrofitting The AMC chassis is a really thrilling product. Our enthusiastic team and our personal contacts make for an excellent and productive working environment.
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Garden+Hobby
Our innovative gardening equipment and hobby technology live up to even the most demanding expectations in terms of long-life material quality and attractive appearance. AL-KO ensures the fantastic quality of its products with strict quality control at every stage, from prototype development through to production, certification and electrical testing. Awards for technology, design and quality are another testament to the quality of AL-KO’s products.
Anja Weidert, Product Manager Garden+Hobby We have quite a varied remit and interact with several other departments. Working together with our colleagues gives rise to innovative products.
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POWERLINE
Lawn technology
Water technology
High quality and full power for all lawn and gardening technology products.
Mowing and maintaining the lawn with absolute perfection and ease of use.
Sophisticated unit construction for convincing results.
Garden and hobby technology Intelligent solutions for irrigation and drainage in the house or garden.
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Air condition technology
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AT4
DESIGN air heater and cooler
SAVE ENERGY
Optimal functionality through energy efficiency, flexibility and system integration.
The highest standard in energy efficiency, aesthetic beauty, functionality and reliability.
Ideal solutions for climate protection and energy efficiency: the “Life Cycle Costs� optimisation.
We provide perfect air-conditioning – with tailored economic and ecological unit concepts. AL-KO specialises in ventilation devices renowned for their cutting edge technology, quality and reliability, consistently making customer demands a reality. We develop sophisticated high-tech facilities to provide the best ambient air quality in office buildings or hospitals and precisely conditioned air in production plants, as well as efficient solutions for large shopping or leisure complexes.
Walter Mayer, Head of Sales and Marketing We work out the best solutions for the air conditioning requirements of our customers, focussing on developing energy-efficient technology to conserve the environment.
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Extract technology
AL-KO extract technology stands for excellent health and safety for handcraft or industrial plants. Stationary or mobile devices and facility components leave workplaces with clean air, and remove shavings or dust from the air permanently. Complementary special components such as disintegrators, absorption boxes and holding and removal solutions round off our range of extraction systems.
Michael Selz, Production Foreman, Extract Technology Our technical equipment allows us to produce successful products. Team spirit and a close-knit workforce are the pieces of the puzzle which enable others to rely on us fulfilling our assignments on time.
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Mobil Power JET 250
MOBIL POWER JET 250
PROFI-JET
Dust-free production and keeping employees safe – that’s what the Mobile Power JET range stands for.
Stationary extensions for more extraction power in major facilities – complementary construction and startup.
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Plastic technology
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Techncial components
Technical packaging
Workpiece carrier
Perfect functionality for all large-scale or thin-walled plastic components.
Sophisticated and high quality: carrier products tailored to customers’ wishes.
Robot-suited elements as an interface between automation and transport logistics.
AL-KO use vacuum deep drawing technology to create functional and visually appealing plastic components. We also guarantee short development cycles, economic tool costs and solutions which meet real needs. The product range contains vehicle technology components as well as transport systems, workpiece carriers, technical packaging or casings through to garden and hobby products.
Wolfgang Schmidt, Project Manager Plastic Technology The huge range of design possibilities at our disposal when working with our material is a real challenge, and one which we love getting to grips with every day.
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Automotive
AL-KO’s trailer components offer the optimum safety, with electric pivoting, fixed or removable systems available. Our low-wear cable winch systems are also of the highest standard. Leading automobile manufacturers rely on our exceptional technology and quality – they have been equipping their automobiles with our trailer components and cable winches for braking systems and door actuation as standard.
Friedrich Stöckl, Manager of Automobile Cable Winch Sales Our innovative products as well as our professional, comprehensive service give us an advantage over our competition. Our performance is completely dependent upon us working together as a team.
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Cable winches
Cable winch calibration
Tow bar
High quality materials and innovative development for superior functionality.
Innovative solutions for optimum efficiency and safety when calibrating handbrake cable systems.
Customer requirements bundled into tailored products which we constantly strive to develop with efficiency.
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Industrial components
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Casings
Specialised tanks
Easy on the eye and perfect functionality: innovative component combination solutions.
Tailored products with individual logistics and functional interfaces for further processing.
Rotating lift console for caravans Products and components which meet the need of real-life situations, specially developed and constructed for their current application.
Renowned manufacturing companies rely on the quality of AL-KO’s manufacturing components. We develop, construct and supply engine hoods, ventilator covers, wheelhouses, fuel and hyraulic fluid tanks and comprehensive construction kits ready for assembly straight onto our customers’ assembly lines. We also produce stamping parts, welding components and stabilisers made from sectional steel tubing for use in automobile manufacture.
Rudolf Purer, Technical Sales, Industrial Components We aim for perfection down to the last detail – because as we all know, that’s where the devil can often be found! The quality of our products has made us a sought after partner for many automobile and machinery manufacturers.
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Shock absorber technology
Cutting edge manufacturing technology, specialised know-how and decades of experience are the reason for our leading position in the field of production of functional and reliable absorption elements. Our catalogue includes a wide range of gas suspension products as well as wheel shock absorbers, over-run brake absorbers and individually tailored custom items.
Steffen Puck Field Sales, Shock Absorber Technology, Germany
We are involved in a variety of manufacturing areas and each customer wants something different from our products. Fulfilling the individual wishes of so many people makes my job interesting and varied.
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Oil brake
Pneumatic spring
Wheel shock absorber
Developed especially for the aviation technology industry with a multitude of possible applications.
Tailored solutions to offer ideal support when moving heavy components.
High quality functional absorption elements for automobile technology.
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Our Philosophy
The AL-KO Kober GROUP puts its specialised abilities in all of its business areas around the world in the service of society. The AL-KO Kober GROUP is intent on improving and developing its abilities through ongoing innovation. The AL-KO Kober GROUP’s goal is to be industry leaders in each of its business areas.
Through this way of conduct, the AL-KO Kober GROUP offers its employees secure, humane positions reflecting the most up-to-date industry standards, provides its employees with a fair reward for their achievements and gives them the best possibilities for personal and professional development. All of the AL-KO Kober GROUP’s activity must be based on this principle and be focused on serving the profitability of the company, our customers, partners, employees and society as a whole.
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ZIELE
WERTE
LEISTUNGEN
leben für qualität
AL-KO KOBER AG Ichenhauser Straße 14 89359 Kötz Phone +49 8221 97-0 Fax
+49 8221 97-393
info@al-ko.de www.al-ko.com
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03/2009 · Order number 499 011 – Changes serving technical progress are reserved.