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THE STAFF MAGAZINE OF THE ELRINGKLINGER GROUP NO. 1 | DECEMbER 2010

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COVER STORY
ElringKlinger head-
quarters: the new face
of a successful future
2 CONTENTS
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Takeover of Freudenberg’s
cylinder-head and exhaust
system gasket business
GROUP TECHNOLOGY PEOPLE
Page 5|
Daimler and MAN present
their supplier awards
Page 6|
ElringKlinger Group
website
Page 14|
Annual General
Meeting 2010
Page 19|
ElringKlinger in Turkey
Page 30|
Hyundai Kia TechDays
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ElringKlinger China Ltd.:
lion guards new plant
in Suzhou
Page 31|
Engineered plastics:
next-generation membrane
made of PTFE
Page 32|
V-Rings for turbochargers
Page 33|
Multifunctional valve cover
module with innovative oil
separation
Page 37|
ElroCoustic ® shielding systems
Page 38|
Vertical extruder for PTFE
hose production | Brazil:
plastic end-shield cover
Page 39|
First Nissan order for
ElringKlinger in Mexico
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Automechanika 2010:
trade fair triumph for Elring
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Alternative drive
technologies present new
market opportunities
Page 40|
Management and
high-potential programme
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VDA campaign: “Faces of
the automobile industry”
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Sports news from the
ElringKlinger Group
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Useful back exercises –
quick and effective
Page 49|
ElringKlinger – Facts & Figures
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Shisha Pangma:
expedition above
the clouds

One of the aims of our new staff magazine move is to
keep you informed about the most important developments
within the ElringKlinger Group. Almost half of
the Group’s revenue is now generated by our global
subsidiaries and affiliated companies. For the first
time, the number of employees at these companies
now exceeds the figure for Germany, so we believe it
makes sense to publish the new magazine in two
languages, German and English. We hope you enjoy
reading it!
At this point, let me say a few words about the
Group’s performance. As the global economy began to
recover quickly over the last year, ElringKlinger was
able to establish a solid market position. In the crisis
year 2009, we had to cope with a major fall in revenue
of around EUR 80 million to EUR 579 million. The
fact that we were able to do so is due to your dedication.
Considering the severity of the global economic
crisis, our Group earnings for 2009 were satisfactory.
In fiscal 2010, we anticipate an encouraging level of
growth, thanks above all to the rapid surge in demand
for motor vehicles in Asia and the United States.
Consolidated revenue is expected to reach between
EUR 745 million and EUR 755 million. Earnings
before interest and taxes should be in the range of
EUR 105 million to EUR 110 million. Although this
does not yet amount to a restoration of our pre-crisis
earnings performance, we are in an extremely good
position compared at an international level to other
vehicle manufacturers.
We can look to the future with great confidence.
Our forecasts anticipate very encouraging growth with
regard to Group revenue and earnings in the next few
years. Among the most important targets of our customers
in the automobile industry are cuts in fuel
consumption and emissions. In recent years, thanks to
innovative technologies, we have established a strong
profile in these particular areas. As well as our contributions
in the field of sustainability, we have made
significant progress in the development of alternative
drive concepts. We are pointing the way with innovative
solutions in the area of fuel cell technology and
above all with our new products for lithium-ion batteries,
which include module connectors and cell contact
systems.
Our success is not limited to the automobile industry.
Our technologically advanced PTFE (Teflon ® )
solutions are already in use in other important sectors
such as medical, laboratory and food technology as
well as mechanical and appliance engineering. In the
next five to seven years, we aim to generate between
20 and 25 per cent of the Group’s revenue outside the
automotive industry.
We can only achieve all this with good and
highly motivated employees. On behalf of the entire
Management Board, I would like to thank you for your
tremendous efforts over the last year and offer a special
welcome to our new colleagues from Gelting,
Nantiat, Chamborêt and Turin, who will be joining
the ElringKlinger Group in January.
We wish you all the best for a joyful holiday
season and a Happy New Year – one in which we can
all share in the success that lies ahead.
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move – our new
staff magazine
m ove has been designed with a new format
and layout and with different content. It
is more interesting, more thought-provoking and
more reader-friendly. move is published in two
languages, German and English, to help us understand
one another better around the world. Just
a quick flick is all it takes to switch between languages.
The choice of name for our staff magazine
was deliberate. After all, ElringKlinger’s employees
can be found all over the world, in different
markets, countries and cultures, working on site
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O U R W O R L D I N M O T I O N
Welcome to move, our twice-yearly staff
with our customers to help get
vehicles and people moving and
magazine. We have revamped and updated its
to drive forward new technolo-
predecessor, ElringKlinger intern, with a
g ies and product solutions.
view to breaking new ground in internal commu-
move has a fresh and modern
magazine-style layout with
nications across the Group.
three clear headings – Group,
Technology and People. Our aim
is to present information in a way that makes
reading enjoyable. For more details, follow the
links on the ElringKlinger website. And because
people feature prominently in our new magazine,
the global dialogue and exchange of informa -
tion will no doubt have a positive effect on staff
collaboration, cohesion and motivation. We are
confident that move will play its part in shaping
our future. Why not get involved? Contributions
from staff members are always welcome. We look
forward to reading your feedback at
move@elringklinger.com.
Annual Management Meeting
On the road to success: following the
global economic crisis, the ElringKlinger Group
can look forward to the future with a sense of
optimism. We expect sales revenue for the year
2010 as a whole to reach between EUR 745 and
EUR 755 million. Our strategic direction for the
years ahead was discussed at the Annual Manage-
ment Meeting on 9/10 November 2010, along
with new opportunities for growth and common
objectives. The meeting was held at the Group’s
head office in Dettingen and involved the Manage-
ment Board, general managers from all 29 plants,
subsidiaries and affiliated companies as well as
the heads of our business and service divisions.
Other important issues were the integration of
the “Static Flat Gaskets” division, which we took
over from the Freudenberg Group, and the new
“Battery Technology and Electromobility” division.

A W A R D s
Daimler and MAN present their
supplier awards
Every year, Daimler AG chooses the 14 best-inclass
companies from amongst 3,500 global suppliers.
In 2009, ElringKlinger secured the Supplier Award
for the Powertrain category in the segment of trucks
and buses. Our victory within this category was
down to the innovative plastic housing modules that
help to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by
making vehicles lighter. The prize was awarded on 18
March 2010 as part of an official presentation at the
Mercedes-Benz Centre in Stuttgart.
Once a year, the MAN Nutzfahrzeuge
Group confers its Trucknology ®
Supplier Award on the top ten of its
suppliers, which number more than a
thousand around the world. The
criteria on which the award is based
are quality, cost awareness, seamless The Daimler Supplier Award
logistics and technical expertise. for the Powertrain category
(trucks and buses) went to
Speaking at the awards ceremony in
ElringKlinger (photo: Daimler AG)
Munich on 10 June 2010, Karl
Schmauder, member of the Management
Board, said: “This award underlines
the trust that has been built up over the
course of a long and very close working
relationship. It also recognises the skill
and commitment of our staff, on whose
behalf I am accepting this honour.”
Trucknology ® Supplier Award 2009:
ElringKlinger Management board member Karl Schmauder (second right)
and Steffen Authaler, manager of the commercial vehicles team (seventh
right), at the MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group awards ceremony at Hauser Castle
in Munich (photo: MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group)
Protecting the climate:
“Green Card” for ElringKlinger
In summer 2010, the German environmental
organisation Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. (DUH) asked
leading German corporations how big their current
CO 2 emissions from their vehicle fleets were, what
strategies they intended to adopt to reduce their total
emissions and what company car the CEO drove.
ElringKlinger AG was one of only 17 of the 115 com-
panies contacted by the DUH to disclose climate-
related data about the staff cars used by the Manage-
ment Board and the enterprise as a whole. In the word
of the DUH, this was “an indication that the company
takes its sustainability obligations seriously”. With
average CO 2 emissions of 159 g/km for its fleet of
vehicles, ElringKlinger occupied the number nine posi-
tion in the DUH ranking, which qualifies us for
the organisation’s "Green Card" – the only company
in Germany’s automotive and supplier industry to
be awarded this distinction.
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T
he Group’s website now features a sophisticated,
contemporary design and makes
use of new channels of communication.
Finding the right information is fast and direct
thanks to a clear navigational structure.
Users will also find a good deal of new content,
including an interactive events calendar,
a new section on research and development, a
separate heading for the highly topical issue of
sustainability and a chance to take part in a discussion
with our CEO in the form of monthly
chats. The personnel section has also been greatly
expanded and now offers detailed information
about ways of joining us and career opportunities
at all levels of the company. The Investor Relations
section contains an extensive range of services
and charts, and there are fascinating up-todate
audio and video reports about the company
from Börsenradio Network AG, Deutsches Anlegerfernsehen
and other broadcasters.
“ElringKlinger’s revamped website is our digital
business card. The design has been updated
to reflect our image. We believe that is crucial,
especially as a way of highlighting our international
presence,” observed CEO Dr. Stefan Wolf.
All the work that went into producing the
new website is clearly paying off. We have had
lots of positive feedback from employees and
users and were given a very encouraging test re-
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www
E L R I N g K L I N g E R g R O U p W E b s I T E
A new design for the
World Wide Web
ElringKlinger’s new website went live on 8 September
2010 with a completely new design, updated and more
user-friendly navigation and lots of new content. The
company’s old website has now been eased into retirement.
ElringKlinger’s Capital Market Communications
department has spent the last twelve months devising
the concept and design, developing structures, producing
text and preparing visual material.
sult by Investis, a well-known online agency,
which regularly publishes ratings for German
corporate websites.
One thing has not changed, however: the
company’s address on the World Wide Web. Come
and visit us at www.elringklinger.com.
(Stephan Haas, Lena Landenberger)

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All eyes on
ElringKlinger
Lights, camera, action! ElringKlinger’s TV news
appearances are becoming more and more
frequent. German broadcasters such as ARD,
ZDF and RTL like to go out in search of real stories
for their business programmes, and our head office in
Dettingen has now established itself as one of their
preferred on-site locations when it comes to delivering
the latest business and industry news.
As well as providing an insight into the everyday
work of an automotive supplier, news teams have
shown a particular interest in the opinions of our
CEO, Dr. Stefan Wolf, on industry trends and other
economic and financial issues. Interviews with mem-
bers of the workforce are also very much in demand.
As a result, ElringKlinger is able to express its views
on behalf of the supplier industry and even with re-
gard to the German economy as a whole.
One of the main reasons for this increase in
television coverage is our policy of openness and
transparency towards the media. ElringKlinger has
always been committed to building on its outstanding
reputation among journalists, and broadcasters
have responded by selecting Dettingen as one of
their regular locations for expert statements or film
reports. A side-effect of our repeated exposure on
news programmes watched by large audiences has
been the increase in public awareness of the Elring-
Klinger Group, its significance and its status as a
listed company.
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E L R I N g K L I N g E R - H E A D q U A R T E R s
Values visible
from the outside
“The revamped administration wing and the welcoming reception
area of our head office building present a harmonious image to the
outside world, and have generated a lot more space. This is our formula
for a successful future at Dettingen/Erms.”
Dr. Stefan Wolf, Chief Executive Officer

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Dettingen/Erms
At ElringKlinger AG headquarters,
the transformed and expanded administration
building and new reception area are
contemporary, sophisticated and functional.
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The new face
of a successful
future
Simple, timeless, classic:
the reception area features
glass, concrete, wood and a
fine stone floor in dark grey
ElringKlinger has evolved into a global
player, with over 4,500 employees and a
presence at 29 locations around the world.
However, most of the buildings the company occupies
in Dettingen/Erms were constructed in
the 1960s and 1970s. “We simply had to have a
new reception and rebuild and modernise the administration
wing,” said CEO Dr. Stefan Wolf.
“Dettingen is our headquarters, and it’s essential
to project the right image – an image of success.
We had also outgrown the original buildings.”
Work began in the autumn of 2008 and continued
for a year and a half; scores of guests from
the fields of commerce, industry and politics were
then invited to the official opening ceremony,
which took place on 15 June 2010. Thomas Reumann,
district administrator for Reutlingen, and
Michael Hillert, the mayor of Dettingen, were
present to offer their congratulations on a “highly
accomplished project”. The total investment
for the renovation work was almost EUR 5 million.

The ‘seamless’ concept envisioned a building
that would be modern and sophisticated without
being excessively elaborate. The winning plans
were put forward by Gerhard Keppler of Münsingen
architects Keppler Schenk Architekten, whose
combination of classic simplicity and adaptability
left scope for future modifications, thus
accommodating corporate expansion and
additional staff.
Administration building gutted
It may look like a new building, but
the existing structure has in fact been
ingeniously redeveloped and expanded.
For reasons of cost, the decision was taken
to fully renovate and modernise the
old administration building rather than
demolish it. A fourth level of offices was built
onto the flat roof, creating an effective area of
2,800 square metres (around 900 square metres
The route to the administration
wing passes the three
new conference rooms
more than the old building offered). The light
and airy interior with attractive workstations and
large meeting rooms, complemented by high safety
standards and state-of-the-art architectural engineering,
has created a productive working environment.
The designers were keen to ensure easy
access for people with reduced mobility.
They also focused on incorporating a
bigger stairwell, good acoustics and a
high-end cooling and heating system.
“We are a leading organisation, and we
want to attract creative and qualified
people. We therefore have to provide
them with a suitably modern environment
in which to work,” said Dr. Wolf.
The newly constructed reception building
is a transparently cubic complex notable
for the concrete pillars surrounding
it. “The facade itself is recessed with glazing
on all sides, which makes the cube with its green
roof light and airy,” explained Gerhard Keppler,
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The architecturally appealing new staircase
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the architect. The interior is dominated by concrete,
glass and wood; with a ceiling height of
4.30 metres, the reception zone now feels openly
spacious. Three conference rooms – with optimised
acoustics – are available for meetings. The
view through the windows from here reveals a remodelled
outdoor landscape of gravel surfaces,
lawns, wooden terraced walkways and a pond
with a fountain; the whole is instantly reminiscent
of a Japanese garden.
Projecting an image of harmony
Every building says something about its occupants:
it was thus particularly important that the
right design was chosen for the facade of the ad-
The area outside the reception building is reminiscent of
a Japanese garden
Worm’s-eye view of the air inlet for the administration
building
min istration wing. With its fibre cement cladding,
the building exudes a warm shade of red. Needless
to say, this is not just any shade of red: it is a
colour specially created for ElringKlinger, a shade
that will be utilised at the company’s other sites
within the context of the corporate identity policy.
The next construction projects in Dettingen
are already under way. By spring 2011 the site will
have a new logistics centre with a modern highbay
warehouse. Work is also scheduled to start in
spring on a new production building for plastic
housing modules at the Vogelsang industrial area.

Top performance from A to Z
Alfa Romeo
Ashok Leyland
Aston Martin
Audi
Avto VAZ
bentley
bMW
borgWarner
bosch
bugatti
Caterpillar
Chery Automobile
Chrysler
Citroën
Continental
DAF
Daimler
Dongfeng Cummins
FAW Car
Ferrari
Fiat
Force Motors
Ford
GM
Hino
Honda
Hyundai
Isuzu
Iveco
Jaguar
Kia
Lamborghini
Lancia
Landrover
Mahindra
MAN
Maserati
Mazda
Mercedes-benz
Nissan
Opel
Peugeot
Porsche
Renault
Rolls-Royce
Rover
Saab
Samsung
Scania
Seat
Shanghai Diesel
Škoda
SsangYong
Subaru
Suzuki
Suzuki Maruti
Tata
Toyota
Volkswagen
Volvo
Volvo Truck
ZF
ZMZ
2 0 1 0 Y E A R O f T H E C A R
ElringKlinger under the hood
All over the world, millions of
vehicles are on the road equipped with
ElringKlinger technology. The automobile
industry selects its engineering partners
and suppliers according to very strict
criteria. After all, the issues involved –
reducing fuel consumption, cutting
emissions and introducing new drive
technologies – are vital to its future.
That demands outstanding performance.
Thanks to our innovative product
solutions in the areas of cylinder-head
and specialty gaskets, plastic housing
modules and shielding systems as well
as our new developments for alternative
drive technologies and in the field
of electromobility, we are in demand
around the globe as a partner and series
supplier to the automobile industry.
Find out about all the latest models
featuring our products in 2010 by
taking a look at the overview on our
website at www.elringklinger.com >
press & Events > staff Magazine
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T
he situation as a whole was pretty
dire. In the first half of 2009, Elring-
Klinger’s key sales markets collapsed,
as around 90 per cent of the Group’s
revenue is generated within the automobile sector.
Nevertheless, we were able to return a profit. With
sales revenue down 11.9 per cent at EUR 579.3 million,
earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)
stood at EUR 63.3 million. “Despite this difficult
business environment, we managed to keep earnings
at an acceptable level,” noted Dr. Wolf in his
speech at the Annual General Meeting.
What did this involve? ElringKlinger implemented
a wide-ranging programme of cost-reduction
measures in the area of materials and personnel
to mitigate the impact of the market collapse.
Temporary employment contracts were not renewed,
and short-time work was introduced across
much of the Group. This avoided the need to lay
off staff for operational reasons. “The fact that we
were able to remain profitable, even in such difficult
times, is thanks to the efforts of all those
involved,” observed Dr. Wolf, who wished in
particular to thank all those employees throughout
the Group who had accepted the need for significant
cutbacks, also in financial terms: “It is
thanks to the solidarity and flexibility of our
workforce that we were able to retain all our permanent
staff.” The Supervisory Board, too, he
said, had provided invaluable advice and constructive
criticism at all times to support the work
of the Management Board.
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Annual General Meeting
Emerging
from the crisis
Despite the impact of the crisis on the company’s previous fiscal year, ElringKlinger’s 105th Annual General Meeting at the Liederhalle Culture and Congress Centre in Stuttgart on
21 May 2010 was a success. Addressing an audience of around 700 shareholders, shareholder
representatives, bank representatives, journalists and other guests, ElringKlinger’s CEO
Dr. Stefan Wolf outlined developments during one of the most difficult years in the history
of the automobile industry and offered a positive assessment of the Group’s future.
The actions of the Management Board and
Supervisory Board were approved by large majorities
(99.8 per cent and 99.3 per cent respectively)
of the shareholders who attended the meeting. As
the terms of office were about to expire for six of
the shareholder representatives on the Supervisory
Board, new elections were held. The Annual
General Meeting voted to extend the terms of office
of the existing shareholder representatives for a
further five years: Dr. Helmut Lerchner (Chairman
of the Supervisory Board), Dr. Rainer Hahn,
Karl Uwe van Husen, Dr. Thomas Klinger-Lohr,
Walter H. Lechler and Manfred Strauß.
CO 2 Reduction – Our Path to Growth
ElringKlinger’s latest developments and tech -
no log ies were the main focus of our stand in the

» In
was well prepared for the challenges of the future, including electromobility
and further reductions in consumption and exhaust emissions.
foyer of the Culture and Congress Centre and
echoed the motto of our annual report “CO 2 Reduction
– Our Path to Growth”. Alongside product
solutions to optimise the combustion engine,
it was predominantly components from the “New
Business Areas” unit that attracted the interest of
visitors, including our diesel particulate filter and
components for lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells.
Our apprentices demonstrated to the AGM that they
are already getting to grips with future drive tech-
AGM
Equal representation on the supervisory board of ElringKlinger
With the number of employees in the parent company and its
national subsidiaries and affiliated companies now permanently
above 2,000, Supervisory board Chairman Dr. Helmut Lerchner
announced an important step in the company’s history. From now
on, the company would be obliged to introduce a system of equal
representation on the Supervisory board. What does that mean in
concrete terms? Germany’s law on employee co-determination
ensures and regulates the representation of employees on their
company’s Supervisory board. In certain cases, including our own,
it prescribes that the Supervisory board be made up equally of
members of the workforce and shareholders. This gives the workforce
a stronger role in the area of co-determination. If there is
an even split between employees and shareholders following a
Supervisory board vote, the chairperson has a casting vote. The six
employee representatives of ElringKlinger AG are: Gert bauer
(IG Metall), Armin Diez (senior employee as defined by the Co-
Determination Act), Pasquale Formisano, Paula Monteiro Munz,
Markus Siegers (Deputy Chairman) and Gerhard Wick (IG Metall).
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his speech, Dr. Stefan Wolf emphasized that ElringKlinger
nologies by presenting a model car with a fuel-cell
drive that they had made on their own initiative.
Well-placed for the future
In his speech, Dr. Stefan Wolf reaffirmed his
own conviction that ElringKlinger now enjoyed
excellent prospects: “With products designed to
reduce CO 2 emissions and some very promising
new developments coming through the pipeline
in the area of fuel-cell technology and battery
components, we have built a solid foundation
that should allow us to strengthen our compet -
i tive position further still.” Dr. Wolf also drew
attention to major improvements in the market
situation, the large number of new product startups
and the Group’s strong regional position
in the fast-growing markets of Asia and South
America, all of which should help ElringKlinger
to maintain its successful course.
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Signed and sealed: takeover of
Freudenberg’s cylinder-head and
exhaust system gasket business
ElringKlinger has acquired the “Static Flat Gaskets”
division of the Freudenberg Group. The two parties
to the contract signed the purchase agreement on
30 September 2010. After the closing of the transaction
on 4 January, the new acquisition is to contribute
around EUR 49 million to Group sales in 2011.

In signing this deal, we will be looking to extend our
international position within the field of cylinder-head
gaskets and highly heat-resistant specialty gaskets for
engines and exhaust systems. The product portfolio is
to be extended in particular within the high-growth area of
turbocharging and exhaust recirculation. At the same time,
our market position will be strengthened significantly in
France and Italy in particular.
Alongside the Freudenberg subsidiary Burgmann Automotive
GmbH, based in Gelting, Germany, we will also be acquiring
part of Freudenberg-Meillor S.A.S. in Nantiat and
Chamborêt, France, as well as Oigra Meillor s.r.l. in Turin, Italy.
All dialogue with the management, works council and
staff of Freudenberg’s “Static Flat Gaskets” division was open
and constructive. “We are confident that our new members of
the team will demonstrate their expertise and commitment
within the ElringKlinger Group and make an important contribution
to the success of our company,” said Theo Becker,
member of ElringKlinger’s Management Board. “We look forward
to working with them.”
Growth and technological expertise
The automotive supply industry has been faced with accelerated
consolidation. Against this backdrop, the takeover of
Freudenberg’s flat gaskets division is to be seen as an outstanding
opportunity for ElringKlinger to complement its organic
growth by acquiring additional technology in a targeted manner
and expand its share of the market in existing business segments
– on a scale that is manageable and provides the basis for
rapid and earnings-focused integration.
The takeover had been announced as early as 12 July 2010
and was approved by the antitrust authorities at the beginning
of August. The information and participation proceedings
prescribed under French law were also brought to a successful
conclusion: staff representatives at the French sites in Nantiat
and Chamborêt also gave their approval.
Until now, our cylinder-head and specialty gaskets divisions
have been generating around one-quarter of Group revenue
via OEM business with automobile manufacturers. In 2011, the
acquisition’s contribution to Group revenue of ElringKlinger is
projected to be EUR 49 million. The operating margin is to be
guided towards that of the Group by 2012.
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Built across an area of 1,451 square metres,
the facility contains 14 shelves with around
1,000 compartments, each of which can
hold up to 4,900 kilos. Thus, the company has
2,200 storage spaces at its disposal. The tools incorporate
ElringKlinger’s entire engineering and
manufacturing expertise: the value of tooling
used to produce cylinder-head gaskets, for instance,
amounts to between EUR 250,000 and
EUR 400,000.
The shelves are mounted in pairs onto seven
double carriages, which move along guide rails.
Each double carriage is 46.6 metres long and can
hold up to 630 tonnes. Due to the heavy loads,
M O D E R N A N D f L E x I b L E
Runkel: new rack storage
facility for tools
In 2010, ElringKlinger introduced a modern
rack storage facility for tools at its Runkel
plant. The move from the off-site warehouse
to the newly con struct ed one, which
took place in August, will enable the company
to achieve annual savings of EUR
120,000 on transport costs and rent for offsite
storage facilities.
the rails – totalling 352.5 metres – have been laid
on strip foundations. The shelf system can be oper
ated via remote control or semi-automatic ally,
and it is even possible to move all double car riages
at the same time. The advantages are clear:
direct on-site access (short routes), space savings,
flexibility and a clear arrangement.
Special supports for tools
and metal coil pallets completely
remove the need for wooden
pallets in the warehouse – an
added bonus when it comes to
tidiness and cleanliness.
The new warehouse is
built on the foundations of
the old production premises
f o r M e t a l o f l e x ® cylinder-head
gaskets, which burned down
in April 2007. The newly construct
ed building conforms to strict fire protection
requirements. For instance, the walls are
made of aerated concrete, rather than the lightweight
isowand walls initially planned for this
project. In addition, the trapezoidal sheet-metal
roof is fitted with non-flammable insulation.
(Eckhard Löwer, Michael Braun)
Changchun ElringKlinger Ltd.
in motion
CHANGCHUN. After more than fifteen years at the
old site, ElringKlinger’s Chinese subsidiary is moving lock,
stock and barrel to a new location just ten kilometres
away. All the company’s machinery and equipment, much
of it weighing several tons, will be in place by the start of
2011. At 12,000 square metres, with another 18,000 available
if required, this triples the company’s previous manu-
facturing capacity. Because of the move, all its products will
have to be reapproved on the basis of new samples before
series production can restart. For this reason, adequate product
quantities were produced to stock in advance. The new,
state-of-the-art plant was designed to offer improved processes,
greater security and an exemplary working environment.
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A leap over the Bosphorus
Since 1 November 2009, ElringKlinger has
its own manufacturing company in Turkey:
ElringKlinger TR Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret
A.Œ. (EKTR). The site is located in the large
city of bursa, in northwestern Turkey –
approximately 100 (straight) kilometres
south of Istanbul.
E
xcellent growth forecasts and an increasing
demand for cars were the main catalysts for
entering the market: 73 million people live
in Turkey, with an average age below 29 years. The
OECD predicts that the country’s gross domestic
product will grow by an average of more than six
per cent each year until 2017. This represents one
of the highest growth rates in the world.
Seventeen automotive manufacturers and
around 40,000 suppliers together employ more
than 300,000 staff in Turkey. Total vehicle production
is expected to reach one million units in
2010, 600,000 of which will be passenger cars.
Among the major car manufacturers are Fiat Tofas¸
and Ford Otosan, as well as Renault, Hyundai,
Honda and Toyota. The region of Bursa forms the
centre of the automotive industry.
The company formerly known as Ompas¸ Otomotiv,
which achieved annual revenue of two million
euros from heat shields, was also based here.
ursa
bursa – the “green city”
With a population of approximately 2.5 million, bursa is the
fourth-largest city in Turkey. The city was already wellknown
in ancient times: the Romans in particular enjoyed
pampering themselves in its healing sulphur springs. bursa
later became the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire.
The fruit-growing, textile and silk industries have for centuries
played an important role in the local economy. Today,
bursa is also a centre for the automotive and steel industries.
Despite the high level of industrialisation, the area still has
much to offer in terms of leisure and recreation: there are
many parks and green spaces, and the Sea of Marmara is
just 20 kilometres away. What’s more, the Uludag˘ National
Park, situated on the Uludag˘ Mountain, is a mere 40 kilo -
metres away. In January, sports enthusiasts visit the 30 pistes
to ski at an altitude of up to 2,200 metres. And on clear
days, the pistes even afford a view of the sea.
E L R I N g K L I N g E R I N T U R K E Y
A site with potential: ElringKlinger TR Otomotiv
Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Œ.
A location analysis showed that entry into the
Turkish market via an existing company would
be associated with low costs and little risk, which
is why ElringKlinger AG acquired a 90 per cent
interest in the supplier Ompas¸ as well as a 70 per
cent interest in the tool manufacturer Kitek, an
affiliate of Ompas¸. The tooling operations will be
fully integrated by the start of 2011. Both divisions,
with a total of around 40 employees, will
then operate under EKTR.
Two projects for a major customer are due to
start at the turn of the year, and contracts have
already been secured for other projects. Elring-
Klinger’s goal is to establish itself quickly in Turkey
and to enhance its customer base. (Thomas Jessulat)
Press line for producing underbody heat shields
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ElringKlinger
China Ltd.
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Lion guards new plant
in Suzhou
Nothing can escape his watchful gaze. In
the Chinese tradition of ‘eye-dotting’, it
is the last strokes of the brush on the
mask that symbolically give light to the eyes, so
that the lion can provide protection. The tradi-
tional ceremony is supposed to bring good fortune
and offer protection; it plays an essential role in
every festival. At our Suzhou site near Shanghai, it
was part of the atmospheric opening ceremony
to inaugurate the new ElringKlinger factory on
2 November 2010.
In his speech to mark the occasion, our CEO
Dr. Stefan Wolf was enthusiastic about the potential
of the Chinese market: “This investment is a
response to growing demand for our products
from international, but also, increasingly, from
Chinese customers. With its cutting-edge technology,
the new plant will help us enormously to
maintain the Group’s strong record of growth in
the world’s biggest automobile market.”
It was not until the ribbon was cut by Dr. Wolf,
Karl Schmauder of the Management Board and
Humphrey Chen, General Manager of ElringKlinger
China Ltd., that the two hundred or so guests from
the world of politics and business were able to see
the factory for themselves. All were suitably impressed
by the high technical standard. The new
facility has almost doubled the available production
area in Suzhou. The company now has 100
employees making thermal and acoustic shielding
components and plastic housing modules over an
area of 5,000 square metres. Production of PTFE
components for the Engineered Plastics segment
will commence in spring 2011.
Plans for further growth
Formed in 2006 as a SEVEX Group company,
the site was integrated into the ElringKlinger Group
after the takeover of the Swiss mother company.

SEVEX Automotive Components (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
subsequently became ElringKlinger China Ltd.
Work on the new factory began in July 2009. It
was completed in April 2010, and production
started in August.
The site and building can be extended. Covering
a total area of 20,000 square metres, the
premises and the new factory have been designed
in such a way as to make future expansion very
straightforward. China’s vehicle market is growing
faster than any other in the world, and the
country has now overtaken the United States as
the world’s number one car nation. Over a million
new vehicles are registered every month, and
in 2010 alone the figure for new registrations is
expected to reach thirteen million.
All the major vehicle manufacturers have
now set up local production facilities for the Chinese
market. They have been joined by many
Chinese carmakers, of which an increasing num-
Suzhou
suzhou: the Venice of the East
The city of Suzhou west of Shanghai is one of China’s boom towns.
The conurbation as a whole is home to around twelve million people.
Suzhou is also one of the oldest cities in the Yangtse Kiang river
delta, with a history that goes back over 2,500 years. because of
its many canals, it is often referred to as the Venice of the East,
although it is also famous for its gardens. In 1997, the gardens of
the classical imperial age were declared World Heritage sites. The
city has been an important trading centre for centuries and was visited
by Marco Polo in 1276. In the days of the Chinese Empire, it was
regarded as the ‘silk capital’ and even now continues to play a leading
role in silk production. For years, Suzhou has also been a centre for
the high-tech industry, not least on account of its excellent infrastructure
and its proximity to Shanghai. It has attracted numerous international
companies, including carmakers such as Ford, General Motors
and Volkswagen, the engine and drive technology specialist MTU
from Friedrichshafen and the Robert bosch Group.
ber are expanding beyond the country’s borders.
For both groups of customers, the ElringKlinger
Group is very much in demand as a business partner,
not least on account of its global profile and
market-leading technology.
Cutting the red ribbon
at the inauguration
ceremony (from left):
Humphrey Chen,
General Manager
ElringKlinger China Ltd.
SUN Jing Xia,
Deputy Director of SIP
Economic and Trade
Development bureau
Dr. Stefan Wolf,
CEO
WANG Xue Jun,
Deputy Director of SIP
Environmental Protection
bureau
Karl Schmauder,
Member of the Management
board and
XU Shao Jie,
Deputy Director of SIP
Environmental Protection
bureau
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Festive. Artistic. Animated. Impressions
of the amazing opening ceremony for the
new factory in Suzhou. With dragon dance,
lion dance, drums and a koto player, the
event was organised in accordance with
old Chinese traditions and impressed
the two hundred guests
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Cutting-edge products and ultra-modern
manufacturing facilities. Everything points
to strong growth at ElringKlinger China Ltd.
Suzhou’s classical gardens and many canals
give the high-tech city a special flair.
Another attraction is its proximity to
Shanghai with its 27 million inhabitants
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New logistics centre
at Mexican site
TOLUCA. On 3 September 2010, ElringKlinger México,
S.A. de C.V. unveiled its new logistics centre. The opening
ceremony was attended by Theo Becker (member of the
Management Board) and Thomas Jessulat (Manager Affiliated
Companies) from Germany. In the
presence of the company’s Mexican
team, Theo Becker cut the blue
ribbon at the official inauguration
of the 3,700 sq.m. logistics facility.
During the subsequent tour, the
invited guests were given an insight
into the various processes – and key
benefits – of the new centre. It accom-
modates the full range of logistical
Cutting of the ribbon: the logistics centre was opened by
ElringKlinger Management board member Theo becker (middle)
activities performed by ElringKlinger/Mexico, including the
storage of finished products, the dispatch of goods and
the cleaning of empty transport containers. Previously, the
activities had been distributed among several off-site warehouses.
In addition to contributing
to streamlined costs and optimised
processes, the new logistics centre
reflects the steady growth achieved
by the Mexican site. Of the approximately
330 people working at the
plant, fifteen are employed in the
distribution center.
(Fernando Montes de Oca)
Shielding Technology
division moves up a gear in India
RANJANGAON. The Shielding Technology division
started out in India less than two years ago, and has since
taken off at a remarkable pace. In the second half of 2010
alone, it received orders for eight heat shields with quantities
of up to 100,000 units per year. The success story began
in mid-2009 with orders from VW/India for a manifold heat
shield and two underbody shielding components. These
components went into mass production in spring 2010. The
decision to place the order was influenced not only by
ElringKlinger’s high performance standards but also by its
local presence on the Indian subcontinent.
Our rapid entry into this challenging market is a testament
to the commitment and capability of our team in
Ranjangaon and the employees involved in Germany and
Switzerland, including the Shielding Technology development
team in Langenzenn and the Original Equipment sales department
in Runkel and Sevelen. Thanks to outstanding product
quality, together with structured, state-of-the-art manufacturing
and effective planning and logistics, ElringKlinger Automotive
Components (India) Pvt. Ltd. has maintained its forward
momentum in this sometimes difficult market.
By the end of 2010, nearly all the major customers had
placed enquiries with the local unit. Four times more shielding
parts than planned – for near-engine applications and the
underbody – are to be produced at the Indian ElringKlinger
site in the year 2011. (Beate Zika-Beyerlein)
The key to success in
the Indian market: regular
project meetings, clean,
quality-driven production and
an efficient logistics chain

Our Buford facility produces underbody
shielding parts and other components
for the American market. In response to
solid orders, ElringKlinger increased its production
capacities by installing an additional fully
automated hydraulic press in 2010. What makes
it special: the press bed can be moved, which
means it is particularly efficient when it comes to
changing tools and carrying out repairs. Another
system is already in the pipeline for mid-2011.
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All set for growth with shielding parts and
cylinder-head gaskets
ElringKlinger USA, Inc. is primed for
growth – despite the fact that the economic
situation in the US is currently
anything but rosy. In 2010, significant
investments were made for the purpose
of optimising production and logistical
processes to cope with increasing
quantities.
400-ton hydraulic press for the production of shielding
parts for the vehicle underbody
End-to-end production of cylinder-head gaskets now takes place directly at the buford site
– the picture shows coating systems
bringing together what belongs together
In the past, the process of stamping the individual
layers used in cylinder-head gaskets was performed
in Germany, while elastomer-coating and
fitting was carried out at ElringKlinger’s Canadian
facility in Leamington. The finished gaskets were
then sent to our customers in the United States.
For economic reasons and to reduce the currency
risks when buying steel, moving the stamping process
to Buford was a logical step. The equipment
required was transferred from ElringKlinger/
Mexico. At the same time, the US facility installed
coating and fitting lines from ElringKlinger/
Canada and can now produce complete cylinderhead
gaskets from the Buford site. The benefits
are clear: improved efficiency, cost savings, greater
flexibility and reduced currency risks by pooling
all the stages of production in the same currency
zone as the customers. The entire project was
completed in just three months, with the first
cylinder-head gaskets mass produced as early as
December 2010. (Stephan Kruger)
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Engineered Plastics: AchemAsia 2010
opens up new sales opportunities
The sales team at ElringKlinger Engineered Plastics
(Qingdao) Commercial Co., Ltd. was represented at Achem-
Asia in Beijing, PR China, for the first time in 2010. The
exhibition-congress has established itself as a leading event
for the chemical process industries in China and the whole
of Asia. We showcased our product range at the shared
German stand from 1 to 4 June 2010. The exhibition focused
on Chemical Engineering, Process Technology and Laboratory
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and Analysis Technology. Owing to its material properties,
our high-performance PTFE is widely used in these sectors.
The aim of our activities at this event was to attract new cus-
tomers for membranes, bellows, PTFE pump housings, PTFE
laminates and customised PTFE construction components.
And this was achieved! Our team had every reason to be sat-
isfied with the high levels of interest and the number
of new contacts. (Holger Schneider)
International Aachen Colloquium:
automobile and engine technology of the future
Experts from industry and science met in Aachen
on 5/6 October 2010 for the nineteenth time to inform
participants about the latest trends and challenges
in the automotive sector. The main focus of Europe’s
biggest vehicle and engine technology conference
was on improvements to the conventional combustion
engine and on new drive technologies.
At ElringKlinger’s stand – set up as part of the
accompanying exhibition – the predominant theme
was electromobility. We presented a model of a lithiumion
module, our diesel particulate filter and bipolar
plates for fuel-cell stacks. Additionally, ElringKlinger
Motortechnik GmbH was on hand to provide details
of its range of development services, including dura-
bility tests, thermoshock trials and engine map
optimization.

A U T O M E C H A N I K A 2 0 1 0
Trade fair triumph for Elring
From 14 to 19 September, the world’s
biggest trade fair for the automobile
industry opened its doors for the 21st time. Inspiring products, pioneering
technologies and the key trends defining
the automotive aftermarket were
showcased in Frankfurt/Main by
4,486 exhibitors from 76 countries.
E
lringKlinger AG presented its ‘Elring –
Das Original’ spare parts range at a
240-squaremetre exhibition stand in
Hall 5.0. Emphasising the theme of
Elring service, we introduced our latest products
and services and explained our Aftermarket programme
to scores of trade visitors.
Amongst other things, the company highlighted
significantly expanded car and commercial
vehicle catalogues for 2011/2012. The brand
new catalogues for vans and classic cars met with
a particularly enthusiastic reception, as did the
turbocharger fitting kits, which were unveiled for
the first time. In addition, a new version of E-KAT
appeared just in time for the trade fair; the
18-language electronic catalogue is also available
online at www.elring.de.
Our innovative and efficient service concept
supports trade and repair shop customers by delivering
real-world solutions that guarantee simple,
fast and safe operation. The aim is to establish
partnerships founded on trust and to work with
our clients on that basis to ensure the growth of
eco-friendly mobility.
Our Automechanika team
High level of customer satisfaction
The high levels of interest and customer satisfaction
were reflected in the steady stream of
visitors to the Elring stand on all six days of the
exhibition; after all, the company offers just the
right blend of service, product quality and expertise.
With feedback from guests positive across
the board, the exhibition team had good cause
to be satisfied. In retaining
and attracting customers
whilst enhancing the company’s
image, Elring achieved
everything it hoped to from
its participation in the event.
The organisers of Automechanika
2010 also had
much to celebrate. With
155,000 trade visitors, the
event recorded a turnout that
was just short of the record
achieved in 2008. At the same
time, the number of foreign visitors to the key
international trade fair rose by 5 per cent, a new
record in terms of the number of nations represented
(180) – and a clear sign of the trend
towards global recovery within the automotive
industry.
The Elring stand: a magnet for visitors
Trade specialists engage
in productive discussion
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T
ogether with two other companies, we visited the Namyang
R&D Center in South Korea to give a presentation of our product
portfolio on 15/16 July 2010. Our hosts were suitably impressed,
and the first development orders for shielding components
and a plastic housing module have already been placed. In addition,
for the first time, we received a multi-product request covering our
entire portfolio for the American market. This subsequently led to a
number of series production orders for shielding components with a
volume of over one million US dollars per year.
Hyundai/Kia is expanding across the world and is therefore
showing greater interest in suppliers with a global presence. Up to
now, it has predominantly worked with local suppliers. For us, the
“TechDays” were an outstanding opportunity to demonstrate the capability
of the whole ElringKlinger Group as a development partner
and series supplier. We scored highly with regard to innovation, product
quality and our international profile. Our presentation focused
on the areas of electrification and lightweight construction. In this
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E L R I N g K L I N g E R A T T H E “ H Y U N D A I K I A T E C H D A Y s ”
A successful presentation
The ElringKlinger team, which included staff from South
Korea and Germany, attended to more than 1,600 visitors
at the “Hyundai Kia TechDays”, mainly from the field of
research and development
Our strenuous efforts paid off: in 2010,
ElringKlinger was invited for the first time to the
prestigious “TechDays” organised by Hyundai
Motors Kia Corporation. It was the South Korean
vehicle manufacturer’s interest in our “Green
Technologies”, such as fuel cells and battery components,
that finally opened the door.
Management board member Karl Schmauder (middle) outlines our product
range for exhaust tract and other applications
context, we presented a range of products, including components
for fuel cells and for lithium-ion batteries as well as plastic housing
modules and shielding systems with an emphasis on weight reduction.
There was also considerable interest among the 1,600 or so
visitors in our cylinder-head and specialty gaskets. Karl Schmauder
of ElringKlinger’s Management board gave the following very positive
assessment: “We gave a convincing demonstration to the management
team and development engineers of our strength in terms
of innovation, especially in the key area of CO 2 reduction. We are
look ing forward to continuing our collaboration with Hyundai/Kia
in the future.”

E N g I N E E R E D p L A s T I C s , H E I D E N H E I M
Next-generation membrane
brought to market in record time
The chemical industry relies on polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) for membranes in shut-off
valves because it is extremely resistant to acid.
ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik GmbH in
Heidenheim now has a superior and more costeffective
alternative to offer, using a
specially developed production process.
W
ith this method, a punched PTFE disc
(specialist material HS22121) is shaped
in a sealed metal mould under heat
and high pressure to produce a three-dimensional
membrane with an encircling sealing bead. At the
same time, a metal pin is fused into the membrane.
The tool and membrane are then brought back to
room temperature in a cooling press. This “freezes”
the shape, which would largely revert back if the
component were cooled down without
pressure.
Valves with these membranes are
used, among other applications, in biotechnology
and food technology and in
highly sterile semiconductor applications.
The membranes needed to pass a series of
specialist tests in order to be approved for
use in the semiconductor industry with
its strict standards of cleanliness. The
membranes complied with all the tolerance
specifications, and not just that: the
endurance tests showed that specialist
material HS22121, which is sold
exclusively by ElringKlinger
Kunststofftechnik, has a considerably
greater flexural fatigue
strength than normal PTFE. This
makes it ideal for dynamic applications
such as valves or membrane
pumps.
What is more, the new production
process was developed in record
time: it took just over six months
from the initial idea to the mature
process, as a customer had decided to
work with us on its new generation
of valves just under a year before the
scheduled roll-out. The first valves
using the new membrane were then
launched in May 2010. Since then,
we have been working in three shifts – plus special
shifts – in this area. As of January 2011, we will
have a new completely automated stamping/embossing
machine, which will make production
more efficient and allow further increases in unit
numbers. The declared aim is to expand this highgrowth
product segment. (Thomas Reindl) The new PTFE membrane
made of specialist material
HS22121 by ElringKlinger,
shown with a diameter of 64
millimetres
Increased capacity and more efficient production with the new
completely automated stamping/embossing machine
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32 TECHNOLOGY
The benefits of our new V-Rings:
temperature resistance, low weight, minimal
dimensions and noise reduction
The extreme test for any gasket:
As a result of downsizing, modern engines are more
efficient than ever. Supercharging means an engine
with reduced cubic capacity can produce the same performance
as a larger system. But a turbocharger is
a “hot potato” and represents a real challenge for any
gasket.
The thermodynamic efficiency of the engine increases,
and this in turn has an impact on all components nearby,
the turbocharger included. The gases produced in
this environment can
reach temperatures of
up to 1050°C. Effective
gaskets and seals
are crucial to prevent
emissions. The key is
to use economical,
lightweight and compact
metal ring gaskets
Test bench for static and dynamic
assessment of hot-gas gaskets, e.g.
turbocharger gaskets
turbochargers
(V-Rings) made of nickel base alloys – such as those produced
by ElringKlinger.
Alloys with 50 to 60 per cent nickel have proven effective
in aircraft engines but have previously been considered too expensive
for across-the-board use in vehicle engines. We have
specifically developed a new kind of welding and bending
technique that is particularly efficient when it comes to the use
of this valuable raw material and thus allows more economical
mass production.
Our new V- Rings have been successfully tested at sample
temperatures of up to 800°C, which is some 200°C more than
heat-resistant 1.4828 quality steel can withstand. And: the gas
temperature itself can even be significantly higher, as a large
proportion of the heat of the exhaust flow is conducted through
the turbocharger casing and the V-Rings are not exposed to the
direct flow of gas – which is not the case for flat gaskets.
At the same time, V-Rings provide cushioning. They help
limit vibration impulses caused by the very high turbine speeds
and thus contribute to noise reduction. Mass production began
in early 2010. (Dr. Oliver Göb)

N E W p L A s T I C V A L V E C O V E R M O D U L E W I T H I N T E g R A T E D O I L s E p A R A T O R
Lightweight,
multifunctional and clean
ElringKlinger’s plastic valve cover for the 1.6 l VW
diesel engine is setting new standards. It incorporates
a new patent-pending oil separation system that extracts
even the finest oil droplets out of the blow-by gas.
Less weight, reduced emissions: plastic components play
an important role in the development of more efficient,
environmentally friendly vehicles. We have now taken
another important step along the way. By physically foaming
Polyamide inside the injection mould, it is possible to reduce
the overall weight by another 5 to 8 per cent compared to conventional
production techniques. This procedure, known as
MuCell ® , is now being used for the first time in a component
directly attached to the engine.
The two parts of the plastic housing module are joined
together using new hot gas welding technology. This ensures
that fewer fine welding particles are present (cleanliness),
which is a decisive factor for the optimum functionality of the
vacuum pump.
Besides lightweight construction and a dramatic improvement
in cleanliness, oil separation is an important design feature.
Modern engines are getting increasingly efficient. At the
same time, however, the combustion pressure levels involved
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have increased. As a result of the increased combustion pressures
and new engine architectures, the oil droplets in the
blow-by gas are getting smaller and smaller. With a diameter of
under one thousandth of a millimetre (1 micrometre), they can
no longer be effectively separated by means of conventional
systems. The solution: we have combined an impactor (collector)
with a randomly oriented fibre fleece. When the blow-by
gas penetrates the fleece media, the oil droplets join together
to form larger drops; they can be separated from the gas flow
more easily. Then they are collected in a separate chamber and
are subsequently reintroduced into the oil circuit. Additional
benefit: the fleece material does not need to be replaced during
the engine lifetime.
The separation level for the whole system is acknowleged
as a benchmark within the industry. Our valve cover module
meets the strictest performance specifications required by car
manufacturers for their newest generation of engines.
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Alternative drive technologies
present new market opportunities
What is going to be driving our cars in the
future? A hydrogen tank with fuel cells?
Electricity from the mains supply with a re-
chargeable battery? Looking ahead,
although the combustion engine is likely to
dominate for the next 15 to 20 years, albeit
with continuous improvements, engine and
drive technology is undergoing a fundamental
shift. The future has already begun, and at
ElringKlinger we are moving with the times.
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As it opens up new areas of business, the
ElringKlinger Group draws on its experience
and expertise in the field of metal
and plastics processing – a strategy that pays off.
We have already developed the first components
for lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells, and we
are in a good position to continue expanding in
those fields.
At this early stage, it is hybrid cars that have
taken a narrow lead. They combine a conventional
engine with an electric drive. As well as saving
fuel, this makes it possible to recycle energy, e.g.
when braking.
New cell contact systems for lithium-ion
batteries
Development work on special bipolar plates
and separators for blocks of lead-acid batteries began
as early as 2008. They are used in micro- and
mild-hybrid vehicles. This ‘soft version’ of the
hybrid does not have an electric drive but does recycle
the energy generated when braking to power
the vehicle’s electrical systems.
In 2009 we started developing components
for lithium-ion batteries. Since then, we have taken
cell contact systems to series production level.

From the beginning of 2011, these will be made
in a specially created business unit 2B – Battery
Technology and Electromobility.
In the case of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries,
temperature management plays an impor -
t ant role in terms of performance, charge capacity
and safety, and we are already in the process of
developing customised thermal shielding solutions.
Our engineers and technicians are also working
on solutions to provide an electromagnetic
shield for the battery. Given the powerful currents
present in a lithium-ion storage unit, it is vital to
fit an electromagnetic shield in order to reliably
protect the vehicle’s electronic systems against
inter ference.
Huge potential of fuel cells
At ElringKlinger, we are seeing some very
promising developments of components and
modules to be integrated into high- and low-
temperature fuel cells. Numerous patents and
utility models have been filed by the division
since 2009.
In cooperation with two partners, we have
now developed the first prototypes for a complete
high-temperature SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell)
stack module. For the first time, this will be used
to provide independent air conditioning for the
cabs of American trucks. In combination with a
reformer, the stack module converts fuels such as
diesel, natural gas and bioethanol into electrical
power. What is more, it does so very efficiently
and practically without emissions. As a result,
plans are now in place to adapt the technology
for use in stationary applications such as combined
heat and power (CHP) systems for homes of
various sizes.
We have developed bipolar plates for PEM
(Proton Exchange Membrane) low-temperature
fuel cells that are likely to be driving cars in the
future. In 2009, we made a number of refinements
to the design and improved the shielding systems
for individual cells. At the same time, we have invested
a great deal of time and know-how in efficient
series production processes, including a
new method for applying a water-repellent coating
to the bipolar plates.
Thanks to our new battery and fuel cell solutions,
we are well equipped to respond to the
challenge of future drive technologies.
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All-plastic inlet pipes for the chemicals industry
The central gas infeed
and distribution system in
an all-PTFE design enables
homogeneous reaction
conditions across the entire
cross-section of the reactor
Pump housing production:
quantum leap in milling technology
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HEIDENHEIM. ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik
GmbH has succeeded in developing an
all-plastic system solution for applications in
large-scale reactors. The use of modified polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) in conjunction with
a special welding technology means that the
inlet pipes, which are exposed to an extremely
harsh environment, can now be made entirely
of high-performance plastic. They are even
suitable for large-scale reactors with volumes of
over 20,000 litres.
Previously, enamelled or PTFE-sheathed
pipes had to be used as inlet pipes, especially for
liquid chemicals and gases. In special cases,
stainless steel or solid silver were used. Our new
all-plastic system solution is more cost-effective,
as well as delivering exceptional efficiency. This
is due to the fact that the distribution system
HEIDENHEIM. The largest component currently
produced by ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik GmbH at its
Heidenheim site has a gross weight of 450 kilograms.
Milled PTFE components – especially pump housings for
medical applications, the semiconductor industry and
food production – are an integral part of our product range.
Having already introduced high-performance press
systems for the production of large-volume blanks, we expanded
our production capacities in July 2010 by adding
a state-of-the-art milling centre. This provides the basis for
highly economical machining even of large, complex components.
Using this process, the PTFE blanks are given their
final shape by removing chips from the material.
The mounting table of the new five-axis machining
centre measures 3.0 metres by 0.8 metres and is designed not
only for traditional milling but also for turning. Further
benefits in terms of efficient production: the milling head can
be rotated around 90 degrees, which means that even complex
components can be machined in just a few stages. What
is more, the tool magazine has 142 tools ready for use,
which significantly reduces loading times. The system can
also machine series components in parallel or be operated
in shuttle mode: the working area is then divided by a mobile
allows the chemical reaction to be processed
on a highly selective basis. To do this, the gas
distribution system is suspended in the reactor
dome and fixed into place. The gaseous source
material is introduced from above through a
central flange and fed through an all-plastic pipe
made of Dyneon TFM PTFE until it is in
close proximity to the reactor floor. From there,
the star-shaped “whisk” distributor swirls it
throughout the reactor as very fine bubbles. As
the reaction component rises, the reaction is
brought to completion. This produces virtually
identical concentrations throughout the whole
volume of the reactor. As a result, the formation
of by-products is suppressed and the yield of
the target product increased. At the same time,
the costs of cleaning the reaction mixture are
minimised. (Dr. Michael Schlipf)
partition wall. One side does the machining while the other
is responsible for loading. The milling centre is controlled
from a programming station. The customer’s drawing data is
entered, processed and transferred to the system via a data
cable. (Thomas Reindl)
The mounting table of the new five-axis machining centre measures
3.0 metres by 0.8 metres

s H I E L D I N g C O M p O N E N T s M A D E O f T H E R M O f O R M A b L E T E C H N I C A L N O N W O V E N s A N D f O A M s
ElroCoustic ® – the “silent solution”
In ElroCoustic ® , the Shielding Technology
division has developed a new, tailor-made
system that further enhances its overall
product portfolio – the perfect solution for
everything from dashboard linings,
engine compartment noise absorbers to
tank protectors and transmission casings.
These acoustic shielding parts made of
thermoformable technical nonwovens
and foams can be used in a temperature
range from around 80°C to 250°C. They are designed
to shield specific sources of sound – such
as vibrating components – and thus minimise the
noise produced by such parts. This translates into
an improvement in what is known as “NVH performance”
(noise and vibration harshness), which
in turn increases driver comfort and protection
of the environment.
The nonwovens and foams used can also be
laminated with other materials such as aluminium
foils in order to achieve even higher levels
of temperature resistance (approx. 350°C). Elro-
Coustic ® can also be deployed in the exhaust system,
as a tunnel shielding part, for example: the
metal layers used previously within this area are
replaced with more lightweight nonwovens to reduce
the weight of the component.
Our new acoustic shielding system is to be pro-
d uced at our Sevelen site in Switzerland. It can
be manufactured using existing machinery and
processes. A distinction can be made between
two thermoforming processes: the first method
involves heating up the nonwoven or foam material,
forming it and then cooling it down again.
As part of the second method, by contrast, the
forming tool itself is heated up and the material
is formed inside it before being cooled down
again.
The right system every time
We offer tailored shielding systems for the
entire vehicle. They are used wherever there is a
need for heat and/or noise protection,
e. g. in the engine compartment
and the exhaust system,
on the vehicle underbody, on the
chassis, for wheel arch linings
and on steering and transfer
cases. In terms of technology,
ElringKlinger is acknowl edged as
the world’s leading provider of
shielding technology in this area.
The seven Elrotherm ® products
(Acoustic, ML, SL, Light, Light
Acoustic, D and Tex) are increasingly
being used not only for thermal shielding
but also for acoustic shielding, depend ing on
the area of application. The latest addi tion to
the range is ElroCoustic ® , which can be used for
acoustic shielding in many areas of the vehicle.
Further product solutions are already at the development
stage.
Working in close cooperation with car manufacturers,
we help to ensure compliance with
increasingly strict global regulations on heat and
noise protection as well as emissions reduction.
(Peter Schölzel, Beate Zika-Beyerlein)
This six-metre press at ElringKlinger Abschirmtechnik
(Schweiz) AG in Sevelen can also be used to produce the
new ElroCoustic ® shielding systems
Aluminium-laminated
engine compartment
noise absorber
ElroCoustic ® transmission
casing developed by
ElringKlinger
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38 TECHNOLOGY
p T f E H O s E p R O D U C T I O N
Vertical extruder with impressive benefits
BIETIGHEIM. In late November, a new vertical extruder
used for producing PTFE hoses by means of paste extrusion
came into operation at ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik GmbH.
This system considerably increases hose production capacity
– urgently needed given the constant growth in demand,
especially for protective hoses used in lambda sensors. All the
hose blanks for this product will now be produced on three
vertical extrusion lines: on the new system, a system which was
already in use and another system of the same design planned
for next year. Vertical extrusion has some impressive advantages
over the horizontal extrusion method used thus far in some
areas. The length of hose that can be produced in one piece has
increased dramatically, while the hose quality is also consistent.
Finally, what was previously a five-step process now
involves just two steps. (Michael Günter)
Lightweight end-shield cover
made of plastic
PIRACICABA. At the beginning of 2010, ElringKlinger
do Brasil Ltda. added a plastic end-shield cover to its product
portfolio, and now General Motors in Brazil uses the product
in almost all its five-gear vehicles.
The module, which was developed in Dettingen, is based
on an innovative combination of materials – polyamide and
glass fibre – which reduced its weight to 240 grams. The con-
ventional steel/brass solution it replaces weighs around 650
grams. A further plus is that it is quicker and easier for the
customer to assemble. Since the plastic end-shield cover is
manufactured locally, in close proximity to General Motors,
substantial cost savings are also achieved. As a result,
ElringKlinger has boosted production to 60,000 units per
month – without compromising on quality. To ensure
our production facilities keep pace with this success, we have
invested in a new, fully automated and fully integrated
production line, featuring a range of enhancements, including
an inspection and approval system based on the poka-yoke
principle. (Jonathan Tozatti, Amanda Aldrigui)
Elastomer gaskets being
inserted into the plastic
end-shield covers

New production line
for plastic cam cover modules
PIRACICABA. ElringKlinger in Brazil is currently
installing a 900-tonne injection moulding machine with
an integrated robot, a welding machine and five semiautomated
assembly stations, equipped with the poka-yoke
inspection system that Ford uses worldwide. This new
production line will be used to manufacture the plastic cam
cover modules for the Ford Puma’s 3.2 l five-cylinder
diesel engines. Initially, 125,000 units per year are planned.
First Nissan
order for ElringKlinger
in Mexico
TOLUCA. Automotive suppliers have to
meet particularly exacting standards in terms of
innovative prowess, performance and reliabil-
ity if they are to be included in the supplier pool
selected by car manufacturers. In 2010, Elring-
Klinger México, S.A. de C.V. managed to secure its
very first contract from Nissan for the supply
of cylinder-head gaskets.
Nissan had conducted a thorough assessment
of the local plant over a period of two years as
part of several visits and audits of the facility –
before eventually giving the go-ahead. The final
and decisive step towards series supplier status
was a process audit performed at the Toluca site
in March 2010. Several Nissan representatives
from Japan and Mexico, as well as a number of
ElringKlinger staff members from Germany and
Japan, met up to finalise the approval of cylinderhead
gasket production for Nissan’s 1.6 l fourcylinder
petrol engine. In the meantime, we had
also been selected as the supplier of cylinder-head
gaskets to be used in two other Nissan engines.
(Roland Mailänder)
It is anticipated that this investment, together with
the expertise contributed by ElringKlinger headquarters,
will help attract further orders from Ford and other cus-
tomers. The production figures are expected to increase
accordingly, with the company planning to produce up to
350,000 plastic cam cover modules annually from 2012.
(Jonathan Tozatti, Amanda Aldrigui)
Q1 supplier
to Ford
TOLUCA. In 2009 ElringKlinger/Mexico
succeeded in gaining Ford’s Q1 status. This certi-
fication forms the basis for our collaboration
with Ford Motor Company and is also the pre-
requisite for new orders.
The whole Toluca workforce was committed
to achieving this award. Month after month
key data on quality, delivery performance and
projects were compiled and evaluated. Con-
sist ently good results over a period of at least six
months were an essential requirement. In ad-
dition, ElringKlinger/Mexico received very good
assessments at each of the various visits by
Ford managers during the qualification process.
Ford’s Q1 system is designed to ensure uni-
formly high production and quality standards
worldwide. (Roland Mailänder)
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40 PEOPLE
M A N A g E M E N T A N D H I g H - p O T E N T I A L p R O g R A M M E
Fuelling your career
Two promotional programmes
are opening up attrac tive
career and development opportunities
to employ ees across
a range of departments at Elring-
Klinger sites in Germany:
Our management programme
is aimed at staff members who
The management programme: have recently assumed manage-
a three-day corporate planning rial responsibilities. Regular
simulation exercise focused
seminars and workshops enhance
on corporate decision-making
and an awareness of inter- the existing leadership skills
relationships within a business
and expertise of participants,
enabling them to handle
the day-to-day challenges of management even more
effectively.
Wherever possible, key positions in our company
are filled by high performers from our own ranks.
The two-year high-potential programme is a series of
modules specially designed to train a select group
of dedicated young staff members with university or
Learning to love
engineering
DETTINGEN. The SIA (‘Schüler-Ingenieur-Akademie’) is a
cooperative project between schools, universities and the
business sector. Its aim is to foster an interest in the technical
trades. For a whole year, sixth form students from around the
Reutlingen region have been meeting on Friday afternoons to
work in teams on the development of fuel cell-powered model
cars. As a partner to the initiative, ElringKlinger appoints train-
ing supervisors and offers the use of its training workshop,
where students get to grips with workbenches, CAD technology
and project management, amongst other things. The sheer
enthusiasm of the students was on show in the final as they
demonstrated some ingenious vehicles and staged a Formula
1-style race. (www.sia-bw.de)
technical qualifications for challenging careers as
skilled specialists or executives. The development
modules cover everything from team management
and communication to project management, business
administration and leadership training.
Specialists and managers of tomorrow: participants on the
high-potential programme 2010-2012

2 0 1 0 f I f A W O R L D C U p : T I p p I N g C O M p E T I T I O N
Dr. Stefan Wolf gives young
soccer talent reason to celebrate
It seems that ElringKlinger‘s expertise is not limited to automotive
supplies. Our very own CEO, Dr. Stefan Wolf, won a tipping competition
for the 2010 FIFA World Cup run by the German motoring magazine
Automobilwoche. With twenty-four managers taking part, Dr. Wolf only
managed to achieve a middle ranking after the preliminaries but surged
ahead as the competition moved into the quarter- and semi-finals. Still in
third place before the final, he pulled out all the stops to gain the number
one spot. Dr. Wolf was delighted to be able to present the EUR 5,000 first
prize, sponsored by Hyundai/Germany, to the C and E youth teams at
TSV Dettingen soccer club, making it possible for them to attend an autumn
mid-term training camp in Reus on Spain‘s Costa Dorada. Mario Basora,
managing director of ElringKlinger‘s Spanish subsidiary, arranged for the
group to attend a match between two of the country‘s top clubs, FC Barcelona
and FC Seville (5-0), and the C team from Dettingen played a training
match against Tarragona. To round off the visit, the group was shown
around the factory and spent a day in Barcelona. As you might expect, all
35 budding soccer stars were over the moon!
VDA campaign:
“Faces of the automobile industry”
German innovation helps to move cars all
over the world. Behind this success are some 710,000
people who work in the country’s automotive industry.
The VDA, Germany’s automobile industry association,
decided to put a face to these people in an image
campaign that was launched two years ago. In 2010,
the featured portraits included several ElringKlinger
employees: Armin Diez, Dr. Oliver Göb, Ernestine
Krempels, Franca Manna Spagnolo and Michael Speidel.
The industry is driven by an inventive spirit,
a sense of responsibility and a striving for perfection.
Between them, German companies invest over
EUR 20 billion a year in research and development.
Ten new patents are registered every day. The industry
also generates annual turnover of EUR 263 billion
and is regarded as the biggest training pro vider in
the country.
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KMS
g E R M A N b O N E M A R R O W D O N O R R E g I s T E R
Every individual counts
It’s like a complicated jigsaw puzzle
with millions of pieces – based in Tübingen, the
Deutsche Knochenmarkspenderdatei (DKMS –
German Bone Marrow Donor Register) has taken
on the vitally important task of finding suitable
stem cell donors for patients with leukemia, a dis -
ease diagnosed in Germany every 45 minutes.
The odds of the tissue types of any two people
matching range from one in 20,000 to one in
several million.
For this the organisation is reliant on both
cash donations and committed people like Jessica
Feil, an employee in the Aftermarket division at
ElringKlinger, who some time ago added her name
to the stem cell donor register. Within a ten year
period, at most only five out of a potential 100 do -
nors are actually asked to provide a bone marrow
donation, and Jessica Feil was one of them. Even
though the success rate is as high as eighty per
cent, unfortunately the hoped-for cure was not
achieved in this instance. Nevertheless, Jessica
remains firmly convinced that leukemia patients’
chances of survival are enhanced by adding as
many people as possible to the register.
In principle, everyone aged between 18 and
55, and in good health, can donate stem cells. It
is now also possible to register online, and then
receive a registration kit (a cheek swab using cotton
buds) in the post. People can also continue to
register as usual at one of the permanent DKMS
centres, or take part in public stem cell match -
ing campaigns, for example those held by companies
or clubs. The DKMS has to cover the cost –
50 euros – of each individual matching with cash
donations received.
With more than 2.2 million registrations,
the DKMS is the world’s largest stem cell donor
register and over the last 19 years has made
possible almost 23,000 stem cell transplants.
(www.dkms.de)
42 PEOPLE
Jessica Feil at an
information event –
her support for the
DKMS is as strong
as ever
E L R I N g K L I N g E R / b R A z I L
Paving the way to a
healthy lifestyle
PIRACICABA. Good intentions alone do not always
translate into success – particularly when it comes to health
and sport. That’s why, here in Brazil, we have joined forces
with occupational health practitioners and physiotherapists
to launch a programme encouraging employees to adopt
healthy lifestyles. The programme includes free physiotherapy
treatment and massages as well as daily workplace exercises.
The active involvement of managers encourages as many em -
ployees as possible to join in.
The “Programme to Promote Health and Quality of
Life” was introduced in 2008 in conjunction with the Santa
Casa Hospital in Piracicaba. The central aim is to help
people to make informed changes to their lifestyle via dedicated
training courses and learning processes. The reasoning
is that people who switch to a healthy, active way of life gen -
erally become more efficient and more content.
Right at the beginning of the partnership, we initiated
the “Healthy Walk” event for employees and their families,
and this took place in 2010 for the third time in the leisure
complex in Piracicaba. On 19 September, 250 people gathered
to take part in health-promoting activities such as exercises
and games. It was a great opportunity to meet people and to
improve team spirit in a relaxed atmosphere.
(Natalia de Lucca, Amanda Aldrigui)
Putting their best foot
forward: Employees from
ElringKlinger do brasil
and their families take part
in a healthy walk

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Shisha Pangma:
Expedition
Above the Clouds
On 11 April 2007, three Germans, four Swiss and one Austrian set off for Tibet.
Over the next five weeks, they would attempt to climb to the summit
of Shisha Pangma, 8,013 metres above sea level. Among the eight-strong expedition
team was Gernot Eichbaum, sales manager at ElringKlinger Abschirmtechnik
(Schweiz) AG based in Sevelen, Switzerland. Not forgetting “Gnirle” …
The final metres to the summit

The word “expedition” conjures up images of an epic voyage in a
distant land. In reality, there is a huge difference between
a demanding climbing tour and an expedition to the fourteenth-
highest mountain in the world. It took the team almost
four weeks to set up various camps and depots at heights of up to
7,350 metres, acclimatising at each stage so that – all being
well – they would be able to ascend from the base camp at 5,600
metres to the summit within four days. But they suffered a
setback almost immediately when one member was unable to cope
with the high-altitude conditions and was forced to head home.
The adventure began in earnest in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
The team made the 25 kilometre journey on foot to the
5,600 metre base camp. They were accompanied by a yak caravan,
which was loaded up with almost three tonnes of equipment
for distribution to the various depots. Only then the actual climb
would begin.
View of Shisha Pangma from base camp
12 May | “We’re off! The weather forecast for 15 May
is ideal. But first we get on our skis and make our way through
a thick flurry of snow. In camp I, we find the tents buried under a
thick layer of snow. Overnight, the snowstorm gets worse, the
wind tugs at the tents and we barely get any sleep. The next
morning, 13 May, the first rays of sun warm us up. Time to move
on: we melt snow, drink, eat and prepare to set off to camp II.”
14 May | “Ascent to camp III at 7,350 metres.
It takes us over three hours to complete three kilometres at the foot
of the mountain face. Another depot tent that had been set up
has been destroyed by the snowstorm. Climbing the 45-50 degree
slope of the face, we are at times almost waist-deep in snow.
Eleven hours later, we reach our destination, just as night is
falling.”
15 May | “The alarm goes off at two o’clock in
the morning. At four, we assemble outside the tents in the
bitter cold (-28°C). But at least there’s no wind: the conditions are
perfect. Like a chain of lights, we move through the snow. At this
altitude, the intensity of the sunrise is incredible. But we make
slow progress – a maximum of 100 vertical metres per hour. After
Camp I at 6,400 m
five and a half hours, we reach the ‘gendarme’, a striking rock
structure at 7,800 metres. The final 200 vertical metres involve
climbing in rock and ice. Then we get our first glimpse of the
summit. A narrow, exposed ridge – only wide enough at times to
place both feet side by side – leads us to our destination. It takes us
another hour to ascend the final 30 vertical metres. 11.53 am:
We’ve made it! It is an amazing feeling to look down on the clouds
shrouding the Tibetan highlands. In the distance, we can see the
main chain of the Himalayas including Mount Everest (8,848 m),
Lhotse (8,516 m) and Cho Oyu (8,201 m).”
Over the next three days, we transported the equipment, food
and rubbish back to base camp. Our rucksacks weighed up to 35
kilograms, which made even skiing downhill through fine, powdery
snow an arduous task.
19 May | “Descent from the base camp, our home
for the past four weeks. Happy, but also a bit wistful, we begin
our journey home. First to Kathmandu, then on to Germany – but
the memories remain and are still ‘indescribable’.”
Gernot Eichbaum has another major expedition planned for
November 2011. This time the target is Ama Dablam (6,856 m)
in the Himalayas, Nepal. We wish him every success –
onwards and upwards!
I
You can find a more detailed account of this amazing
expedition on the ElringKlinger website under
www.elringklinger.com > Press & Events > Staff Magazine
A faithful companion: The Elring soft toy known
as “Gnirle”, used in advertising for the Aftermarket
department, made it to the summit with
Gernot Eichbaum
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46 PEOPLE
Water-cooled road run
Running to victory for the company
(from left): Jürgen Häbe,
Stefan Schmauder and bernd Weis
Pedal pushing at the Albstadt bike Marathon
BIETIGHEIM/HEIDENHEIM/DETTINGEN.
On 10 July, the 14-strong ElringKlinger team lined
up at the start of the Albstadt Bike Marathon alongside
more than 3,000 other competitors. They knew
that the circular course around the town – which is
86 ki lo metres in length and climbs a total altitude
of 1,600 metres – would be challenging. Employees
and customers of ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik
GmbH (Bietigheim and Heidenheim) and ElringKlinger
AG enjoyed a splendid atmosphere during the tour,
with excellent weather and thousands of spectators
cheering them on.
Within the company team, Lothar Fitz came
home first in a time of 4 hours 21 minutes. All of
his ElringKlinger teammates finished the course in
under six hours. (Alexander Link)
DETTINGEN. At the Münsingen road run on 28 July
2010, Stefan Schmauder and Jürgen Häbe sprinted to a double
victory in the M20 age group. The runners ran up- and down -
hill seven times in pouring rain to complete the 8,000-metre
course in times of 28:13 and 28:55 minutes respectively. In
the M40 age group, duathlete Bernd Weis claimed first place
in a time of 28:36 minutes. The three runners making up the
‘ElringKlinger 1’ team also secured the overall top spot among
all companies. There was more success for ElringKlinger AG
in the M50 category, with Ulrich Werz coming home in second
place; the company also fielded the most runners, with a
total of nine entrants. (Jürgen Häbe)

Soccer fever
DETTINGEN/RUNKEL. The 2010 World
Cup may have been over, but there was no let-up
in the soccer fever at ElringKlinger. On 23 July,
teams from the divisions of Specialty Gaskets (2S)
and Elastomer Technology/Modules (2E) clashed
at the ground of TSV Dettingen. Last year it
was 2E that lifted the cup, but this time it was
the turn of 2S to triumph in a 4:3 victory.
Poetic justice! The weather may not have played along, but the players and
fans entered into the spirit of the occasion. After all, refreshments were
again provided by the ElringKlinger Management Board. Thanks to everyone
for a successful event – and we look forward to the next festival of
soccer. (Reiner Drews)
Brazilian team
at the shooting cup
The second place trophy was sent
on to the successful shooters of
ElringKlinger do brasil, who were
already on the flight home when
the awards ceremony took place.
From left: João Gaviolli, Mateus
Vertu and Pandolfi Junior
DETTINGEN/PIRACICABA. A total of
23 teams, each comprising three shooters,
took part in the traditional club and company
shooting competition at the Dettingen
gun club early in October 2010. ElringKlinger
was represented by one women’s team and
two men’s teams. Our subsidiary ElringKlinger
do Brasil Ltda. also entered a team for the
first time – the three Brazilian staff members
were at our Dettingen facility for training
purposes. The day of competition began with
5 to 10 practice shots before the entrants
fired off ten scoring shots.
Thanks to steady hands and accurate
gunmanship, our riflemen secured the top three places in their part of the
competition: top spot went to Dieter Coconcelli, Alexander Stoll and
Manfred Rupp; in second place was the ElringKlinger team from Brazil (see
photo); and following them in third were Daniel Schöll, Karl Götz and
Bernhard Eberle.
The results of our three riflewomen could not be counted towards
the team competition because one of them was unable to take part due to
ill health. The outcome of the individual competition was thus all the
more satisfying: stefanie Auer came first with 95 of a possible 100 rings,
while Andrea Warong secured third place with 92 rings. (Peter Essig)
Another accurate performance
at the 2010 competition:
shooters and supporters from
ElringKlinger/Dettingen
Handball
Third-place finish at the
Owen amateur tournament
DETTINGEN. Keeping fit, meeting
people and having fun – that’s what company
sport is all about. ElringKlinger’s handball
players were busy again in 2010, entering two
teams for the amateur tournament in Owen,
amongst other events. Team 2 made it as far
as the last sixteen; team 1 reached the semi-
final, going out on penalties at the end of
extra time. However, team 1 comfortably won
their play-off match, thus finishing in a re -
spect able third place out of 24 participating
teams. (Olcay Zeybek)
Amateur shooting
in Hengen
DETTINGEN. Ten shots fired from
50 metres with a small-bore rifle: that was
the task facing the ElringKlinger riflemen
at the amateur shooting competition held
at the Hengen gun club in October 2010.
Defending their title, the ElringKlinger
Herren 1 team achieved a commendable
second place this time around. The individual
results were also impressive: Daniel
Schöll (95 rings) secured fifth spot, Karl
Götz (95 rings) took sixth place and Bernhard
Eberle (94 rings) finished seventh.
(Peter Essig)
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Useful back exercises – quick and effective
48 PEOPLE
Exercise and strengthening are the best approach
to preventing back problems. But it’s not just
about the back muscles alone – the stomach muscles
are also important for strong support of the spine
and to protect it from premature wear and tear. Easier
said than done! Take your workplace for example –
unrolling an exercise mat and completing an elaborate
set of training routines simply isn’t an option
in many cases. But with the five simple exercises de m-
onstrated here you’re well on the way to maintaining
a healthy back. And there’s a bonus: people
who do regular back exercises are also fresher mentally
– and therefore more productive.
Before you begin the exercises, have a really
good stretch by way of a quick warm-up. With all the
exercises, please be careful not to over-arch your
back: your legs should be a little apart, pelvis inclined
slightly forwards, head upright, chin tucked in slightly
towards the breastbone. When you’ve completed
all five exercises, do some more stretching and loosen-
ing up, shaking out arms and legs.
And by the way – the back exercises are dem onstrated
by ElringKlinger employees who were able
to test out their effectiveness first hand. We hope you
have fun trying out the exercises – whether watching
TV at home, or at the computer, or perhaps in your
coffee break ...
1 This
2
exercise is for relieving muscle tension.
Raise both shoulders towards your ears, tense
and hold for 7 seconds, then release very
slowly. Feel the taughtness and then the release.
Repeat 5 times.
This is for loosening your shoulders. Rotate your
shoulders (not your arms) forwards and backwards.
20 times in both directions.
3Now to stretch your side and chest muscles.
Place the palm of your right hand on your
spine behind your head. Grasp your elbow with
your left hand, and slowly and gently pull it
towards the left. Hold for 7 seconds, then release
and change sides. Repeat once for both sides.
4
For strengthening the lower stomach muscles:
sit up straight on the front edge of your seat with
arms hanging loosely, and contract your stomach
muscles. Now first lift, then lower your legs, while
maintaining a right angle and keeping your back upright.
Do 20 repetitions in total.
5This exercise strengthens the whole of your
back and stomach muscles. Sit on the front edge
of your chair, contracting your stomach muscles,
and with your upper body leaning slightly
forward. While stretching both arms forwards,
lift your bottom about 5 cm from the chair. Hold this
position for around 10 seconds, while slightly raising and
lowering your outstretched arms (maintain muscle tension)
from the shoulders. Repeat 3 times.
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1879
marked the beginning of the ElringKlinger Group success story.
In this year, Paul Lechler founded a merchandising business
for technical products and gaskets, which evolved first into Elring
GmbH and then into ElringKlinger AG in 2000.
63,359,990 ElringKlinger AG shares
are in circulation.
The no-par-value registered shares are traded on the XETRA trading system and on the
stock exchanges in Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Berlin-Bremen.
In October 2010, the company increased its share capital. The 5,759,990 newly issued
shares yielded gross proceeds of some 123.8 million euros.
Approx. 110
145
detached houses – calculated
by volume – would fit in the
new logistics centre and highbay
warehouse currently under
construction at ElringKlinger
headquarters in Dettingen/Erms.
The 67-metre long, 26-metre
wide, 30-metre high building
is scheduled for completion in
April 2011.
tonnes was the total weight of the four
Elring spare parts catalogues (passenger cars,
commercial vehicles, vans and classic cars),
which were newly printed in 2010. In total, 273 pallets were
needed to transport the catalogues, which numbered
67,600 all together.
125,000,000
products from the specialty gaskets division are manufactured each year at ElringKlinger sites around the globe. These products
include Metaloseal ® exhaust gaskets, gaskets for oil, coolant and fuel systems and components for transmission applications.
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