Our business sites
The KW automotive Group has branches and subsidiaries in all major markets globally.
KW automotive Sites
Regionally grounded. Positioned globally.
European Sites
Subsidiaries and KW automotive sites in Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Spain.
KW automotive GmbH
HQ - Fichtenberg - Germany
With moving to the small town of Fichtenberg in the Swabian Forest, the company’s growth accelerated. What started with just 5 employees assembling and selling suspensions on a 1000 m² site has evolved into a globally recognized specialist for innovative dampers and suspension technology. The facility has expanded into a dedicated research and development center, utilizing state-of-the-art tools for creating innovative suspension solutions. Our highly automated production facility produces tailor-made high-end suspension systems for customers, all while maintaining a sustainable logistics process for shipping products worldwide from our site.
BBS automotive GmbH
Schiltach - Germany
Baumgartner, Brand, Schiltach – BBS for short – has been based in the Black Forest for over 50 years. Here, employees are working to drive progress in wheel technology forward. Schiltach is home to research and development, production, the foundry, flow forming, heat treatment, mechanical processing and administration. This is where the latest BBS wheels are made – Made in Germany.
- Foundation: 1970
- since: 6/2021
- Area: 32,000 square meters
- Employees: 207
- Aluminum wheel production
- Research & Development
- Foundry & mechanical production
- Marketing & Sales
- Customer service
BBS automotive GmbH
Herbolzheim - Germany
- Foundation: 2000
- since: 6/2021
- Area: 24,000 square meters
- Employees: 72
- Aluminum wheel production
- Surface finishing
- Painting & assembly
- Global logistics
KW Damping Technologies, S.A.
Abadiano - Spain
With the acquisition of the former AL-KO production site in Abadiano, Spain, the KW Group is enhancing its manufacturing capacities and product range. Industrially manufactured shock absorbers are produced efficiently at these facilities, primarily serving OEM customers in the light and heavy commercial vehicle sectors.
KW automotive Switzerland AG
Rotkreuz - Switzerland
KW automotive Switzerland, our longest-standing subsidiary, is situated in Rotkreuz. The primary focus of our operations revolves around Sales & Service for the local market, ensuring the delivery of optimal product benefits and top-notch customer service.
KW automotive UK Ltd.
Kent - Great Britain
The United Kingdom site is situated in Kent and oversees sales, service, and marketing activities for the local market and all KW automotive products. Additionally, it operates an RaceRoom location at the nearby race track.
Reiger Suspension BV
Molenenk - Netherlands
With the acquisition of the subsidiary Reiger Suspension in January 2021, our group has significantly expanded its expertise in off-road dampers. Our team specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance off-road motorsport dampers & suspensions, which have garnered immense success across numerous off-road racing series.
Global Key Figures
North American Locations
Subsidiaries and business sites on the west and east coasts of the USA
KW automotive NA Inc.
Clovis - USA
BBS of America Inc.
Braselton - USA
- Established in 1983
- Since June 2021
- Area: 6,400 square meters
- Employees: 9
- Market Expansion
- Customer Training and Support
- Importation & Distribution
- Application Development
- After-sales & Motorsport Services
Over 30 Years in Motion
KW automotive – From a vision to a global group of companies
Locations in Asia
Subsidiaries and locations in East Asia.
KW suspensions Ltd.
Shanghai - China
KW automotive Taiwan Co., Ltd.
Taichung City - Taiwan
The Taiwanese subsidiary is located in Taichung. This is where the import, distribution, sales, service – national network, aftersales service and marketing of the KW automotive GmbH brands KW, ST, LSD are handled.
KW automotive Japan
Kyoto - Japan
