Westfalia-Automotive

COMPANY POLICY

Westfalia-Automotive is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tow bars and bike racks for cars and light commercial vehicles. The birth of this ingenious idea laid the groundwork for a success story that has spanned more than 80 years, built on the following core principles:

• Continuous innovation

• Premium quality

• Maximum safety

• Consistent customer focus

• Responsible leadership (top management)

• Inclusion of all interested parties

• A process-oriented approach

• Ongoing improvement and development

• Evidence-based decision-making based on key metrics and data

• Occupational safety, health, environmental, and climate protection

• Improvement of environmental and energy performance

Another driver of success is the deliberate expansion of the product range, which constantly opens doors to new markets, customer segments, and automotive‑industry partners. As a a full-range supplier, the company now builds more than 1,700 distinct towbar variants—each one engineered to fit its specific vehicle make and model.

The product range is complemented by wiring kits, bike carriers, and various accessories. Westfalia-Automotive’s customer base includes not only all renowned vehicle manufacturers but also leading wholesalers in the global automotive aftermarket.

Westfalia-Automotive GmbH products have always enjoyed strong recognition and long-standing trust among drivers, workshops, and the automotive industry worldwide—thanks to their exceptional quality in line with German engineering standards.

All users benefit from this:

• End customers value the dependable safety in road traffic,

• Workshops appreciate the straightforward installation and ease of use,

• OEMs and industry partners profit from close collaboration and customized solutions.

In short, Westfalia‑Automotive delivers tangible value to every partner—whether that means a better quality of life or stronger commercial results.

At Westfalia-Automotive’s technical center, spread over 3,500 square meters, all key resources for product development are consolidated. Testing is carried out in in-house laboratories in compliance with automotive industry standards.

Our service delivery is fundamentally aligned with all binding obligations, including:

• Health and safety regulations,

• Responsible use of natural resources,

• Compliance with requirements relating to energy efficiency, energy use, and consumption.

All relevant information is systematically gathered and assessed on a regular basis, and corrective actions are initiated when necessary.

In the fields of environmental and energy management, the procurement of energy-efficient products and services, energy-conscious design, and evaluation of environmental impacts are core elements of our strategy.

In the area of occupational health and safety management, our primary focus includes:

• Providing safe and healthy working conditions to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses,

• Hazard prevention and risk reduction,

• Consultation and participation of employees and their representatives.

As part of our environmental, energy, and occupational safety management systems, targets are regularly developed in multidisciplinary teams, defined and pursued by management to ensure continuous improvement in energy and environmental performance.

Moreover, we are committed to a company-wide process of continuous improvement, aimed at enhancing our performance in the areas of organizational efficiency, processes, occupational safety, health protection, cost effectiveness, quality, energy efficiency, environmental impact, and customer satisfaction.

As an internationally active enterprise, our goal is to ensure the continuity and growth of the company through continued economic success in the market. To achieve this, we have developed a strategy rooted in our vision and mission, consisting of numerous coordinated initiatives. All necessary resources are provided to accomplish our strategic and operational goals.