AKWEL celebrates 50 years, 1972-2022
Today is a big day for the Group as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. To celebrate this anniversary, visit the AKWEL virtual and experiential Museum. Travel through the history of the Coutier family and 50 years of industrial adventure to Mathieu Coutier’s vision for the years to come. Let yourself be carried, step by step, … Read more
Stable turnover figures for the 1st half of 2022
AKWEL has posted consolidated turnover of €488.1m in the first half of 2022, stable compared with the first half of 2021 : 5% like-for-like increase Outperformed the global market Sharp decline in current operating income expected over the 2022 financial year Read the press release
Turnover for the 1st quarter of 2022
AKWEL has reported consolidated turnover of €245.8m in the first quarter of 2022, down by 10.1% compared to the first quarter of 2021. In this unfavourable international context, AKWEL limited its decline in activity to -4.4% on a like-for-like basis, which is comparable to the decline in global automotive production (-4.2%). Read the press release … Read more
In 2021, AKWEL posts net earnings of €51.2 M
In 2021, AKWEL posts net earnings of €51.2 M and a growth of 2.8%. Current operating margin of 8.2% Gross cash flow of €167.4 M Proposition to maintain dividend at €0.45 per share Read the Press release
The mission AKWEL
Committed to helping its clients build a better and more reliable future ; AKWEL Group and its employees are guided each day by a simple and clear mission. Watch it! The mission :
Discover the AKWEL production sites – Episode 2: Vigo in Spain
A first stop close to home (Vigo, Spain) Our journey continues in Vigo, on the northwest coast of Spain. Founded in 1967, this factory has had many names, but only one passion: the automobile. This site marks the beginning of AKWEL’s international expansion in the 1990s. In addition to its production plant, Vigo has a … Read more
THE “BUILD IT, RACE IT AND RECYCLE IT” BOAT RACE IN TIMISOARA
Recently, the team from AKWEL TIMISOARA (ROMANIA) won the competition for the most creative and fastest boat manufactured from 100% recycled materials. With its focus on Corporate Social Responsibility, this competition is one of the leading events in Timisoara where sustainable development and recycling are concerned. It brings together companies and organisations from the local … Read more
2021 Turnover totals €922.4 million
AKWEL posted consolidated turnover of €922.4m in 2021, down by ‑1.6%, but up +2.8% comparing like-for-like figures. Turnover up when comparing like-for-like figures Record net cash position at €108.3 million Confirmation of a marked decrease in the 2021 current operating income Read the press release
Video presentation of the AKWEL Champfromier plant (France)
AKWEL, a family-owned company founded in 1972, has become over the years an international automotive supplier whose mission is to be a trusted tier-one supplier for our customers to help them manufacture more reliable, environmentally friendly, autonomous and connected vehicles at a competitive price. With 47 locations worldwide, including 40 production sites, AKWEL is present … Read more
Turnover for the 3rd quarter of 2021
Although AKWEL managed to organise its production against a backdrop of tension on commodities and electronic components, volumes remained at low levels for the global automotive industry. Q3 revenue fell by 19.3% and by 17.3% when taking exchange rates and scope as constants. Read the press release.