The automotive sector has been one of our four core markets for many years. Here we produce battery housings, guide rails, components for convertible roofs and car accessories for well-known manufacturers.
This is why apt applied for IATF 16949 certification. Our site in Cheb (Czech Republic) was the first company in the Group to successfully undergo certification in December 2023.
As one of the leading aluminum processing groups in Europe, apt wants to become increasingly active as a direct, system and module supplier (Tier 1) for large automotive OEMs. The IATF 16949 certification therefore represents a significant milestone towards this goal.
IATF-16949 as a standard quality mark for the automotive industry
In the past, apt has mostly acted as a Tier 2 supplier in the automotive industry’s value chain. Thanks to the certification, we can now continuously expand this business.
The IATF 16949 quality management standard proves that apt fully meets the high requirements of the automotive industry for aluminum components and can therefore offer products and services that also meet the high demands of customers.
By obtaining the certificate, we are increasing our visibility as a Tier 1 automotive supplier in this demanding industry.
The expansion of our customer and product portfolio is thus making significant progress and we are confident that this added value will meet with broad interest in the automotive sector.