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In 1899, when Achter & Ebels opened its doors in Mönchengladbach, automobiles were just beginning to reshape the world. Today, AUNDE Group SE sits inside virtually every major vehicle rolling off production lines across the globe. This is the story of how a textile company became the international market leader in automotive interior solutions, building a global empire while staying true to its family-owned roots. AUNDE Group's remarkable global presence: ✅ 25,500 employees worldwide driving automotive innovation daily ✅ 116 facilities strategically located across 28 countries ✅ International market leader in surface technologies and seat covers ✅ Complete solutions from yarn production to finished vehicle interiors ✅ 125 years of continuous innovation and customer partnership A portfolio of automotive excellence: ✔️ AUNDE: International market leader in innovative surface technologies and seat covers in textiles and leather ✔️ ISRINGHAUSEN: Over 50 plants in 20 countries developing cutting-edge seating systems for commercial vehicles and technical springs ✔️ FEHRER: World-leading specialist in automotive interior components, founded in 1875 in Kitzingen ✔️ REINERT: 600 employees operating 100+ modern injection molding machines producing technical plastic parts for over 50 years What makes AUNDE Group extraordinary is their integrated approach. They control the entire value chain, from spinning yarn to delivering complete vehicle interiors, ensuring quality and innovation at every step. Under the visionary leadership of Rolf Koenigs for over 40 years, AUNDE Group evolved from a single Mönchengladbach facility into a global automotive supplier. Now, with Peter Bolten and Christian Prause leading the future, the company continues building on its philosophy of creating long-term resilient structures. As autonomous driving and vehicle electrification reshape the automotive landscape, AUNDE Group is already designing the interiors of tomorrow. Their goal remains unchanged: ensuring people feel as comfortable in vehicles as they do at home. From Mönchengladbach to the world, AUNDE Group demonstrates that German Mittelstand values of sustainability, innovation, and family commitment can build truly global excellence. nitin kamble | Jonas Winkelmann | Valentina Dölecke | Sarah Splinter | Stefan König | Markus Letz | Meryem Dogan | Vijay kumar patil Patlolla | Jos Gubbels | Robinson Dsouza | Evgenia Friesen (neé Koch) | Janhvi Negi | Oliver Lange | Ajinkya More | Bini Varghese | Costanza Lancia | Özlem Bahar Kundak| #AUNDEPride #AutomotiveInteriors #Innovation #FamilyBusiness #GlobalLeadership #Sustainability #GermanMittelstand #HiddenChampions