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  • company building Aguti
    02.10.2019

    DexKo Global Inc. signs agreement to acquire Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH

    Novi, Michigan (USA) / Kötz (D) / Langenargen (D)

    DexKo Global Inc. (“DexKo”), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH (“Aguti” or the “Company”), based in Langenargen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany). This strategic acquisition enables AL-KO Vehicle Technology (“AL-KO”) to expand its portfolio to include seats and seating system solutions for commercial and leisure vehicles and to continue the group's strong growth trajectory.

  • company building Aguti
    02.10.2019

    DexKo Global Inc. signs agreement to acquire Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH

    Novi, Michigan (USA) / Kötz (D) / Langenargen (D)

    DexKo Global Inc. (“DexKo”), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH (“Aguti” or the “Company”), based in Langenargen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany). This strategic acquisition enables AL-KO Vehicle Technology (“AL-KO”) to expand its portfolio to include seats and seating system solutions for commercial and leisure vehicles and to continue the group's strong growth trajectory.

  • Safim plant
    23.09.2019

    DexKo Global Acquires Safim S.p.A.

    Novi, Michigan (USA), Kötz (D), Modena (ITA)

    DexKo Global Inc.(“DexKo”), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Safim S.p.A. (“Safim”).  Founded in 1977, Safim is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered hydraulic braking system components used in a range of off-highway equipment applications.  Based in Modena, Italy, Safim manufactures products primarily in its facilities in Modena and Pune, India and serves customers worldwide across multiple end-markets.

  • Safim plant
    23.09.2019

    DexKo Global Acquires Safim S.p.A.

    Novi, Michigan (USA), Kötz (D), Modena (ITA)

    DexKo Global Inc.(“DexKo”), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Safim S.p.A. (“Safim”).  Founded in 1977, Safim is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered hydraulic braking system components used in a range of off-highway equipment applications.  Based in Modena, Italy, Safim manufactures products primarily in its facilities in Modena and Pune, India and serves customers worldwide across multiple end-markets.

  • Hybrid Power Chassis
    01.09.2019

    Next step for Hybrid Power Chassis

    Motorhome platform celebrates its premiere at the Caravan Salon.

    Kötz – After presenting it as a concept study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 in Hanover, AL-KO Vehicle Technology is now heralding the implementation phase for the Hybrid Power Chassis platform. In the second half of 2020, the first HPC® configurations for motorhomes with electrified rear axles and Fiat Ducato power heads are to be approved for selected customers for specific use.

    The technology behind the Hybrid Power Chassis

  • Next Generation Caravan
    01.09.2019

    The feature-packed trailer of the future

    Experience the next generation caravan platform for the first time at the Caravan Salon

    Kötz – Travelling with a trailer combination will become more and more environmentally friendly, comfortable and safer. The possibilities offered by the innovative trailer chassis for private and commercial users of the future are wide-ranging. The concept study by AL-KO Vehicle Technology and its partner Huber Automotive AG shows what is possible with state-of-the-art, electrified drive technology and sensors. The next generation trailer platform is designed for trailers and caravans up to 3.5 tons.

    Greater range and higher energy efficiency

  • Hybrid Power Chassis
    01.09.2019

    Next step for Hybrid Power Chassis

    Motorhome platform celebrates its premiere at the Caravan Salon.

    Kötz – After presenting it as a concept study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 in Hanover, AL-KO Vehicle Technology is now heralding the implementation phase for the Hybrid Power Chassis platform. In the second half of 2020, the first HPC® configurations for motorhomes with electrified rear axles and Fiat Ducato power heads are to be approved for selected customers for specific use.

    The technology behind the Hybrid Power Chassis

  • Next Generation Caravan
    01.09.2019

    The feature-packed trailer of the future

    Experience the next generation caravan platform for the first time at the Caravan Salon

    Kötz – Travelling with a trailer combination will become more and more environmentally friendly, comfortable and safer. The possibilities offered by the innovative trailer chassis for private and commercial users of the future are wide-ranging. The concept study by AL-KO Vehicle Technology and its partner Huber Automotive AG shows what is possible with state-of-the-art, electrified drive technology and sensors. The next generation trailer platform is designed for trailers and caravans up to 3.5 tons.

    Greater range and higher energy efficiency

  • New ATC
    15.07.2019

    Anti-skid system AL-KO ATC: Now even safer and more effective!

    Specialist in trailer driving safety launches electronics update

    Trailers making dangerous swaying movements due to small evasive manoeuvres, side winds on bridges or wind pressure during overtaking can lead to critical situations. The AL-KO Trailer Control (ATC) anti-skid system for caravans and light commercial trailers, which has already been installed over 200,000 times throughout Europe, ensures smooth and even braking.

  • AL-KO  HY4 upgrade
    15.07.2019

    Upgrade for AL-KO HY4

    Hydraulic steady leg system now with weighing function and app integration – available from October 2019

    An upgrade for the fully automatic levelling system AL-KO HY4 will be available in Europe from October 2019. The AL-KO HY4, featuring a weighing function and an app that can be used to control it, is available both as original equipment and as an aftermarket fit. This global innovation was presented for the first time at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2019.  

    Innovative weighing system for AL-KO HY4