Matikon

Matikon develops, produces and sells kinematic components for vehicle interiors and exteriors, such as air vents, storage compartments, cup holders and charging flaps for electric vehicles. As a full-service provider, the company also develops complete solutions and offers systems and modules. Thanks to its extensive expertise in plastics processing and its global subsidiaries, Matikon has good relationships and direct access to a strong customer base, including well-known OEMs such as Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, BMW, GM, XPENG and BYD as well as Tier 1 suppliers such as FORVIA and Dräxlmaier.

Matikon develops and manufactures its products at its headquarters in Horb am Neckar, Germany, in a state-of-the-art development center and research laboratory, as well as in other plants in the Czech Republic (Ivanovice na Hané and Holubice), Serbia (Jagodina), China (Taicang) and the USA (Auburn Hills).

Strategy

As a new platform investment, the company will strengthen the Automotive & Mobility segment and play an important role in Mutares’ future growth development. Matikon aims to expand its business in the important markets of America, China and Eastern Europe by leveraging the existing advantages of its presence in these markets. In addition, Matikon’s existing strengths in product and process know-how will be leveraged for new innovations and the expansion of its product and customer portfolio.