Vehicle technology Vehicle Type AL-KO Store News/Media Service About Career News and Media archive 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Please address any questions to: AL-KO Vehicle Technology Press contact: Eva Doppler Ichenhauser Straße 14 89359 Kötz presse@alko-tech.com News & Media 11.11.2021 A success story: 90 Years AL-KO Vehicle Technology A leader in quality and driver of innovation in the motorhome, caravan, commercial vehicle, and commercial trailer sector The AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group, based in the Bavarian-Swabian town of Kötz, has grown over the last 90 years to become what it is today: a leader in quality, a driver of innovation and the epitome of safety and comfort in the motorhome, caravan, commercial vehicle, and commercial trailer sector. Read more 05.10.2021 DexKo Global Inc. completes acquisition of Brink International Acquisition aimed to expand product portfolio and operations footprint and to give access to new adjacent end markets Novi, Michigan/USA, Kötz/DE, Staphorst/NL | DexKo Global Inc. (“DexKo”), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, has completed the acquisition of European towbar solutions specialist Brink International. This strategic acquisition enables its subsidiary AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group (“AL-KO”) to expand its product portfolio as well as its operations footprint and to give access to new adjacent end markets in order to continue the group’s strong growth trajectory. Read more 29.09.2021 Customised solutions for municipal transport needs and more The leading chassis and accessories specialist AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group will be presenting its solutions for municipal applications and platform vehicles at NUFAM in Karlsruhe from 30.9. to 3.10.2021. Kötz. Back again: The AL-KO chassis is now available again as a 2-axle version for the Volkswagen Transporter. Customers provide AL-KO with the original VW transporter chassis, which AL-KO converts into a cab and refines with the AL-KO chassis. This means that the tried-and-tested AL-KO chassis solution is once again available for VW vans and their fans. At NUFAM, AL-KO is presenting a corresponding solution with a body from Schoon Fahrzeugsysteme GmbH. Read more 25.08.2021 Caravan world premiere: Weight detection at the touch of a button with MAMMUT Evolution Multi-award winning MAMMUT manoeuvring system is now leading the way with weight calculator Kötz. Strong yet sensitive, the AL-KO MAMMUT manoeuvring system enables smooth and precise manoeuvring of single-axle caravans up to a maximum weight of 2.5 tonnes or tandem axles up to 3 tonnes. Now AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group has added an indispensable feature to its proven MAMMUT manoeuvring system: an innovative system that can determine the weight within five minutes with a tolerance of less than five percent. Read more 25.08.2021 AL-KO VARIO X: increased payload, cost effectiveness and sustainability As drivers of innovation in the lightweight chassis sector, AL-KO Vehicle Technology and Adria Mobil are launching a partnership together. Kötz. The aim of the collaboration: to combine experience and expertise, and to expand VARIO X to further weight classes and product series. AL-KO Vehicle Technology’s lightweight concept for caravans offers a chassis solution that allows an increased payload thanks to its reduced weight. “With VARIO X, we have developed a chassis that is as innovative as it is robust and highly resilient with the usual and tested AL-KO quality and durability. Read more 30.07.2021 AL-KO Damping Technology business unit sold to KW automotive AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group focuses on core business Kötz | Abadiano. As part of its strategic focus on its core business – the development and production of high-quality chassis and suspension components for trailers, recreational vehicles, light commercial vehicles and new mobility solutions – the AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group (“AL-KO”) has announced the sale of its damping technology division to KW automotive GmbH (“KW”), based in Fichtenberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Read more 27.07.2021 Green Caravanning: AL-KO Vehicle technology promotes green solutions At the 2021 Caravan Salon Düsseldorf AL-KO Vehicle technology will present its holistic approach on how caravanning can be made even more environmentally friendly. Lightweight solutions Electrification and longer ranges Optimized aerodynamics CO2-optimized choice of materials and supply chain Kötz. In 2021 the Caravan Salon will be all about green caravanning. As far back as 2010 AL-KO Vehicle Technology was one of the first to present a hybrid vehicle at the Düsseldorf trade fair. As a major supplier to the caravanning industry, AL-KO strives for the manufacture and use of its components to make a significant contribution to CO2 reduction. Read more 26.07.2021 Eva Doppler: Communicating for AL- KO Vehicle Technology New contact person in Corporate Communications Kötz. Experienced communications expert Eva Doppler (56) is set to strengthen the AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group in corporate and product communications from July 2021. Read more 26.07.2021 Dr Timo Schwickart responsible for Sales and Marketing at AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group Expansion of global sales activities with strategic vision Kötz. As of July 1, 2021, Dr Timo Schwickart (44) is the new Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing at the AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group. He will focus on the organizational development and structuring of global sales as well as marketing and product management. Read more 19.07.2021 DexKo Global has signed an agreement to acquire Brink International DexKo Global Inc (“DexKo”) has reached an agreement to acquire the European towbar solutions specialist Brink International. The Netherlands-based company expands DexKo’s portfolio into the area of engineered towing and carrying solutions. Read more 1 of 8 next page › Contact ALOIS KOBER GMBH Ichenhauser Straße 14 D-89359 Kötz Contact us International (English) © 2021 AL-KO. All Rights reserved - ALOIS KOBER GMBH Visit us at Legal Terms and Conditions Data protection Indem Sie auf "Alle Cookies akzeptieren" klicken, erklären Sie sich mit der Speicherung von Cookies auf Ihrem Gerät einverstanden, diese dienen der Verbesserung der Navigation auf der Website, die Nutzung der Website zu analysieren und unserer Marketing zu unterstützen. Details Alle Cookies akzeptieren Cookie-Einstellungen