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MAT Foundries Europe has over 40 years experience manufacturing safety castings made of ductile iron for the passenger and commercial vehicle industry from its 2 state-of-the-art plants in Germany.

Neunkirchen Facts

  • Based in Saarland, Germany
  • Operational since 1970s
  • Specialise in brake calipers, pump housing and backing plates
  • Foundry capacity of 75,000 tonnes
  • Serving commercial and passenger vehicle markets
  • 500+ staff

Company History

1977

Foundation of Columbus Neunkirchen Foundry in the building from Bendix Foundry.

1980

Start of production.

1992

Accounted for 40% market share of disc brakes for passenger cars in Europe.

2003

Product innovation - Backing Plates for heavy duty vehicles.

2006

Record tonnage 91.700 tons per year.

2010

Acquired by MAT.

2017

New metling shop opened.


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