Kostal Ireland
The Kostal Group, of Germany provides a wide range of products for the worldwide automotive industry. Kostal employs over 9,000 people worldwide. Originally established in 1912 as a producer of insulating material, it entered the automotive market in 1927 and the industrial electrical market in 1995.
Kostal Ireland was established in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, in 1981. It is an integrated manufacturer of automotive electronic systems, such as window lift controllers and rain sensors. It is involved in a range of technologies including hybrid fabrication, sophisticated surface mount and automated board insertion, tool design and manufacture, plastic injection moulding and product assembly and test. Its principal end customers include Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford, Volvo, Nissan and Toyota.
Financial Data
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31st Dec 18 Source: Estimated
- €280 million turnover
- 850 employees
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31st Dec 16 Source: Estimated
- €280 million turnover
- 846 employees
- 3 more years available »
Ranking
By Turnover
(€280 million)- 247th in Top Companies
- 41st in Manufacturing
By Employees
(850)- 241st in Top Companies
- 35th in Manufacturing
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- 850
- €280 million
Employees
- Michael Genster CEO/Managing Director
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