Since its founding in 1984, BFC Fahrzeugteile GmbH has developed metallic clamping profiles for automotive seals and other sealing applications, using its own rotary slitting process to create precise, adaptable profiles with minimal waste. Headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissingen, the company employs about 200 people across 10 global locations and processes roughly 400 million meters of profile each year. BFC combines in-house tool and machine development with full laser measurement of production quantities, while its ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certifications support its focus on traceable quality and resource-efficient lightweight solutions.
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STG CarrierSince 1962, STG Carrier has developed and manufactured metal carrier strips for sealing profiles, including lanced and stamped designs, at its Altdorf operation near Landshut. The roughly 45-person German company combines its own tooling and machinery expertise with customer-specific development, while its locations across four continents support consistent production, advice, and service worldwide. STG Carrier is part of the Steinl Group.PIQUA, OH
Automation Tool & DieSince 1974, Automation Tool & Die has grown from James E. Bennett’s garage operation in Parma into a precision manufacturer serving automotive and industrial customers. Now based in Valley City, the company works from a purpose-built 120,000-square-foot facility and is known for keeping much of a project’s work under one roof. Its IATF 16949-certified operation produces stamped metal parts and custom tooling for demanding production programs.VALLEY CITY, OH
BERGER GroupFounded in 1950, BERGER Group manufactures clamping rings and complete closure systems for industrial drums, while also supplying pipe connections and precision bent wire and strip parts. Headquartered in Berg/Pfalz, Germany, the company operates ten production sites across seven countries and produces more than 4,000 types of clamping rings for customers in over 50 countries. BERGER has held ISO 9001 certification since 1993 and added ISO 14001 certification in 2021.BIRMINGHAM, AL
Meteor Sealing SystemsWith more than 70 years of experience, Meteor Sealing Systems is a long-established specialist serving customers that need dependable sealing solutions, particularly in automotive manufacturing. The company develops application-specific systems in close collaboration with customers and carries the work from its own compound development through production and finishing.DOVER, OH