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KICO is committed to meeting the highest automotive certification standards, delivering exceptional quality, safety, and performance.
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KICO is a long-established global supplier for the automotive industry, developing and producing market-oriented components for passenger cars. We specialize in the production of hinges, locking systems and mechatronic solutions such as electric tailgate drives and connection elements for exhaust systems.
KICO is committed to meeting the highest automotive certification standards, delivering exceptional quality, safety, and performance.
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KICO was founded in 1939 in Halver, Germany, under the name Kirchhoff GmbH & Co. KG, initially manufacturing household goods and metal parts for the toy industry. In 1953, the company shifted its focus to the rapidly growing automotive industry, laying the foundation for its future success as a key supplier. Over the decades, KICO has continuously expanded its expertise, production capabilities, and global presence to meet the evolving demands of the automotive sector.
Founded as Kirchhoff GmbH & Co. KG in Halver, Germany.
Transition from household goods and toy industry to automotive components.
Expansion of production capabilities, introducing multi-link hinge systems, exhaust connection elements, and fastening components for fuel systems.
Expansion into mechatronic solutions, including electric tailgate drives, soft-close aids, and convertible top locking systems
Establishment of KICO Polska Sp. Z o.o. in Świebodzin, Poland, focusing on complex assembly production.
Acquisition of a plastic injection molding company and integration into the new company KICO Kunststofftechnik in Halver.
Company foundation in El Marqués, Mexico under the name KICO Sistemas Mexico S. de R. L. de C. V.
Acquisition by the German company Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.
The company is renamed to KICO GmbH.
Integration into the newly established HILO Group, joining forces with Innomotive Systems Hainichen, High Precision Components, and PRINZ Kinematics under the Mutares umbrella.
Dedicated team of over 550 skilled professionals.
Founded as Kirchhoff GmbH & Co. KG in Halver, Germany.
Transition from household goods and toy industry to automotive components.
Expansion of production capabilities, introducing multi-link hinge systems, exhaust connection elements, and fastening components for fuel systems.
Expansion into mechatronic solutions, including electric tailgate drives, soft-close aids, and convertible top locking systems
Establishment of KICO Polska Sp. Z o.o. in Świebodzin, Poland, focusing on complex assembly production.
Acquisition of a plastic injection molding company and integration into the new company KICO Kunststofftechnik in Halver.
Company foundation in El Marqués, Mexico under the name KICO Sistemas Mexico S. de R. L. de C. V.
Acquisition by the German company Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.
The company is renamed to KICO GmbH.
Integration into the newly established HILO Group, joining forces with Innomotive Systems Hainichen, High Precision Components, and PRINZ Kinematics under the Mutares umbrella.
Dedicated team of over 550 skilled professionals.
We strive to manufacture and deliver products of exceptional quality while continually advancing our management systems, improving workplace conditions, and protecting the environment. With innovation and commitment at our core, we create sustainable value for employees, customers, and shareholders.
We deliver quality and functionality that delights our customers and users for a long time. Our aim is to lead ethically and responsibly in a competitive market—setting a benchmark for environmental stewardship, employee development, and sustainable growth.
Our values, shaped by decades of experience, guide our daily actions and form the foundation for achieving our long-term vision.
We are solution-oriented, approachable, and reliable—building partnerships based on trust, transparency, and tailored service.
We foster a culture of openness, respect, and opportunity. Equal treatment, participation, and professional development are integral to how we operate.
We build long-term, collaborative relationships that generate mutual value and shared success.
We act responsibly to conserve natural resources, reduce waste, and limit environmental impact.
We deliver quality and functionality that delights our customers and users for a long time. Our aim is to lead ethically and responsibly in a competitive market—setting a benchmark for environmental stewardship, employee development, and sustainable growth.
We are solution-oriented, approachable, and reliable—building partnerships based on trust, transparency, and tailored service.
We build long-term, collaborative relationships that generate mutual value and shared success.
We strive to manufacture and deliver products of exceptional quality while continually advancing our management systems, improving workplace conditions, and protecting the environment. With innovation and commitment at our core, we create sustainable value for employees, customers, and shareholders.
Our values, shaped by decades of experience, guide our daily actions and form the foundation for achieving our long-term vision.
We foster a culture of openness, respect, and opportunity. Equal treatment, participation, and professional development are integral to how we operate.
We act responsibly to conserve natural resources, reduce waste, and limit environmental impact.
As a Tier 1 supplier for the automotive industry, KICO employs specialists in a range of demanding professional fields. If you are interested in working in one of these areas at KICO, we recommend you review the job offers listed below.
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Germany
Halver
KICO GmbH
Robert Krul
Robert Codogni
Oliver Albers
Iserlohn: HRB 9764
Germany
Halver
KICO Kunststofftechnik GmbH
Robert Krul
Robert Codogni
Andreas Gabriel
Iserlohn: HRB 4961
Poland
Świebodzin
KICO-Polska Sp. z o.o.
Robert Krul
Robert Codogni
Robert Glowacki
0000227779
Mexico
El Marqués
KICO Sistemas Mexico S. de R. L. de C. V.
Andreas Gabriel
Robert Codogni
CRV