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Q1: What is the company name and its location?
A1: The company name is [ООО"ТД"АВТОФЛЕКСКНОТТ"], which translates to "Limited Liability Company AutoflexKnott", and it is based in Hungary.
Q2: When was the company founded, and what are some of its notable milestones?
A2: The company Autoflex was founded in 1982 as a Hungarian company. In 1994, it became a member of the Knott group of companies. Over the years, the company has expanded globally, manufacturing over 500,000 axles and thousands of different types of trailer parts for the worldwide market.
Q3: What is the parent company's turnover, and how many subsidiary companies does Autoflex have?
A3: The parent company's turnover approaches 66 million euros (USD = 72 Million), and Autoflex has 14 subsidiary companies located in various countries around the world.
Q4: Where are some of the subsidiary companies located, and what products do they specialize in manufacturing?
A4: Some of the subsidiary companies are located in Serbia (brake axles and metal mud fenders), Slovakia (couplers and stamping work), Hungary (tubing/steel, rubber torsion components, plastic parts, and machining center), Finland, Slovakia, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Spain, and China. Each subsidiary specializes in the manufacture and design of specific types of parts.
Q5: What is the company's relationship with Karavan Trailers, and how has it evolved over time?
A5: Autoflex formed a business relationship with Karavan Trailers around 2006, which led to the establishment of Karavan Europe. The company also expanded its warehouse in Florida to serve Karavan Trailers directly from Hungary.
Q6: How did Autoflex expand its operations in the United States, and what are some of its notable achievements?
A6: Autoflex founded a U.S.based company in 2006 and established a warehouse in Hammond, Indiana. The company expanded its operations in the U.S. by partnering with Karavan Trailers, Rocet Trailers, Triton Trailers, and Generac Mobile (formerly Magnum Power Products). It also outgrew its initial warehouse space and expanded it again in 2015 to accommodate growing demand.
Q7: Who are some of Autoflex's notable partners and customers, and how has the company maintained relationships with them?
A7: Some of Autoflex's notable partners and customers include Karavan Trailers, Rocet Trailers, Triton Trailers, Generac Mobile (formerly Magnum Power Products), EZ Loader Trailers, and other European trailer builders. The company has maintained strong relationships with these partners through joint product development, supply chain management, and customer support.
Q8: What is Autoflex's current status, and what are its plans for the future?
A8: Autoflex is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary in the U.S. market. The company has expanded its operations significantly since its founding in 2006 and continues to grow through strategic partnerships, supply chain management, and customer support. Its next step is to start manufacturing at its Fox Lake, WI facility, which will enable it to serve its customers more efficiently and effectively.