Kiekert Changshu celebrated the upcoming Chinese New Year of the Dog looking back at the prosperous year of the Rooster and the great engagement of its employees throughout the year. An award ceremony for outstanding employees, team achievements and a dinner were part of this evening. What a great end of this Chinese year and a big motivation to continue with the same commitment in the future.

The US ASSEMBLY magazine featured Kiekert: In an interview with the leading magazine for automotive assembly in the US, our COO Dr. Guido Hanel provided interesting insights on Kiekerts outstanding quality performance and upcoming innovations in our product portfolio and assembly processes: https://fcld.ly/2w9oruf

The popular German magazine "FOCUS Business" awarded Kiekert as one of the best employers 2017 in Germany. The article is availible in the current issue of FOCUS and can be downloaded online: https://fcld.ly/s3z8ldx Enjoy reading!

The world's largest latch plant continues to grow! Kiekert Czech Republic expands its production and volume for one of its major customers. In numbers: Thanks to our commited employees we are producing more than 150 million locking and actuator systems per year worldwide.

Good news right at the beginning of this year: Kiekert Wixom has been recognized as one of the "2017 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation”. The award recognizes companies that deliver exceptional HR practices and commitment to their employees. Kiekert is proud to be rewarded as an employer of choice.

Best weather, high motivation and a lot of fun: Kiekert Mexico successfully mastered the International Marathon in Puebla (5km, 10km or 42km). Great commitment of our colleagues!

Sometimes it's the little things that can make the difference: Our colleagues from Kiekert Czech Republic collected over 100 kg of food. This will help in children's homes, foster families, support single mothers and help seniors and others in need. A good project, which will certainly be repeated.

Kiekert de Mexico has been awarded with the Social Merit Award "Constantino Sanchez Romano" for Kiekert's commitment to the earthquake victims in Puebla on September 19th, 2017. Kiekert donated food, clothing and other required goods. Our thoughts are with the many victims, their families and relatives.

The popular US Online TV "Autoline Daily" has reported on Kiekert's autonomous door: http://www.autoline.tv/daily/?p=52122. The Kiekert story starts at 3:43.

Celebrating and donating: On Halloween our Kiekert USA team raised 2,222 pieces of food items. These items were used for a mini golf teambuilding event and were donated to the Hospitality House Food Pantry in Commerce Township for families in need afterwards. Great idea and great success!