www.draftex.de

This was the Ruia Group's second acquisition in Europe. While the world was reeling from the economic downturn, Ruia Group chairman Mr Pawan K Ruia quietly worked on his second overseas acquisition: Henniges Grefrath, at Germany. Since acquisition, the company was renamed Draftex Automotive.

The key strength of Draftex lies in its excellence in quality and R&D, its top-of-the-line workforce and its robust relationship with some of the best OEMs in the world.

This was the second stepping stone for the Ruia Group on its journey to the top of the Automotive Sealings business in Europe. The high value products of Draftex created an excellent base for the group to grow, but, more importantly, put the group's credibility on a high pedestal vis-a-vis top-of-the-rung clients.

Key Features:

• Technological leader in extrusion technology (variable extrusion, online finishing) and manufacturing of specialized products for coupés and convertibles     • Focused on the design, development and production of complex car body seals for coupés and convertibles (frameless glass run systems)     • Covers full range of products in car body seals     • Nominated as strategic supply partner to Volkswagen and Daimler

The plant of Draftex sprawls a land area of 49,200 sq m, with a plant floor which is large at 27,600 sq m. The plant is in Grefarth, near Dusseldorf, Germany. Major clients: Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler.