Kirchhoff Ireland begins transformation initiative in Letterkenny
The initiative marks a significant undertaking by Kirchhoff, who will invest approximately €900,000 over the next two years in its first large-scale training programme focusing on innovation, sustainability, and digitalisation
Kirchhoff Ireland, a subsidiary of Kirchhoff Automotive SE, is proud to announce the launch of its first large-scale training and transformation initiative at its Letterkenny facility.
The initiative marks a significant undertaking by Kirchhoff, who will invest approximately €900,000 over the next two years in its first large-scale training programme focusing on innovation, sustainability, and digitalisation.
This transformation initiative is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland.
“The Government, through IDA Ireland, is proud to support projects like this that empower and upskill our workforce, as well as reinforce Ireland’s position as a global hub for advanced manufacturing. I wish all the team at Kirchhoff the very best for the future.”
Kirchhoff Ireland was established in Letterkenny in 1981. The company is part of the global automotive supplier Kirchhoff Automotive and, as an international Tier 1 supplier of complex metal structure parts, supplies major automotive manufacturers. Kirchhoff Ireland's customers include Mercedes-Benz, JLR, and BMW.
Wolfgang Kirchhoff, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Kirchhoff Automotive visited the plant last month, to launch the first large-scale training and transformation initiative to take place at the site. Speaking of the investment, he said: “This initiative will contribute significantly to upskilling the over 40 staff at our Irish site to master future advanced technical challenges and drive the successful delivery of high-value projects. I would like to thank IDA Ireland for its partnership and support in this endeavour.”
Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, said: “We are delighted to partner with Kirchhoff in their plans to transform their business. This partnership reflects IDA Ireland’s dedication to supporting our clients in their transformation and talent development endeavours, as called out in our “Adapt Intelligently” corporate strategy and which further strengthens our position as a hub for continued investment and innovation. I wish Kirchhoff success on their transformation journey.”
Kirchhoff Automotive offers body solutions that make tomorrow's mobility safe. Innovative and economical lightweight products ensure that people are optimally protected in the event of an accident. As a supplier to the automotive industry, Kirchhoff Automotive develops and produces complex metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis that are lightweight, economical and crash-proof. After all, the vehicles of the future - from electric to autonomous - also require bodies that ensure the greatest possible safety for all those involved in an accident in the event of an emergency.
As a global player, they offer their customers in Europe, Asia and North America comprehensive expertise in the areas of economical lightweight design and crash performance.
The family-owned company, which has been in existence since 1785, is part of today's Kirchhoff Group, which is made up of the Automotive, Ecotec, Mobility and WITTE Tools business units. With 8,400 employees and 27 production plants in 11 countries, Kirchhoff Automotive represents the largest division in the group.