EMKA

EMKA is a German manufacturer of locking systems, hinges, and seals, primarily for switch and control cabinets used in electronics and electrical engineering. Founded in 1932 in Velbert, Germany, the company has grown into the EMKA Group, a family-owned business that today operates 12 production sites across Germany, France, England, Spain, Bosnia, Serbia, China, Indonesia, India, and Hungary. EMKA is the world market leader for locks, latches, hinges, and seals in cabinet construction, and is also a leading manufacturer of locking technology for air conditioning and transport applications. The company's product range comprises over 30,000 articles, including conventional and electronic locking solutions. EMKA serves more than 40,000 customers in 60 countries and employs approximately 2,100 people. In 2025, the group achieved turnover of over 400 million euros. EMKA emphasizes quality and vertical integration, manufacturing over 92% of its products in-house, from casting and injection molding to surface coating and final assembly. The company operates its own accredited test laboratory and technology center. EMKA's key markets include switch and control cabinets, HVACR systems, mechanical engineering, railway and commercial vehicles, data centers, telecommunications, and renewable energy (wind turbines). The group has expanded through acquisitions and international subsidiaries, including EMKA USA, EMKA Pacific in Australia and Indonesia, and EMKA Brasil. Jan Rehnig became CEO in 2024, representing the second generation of family leadership.

EMKA was founded in 1932 in Velbert, Germany. For decades, it has specialized in the production of locking systems, hinges, and seals for switch and control cabinets. In 1975, Friedhelm Runge became managing partner, marking a significant period of family ownership. Since 1986, after a temporary relocation to Wuppertal, EMKA has produced again in Velbert. In the 2000s, EMKA expanded through acquisitions: in 2000 and 2001, the French companies Fort Sécurité and ROLEZ were acquired. In 2005, the long-standing joint venture in Bosnia and Herzegovina was integrated into the EMKA Group. In 2006, ILS Speth GmbH, comprising the former companies Lenzner, IMK, Speth, and Fedder & Löhr, was incorporated, focusing on machining and zinc die-casting. Aluminium production was sold to GSB Aluminium GmbH in 2016 and reintegrated as EMKA Aluminium GmbH in 2022. In 2008, EMKA Electronic AG was fully integrated as a separate business unit with a development center for hardware and software solutions for data centers, telecommunications, and banks. That same year, EMKA acquired POS, active in commercial vehicles and refrigeration industry fittings. In 2009, DGTH Produktions GmbH and in 2011 Heinrich Strenger GmbH & Co. KG were acquired. In the sealing sector, Happich Profiles in England (2009) and Sealing Systems in Spain (2010) were integrated. Further acquisitions include the stainless steel fine casting foundry AD KRUŠIK in Mionica, Serbia (2015), and the mold maker Bekto Precisa in Goražde, Bosnia and Herzegovina (2018). In 2022, GSB Aluminium was reintegrated as EMKA Aluminium. In 2024, Jan Rehnig became CEO, representing the second generation of family leadership. In 2025, EMKA acquired AlZink Kft. GmbH in Hungary, its first production site there. In 2026, EMKA Brasil was founded in São Paulo, and Logistics Center 2 opened in Reno, USA. Today, EMKA operates 12 production sites worldwide, employs about 2,100 people, and serves over 40,000 customers in 60 countries. The company is the world market leader for locking systems, hinges, and seals in cabinet construction.

• 2026

  EMKA Brasil founded in São Paulo; Logistics Center 2 opens in Reno, USA

• 2025

  Takeover of AlZink Kft. GmbH, Hungary

• 2024

  Jan Rehnig becomes CEO

• 2023

  EMKA USA opens distribution location in Dallas, Texas

• 2022

  Founding of EMKA Pacific, Australia; GSB Aluminium becomes EMKA Aluminium GmbH

• 2021

  Foundation of EMKA Pacific, Indonesia

• 2018

  Acquisition of Bekto Precisa (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

• 2016

  Aluminium production sold to GSB Aluminium GmbH

• 2015

  Acquisition of AD KRUŠIK (Serbia)

• 2011

  Acquisition of Heinrich Strenger GmbH & Co. KG

• 2010

  Integration of Sealing Systems (Spain)

• 2009

  Acquisition of DGTH Produktions GmbH; integration of Happich Profiles (England)

• 2008

  Full integration of EMKA Electronic AG; acquisition of POS

• 2006

  Integration of ILS Speth GmbH

• 2005

  Integration of joint venture in Bosnia and Herzegovina

• 2001

  Acquisition of ROLEZ (France)

• 2000

  Acquisition of Fort Sécurité (France)

• 1986

  Production returns to Velbert after temporary relocation to Wuppertal

• 1975

  Friedhelm Runge becomes managing partner

• 1932

  EMKA founded in Velbert, Germany

World market leader for locking systems, hinges, and seals in cabinet construction; premium quality with over 92% in-house production.

• Locks and latches

• Hinges

• Seals and gaskets

• Electronic locking systems

• Swinghandles

• HVACR window systems

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