About us
Hardly another branch of industry is as strongly exposed to the critical eye of the public, as the automobile industry.
The customers demand high quality; their requirements in terms of innovative technology, security and ecological common sense constantly grow.
These complex issues require a high measure of innovative ability, quality consciousness and responsibility with the development of a motor vehicle.
Therefore many specialists are necessary. Draftex Automotive GmbH is an enterprise, which has specialized on developing relatively inconspicuous however important construction units for modern cars with the automobile industry.
Draftex Automotive has over five decades of know-how in the development of high-quality body sealing elements from rubber and thermoplastic plastics.
These versatile materials open new perspectives for economical, environmentally friendly and trend-setting solutions for designers and developers.
Draftex Automotive builds on common strengths: engaged employees, tradition and experience, the ability to go new ways, as well as know-how and innovation potential for a successful partnership with our customers.
Company Policy
The corporate policy of Draftex Automotive Grefrath (Sanok Rubber Group) is to deliver products that meet customer requirements and expectations, taking into account the price under conditions of increasing competition.
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History
Trailblazing Innovations:
- Introduction of the metal reinforced flange mounted seal
- First development of flush glazing sealing systems
- Integration of the triangle window into the flush glazing system
- Introduction of the roll forming technology, today a worldwide used method for flange assembled seals
- Development of complex sealing systems for coupes and convertibles with frameless doors
Our history
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2016
Stomil Sanok Group becomes Sanok Rubber Group Draftex company name and logo get adjusted to Draftex Automotive GmbH Sanok Rubber Group
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2014
Stomil Sanok SA (today Sanok Rubber Company S.A.) takes over Draftex
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2009
RUIA Group takes over Draftex
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2007
Wynnchurch takes over Draftex
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2004
Cerberus takes over Draftex
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2001
Gen Corp takes over Draftex
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1992
Production of complex coupe and convertible sealing systems for entire roof modules and frameless doors
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1988
Integration of triangle windows and glass guiding rail into the glass run system
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1987
Assembly of metal reinforced weather strips by the Roll Forming method a Draftex Patent used worldwide.
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1980
Launching of first flush glazing systems with and without metal carrier
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1964
Flocked glass run systems with coextruded metal carrier
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1962
Introduction of stretched metal inserts
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1960
Coextrusion of rubber profile and metal carrier
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1958
Introduction of metal reinforced weather strips
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1958
Erich Weimar starts Draftex
Certificates
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References
| BMW | 4er Coupé [F32] | Sealing Package |
| BMW | 2er Cabrio [F23] | Sealing Package |
| BMW | 4er Cabrio [F33] | Sealing Package |
| BMW | ix [i20] | Sealing Package |
| Ineos Automotive | Grenadier | Sealing Package |
| Lightyear | Lightyear 0 | Sealing Package |
| Rolls Royce | RR5 Coupé [RR5] | Sealing Package |
| Daimler | CL [AC217] | Sealing Package |
| Daimler | S-Class [BR 222] | Luggage seal |
| Daimler | S-Class Guard | Sealing Package |
| Daimler | CLK [BR 207] Coupé / Cabrio | Sealing Package |
| Daimler | G-Modell [463] | Sealing Package |
| DAF | Truck | Sealing Package |
