B&T Exact is an owner-managed, medium-sized company, which is specialized in processing light construction components. Since starting business in 1997 the company has grown to a leading supplier of system solutions in the automotive industry. During this time the company has achieved not only good knowledge about handling aluminium, but also an expertise in processing technical fabrics for the production of roller blinds for trucks, busses and rolling stock. This has contributed to the fact that B&T Exact is the market leader in the bus roller blind sector and has been holding a large share of the market for roller blinds for trucks and rolling stock for many years.
Not only the automotive industry but also the public and private transport make high demands on their suppliers and take for granted certain bases regarding quality, health and safety regulations and environmental management. Naturally B&T Exact GmbH complies with these requirements and is certified according to ISO TS 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Moreover the company has the admission for adhesive bonding according to DIN 6701 and the welding certificate according to DIN EN 15085-2. Both of them are very important for the rail industry.
The products of B&T Exact GmbH are subdivided in three business areas in order to respond to the different demands of the automotive industry.
Certificates
- » ISO TS 16949 Gevelsberg
- » ISO TS 16949 Frauenstein
- » ISO 9001 KBA Certificate
- » ISO 14001 Certificate
- » DIN 6701 Admission for adhesive bonding
- » DIN EN 15085-2 Welding certificate
Our three business areas – ASC, ASD and PIP – are not only different regarding the products belonging to each product group but also regarding the branches which are being served by these business areas.
ASC
ASC is the abbreviation for Aluminium-Structural Components and includes the structural components made of aluminium extruded profiles used in the automotive industry. Due to the development of new procedures and alloys we make a contribution to the fact that aluminium is increasingly used in cars. Herewith we can offer to car manufacturers and automobile suppliers the highest quality (0 ppm) and cost saving at the same time.
ASD
ASD is the abbreviation for Aluminium System Design and contains roller blind systems and interior products being in use in different branches. The interior products as luggage racks, air grilles and side panels in particular are used in trains, while our roller blinds in addition are used in busses, trucks or agricultural and construction machinery.
PIP
We produce thermoplastic articles with a weight of up to 250 g. PIP is the abbreviation for Plastic-Injection Parts. Due to our long-term experience in handling thermoplastic material we guarantee our customers high quality and short delivery times. Another advantage for you is that we can deliver completely fitted plastic assemblies.
If you are looking for a reliable partner for the production and delivery of roller blinds, interior components or aluminium structural components, we are the people to ask. According to the normative ISO TS 16949 requested by the automotive industry, we support you as a system supplier from your first inquiry to series production of your products.
This is your advantage: As a system supplier we not only take care of the construction of the components but also coordinate the complete handling. You have one contact person only and don’t have to worry about anything else.
Inquiry1. You place an inquiry or come to us with a problem
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Concept2. We develop a basic concept with approaches for a suitable system solution and make you an offer. |
Construction3. If this concept finds your approval and you decide to work together with B&T, we take over the construction of the chosen part and coordinate the necessary subsuppliers. |
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Service6. We take care of your project throughout the whole product lifecycle and even beyond that time, if e.g. a re-design becomes necessary. |
Series5. Once the FAI was successful, B&T starts the series production of your products. |
First Article4. As soon as we have reached the design freeze stage, B&T produces the first articles and presents them to you together with the initial sample test report. This FAI (First Article Inspection) is the basis for the future series production of your components. |
Inquiry1. You place an inquiry or come to us with a problem |
Concept2. We develop a basic concept with approaches for a suitable system solution and make you an offer. |
Construction3. If this concept finds your approval and you decide to work together with B&T, we take over the construction of the chosen part and coordinate the necessary subsuppliers. |
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First sample4. As soon as we have reached the design freeze stage, B&T produces the first articles and presents them to you together with the initial sample test report. This FAI (First Article Inspection) is the basis for the future series production of your components. |
Series5. Once the FAI was successful, B&T starts the series production of your products. |
Service6. We take care of your project throughout the whole product lifecycle and even beyond that time, if e.g. a re-design becomes necessary. |
As an owner-managed, medium-sized company, norms and value are a decisive factor for fulfilling a long-term and sustainable business strategy. This is reflected in how we treat our staff, customers and suppliers. In this context we have developed some guidelines which we would like to present as follows:
I. Our main competence: Handling of aluminium extruded profiles and system solutions for the automotive industry.
We pursue the objective to be the leading brand in the markets chosen by us.
- We fulfil highest quality standards and we are continuously looking for ways to implement these in our process.
- We are always looking for solutions suitable for our customers in order to meet the changing needs of our customers at a high service level.
II. Our customers: Satisfied customers are the basis for our success. For this reason we create an added value with our products.
- We provide our customers with high-quality products and render an impeccable service.
- We listen to our customers and learn from their tasks. Thus we improve our products and our service constantly.
- In order to fulfil our customers’ wishes to the greatest extent, we expand internationally and want to be where our customers are.
III. Quality and innovation: sophisticated technologies and patents on innovative solutions – we constantly ensure that high quality standards are achieved
- We use our broad development and production competence for realising innovative and high quality solutions for our customers.
- We are always up to date to be able to respond to changing quality requirements. At the same time we are working on complying with even more certifications, being important for our customers.
IV. Suppliers and partners: Our suppliers are also a key factor for the satisfaction of our customers. Quality and flexibility arises of a well functioning supplier chain.
- We are looking for suppliers interested in a reliable and long-term business relationship, which is also our aim.
- We support suppliers who don’t yet fulfil our requirements completely, but - as to our opinion - are likely to fulfil them in the future.
- We thoroughly rely on our suppliers. Accordingly we expect quality, flexibility and reliability.
V. Our staff: Each member of our staff contributes to our success. This potential is very important for us and represents for us the basis to our solid growth.
- We treat each colleague in the way we want to be treated.
- We communicate openly and respect each other.
- We invest in the further education of our staff so that they can use the new skills on their daily job.
- We encourage our employees to be proactive and to submit improvement suggestions. There is room for mistakes that we can learn from altogether.
VI. A medium-sized family-owned company: As a medium-sized family-owned company with flat organizational structures we offer our customer a number of advantages bigger companies can’t offer.
- Our most important aim is the sustainable continued existence as an owner-run company
- We support personal development opportunities and personal commitment
- We are working fast and flexible and can handle different batch sizes
- We provide customized solutions at competitive prices
- Outside capital and equity capital are in a healthy and solid relationship
- We ensure to be independent from external financiers by realizing an appropriate added value
- Our entrepreneurial actions reflect our responsibility for the environment and the society
1997:
Foundation of B&T Exact GmbH with the business divisions for trading with aluminium components for the automotive industry and the division for the final assembly of roller blinds for rolling stock.
1998
Development of the company structure: New construction of the administration and production building in Gevelsberg, the present headquarters of the B&T Exact Group
2000
Starting in the commercial vehicles’ sector: roller blinds for front shields and side windows for trucks
2001
Construction of a new production building in Frauenstein for producing aluminium components for the automotive industry
2002
B&T Exact receives the first series order for the bus industry. Furthermore our production site in Frauenstein delivers the first series product for chassis use directly to OEM.
2004
B&T Exact receives the first order for interior equipment in rolling stock. This includes side panels, roller blinds, seat and table connection profiles as well as air ducts and sealings.
2007
Subdivision in two business areas: Alu-SystemDesign (roller blinds and interior systems) and Alu-StructuralComponents (Automotive parts)
2010
Foundation of the subsidiaries B&T Polska Sp. z o.o. (Szczawnica) and B&T Exact Co. Ltd. (Qingdao)
2013
Expansion of the production site due to the acquisition of the neighbouring building in Gevelsberg.
Construction of a new logistics building in Frauenstein
Large scale production of inner tubes starts in Poland
2014
Start of production of hinge components and cooling components in Frauenstein as well as plastic injection moulding parts in Gevelsberg
2015
We are planning further business expansions for the near future.
The central purchasing department in Gevelsberg is responsible for providing the necessary material for the whole company. This includes raw materials, operation supplies, bought-in parts, tools and machinery, transport services, office equipment and stationary.
Our business objectives are the basis for our purchasing policy. The most important aspect is that we always focus on the customer’s satisfaction. Within the scope of this purchasing policy we are interested in long-term business relations with our suppliers.
The following four issues are the basis for a successful cooperation:
- » open communication
- » a strategic supply partnership
- » a globally working full service supplier
- » an efficient supply-chain management
If you don’t yet fulfil the mentioned requirements, but if we recognize a sustainable potential for a cooperation with you, we are prepared to support you in order to realize a common future. In this context the most important topic is the customer being in the focus of all our activities.
As a responsible member of society we have always felt obliged to fulfil legal regulations, regulatory standards and further self-imposed ethical standards and requirements. As we have been member of the German Railway Industry Association (VBD) for many years, the VBD – Code of Conduct, among other things, is a binding directive for us. You can read the contents of this Code of Conduct here.
In the last years we noticed that some of our roller blinds – suitable for agricultural and construction machinery - are recurrently used. In order to make these blinds competitive even in small batch sizes, we developed a new standard which doesn’t cause further development costs and therefore can be offered at a favourable price.
Since 2010 we offer you this new roller blind type under the trademark OHB. Following this Link you will find further information regarding these roller blinds.