WITTE Automotive Employee Directory
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingNorth Rhine-westphalia, Germany1001-5000 Employees
WITTE Automotive, founded in 1899, specializes in the development and manufacture of locking and latching systems for motor vehicles. Based in Velbert, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, it operates globally and supplies well-known car brands with products such as latches, hinges, lock sets, and door handles. Its offerings address the needs of automotive manufacturers seeking reliable hardware to secure and facilitate access to vehicle doors and bodies, forming a core component of the car’s structural and functional systems. The company is positioned within the motor vehicle manufacturing industry as a global supplier of mechanical door hardware and related components. In December 2025, WITTE Automotive announced the acquisition of Helbako GmbH and outlined plans to acquire the HELBAKO Group.