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WKW Automotive Deutschland GmbH (Tochter der Rea Automotive GmbH) acquires out of insolvency WKW.group

Decorative and functional automotive components · Wuppertal, Germany

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Insolvency administrator Joachim Exner sells the German operations of WKW.group and three foreign subsidiaries to WKW Automotive Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of Rea Automotive. WKW manufactures decorative and functional components as well as roof rail systems made of aluminium, steel and plastic; 1,050 jobs are retained.

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Who was involved.

Buyer
WKW Automotive Deutschland GmbH (Tochter der Rea Automotive GmbH)
Target
WKW.group, Wuppertal
Seller
Insolvenzverwalter Joachim Exner (Dr. Beck & Partner)
Type
Insolvency
Sector
Mobility and logistics
Country
Germany
First reported
06/11/2026

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November 2026 on the Deal-Radar.

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