In 2026, ACPS Automotive became an independent part of the Meili Group, headquartered in China. This partnership provides ACPS Automotive with a strong strategic partner, bringing extensive engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the automotive industry.

ACPS Automotive expanded its global footprint by opening new locations in Shanghai and Kunshan, China, supporting sales, engineering and series production. During the same period, the ORIS brand entered the North American and UK markets.

TowerBrook acquired ACPS Automotive from BOSAL. At the same time, ACPS Automotive established its new Aftermarket division in Mönchengladbach, Germany, expanding its activities in the independent automotive aftermarket.

ACPS Automotive introduced the innovative FIX4BIKE® locking system for towbars and bicycle carriers. In the same year, the company inaugurated a new production facility in Querétaro, Mexico, further expanding its global manufacturing footprint.

In 2012, ACPS Automotive was acquired by BOSAL, the international automotive supplier specializing in exhaust systems. The acquisition strengthened ACPS Automotive’s position within the global automotive industry and supported its continued international growth.

ACPS Automotive introduced two world-first innovations: a semi-electric retractable towbar rotating around a spatially inclined axis and a fully electric retractable towbar rotating around an inclined axis. These groundbreaking developments set new standards for convenience, safety, and vehicle integration.

ACPS Automotive invented the retractable towbar system and introduced another world-first innovation with the launch of the first manually retractable towbar. This pioneering development combined functionality and design, allowing the towbar to be discreetly concealed when not in use.

Jörg Riehle took over the management of ACPS Automotive, continuing the company's tradition as a family-led business. In the same year, ACPS Automotive introduced another world-first innovation: the first towball neck with an integrated electrical socket, setting new standards for functionality and design.

ORIS set a new technical benchmark with the first series production of a vertically detachable, automatically locking towbar. In the same year, the company opened a new production facility in Markgröningen near Stuttgart, Germany, supporting its continued growth and innovation.

ORIS developed the world's first detachable towbar, laying the foundation for a new generation of flexible towing systems. This pioneering innovation established ORIS as a technology leader and helped shape the future of the towing industry.

Over the decades, ORIS experienced continuous growth and evolved into one of Europe’s leading suppliers of towing systems. Through a strong focus on innovation, quality, and close partnerships with automotive manufacturers, the company established a leading position in the European market.

Otto Riehle founded ORIS in Möglingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. The brand name combines the founder’s initials with the initials of the phrase “in Stuttgart,” creating the name ORIS. This marked the beginning of a company that would go on to become a leading innovator in towing technology.