ORIS towbars are recognised worldwide for their OE expertise, engineering excellence and decades of automotive experience. As part of ACPS Automotive, ORIS develops towbars and carrier systems for leading vehicle manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Xpeng and Volkswagen.

With around 2,200 employees and over 70 years of experience, ACPS Automotive is one of the leading companies in the industry. As the technology and market leader for towbars in Europe, the company supports global vehicle programmes from concept development through to series production.

The world’s major car manufacturers rely on solutions from ACPS Automotive under the ORIS brand. Today, ORIS technologies and systems are also trusted by workshops and motorists worldwide.

Modern towbars are no longer developed after vehicle development has been completed. In the original equipment sector, they are integrated into the vehicle architecture at an early stage and developed by ACPS Automotive in collaboration with leading car manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo and Volkswagen.

This is where the strength of ACPS Automotive lies. Development is vehicle-specific and considers all relevant parameters such as body structure, crash requirements, electronics and design. The result is a fully integrated solution engineered as part of the vehicle from the outset.

ACPS Automotive is regarded as the technology and market leader for towbars in Europe. More than 140 patents and decades of experience underscore the company’s innovative strength.

Innovations such as the FIX4BIKE® system or fully electric swivelling towbars demonstrate the company's ability not only to refine existing technologies but also to set new industry standards. These technologies are initially developed for original equipment and subsequently find their way into the aftermarket.

Car manufacturers place the highest demands on their suppliers. These include precision manufacturing, certified materials and comprehensive testing under real-world conditions.

A key advantage lies in transferring original equipment expertise to the aftermarket. Technologies and systems initially developed for vehicle manufacturers are later adapted for retrofit applications.

This ensures that quality, fit and functionality remain at the same high level, even when a towbar is installed after vehicle production.

ORIS towbars consistently meet these requirements. Development, validation, certification and production follow clearly defined processes and quality standards.

The result is reliable systems trusted worldwide in both vehicle production and the aftermarket.

Global vehicle platforms require international development, production and logistics structures. ACPS Automotive is therefore globally positioned and supports vehicle manufacturers through a global network covering development, production and sales.

Around 2,200 employees work at 11 locations across Europe, North America and Asia on innovative solutions for the automotive industry. Close collaboration between the international teams enables global vehicle programmes to be implemented efficiently while addressing the specific requirements of regional markets.