KNOTT Autoflex YUG started its operations in Serbia in 2003 with only 12 employees. Over the past two decades, the company has made an impressive growth: today, nearly 600 employees work directly for the company, and the total number of employees, including the employees of the Autoflex foundry in Čoka, exceeds 750. The company’s main activity is the production of trailer components such as jockey wheel clamps, mudguards, swingarms and axles.
Production of the first products – jockey wheel clamps – started in December 2003. This was soon followed by galvanised steel mudguards. Despite an initial small-scale production, the potential of the company was already evident. The perseverance, dynamism and commitment of the founders laid the foundations for future growth, which allowed the development of new production areas such as forged swingarms.
In 2005, the production of torsion axles up to 750 kg was launched. At the same time, the company’s technological background was also improved, with the introduction of new CNC machines, welding robots and presses, and the introduction of the ISO 9001 quality management system. As production capacity increased, so did the workforce and export opportunities.
In 2009, the company started to manufacture axles without brakes with a load capacity of 750 to 1800 kg, and added new swingarms and trailer chassis to its range.By 2011, KNOTT Autoflex YUG had become one of the largest companies in Serbia. Today, the total area of the production halls reaches 20,000 square meters, and around 450,000 torsion axles, 200,000 mudguards and 25,000 trailer chassis are produced annually in the plants.
KNOTT Autoflex YUG products can be found throughout Europe and worldwide: in Hungary, France, Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia, Spain, Russia, Greece, the Middle East and the United States. The company aims to further strengthen its presence in both European and global markets, while maintaining its flexibility and quality advantages. The company’s motto perfectly sums up its philosophy: “Just take the plunge!”
Challenges in a dynamic industry
Trailer parts manufacturing is a highly seasonal industry, so maintaining continuous production is one of the biggest challenges. In addition, the intensity of competition in the market and the need to manage a large workforce effectively requires considerable attention. KNOTT Autoflex YUG responds to these challenges through continuous improvement: optimising its production processes, modernising logistics and introducing new technologies all contribute to the sustainable growth of the company.
Strengths of the company
One of KNOTT Autoflex YUG’s greatest strengths is its young, dynamic management team, which contributes fresh ideas and innovation to day-to-day operations. At the same time, the decades of industry experience of the senior managers provide a solid background and reliability. The company’s vertically integrated structure allows for full control of the supply chain, which improves manufacturing efficiency and guarantees high product quality.
Results you can be proud of
Today, KNOTT Autoflex YUG is one of the 30 largest exporters in Serbia and the largest employer in Bečej. In addition to its continuous growth and international presence, the company is particularly proud of the fact that it provides stable employment for hundreds of people, playing a significant role in the development of the local economy. The company measures success not only in numbers, but also in social responsibility.
Future plans and the role of sustainability
In the near future, the company aims to maintain a balanced production, especially during periods of lower demand. Increasing storage capacity will also contribute to this. Environmental protection will also be a priority, with the aim of replacing current packaging materials with environmentally friendly, recyclable alternatives.
In the spirit of sustainability, the company is continuously working to reduce its ecological footprint, optimise its production processes and use resources consciously. KNOTT Autoflex YUG is committed to making the industry of the future not only efficient, but also responsible and sustainable.