Closer to our business community. European Business Association Moldova visited Draexlmaier Group Moldova.
Mariana Rufa, CEO of the European Business Association Moldova, accompanied by her team, recently visited DRÄXLMAIER company in Moldova - a pillar of the automotive industry in the country and an EBA member with strategic activity in the premium automotive supply chain. This visit is part of EBA's ongoing efforts to stay close to the current challenges and opportunities of its member companies.
About DRÄXLMAIER Group Moldova:
The DRÄXLMAIER Group Moldova is part of the German DRÄXLMAIER Group, founded in 1958, present in 20 countries, with around 70,000 employees worldwide and revenues of around €5.5 billion in 2024. The DRÄXLMAIER Group has been operating in Moldova since 2007: the first wiring factory in Bălți, expanded in 2011-2017, a design office in Chișinău (2017) and a factory in Cahul since 2019, with around 5,000 employees. The products manufactured by the DRÄXLMAIER Group in Moldova are engine wiring harnesses, KSK harnesses, battery systems and environmental modules for brands such as Audi, Lamborghini, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, etc.
The discussions addressed the specific challenges and perspectives of the automotive sector:
- Assessing the need for investment in technology and manufacturing capacity in the context of the transition to electric mobility.
- Analyzing the importance and potential of the automotive sector in the national and regional economy.
- Identify opportunities for synergies between EBA and DRÄXLMAIER Group Moldova to support democratic development, exports and connection to European supply chains.
Through such meetings, the Association strengthens its role as a strategic partner, directly supporting companies in its community for a sustainable economic future.