Arkal Automotive

About Arkal Automotive

Arkal Automotive is an advanced manufacturing company located in the Highbury neighborhood on Global Drive in London, Ontario. The business serves the global vehicle industry, providing sophisticated thermoplastic parts and lightweight automotive solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 customers, including major brands such as Daimler, General Motors, Volkswagen-Audi, and BMW. The company offers an extensive range of off-the-shelf and fully bespoke automotive solutions. Their product portfolio includes door carrier plates, lightweight battery systems, water deflectors, dash panel uppers, air inlets, seat adjusters, underbody panels, bumper supports, and various structural components like sunroof structures and wheel house liners. Arkal utilizes a "design-to-manufacturing" approach that integrates smart product design, efficient process design, and automated production. Their technical capabilities include simulations and FEA analysis, gas assistant injection, 2K technology, and the combination of composite materials with injection molding. Founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of the Raval Group, Arkal was established to leverage expertise in thermoplastic parts to advance lightweight design. The company traces its heritage back to 1963, with a history of developing plastic parts and a specific focus on strengthening plastics with glass fibers. The business operates under a customer-centric approach called "ICE," which stands for innovative design process, competitiveness, and being easy to work with. Currently, the company is led by CEO Ephie Koltin and VP of Processes & Methodologies Shahar Kremer, with a global footprint spanning eight production sites across North America, China, and Europe.