SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 22, 2025 – AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group, a leading provider of chassis and suspension components for trailers, leisure and commercial vehicles, has won the European Innovation Award in the Safety category for its AL-KO PROSAFE wheel clamp for caravans. This prestigious award recognizes the most innovative products and ideas in the caravanning industry.
AL-KO PROSAFE: Enhanced Security for Your Caravan
The AL-KO PROSAFE offers professional-grade security through its intelligent design and use of highly resistant materials. It features built-in scratch and contact protection for wheel rims, ensuring your caravan stays in pristine condition. The clamp is also incredibly user-friendly, allowing for quick and easy installation. Its bright, highly visible color acts as a strong deterrent to potential thieves.
European Innovation Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Caravanning
The European Innovation Awards are organized by DoldeMedien Verlag, the publisher of renowned trade magazines such as Reisemobil International and Camping, Cars & Caravans.1 A jury of editors-in-chief from 17 trade magazines across 15 European countries evaluates the submitted products and ideas in various categories. The awards aim to promote innovations in safety, comfort, and sustainability, shaping the future of caravanning.
AL-KO: A History of Innovation
This isn't the first time AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group has been recognized for its innovative solutions. The company has a strong track record of success at the European Innovation Awards. In recent years, they received an award for their user-friendly TRIGO-VAN bicycle carrier for panel vans.
"We are very proud to have once again impressed this high-caliber jury of experts," said Harald Hiller, President & CEO of AL-KO. "I would like to thank our development and marketing teams for their hard work."
About AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group
AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group is a rapidly growing global technology company and a business unit of DexKo Global. The company is known for its high-quality chassis and suspension components for trailers, leisure vehicles, commercial vehicles, and agricultural vehicles. AL-KO is committed to functionality, comfort, and innovation, ensuring greater driving safety. Founded in 1931, the Group employs around 3,000 people at over 40 locations worldwide.
About DexKo Global
DexKo Global is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality chassis technology, chassis assemblies, accessories, and hydraulic brake components. DexKo Global was formed in 2016 through the merger of Dexter and AL-KO Vehicle Technology. The company is headquartered in Novi, Michigan, USA, and employs approximately 6,000 people at over 100 production facilities and distribution centers.