History

With over 30 years of experience and expertise in assembly, logistics, and quality services for the automotive industry, along with numerous supplier awards, we have a track record that speaks for itself.

Founding

1989

Establishment of MONTES Montagetechnik GmbH (in Ingolstadt-Feldkirchen) as part of a production depth optimization initiative, including the relocation of fuel mixture regulator assembly from AUDI AG.

Beginning of assembly service operations

1990

Start of assembly for complete fuel injection systems

1991

Expansion of assembly operations (e.g. exhaust systems for the S4)

Certification

according to DIN ISO 9002

1992

Introduction of JIS logistics

Launch of JIS deliveries of fuel mixture regulators from Ingolstadt-Feldkirchen to AUDI AG production lines

→ MONTES becomes the first external JIS supplier to AUDI AG

Quality Award 1992 (AUDI AG)

1993

Quality Award 1993 (AUDI AG)

1995

Quality Award 1995 (AUDI AG)

1995

Establishment of module assembly for all intake systems by Siemens VDO

Relocation to the GVZ

1996

Move to GVZ Ingolstadt (Halls C and F), in direct proximity to the Audi plant

Expansion of JIS logistics

Start of JIS logistics services for various AUDI AG system suppliers (e.g. headliners, center consoles, armrests)

Quality Award 1996 (AUDI AG)

1997

Launch of quality services

Start of providing quality services for AUDI AG and its suppliers

1999

Certification according to VDA 6.1

Relocation within the GVZ (from Halls C and F to Hall E)

2001

Conversion

to MONTES GmbH & Co. KG

2003

Certification according to DIN ISO 9001:2000 and VDA 6.1

Environmental certification

according to EMAS / ISO 14001:2004

2006

Relocation as part of expansion

Relocation within the GVZ to Hall G (8,000 m² production space with rail connection)

Establishment of Montes Hungária

2012

Foundation of MONTES Hungária Kft. in Györ (Hungary) and approval as a service provider for AUDI HUNGARIA Zrt.

Start of operations with 9 employees, growing to approx. 25 shortly thereafter
Acquisition of initial framework contracts and deployment of resident engineers

2013

Certification of Montes Hungária according to DIN ISO 9001:2008

Expansion to approx. 70 employees

2014

25th anniversary

25th anniversary of MONTES GmbH & Co. KG

2015

Recertification according to DIN ISO 9001:2008 and VDA 6.1 (Germany & Hungary)

2017

Digitalization

of data collection in quality services (enabling real-time reporting)

2018

Recertification according to DIN ISO 9001:2015, VDA 6.1 and EMAS / ISO 14001:2015

2020

Initial certification in information security (TISAX)

2021

Recertification according to DIN ISO 9001:2015, VDA 6.1 and EMAS / ISO 14001:2015

2022

High-voltage expansion initiative

Training and certification of employees in required HV technology levels

2024

Recertification according to DIN ISO 9001:2015, VDA 6.1 and EMAS / ISO 14001:2015

2024

35th company anniversary

35th anniversary of MONTES GmbH & Co. KG

2025

Introduction of the QDL portal (online platform for managing and processing all orders with fully digital system integration)