AUTOPART is a company specializing in the industrial production of high-quality batteries for all types of vehicles, tractors and agricultural machinery, as well as for boats and campers. The company was founded in 1982 in Mielec by the current co-owner, Mr. Jacek Bąk.

AUTOPART produces over 2.5 million batteries annually, which is distributed to over 50 countries around the world. The factory occupies 21 thousand. sqm. and is equipped with the most modern production systems, constantly implements innovative solutions to achieve very high quality standards. The company is constantly developing and modernizing the machine park. Machine suppliers and devices are among the world leaders among manufacturers of equipment for the battery industry. About 400 people work in the entire factory.

In October 2018, AUTOPART, as one of 30 companies from Poland, was awarded in the ranking of 1000 most inspiring companies in Europe, prepared by the London Stock Exchange Group. In addition, the company was also appreciated by the Polish Automotive Chamber in cooperation with Bank Zachodni BZ WBK and the Bisnode business intelligence agency, placing AUTOPART on the 6th place in the ranking of automotive companies with the majority of Polish capital. In Poland, the company has an approx. 20% share in the battery market.

Technology

As the only producer in the country, AUTOPART produces lead oxide (the basic component of battery paste) using the spraying method based on the BARTON system. Its characteristic feature is the ease and sensitivity of process control, which allows you to obtain a product with the desired parameters and maintain its quality at a constant level. Key processes such as plate production, assembly, battery formation are constantly developed, mainly in terms of automation and robotization. Increased demand for AUTOPART products was the main reason for investments in machinery and robots. Thanks to the activities planned for years, it was possible to expand the production of up to 2.5 million batteries per year. According to the World Robotics 2019 report, the robotization rate in Poland is on average 42 (42 robots per 10,000 employees), the world average is 99. At AUTOPART, this factor is 225 and will grow, taking into account investment plans for the coming years.

Certification

AUTOPART has a quality management system according to the ISO 9001 standard and a Certificate of Compliance with the IATF 16949 Technical Specification, which is a requirement and agreement of automotive giants.

Taking care of the natural environment, AUTOPART implemented the Environmental Management System and obtained the Certification of Conformity with PN-EN ISO 14001.

Moreover, AUTOPART has an Integrated Permit, which covers all environmental impacts specified in partial permits and their interrelationships.