from 1997 on

1997

Takeover of wiring harness business activities of Cummins Engine Company Inc., Columbus, USA and integrating it into LEONI Wiring Systems Inc., Tucson (formerly LEONI Cable Assemblies Inc.)

Foundation of LEONI Cable Mexico, Hermosillo

Foundation of LKH, Leonische Kabelwerke Kft. Htavan, Hungary (cable production)

1998

Integration of the company OZET Lilienthal, Germany (cable harnesses) into Leonische Drahtwerke AG; merging of the subsidiaries CDC and CDS Tunisia to Leonische Tunisie (cable harnesses); takeover of the companies CWA, Belgium, now LEONI Cable Assemblies (Belgium) N.V. (cord sets) and elocab, Georgensgmünd, Germany (special cables); foundation of LEONI Wiring Systems (East London) in South Africa (cable harnesses) and LEONI Cable Inc., Mexico (cable)

1999

Acquisition of what is now LEONI Special Cables GmbH, Friesoythe, Germany (special cables) and LEONI Automotive Leads GmbH & Co. KG (cable assemblies).
Establishment of a holding structure: Leonische Drahtwerke AG change the company’s name to LEONI AG and solely function as a holding company. Three companies run the strategic business:

LEONI Draht GmbH & Co. KG
LEONI Kabel GmbH & Co. KG
LEONI Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG