Audi Hungaria - The company
In 2021 the world’s largest engine manufacturing plant kept on rolling. We have produced the 40 millionth engine in Győr. The proportion of electric motors has been constantly increasing in our production, the 250.000th electric axle drive unit has already rolled off the lines. Preperation for further production of e-motors has also begun on a site of 15.000 square meters. In our vehicle plant the 250.000th Audi Q3 model was produced, and its plug-in-hibrid derivate had been successfully launched onto the world market. Expansion of our Tool Factory had started, where even more car body parts will be built for exclusive models of the Volkswagen Group. The corona virus pandemic has stayed with us in 2021 as well. In order to counter its spread, safety measures have been introduced, such as setting up a vaccination site at Audi Hungaria, and donating 50 million forints to the local hospital for virus protection. We are proud to have been awarded, yet again, the Employer Branding Award for Hungary’s most attractive automotive employer. Audi Hungaria Technical Development celebrated its 20th birthday in 2021. In the upcoming years the Engine Development Department will keep on expanding in the area of electromobility, since here in Győr, we not only produce the engines of the future, but also play an increasing role in their development. Two new strength test stands have been added to our Vehicle Development Center which are unique in the Volkswagen Group. Owing to the flexibility of our employees we could give the right answers to the global semiconductor shortage. Our logistic processes have become more efficient by introducing the latest automated guided systems. Our competence-based services portfolio for Volkswagen Group sites has been further strengthened in the fields of procurement, IT and technical development. We are very proud to continue the cooperation as main sponsor with the Ballet Company of Győr, and Győri Audi ETO Handball Club. Our employees have been engaged in various volunteer projects in 2021 too. We only have one Planet Earth, we took care of it again, in 2021. The Aluminium Closed Loop project was launched to enable aluminium to be recycled, and we also set up a litter trap for plastic on the river Danube. We have managed our company’s activities based on sustainability, further strengthening our position within the Volkswagen and Audi Group. We are ensuring our future with our Next Level strategy, continuing on the path of electromobility and digitalisation, from Győr to the world!
2020 was a year of challenges for all of us. We, however, once again gave evidence of our capacity and capability, and continued to write the Company's book of success thanks to our committed staff. At the beginning of the year, following successful wage negotiations, we signed a 3-year wage agreement, meaning the human resource background of premium production continues to be ensured. Casting a looming shadow over 2020, the coronavirus pandemic reached our Company as well, but we took up the fight, implemented new measures and took care of each other. As a responsible company, we donated one hundred million forints to the region's fight against the virus, to contribute to the common battle we are waging. In Dr. Patrick Heinecke, our Company welcomed a new CFO. We celebrated numerous awards and jubilees in 2020. At the very start of the year, our Audi Q3 Sportback model won the “Best Cars” award, and as a source of joy and pride, Győr's Richárd Gyurenka was included among VW Group's best vocational students, while our Company was named Hungary's most attractive workplace. Our Experimental Motor Manufacturing Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary, just as the Audi Hungaria General Educational Centre has also been caring for the education of future generations for a decade. Our production also celebrated milestones, having manufactured our 38 millionth engine and with our 1.5 millionth car rolling off the production line. We made several historic announcements in the course of the year, we commenced production of an even more powerful E-engine, namely the E-tron performance as well as the manufacturing of Audi Hungaria's first plug-in-hybrid model, while our 15-year-old Tool Plant has launched the production of E-tron GT body parts. Having become carbon-neutral in 2020, we are well on the path to sustainability. Delivering Europe's largest rooftop solar park – hand in hand with E.ON Hungária – contributed greatly to this achievement. The significance of electromobility at the Company is unquestionable, and we have expanded our vehicle development unit with E-engine testing equipment. During this year filled with difficulty, our staff and associates again proved their humanity and the power of unity and cooperation, and supported multiple causes with donations. 2020, you were still a memorable and beautiful year. Thank you to all staff and employees, we are proud of everything you have achieved. To be continued next year.
Audi Hungaria: An Anniversary Year with Future-Oriented Projects. 2017: a Successful Business Year at Audi Hungaria. Audi Hungaria: 20 years of vehicle production in Győr. The Successful Cooperation of Audi Hungaria and Audi ETO KC of Győr is Continued. New Engine Family at Audi Hungaria: Serial production of 3-cylinder engines launched in Győr. Cooperation Between Audi Hungaria and the Ballet Company of Győr Continued. Open day at Audi Hungaria celebrating 25 years of operation. Testing in Extreme Weather Conditions at Audi Hungaria. Audi Hungaria: Awarded the Best at the Dual Vocational Training. 3D-Printed Engine in Cooperation of SZEngine and Audi Hungaria. A New Era: Serial Production of Electric Engines Launched at Audi Hungaria. New Four-Cylinder Diesel Engine From Audi Hungaria. The First Győr-Made SUV: Launching the Production of the Audi Q3 at Audi Hungaria. Kindergarten of the Audi Hungaria General Cultural Center Handed Over. Volunteers from Audi Left Their “Signatures” in 27 Institutions of the Region. Audi Hungaria: 25 Years of Success. A New Member of the Board of Management of Audi Hungaria to Lead the Department of Engine Construction: Herbert Steiner will be Succeeded by Thoralf Hanschel.
Audi Hungaria receives Vocational Training Award. Green Light to the Audi RS 3 Limousine. Audi Hungaria Receives Employer Branding Award. The 6th Model from Győr: Audi Q4 Manufactured by Audi Hungaria. 124 Apprentices Graduated from Audi Hungaria. Audi Hungaria Tool Shop and Technical Developments Enhanced.Audi Cars Are Ready for the European Youth Olympic Festival. Formula Student: Audi counts on the knowledge of Hungarian university students. An Audi A4 Avant automobile supports the work of the Ambulance Service in Győr.Audi Hungaria: The Future Belongs to Hands-On Training:New dual training course at Széchenyi István University. Helping Hands from Audi in 29 Institutes in the Region. In the Wind: Edit Miklós Visits Audi Hungaria Wind Tunnel for Tests. Audi Hungaria: 12,000th Employee Joins Company.Audi Hungaria is Preparing for e-Engine Production.
Audi Q3 will be produced in Győr. The Most Popular Győr Models Audi A3 Limousine And A3 Cabriolet Renewed. Dr. Elisabeth Knab Was Awarded a Mór Wahrmann Medal. Adam and Eve in the Vehicle Production of Audi Hungaria. The production of genuine-part engines has been commenced at Audi Hungaria. Audi Hungaria Tool Factory Expanded. The series production of the second-generation Audi TT RS Coupé and Roadster models was launched at Audi Hungaria. The Audi 5-Cylinder Engine Celebrating its 40th Birthday Now. The Audi Hungaria School Expanded and Renewed. Next Construction Phase of the New Body Factory Started. The 30 millionth engine and the millionth vehicle have come off the production lines in Győr.
Audi Hungaria Faculty of Vehicle Engineering established at Széchenyi István University in Győr. Audi Hungaria in New Partnership with the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra. Audi Hungaria Continues its Successful Cooperation with Győri Audi ETO KC. Audi Hungaria Donates an Audi TTS to Győr Police. Even More to See and Experience at Audi Hungaria’s Expanded Visitor Centre. Audi Hungaria Expands Engine Development Centre. New Logistics Centre in the Spirit of Sustainability. Great success on the second Audi Hungaria Volunteer Day. Dr. h. c. Thomas Faustmann was awarded honorary citizenship of Győr. TT meeting at Audi Hungaria. The New Building of the Audi Hungaria School was Inaugurated. First Dual Training Conference at the Audi Hungaria The Tool Factory of Audi Hungaria is 10 Years Old The 300,000th Vehicle Completed at the New Vehicle Factory
Start of Production of the V6 TDI crankshaft in the enhanced work shop G20. AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. won the prize for professional training of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK). The new Audi TT celebrates its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. The third generation of the Audi TT will be completely produced in the new car factory of Audi Hungaria. AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. is again the “most attractive employer” of Hungary. This is the sixth time in a row that the company is at the top of the list. Start of production of the Lamborghini Huracán for which the skin panels are produced in the toolshop Győr. First cut of the spade for the new logistics building of the toolshop. Audi presents the new 3.0 V6 TDI engine produced in Győr at the International Vienna Engine Symposium. Audi Arena Győr multifunctional hall ceremoniously inaugurated. Topping-out ceremony for the extension of the Technical Development. The extension of the airport in Pér has been completed: Greater flight safety with Instrumental Landing System and longer runway. By the end of 2015 AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. will be using heat energy produced by a future-oriented geothermal system. In the framework of the new project the company has concluded a 17+15 year energy supply contract with DD Energy Kft., a subsidiary of PannErgy Nyrt. Representatives of the AUDI Group and Audi Hungaria laid the foundation stone for the expansion of the Audi Hungaria School in Győr. Start of series production of the new Audi TT Coupé. 11,000th employee at AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. 100,000 cars already produced in the new automobile factory. Honorary doctorate for Audi Hungaria Chairman of the Board of Management, Thomas Faustmann. High-Tech lab inaugurated at the Széchenyi István University in Győr with Audi Hungaria. Audi TT Roadster from Győr in Paris. First Audi Hungaria Volunteer Day in Győr. Győr Ballet Company Turns 35 – Audi Hungaria Presents Award for Excellence in Dance. Start of Production of the new Audi TT Roadster. Audi Arena Győr opened its gates. Audi Hungaria starts fifth department at Széchenyi István University. Audi Hungaria supports hospital modernisation.
The expansion of Pér airport has begun: the project aims at enhancing operations and aviation safety. AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft., the Hungarian government and the Local Government of Győr are cooperating closely to achieve this common goal.Jubilee: Audi Hungaria successful 20 years - “Strategic partnership agreement” with Hungarian government. AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. has won the “Most Attractive Employer” prize for the fifth time in Hungary.Audi is a new partner of the Hungarian Olympic Committee. Audi Hungaria celebrates start of production in new automobile factory. Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn and Audi CEO Stadler open car plant in Győr. With the A3 Sedan, an Audi is completely produced in Hungary for the first time. Audi Hungaria Celebrates its 20th Anniversary: FC Bayern München to Play in Győr. New Vehicle Development Department, as the Fourth Audi Hungaria Department at Széchenyi István University, Győr Established. Open Day at Audi Hungaria. Audi Hungaria welcomes 10,000th Staff Member. Audi Hungaria dedicates its net proceeds from the Győri ETO FC – FC Bayern München Football Gala to charitable causes. Start of production for new Audi A3 Cabriolet. The 25 millionth engine and the 500,000th Audi TT came off the production line at AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. Audi A3 Limousine for the Győr-Moson-Sopron County Police Headquarters.
Vocational training begins at Audi Hungaria Project and Training Centre. Audi Hungaria is a partner of MOBILIS Science Center. 8000th employee at Audi Hungaria. Audi Hungaria and Győri ETO KC – Renewed sponsorship for another three years. New Building for Audi Hungaria Internal-Combustion Engines Department of Széchenyi István University inaugurated. CEO of Audi Hungaria takes over Wahrmann Mór award. Audi Hungaria celebrates roofing ceremony for the new automobile plant. The two millionth V6 TDI engine produced. The new building of the Experimental Motor Manufacturing Centre (MAC) was unveiled. Thirty female employees signed their employment contracts at the company after successfully completing a four-month retraining programme for a vehicle specific profession. Mass production of the new 1.2 and 1.4 litre four-cylinder Otto engines has started. The 500.000th V8 engine produced.
Start of Production Audi RS 3 Sportback. A new building for Audi Hungaria Internal Combustion Engines Department of Széchenyi István University is inaugurated. The 20 millionth engine rolles off the production line in Győr. AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft launches the second phase of its forestry project. Viktor Orbán, Hungarian Prime Minister, Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, Frank Dreves, Audi Board Member for Production and Chairman of the Supervisory Commission of AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. together with Thomas Faustmann, CEO of Audi Hungaria and Zsolt Borkai, mayor of Győr lay the foundation stone for the plant’s expansion in Győr. The 7000th employee begins work at AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. Topping out ceremony in the tool factory of Audi Hungaria - the tool factory doubled in size, to 28,000 square metres. The 20 000th block train between Győr and Ingolstadt arrives to the manufacturing site of AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. opens its Project and Training Centre in Győr. Engine Development celebrates its 10th anniversary. The company will add vehicle development to its development activities.
Production of Audi RS 5 body parts is started in the tool factory of Audi Hungaria. Audi Hungaria School opens. Audi Hungaria’s visitor’s centre opens. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG announces the plant’s expansion in Győr. The 500,000th car leaves the assembly line in Győr.
Environmental protection and creativity: successful environmental protection competition for children. The 400,000th Audi TT leaves the assembly line in Győr. AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. launches the first phase of its forestry project.
The 15,000th block train between Győr and Ingolstadt arrives to the manufacturing site of AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft.. Audi Hungaria celebrates its 15th Anniversary. The 400,000th car leaves the assembly line in Győr.
A new chapter is opened in the success story of Audi Hungaria by the production of Audi A3 Cabriolet. Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány and Rupert Stadler, the President of the Board of Directors of Audi AG starts serial production in the vehicle factory of AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft in Győr.
In June, the serial production of the second generation of the sports cars TT Coupé is started. The first car is driven off the production line in Győr by János Kóka, Minister of Economy and Transport.
In June 2005, the ten millionth engine is completed by Audi Hungaria. The jubilee power unit is installed into an Audi TT Coupé produced for the police. The vehicle with special equipment is handed over by Dr. Jochem Heizmann, a member of the Board of Directors of Audi AG to Dr. László Bene National Chief Commissioner of Police. Audi expands its scope of activities in Hungary; the tool factory of Audi Hungaria is inaugurated in the presence of Ferenc Gyurcsány.
The10th anniversary of AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft on 24 September 2003, in the presence of Prime Minister Péter Medgyessy and Dr. Bern Pischetsrieder, the President of Volkswagen AG. The anniversary is celebrated, among other things, by organizing an "Open Day".
The official opening of the eight-cylinder engine factory in the presence of Dr. Martin Winterkorn, the President of the Board of Directors of Audi AG, Prime Minister Péter Medgyessy, Csaba Bencsó, the leader of eight-cylinder engine manufacturing and Jürgen Lunemann Managing Director.
The Engine Development Centre of Audi Hungaria is opened in 2001. The engineers carry out development work in support of serial production in the centre, not only for Audi Hungaria, but also commissioned by the mother company Audi AG. The beginning of Audi A3 and S3 production in Győr. These models are produced until 2003 by Audi Hungaria.
Opening of the manufacturing hall for the four-cylinder diesel engines in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, József Balogh, the Mayor of Győr city, Finance Minister Mihály Varga and Jürgen D. Hoffmann, the Director of Audi Hungaria responsible for finance.
Árpád Göncz, the President of the Republic of Hungary at the inauguration of the factory. The production of four-cylinder, five-valve engines is started. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch, the one-time President of the Board of Directors of Volkswagen AG and Gerhard Schröder, the former prime minister of Lower Saxony also took part in the inauguration.
The signature of the agreement on purchasing the industrial site and the general conditions of the investment project. Erected hall structure with green field, original condition.
Address
AUDI HUNGARIA Zrt.
9027 Győr, Audi Hungária út 1.
Registered by the Court of Győr as Commercial Court
Company registration number
Cg. 08-10-001840
Phone
+36 96 66 1000
+36 96 66 1001
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