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EME

Elektro-Metall Export GmbH

Ingolstadt, Germany

Air SystemsMRO & LogisticsDual-use
Founded 1952Subsystem Manufacturer, Component SupplierSupplies Air Forces, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: October 10, 2026

About

Founded in 1952, EME is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Ingolstadt, Germany working in air systems, mro & logistics.

EME, formally Elektro-Metall Export GmbH, is a medium-sized aerospace company based in Ingolstadt, Germany. Founded in 1952 as a designer and producer of aerospace and ordnance equipment, it develops and manufactures electromechanical aircraft components for the commercial and defence aerospace industry. Its portfolio includes electromechanical actuation systems, control units, sensing units, stall warning devices, cargo loading joysticks, switches and wiring harnesses. Products have been developed for programmes including the NH90 helicopter and the Eurofighter. The company runs in-house engineering covering design, prototyping and qualification, and offers spare parts support and repair services. Repairs are handled at its Ingolstadt headquarters, with its North and South American repair station operated through Leki TECH and spares distributed through Leki Aviation.

Location

Ingolstadt, Germany

Founded

1952

Company type

Limited company

Legal name

Elektro-Metall Export GmbH

Registration

HRB 201

NCAGE code

D2638

VAT number

DE128581385

Focus areas

aerospaceelectromechanical actuationwiring harnessesaircraft componentsrepair stationspares supportIngolstadt

Languages

ENDE

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Air SystemsMRO & Logistics

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerComponent SupplierContract ManufacturerMRO & Services

What they offer

HardwareComponentsManufacturing ServicesEngineering ServicesMaintenance & Repair

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Control Units

Aircraft control unit

Assemblies that control filigree and heavy-duty aircraft functions, such as the NH90 ramp system, connected to ramp and hatch actuators and cabin and cockpit control panels.

Sensing Units

Human/machine interface sensor unit

Human/machine and machine/machine interfaces, including the Eurofighter pedal sensor unit that determines steering pedal position.

Stick Shakers

Stall warning device

Tactile stall warning units that vibrate the steering stick to alert the pilot of imminent stalling.

Joysticks for cargo loading

Aircraft cargo loading joystick

Rugged, spring-centred joysticks that control the positioning of containers in the aircraft cargo hold, designed for glove operation.

Rotary Actuators

Electromechanical actuator

Electromechanical rotary actuators for aircraft systems.

Linear Actuators

Electromechanical actuator

Electromechanical linear actuators for aircraft systems.

Pressure Switches

Aircraft switch

Pressure switches for aircraft systems.

Temperature Switches

Aircraft switch

Temperature switches for aircraft systems.

Electrical Switch Boxes

Electrical switch box

Electrical switch boxes for aircraft systems.

Military Harnesses

Wiring harness

Wiring harnesses for military aircraft applications.

Aerostructure Harnesses

Wiring harness

Wiring harnesses integrated into aerostructures.

Cabin Interior Interconnexion Systems

Wiring harness system

Interconnection systems for the aircraft cabin interior.

End users

Air ForcesDefense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

EASA Part 145

Platforms & programmes

NH90Eurofighter

Named customers

PilatusIPTN

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

EASA Part 145

Issued by: EASA
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People

Management & team (7)

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