Bocar at a glance

Ever since the firm was founded more than 60 years ago, our philosophy has been to deliver high quality and innovative products that challenge the limits of technology and expertise in the industry.  We are both a development partner and full-service supplier capable of producing aluminum or plastic series products with specific requirements. Our ongoing investment in high-end technology and our strategic locations allow us to provide excellent quality at a competitive price.  We offer the automotive industry a sophisticated range of products and services through our three business units.

Business units

Manufacture of high-quality, innovative products that push the limits of technology and the expertise of the industry. We are both a development partner and a full-service supplier capable of manufacturing aluminum and plastic components with specific requirements through our 3 business units.
Motor

Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting

Motor

Aluminum Semi Permanent Mold

Motor

Plastics

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Organizational structure

Karl Schary

CEO

Jesus Beas

Chief Operations Officer

Max Cichon

CFO

Jaime Puente

CTO

Javier Esteban

CHRO

Mike Dudek

Chief Sales Officer

Bernhard Fritsche

Germany Operations Director

History

1958

Federico Baur takes control over AFISA; manufacturing company of parts in automatic lathes. Starting a legacy for his teachings and principles materialized in the group.

1963

First Zenith Carburator.

1966

First Fuel Pump 1200 - 1300 cc.

1967

AUMA begins operations as aluminum die cast and trimmed parts in Mexico City, later Aluminum Business Unit.

1974

Plastic injection components begin, later Plastics Business Unit.

1976

AFISA changes its name to BOCAR.

1977

Solex Carburator 34 Pict-5 1600. Manufacturing ends in 2016.

1985

AUMA Chihuahua facility opens.

1986

First Oil Pump.

1989

First Cam Cover.

1991

BOCAR Lerma facility opens.

1992

FUGRA Lerma facility opens.

1992

Coolant Reservoir, first plastic product.

1992

First Intake Manifold.

1995

AUMA TEC Queretaro facility opens.

1996

AUMA ENGINEERED PRODUCTS opens in Michigan, USA as a sales and service office.

1997

PLASTIC Lerma facility opens.

1997

First Front Cover.

1999

“B” Pillar Trim with molded-on fabric.

2000

Customer and Engineering Center​ in Wolfsburg, Germany.

2001

AUMA Saltillo facility opens.

2001

First Plastic Intake Manifold.

2002

AUMA ENGINEERED PRODUCTS opens in Tennessee, USA, as a distribution center.

2004

AUMA ENGINEERED PRODUCTS opens in Yokohama, Japan, as a sales and service office.

2006

Plastic Oil Pan (Prototype).

2009

AUMA San Luis Potosi facility opens.

2010

PLASTIC San Luis Potosi facility opens.​

2010

Turbocharger Compressor Housing.

2012

BOCAR GMBH opens in Stuttgart, Germany, as sales and service office.

2012

Thermostat Housing in plastic.

2012

Steering components: Rack and Pinion Housing.

2012

Converter Housing.

2014

IMD products: Decorative Trim.

2014

Differential Carrier Housing.

2014

Structural Components: Rear Axle Cross Members and Shock Tower.

2016

Cowltop.

2017

EV components: Stator Housing and Gear Case.

2018

EXCELLENCE CENTER FB begins operations in Lerma.

2018

Suspension components: Rear Subframe Side Members.

2019

BOCAR TECHNICAL CENTER begins operations in Germany.

2020

BOCAR TRADING opens in Shenzhen, China, as sales and service office.

2020

BOCAR US facility opens in Huntsville, Alabama.

2020

Battery Brackets.

2021

AUMA ENGINEERED PRODUCTS opens in California, USA.

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