About Us

Atera carrier systems for your active lifestyle - since 1963

Welcome to Atera! Your German manufacturer of carrier systems – from roof racks to bike racks. Since 1963, we have been passionately and dedicated to developing high-quality products for your mobility needs. Our story began in Ravensburg, where our founder, Eberhard Tittel, laid the foundation for our company. The name "Atera" stands for Autoteile Ravensburg and symbolizes our roots.

We initially started as a wholesaler of auto parts, but soon expanded our product range. Our passion for transport innovation drove us to become one of the first in this market to begin producing roof rack systems in 1972. Since then, we have continued to evolve. Atera roof racks were followed by Atera bike racks, Atera roof boxes, and many other carrier systems.

Since 1980, our successful collaboration with Opel has marked the beginning of a long-standing partnership with the automotive industry. Since this milestone in 1980, many renowned OEM customers, including Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, have relied on our expertise and the outstanding quality of our carrier systems.

In 2008, we became part of the BOS Group, a renowned international automotive corporation. The relocation of our company to Leutkirch im Allgäu in 2009 marked a new milestone in our history. The proximity to the diverse Allgäu landscape and its mountains provides us with optimal testing conditions right on our doorstep.

Today, we are proud to be known as Atera GmbH – your first choice for high-quality transport systems, with the many years of experience of a renowned development and manufacturing partner for the German and international automotive industry. Our products stand for quality, innovation, and reliability, and we strive to always offer you the best possible solution for your mobility needs.

Atera stands for well -thought -out design and durable materials

At Atera, safety and product quality are our focus – yesterday, today and in the future.

For us, design means more than just looks. It begins with identifying needs and culminates in the development of product ideas. From the initial design draft to series production, it's an exciting process. Safety, quality, durability, reliability, and user-friendliness are the core pillars of our products.

Audits for quality and sustainability – we do it voluntarily!

We voluntarily undergo annual audits by independent institutions such as TÜV to confirm our compliance with standards. Atera products are developed in Germany according to the guidelines of DIN ISO TS 16949 and manufactured according to DIN ISO 75302 and DIN ISO 75303. This offers you, as a customer, many advantages:

  • Due to our high quality standards, we can offer a 3-year material and manufacturing guarantee on all carrier systems and even 5 years on selected roof boxes.
  • All plastic parts are fully recyclable according to EC Directive DIN ISO 1135.

Atera's production complies with German environmental regulations and is subject to continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with all current environmental guidelines according to DIN EN ISO 14001. Comprehensive quality management guarantees not only top quality but also ideal conditions for our partners. Closely integrated with and adapted to the automotive industry, we continuously optimize the safety components and user comfort of our carrier systems.

Tireless commitment to quality and sustainability

This dedication to quality, sustainability, and innovation defines who we are and how we operate. Atera is committed to continuing to create products that not only meet our customers' needs but also contribute to a more sustainable future. Our pursuit of excellence and commitment to environmental protection are the driving forces behind every step we take—a promise to you that with every Atera product, a piece of our philosophy and our tireless commitment to quality and sustainability will reach your hands. Learn more about our sustainability goals here.