C O N T E N T S
B U S I N E S S
5News
Financial results, new joint venture in China, 4th Edscha Symposium
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When the Machine came to Man
40 years ago Edscha opened its first branch plant in Bavaria
9Sharper profile
IVM Automotive picks up the pace with a new structure
P R O D U C T S
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Edscha inside
The Group’s contribution to new vehicles launched at the IAA 2003
12Lightweight doesn’t have to be expensive
IVM Automotive helps to keep costs down on lightweight concepts
14Built-in drive
Edscha’s electric decklid increases drivers’ comforts
P R O J E C T S
16Junkers for Asia
The opposed-piston engine for the 21st century: light, cheap, clean
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Hiding sliding door
Without guide rail the sliding door becomes presentable
P R O C E S S E S
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Design from Germany
The IVM Automotive Design Center offers the entire design portfolio
22For the next generation
Edscha invests in the future of hinges with a new metal-cutting line
24Save without roof
From coupé to convertible using technical calculation
B O U L E V A R D
25News
On drive-in movie theaters, elevators and wild animals crossing
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A journey back in time
A ramble through Germany’s car museums
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