Your automotive business is disappearing

European automotive suppliers facing the transformation. Specifically:

Tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers making metal components, interior parts, or mechanical systems for the automotive industry.

You're facing disappearing customers as OEMs like Stellantis and VW struggle. Your tier 1 customers are cancelling orders, closing plants, or going bankrupt.

You need one of three things:

1. New customers to replace the ones you're losing

2. New markets to diversify beyond automotive

3. Portfolio decisions about whether to sell your business, acquire others, or divest parts of it

If your automotive business is disappearing and you need strategy plus execution to navigate this transformation, DreCo is for you.

We work with you from data-driven strategy to hands-on delivery. No gaps.

We own the outcome.

If the strategy isn't working, we don't disappear. We stay next to your team and fix it until you see real results.

Here's what that means in practice:

During Phase 1 (Clarity): If you're not satisfied with the strategic roadmap, we revise it at no additional cost until it's right.

During Phase 2 (Strategy): If the detailed implementation plan doesn't work for your team, we adjust it until everyone is aligned and ready to execute.

During Phase 3 (Execution): We track results weekly and pivot when needed. If something isn't working, we change the approach immediately.

Our accountability promise: When a strategy fails, we own it. When it succeeds, we share the win with your team.

That's why DreCo exists. From strategy to delivery, no gaps.

The EV transformation is creating three critical challenges:

1. Disappearing customers

Your customers are cancelling orders as OEMs like Stellantis and VW struggle. Plants are closing. Revenue is dropping. You need new customers fast, but breaking into new OEM programmes takes 18-24 months.

2. Capability uncertainty

You're not sure which of your capabilities can pivot to EV components or adjacent markets. Your machines might be able to serve appliances, furniture, or industrial sectors, but you don't know where to start.

3. Time pressure

Waiting is not a strategy. If your order book ends in 24-36 months and you haven't started diversifying, you're running out of time.

How DreCo helps:

We work through all three phases (Clarity, Strategy, Execution) next to your team. We don't hand over a plan and disappear. We stay until you see real results.

It depends on which path you choose and how urgent your situation is.

Finding new customers (Path A):

Getting your first OEM meeting: 30 days (we guarantee this)

First nomination awarded: typically 12-18 months

Production start: typically 18-24 months from first contact

Diversifying into new markets (Path B):

Identifying your target market: 4-8 weeks (Clarity phase)

First customer meeting: 8-12 weeks (we guarantee this)

First contract signed: typically 6-9 months

Revenue flowing: typically 12-18 months

Making portfolio decisions (Path C):

Strategic clarity: 6-8 weeks (Clarity phase)

Acquisition or divestment completed: typically 6-12 months

Integration delivering results: typically 12-18 months

For urgent situations (Crisis Sprint): We compress the analysis to 4 weeks, so you can make decisions faster when your order book is running out.

The key: Transformation takes time, but waiting makes it worse. The earlier you start, the more options you have. We work next to your team through all three phases until you see results.

Most consultants give you a strategy and disappear. We stay until you see real results.

Here's what that means:

We work through all three phases. Clarity (6-8 weeks), Strategy (4-6 weeks), and Execution (6-18 months). We don't hand over a PowerPoint deck and leave.

Christian leads every engagement. No junior consultants. No remote-only advice. I work next to your team on-site when needed.

We own the outcome. If we don't deliver, we work until we do.

We know automotive transformation. 27 years leading B2B businesses across Europe. We've done this before. Check our Case studies and Resources.

From strategy to delivery, no gaps.

After our 30-minute strategy call, you'll know exactly where you stand and what your options are.

Within 48 hours, you'll receive:

A brief written summary of what we discussed, which of the three transformation paths fits your situation best (finding customers, diversifying markets, or portfolio decisions), and a clear recommendation on next steps.

If we're a good fit, we'll propose:

Phase 1 (Clarity Sprint, 6-8 weeks): We diagnose your current position, quantify your opportunities and risks, and build your strategic roadmap.

For urgent situations: Crisis Sprint (4 weeks) compresses the analysis when your order book is running out.

If we're not a good fit:

We'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction. No hard sell. No pressure.

The decision is yours. You'll have everything you need to decide whether working with us makes sense for your situation.

We don't just give you a list of prospects and wish you luck. We work next to your team through the entire process.

Here's how we help you reach new automotive customers:

We map the OEM programmes where you fit, identify the tier 1 suppliers and OEM contacts you need to reach, create buyer-specific materials in their language, and lead the first meetings with you until relationships are established.

For diversifying into new markets:

We identify which adjacent markets match your capabilities (appliances, furniture, industrial), find the first three customer prospects with highest probability, create pitch materials and samples, and coordinate the first customer meetings with you.

The difference:

Most consultants hand you a market analysis report. We get in the room with your prospects and help you win the business. That's what "strategy to delivery, no gaps" means in practice.

That's exactly why DreCo exists.

Your team is already running at full capacity, managing day-to-day operations, fighting fires, and keeping existing customers happy. They don't have time to lead transformation projects on top of everything else.

We take the load off your team:

We lead the commercial and strategic work. We create the materials, identify the opportunities, set up the meetings, and drive the process forward. Your team provides input and makes decisions, but we handle the execution.

What that means in practice:

For finding new customers: We map OEM programmes, create pitch materials, identify contacts, and lead customer meetings.

For diversifying into markets: We research adjacent sectors, identify target customers, create market entry materials, and coordinate first meetings.

For portfolio decisions: We analyse acquisition targets, do the outreach, coordinate due diligence with the advisors on both sides, and guide you through the transaction process.

The result:

Your team stays focused on operations while we drive the strategic and commercial work forward. From strategy to delivery, no gaps.

No new hires needed. We work with your existing team.

Here's who we need access to:

Someone from your leadership team who can make decisions and commit resources. This is typically the CEO, managing director, or the owner.

Plus, depending on which path you choose:

For finding new customers: Your sales team, your engineering team, and your project managers.

For diversifying into markets: Your production team, your commercial team, and your quality team.

For portfolio decisions: Your finance team, your operations team, and your legal advisors.

What we bring:

The commercial leadership, the automotive network, the market knowledge, and the execution capacity your team doesn't have time for. We coordinate everything and keep the process moving forward.

Why this works:

We don't replace your team. We work next to them and give them the structure, tools, and connections they need to succeed. Together we deliver results.

From strategy to delivery, no gaps.

Yes. We only use software with full GDPR compliance and proper data protection agreements. We strive for 100% EU-hosted servers, but sometimes performance or cost makes this impractical.

Your data protection:

All sensitive client information stays within GDPR-compliant systems. We never use public AI platforms for confidential data. Everything is handled through secure, compliant tools. Also see our Privacy Policy.

Our commitment:

Your sensitive data (financial information, customer lists, technical specifications) is protected at every stage of our work together.

Your data security is non-negotiable.