ABOUT US

RIELKA

RIELKA is a historical manufacturer and supplier of electrical contacts and electrical contact assemblies for the electrotechnical industry.

Our contacts and contact assemblies can be found in many products : circuit breakers in the home, railway signalling, in the cockpit of a plane, under the airbag of a car, in the launching pad of the Ariane rocket, etc…

We have 65 years of experience manufacturing high quality products predominantly for the automotive, rail, aerospace, domestic appliance and low voltage switchgear industries

HISTORY

ELBA was created in 1949 to import electrical components for the post-war reconstruction in France.

RIELKA was created in 1957 to produce and assemble contact rivets in France.

The two companies have developed to complement their network of industry partners and expertise in the electrotechnical industry.

Louis Hardy and George Hardy, built and structured ELBA and RIELKA.

Anne-Laure Hardy bought the group in 2012 with the objective to perpetuate the acquired skills and to find a unique positioning in a market that is both demanding and competitive.

In 2013 we moved to a purpose built site at Aulnay sous Bois in 2013. This marked the beginning of a new era of development that allows us to respond more efficiently to the specific requirements of our customers.

In 2021, the group is relying on its know-how and quality management to develop the business towards more complex assemblies and turned parts for the aeronautic and railway industries. Acquisition of new CNC machines in 2023 to better meet customers’ requests in the production of contact supports and the finishing of contacted sub-assemblies.

On December 31, 2023, ELBA and RIELKA merge, leaving only the RIELKA brand. The company retains its family shareholding.

February 2024, RIELKA is audited to obtain EN9100 certification.

SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY

The management of Elba-Rielka applies the principles of Iso 26000

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