C. Rob. Hammerstein Gmbh & Co. Kg engages in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of seat structures, adjusters and components to the automotive industry in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. It provides belt integrated and complete seat structures; multi-way and length seat adjusters; components, including power gear boxes, recliners, and tracks; rear seat structures; and crash active head rests, power tow bars, steering column adjusters, power steps, and child booster seats. The company was founded in 1849 and is based in Solingen, Germany. **As of February 1, 2011, C. Rob. Hammerstein Gmbh & Co. Kg operates as a subsidiary of Johnson Controls, Inc.