Doduco

A Century of Electrical Contact Expertise

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Doduco is one of the world's most storied manufacturers of electrical contact materials and components. With over 100 years of experience in precious metal processing and conducting materials, the company has built an unrivaled reputation as a reliable engineering partner for globally recognized names in the electrical engineering and automotive industries.

Doduco operates as part of the Saxonia Group and is structured around two core business units: Doduco Contacts and Refining GmbH, which specializes in precious metal processing and recycling, and Doduco Solutions GmbH, which focuses on application-specific contact solutions. Together, these divisions deliver a seamlessly integrated approach — from raw material sourcing to finished component production.

What Doduco Makes

At the heart of Doduco's catalog is a comprehensive range of electrical contact materials and precision components. Their product portfolio includes contact semi-finished products, bimetallic bands, precision stampings, electromechanical assemblies, rivets, stamped and brazed assemblies, and over-moulded components — all engineered for use in electrical, electronics, and automotive applications.

In the automotive aftermarket, Doduco is perhaps best known for its ignition contact sets (breaker points), which were widely used as OEM-equivalent components in classic European vehicles from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi. These precision contact sets are engineered to exacting tolerances, featuring polyimide rubbing blocks designed to withstand extreme stress, as well as wear- and temperature-resistant contact surfaces built to endure millions of switching cycles.

Precision Metallurgy and Quality Standards

What sets Doduco apart is its deep mastery of materials science. The company applies advanced metallurgy — including premium alloys and innovative surface treatment techniques — to produce contacts that deliver exceptional durability and conductivity even in demanding operating environments. Every component benefits from tight engineering tolerances and rigorous testing protocols to ensure reliable function and fitment.

Doduco maintains production locations in Germany, Spain, Romania, and China, enabling the company to serve customers across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. Their comprehensive global network of sales partners ensures consistent product availability for both OEM suppliers and aftermarket distributors.

Why Professionals Trust Doduco

For technicians working on classic and vintage European automobiles, Doduco ignition contact sets are regarded as among the finest available — often considered equivalent or superior to the original Bosch-specification components they replace. The brand's century of experience at the intersection of precious metal science and electrical engineering gives it a technical depth that few competitors can match. Whether you are restoring a vintage VW Beetle, a classic BMW, or a timeless Mercedes-Benz, Doduco's contact components represent the kind of German precision engineering that keeps historic vehicles running as intended.