OTTO FUCHS KG, in partnership with Demmel AG, has developed an innovative wheel solution for the all-electric Audi e-tron GT.
As Tier 1 suppliers, both companies worked closely with Audi throughout the development process, combining a forged FUCHS wheel with a custom-designed center cover. The result is a visually a

On July 10, TactoTek announced that TK Group (Holdings) Limited, a precision molding company, has joined its IMSE ecosystem as a licensee. The partnership establishes the first automotive-grade IMSE functional film supply chain in China and positions TK Group as a global Tier 1 supplier of finished IMSE products for

On July 9, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) announced a USD 17 million expansion of its Simpson County facility that will create 76 new full-time jobs.
The expansion will allow the company to increase its product lines for automotive electric wiring harnesses and components. SEWS will add new injection-molding

On July 4, MTA S.p.A. announced on social media that it will complete the construction of its new Brazilian headquarters by 2026. It will have a modern 10,000 square meter facility on a 30,000 square meter property, designed to ensure a more efficient and flexible production layout.
This expansion will boost its plas

On June 26, MTA S.p.A., Italy, inaugurated its new manufacturing and R&D facility in Pune, India. The newly established headquarters of MTA India spans approximately 10,000 square meters, comprising a 3,000 square meter production area, a 1,000 square meter warehouse, and 1,000 square meters allocated to offices and

On June 25, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. (Sekisui Chemical) announced its decision to establish a sixth manufacturing plant in India for its joint venture, Sekisui DLJM Molding Pvt. Ltd., which produces injection molded automotive products. The new facility will be located in Chakan district, Pune, Maharashtra, and is

In an investor update, Belrise Industries Limited provided an update on the benefits of its recent acquisitions of H-One India and Mag Filters. With H-One India, Belrise secured a new OEM customer for Japanese four-wheeled vehicles (4W) and deepened its penetration with two Japanese OEMs for two-wheeled vehicles (2W)

On June 11, it was reported that Japanese automotive parts manufacturer Tokai Kogyo México will invest MXN 100 million to expand and modernize its plant in Aguascalientes.
The company specializes in high-precision components such as sealing systems, moldings, and functional parts for next-generation vehicles. This in

On June 2, Envalior announced that it would showcase electrolyte additives and plastic solutions that significantly improve the safety, performance, and lifespan of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and associated electronics at Battery Show Europe. 
It will present the succinonitrile Stanyl SN-PURE, a high-performance

On June 5, Nissan reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability in Spain by announcing that with over 10,000 electric vehicles in use, it estimates a yearly reduction of 17,500 tons of CO2, the equivalent to planting 33,000 trees.
The company’s plants in Ávila and Cantabria have also cut over 800 tons of CO2 emissions

On May 27, Premix Group, a global leader in electrically conductive plastics with over 40 years of expertise, announced the opening of its state-of-the-art U.S. manufacturing facility in Apple Creek, North Carolina. With a USD 79 million investment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this facility

On May 13, it was reported that Chinese company Kingfa is planning to invest USD 84 million to expand its operations in Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
The project includes the construction of a manufacturing, R&D, and warehousing complex on a 15-hectare site in the Logistik III Industrial Park, with USD 15

On May 8, it was announced that Japanese company ATECS will invest USD 11 million to establish a new plant in León, Guanajuato, beginning in 2026, creating 130 direct jobs.
ATECS specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-precision plastic components through vertical electric injection molding machines, spec

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) displayed its solutions for e-mobility at Auto Shanghai 2025. It presented various solutions for battery modules based on prismatic or cylindrical cells in both the low-voltage and high-voltage segments as well as complete battery storage systems.
The company also showed lightweight c

LISI Group (LISI Automotive) presented the injection bolt for various industries including e-mobility, and automotive.
The overmolding screw is designed to be directly integrated into plastic components via injection molding. Its special head geometry withstands mechanical stresses such as rotation and pull-out, whil

Freudenberg SE (Freudenberg) announced that Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new elastomer sealing material for EV battery applications.
It provides an alternative to PFAS-containing thermoplastics and FKM seals. Processed by injection molding, it improves sealing performance, ensures battery life, an