OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) announced that it is collaborating with NVIDIA and Siemens to improve its product design, validation, and manufacturing through AI-enabled engineering and digital continuity.
At GTC Berlin, OPmobility worked with NVIDIA to develop an agentic computer-aided engineering (CAE) wor
On October 19, 2026, OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) inaugurated its fourth manufacturing plant in Morocco, located in the Atlantic Free Zone in Kenitra.
The new facility will manufacture exterior body parts and supply a major international customer. It will create more than 100 jobs, bringing OPmobility’s wo
On October 7, Sekisui Chemical announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sekisui Techno Molding Co., Ltd., will establish the Aichi No. 2 Plant in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture in Japan, to manufacture injection-molded automotive interior and exterior parts. The investment will total approximately JPY 2 billion, with
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. announced on September 24 that it will build a new plant in the Bidkin Industrial Area in Maharashtra, India. The investment comes in response to Toyota Motor Corporation’s plan to build a new Toyota Kirloskar Motor plant in the same industrial area. Toyoda Gosei plans to begin producing large
On June 30, Morocco's Ministry of Industry and Trade announced on social media that BENTELER Group has inaugurated a new plant in the Atlantic Free Zone in Kenitra. The plant has started production of front and rear bumpers, rear wheel hubs, shock bumpers, and suspension arms. The plant will create 300 direct jobs.
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OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has secured two contracts from Leapmotor International to supply front and rear bumpers as well as tailgates for Leapmotor passenger cars in Europe. Production is scheduled to start in 2027 at OPmobility’s existing facilities in Spain.
The contracts are the first awarded to OPm
In an investor update, Minda Corporation Limited (Spark Minda Group) announced that it had received the lifetime order of about INR 3.5 billion last fiscal year. It will start mass production of Sunroofs in the next 4–5 months (second half of 2026). The FY28 (ending March 31, 2028) will represent the first full year
OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) announced the construction of a new manufacturing plant in the Toledo area of Ohio, marking its first exterior-solutions facility in the U.S. Midwest. Production is scheduled to start in H2/2027.
The new facility will create more than 500 jobs and strengthen OPmobility's presen
On June 1, OPmobility and Yanfeng announced the completion of the strengthening of their joint venture, YFPO, China’s leading manufacturer of exterior body parts, such as bumpers and tailgates. This operation, effective June 1, 2026, integrates module assembly activities from OPmobility and Yanfeng into YFPO and enab
On May 18, Uno Minda Limited, in an investor update, announced that the construction of the sunroof manufacturing facility is progressing according to schedule. The commissioning of the facility is expected by the end of FY 2026-27 (ending March 2027). Uno Minda also announced that it has secured an additional order
Several South Korean media sources reported that a US subsidiary of South Korea's Guyoung Tech Co., Ltd., Car Tech, will invest USD 21.5 million (JPY 3.42 million) to expand its existing plant in Opelika, Alabama.
Car Tech has headquarters and a plant in Alabama and produces vehicle body parts and precision mechanic
Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that it has extended its partnership with RESRG Automotive, a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components, to develop advanced exterior illuminated surfaces for automakers worldwide.
The collaboration, initiated in 2022 for Europe and North America, has been expande
On April 9, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA signed agreements to acquire two automotive supplier businesses from Magna, as part of its Automotive & Mobility segment. The transactions are expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Amaneos Group, part of Mutares, is strengthened by acquiring Magna I
On March 23, FORVIA HELLA announced that it has developed and produced the world’s first Front Phygital Shields for the new all-electric BMW iX3. Front Phygital Shields are designed as a scalable platform that integrates lighting functionality, decorative elements for vehicle styling, and sensor technology. It reduc
On February 3, Gabriel India Limited, in an investor update, announced that Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems Private Limited (IGSS) has won new business with Hyundai for 3 model variants. The total volume expected is 130,000, with an annual turnover of roughly around INR 1.2 billion. The start of production is expected
Autoneum Holding Ltd. (Autoneum) has introduced the Ultra-Silent Frunk, a fully polyester-based front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
The Ultra-Silent Frunk achieves weight reduction exceeding 50% while offering enhanced acoustic and thermal insulation. Using up to 70% recycled material, it can r
Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s TS Automotive Co., Ltd. will expand its plant in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It plans to invest KRW 35.2 billion (JPY 3.87 billion) to build a production line for front-end panels, rear under bodies, and other parts by September 2028. These automotive bod
Autoneum Holding Ltd. (Autoneum) has supplied lightweight, fully recyclable polyester-based interior and exterior components for the Polestar 5 electric grand tourer, which was revealed at IAA Mobility 2025 and is available in 24 markets.
Developed over five years in close collaboration with Polestar, Autoneum’s mono
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