On April 10th, Adient introduced StepJoy, a new in-vehicle foot massage system designed to enhance cabin comfort, debuting on NIO’s ES9 model. The system uses a cam-based mechanism with synchronized modules to deliver a targeted massage across the forefoot and arch, balancing performance with compact packaging and co

On February 23, Adient announced its latest breakthrough innovation, Sculpted Soft Trim, a unique product that offers fresh aesthetics and new design opportunities for automotive seating. Adient's Sculpted Soft Trim is currently available globally and will be in production on seats in multiple OEMs' vehicles in 2026.

On January 22, Adient announced its latest breakthrough innovation, ModuTec, a smart solution that redefines how vehicle seats are manufactured.
ModuTec is a modular seat design solution intended to greatly simplify the seat build process and enable higher levels of automation. ModuTec was developed after in-depth an

Multiple local media sources reported that Adient plc (Adient) plans to close its seat cover factory in Ploiesti, Romania, by mid-2027, affecting over 1,000 employees.
The decision reflects uncertainty surrounding the pace of the transition to e-mobility, weaker consumer demand, declining market volumes, and intensif

On December 8, Adient announced it had recently completed the acquisition of a 49% equity stake in SCI (Zhangjiakou) Co., Ltd., a local Chinese supplier under Zhejiang Yoening Technology Group, officially establishing a new strategic joint venture. This joint venture will be dedicated to developing and manufacturing

Several media sources reported that Adient plc (Adient)’s Novo Mesto branch in Slovenia will be liquidated in 2026, affecting approximately 100 employees.
The closure follows the end of the Renault Clio project and the non-renewal of further supply contracts. Renault is expected to cease production of the Clio at the

Adient plc (Adient) and Autoliv Inc. (Autoliv) have co-developed innovative safety solutions that enhance occupant protection in deeply reclined “zero-gravity” seating positions.
The solutions, now ready for mass production, help protect critical areas such as the head, neck, chest, and pelvis. They combine Adient’s

On September 25, Adient presented its “Pure Ergonomics” seating concept, which significantly improves ergonomics and space in the vehicle interior. The new front seat concept is based on Adient’s “Autonomous Elegance” demonstrator. Compared to similar segments, it offers up to 60 mm of additional space in the foot an

On September 23, the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Egypt, met with the officials of Adient and the Turkish company Deniz. This partnership between the two companies created a joint venture, Deniz Adient. They are planning a project in Ismailia, Egypt. 
The meeting reviewed the project's implementation pha

On August 25, Adient presented the ModuGo seat. ModuGo enables automakers to achieve higher efficiency and lower cost. It has a modular design that enables highly agile product development and manufacturing. ModuGo’s modular car seat design boosts assembly efficiency by 36.3%, cuts processes by 34%, and increases out

On July 21, Adient announced plans to invest more than USD 8 million and create at least 75 jobs to locate a new seating production facility next to the Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois, as the EV maker ramps up for its new R2 SUV. 
Adient will repurpose an existing 85,000-square-foot warehouse south of College Avenu

On July 15, Adient announced it has launched a new mechanical massage seat solution. The innovation debuted in GAC-Trumpchi's new PHEV model M8, which features three-row seating and an industry-first massage system supplied by Adient that redefines auto seating comfort.
Adient's mechanical massage solution uses a 3D

Adient, Jaguar Land Rover and Dow announced that they have been working together to produce seat foam for the luxury car manufacturer's vehicles using closed-loop recycled components. This represents an industry-first in the automotive sector, heading towards a circular economy and a lower CO2 footprint for cars as t

On November 6, 2024, Adient, a global leader in automotive seating, entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with Paslin, a machine integrator and automation company. This collaboration will utilize both companies’ expertise to enhance efficiency and product quality. Adient and Paslin will develop automated s

Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd. (Tiancheng Controls) plans to acquire a 48% equity in Changsha Adient Automotive Components Co., Ltd. (Changsha Adient) held by Adient Asia Holdings Co., Ltd. (Adient Asia), an Adient plc subsidiary.
Established in April 2011 with a registered capital of CNY 122.88 million, Chang

Several South Korean media sources reported that KB AutoTech Co., Ltd. has begun supplying over-the-air (OTA) seat heater ventilation units (SHVUs) to a US automotive seat manufacturer, Adient plc.
The company received this order in the latter half of 2023 and plans to take this opportunity to expand its export of th

Adient plc (Adient) announced that the Neta L SUV will be equipped with its zero-gravity seats.
The Adient zero-gravity seat employs high-strength steel, shock absorbing and cushioning materials, and a skin-friendly fabric, providing users with a highly safe and comfortable ride experience through methods such as CAE

Multiple sources reported that Adient is planning to close its plant for seating system in Kragujevac, Serbia by the end of February 2024. It supplies parts to the Fiat (Stellantis) plant in Serbia. Fiat did not extend the cooperation with this plant and planning to produce seats in its plant. Adient has offered empl

H2 Green Steel announced that Adient is working with H2 Green Steel for the supply of green steel, to address emissions generated in the manufacturing of automotive seating systems. The two companies have agreed that H2 Green Steel will supply steel with a low carbon footprint from 2026 onwards to be used in Adient's

Adient announced that three of its plants were awarded the 2021 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award, the automaker’s highest global award for supplier quality. The three Adient plants are located in Columbia, Tennessee, U.S.; Ramos, Mexico; and Rosario, Argentina. The award is given to suppliers that mee