Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) announced that it will debut the new smart concept vehicle to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2025.
Co-developed by Chinese engineering teams, the concept car combines Brose’s expertise in intelligent vehicle access and adaptive interior design. Its features incl

Brose Sitech, a subsidiary of Brose, has acquired 51% of shares in Covercar, a Spanish seat cover specialist headquartered in Sallent, Barcelona.
Founded as a family business in 1993, the company has over 1,000 people at five locations in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. It supplies seat covers for models such as the VW

Several media sources reported that Brose is evaluating the closure of its increasingly loss-making Würzburg plant while distributing production between the Coburg and Bamberg plants.
This is part of the company’s cost-cutting program and will affect around 1,400 jobs.
In the event of a closure, employees from the ad

Brose Sitech, a subsidiary of Brose, announced the commissioning of seat production for the Volkswagen Tayron, which began at the end of 2024.
The company announced that the first- and second-row seats for the vehicle are being manufactured in Wolfsburg plant in Germany, whereas third-row seats are produced at Wrześn

On January 8, Autoridade da Concorrência (AdC), the Portuguese Competition Authority, announced the acquisition of Covercar S.A. (Covercar) by Brose Sitech sp. z o.o. (Brose Sitech) and by Inversiones Carcarosa, S.L. (Incar).
Covercar is a group of companies, which engages in the global manufacturing and production o

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) announced the decision to reduce indirect personnel costs worldwide by around 20% by 2027 due to a significant rise over the last ten years. The company also anticipates very low sales growth until 2027.
Brose will cut around 700 jobs at its German locations by 2025, including

Several South Korean media sources reported that Brose Korea Ltd. completed the construction of a new plant in the Daegu Metropolitan City. The company is a South Korean subsidiary of Brose. It is headquartered in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do and supplies door, seat, and drive systems to Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corpor

Joyson Safety Systems has collaborated with Brose and Brose Sitech to create new vehicle seating design solutions focusing on comfort and advanced safety.
The partnership will combine Joyson Safety Systems’ expertise in restraint systems, including airbags and seatbelts, with Brose’s and Brose Sitech’s seating design

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose)’s subsidiary, Brose Sitech, has started operation of a new modern servo press at its Polkowice plant in Poland.
This new installation will enhance the plant’s production with speed, precision, and reliability, supporting its current and future projects, while strengthening the

Multiple media sources reported that Brose plans to cut 950 jobs in administration at its high-wage locations as the German automotive industry is struggling.
This move is part of an effort to streamline the organization by reducing hierarchies and increasing spans of management. Brose’s plants with their automated p

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) has developed a new Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for electrified vehicles.
The AVAS module generates artificial driving noises at speeds below 50 km/h, thereby increasing safety for road users. By leveraging the company’s expertise in acoustics and electronics includ

SSAB and Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) announced a partnership for the supply of fossil-free steel.
Brose is a manufacturer of systems for vehicle doors, tailgates, and seats. With this collaboration, Brose will use SSAB's fossil-free steel to reduce the CO 2 footprint of its products. This will help Brose

Brose announced that it is expanding its product portfolio to include a system for electrically opening and closing pick-up tailgates. It has been in series production since the beginning of this year and opens up a promising growth segment in North America.
​​The system includes a new drive, a control unit, and two

Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO) announced the renewal of an agreement on Shanghai Brose Automotive Components Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Brose) with Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG, Coburg (Brose).
Established in 1999 and located in Anting Town, Jiading District, Shanghai, Shanghai Brose is 60% and 40% owned by B

Brose announced that its subsidiary, Brose Sitech (Anhui) Automotive System Co., Ltd. (Brose Sitech), has started operation of its Anhui Plant. Located in Hefei, Anhui, the plant is the second Brose Sitech site in China. Capable of seat frame production, seat assembly, and JIS supply, the plant mainly provides seat s

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) announced its plan to build a fourth manufacturing plant in Querétaro, Mexico, starting in 2025. The investment will create 600 to 700 new jobs. The new plant will produce electromechanical window movement systems and will supply several automotive brands. The company currently

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) has unveiled the development trends in electric climate compressors. Currently, the company is developing electric climate compressors with operating voltages ranging from 48V to 800V, with a focus on advancing high-voltage electronics at 960V to further reduce EV charging time

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) announced its participation in IAA Mobility in Munich from September 5-10, 2023, showcasing solutions under the concept of 'The Excellence Inside'. Brose will demonstrate smart comfort functions using a near-series vehicle, emphasizing adaptability to user needs. By integrating

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) presented “Smart Comfort Solutions” at Auto Shanghai 2023. Brose developed software BRAIN (Brose Access and Interior Network). This can be integrated into the electronics and software architectures of various vehicles and manufacturers. Both Brose products and components from t

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) announced that it has started the second building phase at its Bamberg plant, in Germany. The construction of several buildings with an additional approximately 13,000 sqm will increase the capacity from 600 to over 1,200 workplaces. Around EUR 60 million will be spent on const