inspection systems, and intelligent management platforms. Once fully operational, it is projected to generate MYR 2.5 billion in annual sales, with a planned capacity of 3 million wiper motor systems and 20 million seat motors per year. Supplying BMW, Volkswagen, General Motors, Lear, Faurecia, and Adient, the plant strengthens SHB’s global supply chain while supporting over 100 local suppliers and boosting Malaysia’s automotive industry. (Fr...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

Adient and Autoliv co-develop safety solutions for zero-gravity seats 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 new Z-Guard seating concept with Autoliv’s advanced sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

Adient presents its “Pure Ergonomics” seating concept 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 and knee area in the second row.  The newly patented concept has ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Egyptian minister meets with Adient and Deniz, Turkiye, officials to discuss seat component plant 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 phases. The first phase of the proje...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Adient presents ModuGo Seat 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 output from 50 to 78 JPH.  Built on Adient’s Ultrathin base and lightweight frame technology, ModuGo s...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Adient to invest USD 8 million in new plant to supply Rivian in Normal, Illinois 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 Avenue and adjacent to Rivian's plant to produce comple...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

Adient launches mechanical massage seat solution in China ahead of Americas, EU 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 massage module that precisely simulates professional...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

ing the automotive supply industry, announced that it has hosted the 17th edition of its Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event (MRSE) on June 25-26, 2025, in Frankfurt.  Bringing together over 250 participants worldwide, the event offered insights from companies such as BMW, JLR, Marelli, Adient, and FORVIA, along with key associations like ACEA, Eurobat, and Plastics Europe. MarkLines Europe GmbH joined as CLEPA’s media partner. Duri...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

our portfolio, we prioritize local manufacturing to support local customers," Thomas said. Bosch highlighted USD 2 billion in capital expenditures over the past five years in the U.S., more than 75% of its investments in the region.  The company expects to close its USD 8.1 billion acquisition of Johnson Controls International plc's residential and light commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning business in 2025. Bosch also plans to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Adient, Jaguar Land Rover, Dow develop closed-loop polyurethane foam seats 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 the end product. While so-called 'post-consumer' PU molded...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

JLR achieves closed-loop recycling of seat foam from used vehicles On November 27, JLR achieved the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from its used vehicles. The recycled material has been reintegrated into the production of new seats, in collaboration with Dow’s MobilityScience innovations and automotive seating manufacturer Adient. The company is now putting the material through its full production process aiming to test its use...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

Adient partners with Paslin for automation collaboration 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 sewing cells with integrated robotics to improve sewing accuracy, and use ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

o sweep one of the study's seven vehicle segments, taking first, second and third place in the Premium Car category. Premium category winners included:•    Audi A5-Lear Corp.•    Porsche Cayenne- Forvia Mass Market category winners included:•    Kia Forte-Hyundai Transys•    Kia K5- Adient•    Subaru Forester- NHK Spring Co. Ltd.•    Chevrolet Traverse- Bridgewater Industries LLC•    Ram 1500-Bridgewater Industries LLC...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

Tiancheng Controls completes acquisition of Changsha Adient Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd. (Tiancheng Controls) announced that it has completed the acquisition of 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. Tiancheng Controls has completed the necessary procedures to change its status with the State Administration for Indus...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21

Tiancheng Controls to acquire 48% equity in Changsha Adient 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, Changsha Adient is 52% and 48% owned by GAC Component and Adient Asia, respe...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/22

KB AutoTech begins supplying OTA seat heater ventilation units to Adient 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 the OTA SHVUs to the North American market to full scale. KB...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/02

Neta L SUV to be equipped with Adient zero-gravity seats 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 analysis. The seat also comes with features such as intelligent experience...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/26

Adient plans to close its Kragujevac, Serbia plant 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 employees to apply for a transfer to Fiat. (Based on multiple sources on January 17, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/19

Matcor Matsu’s cumulative amount of investment in the Ramos Arizpe plant to USD100.4 million. The plant was inaugurated in 2019 with an initial investment of USD 90 million and generated 950 jobs.Some of Matcor Matsu’s customers include General Motors, Stellantis, Lear Corporation, Yangfeng and Adient, among others. (Mexico-Now article on February 24, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/04

Adient partners with H2 Green Steel, Sweden for supply of green steel 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 metal products. H2 Green Steel’s production process ensur...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/06