ank (Afreximbank) renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers to promote Intra-African trade and investment in the continent’s automotive sector. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The MoU will enable AAAM to leverage Afreximbank’s continental reach and trade-promotion mandate. It will help to dev...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

SNS Holding, Algeria, signs agreement with FAW Trucks On September 9, National Steel Company – SNS Holding, in a social media post, announced that it had signed several contracts at the IATF 2025 Trade Fair. It has signed an agreement with ALGERIA FAW TRUCKS INDUSTRIES (China) for the supply of spare parts (front and rear bumpers, front and rear lights, and electrical packages) to ANABIB Spa. It also signed an agreement with Mansour EMGS Algeri...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

Idenet, Algeria, and Metair, South Africa, partner for wiring harness On September 9, multiple sources reported that Algerian company Idenet has signed an agreement with South African company Metair Investments at the IATF 2025 Trade Fair. Valued at USD 150 million, the deal involves importing raw materials to produce electrical harnesses, which will subsequently be re-exported to South Africa.     Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

Chery signs subcontracting agreements for parts localization in Algeria On September 9, multiple sources reported that Chery has signed five subcontracting agreements with Algerian companies specializing in the production of automotive components at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025). Chery has signed a contract with Fabcom, a battery manufacturer; Dedax, a producer of filters; Hamadou Ezzedine, a manufacturer of cables and electrical harne...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Fiat Grande Panda unveiled as first CKD-built vehicle in Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, Algeria On September 5, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced that Fiat Grande Panda was unveiled at the media event at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria on September 4, 2025. It is the first vehicle in Algeria’s history to be built in CKD format at the Tafraoui plant. The model starts with a 20% local integration rate, with plans to raise it above 3...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

present two TCU (Telematics Control Units) solutions, an e-Call certified 4G version currently supplied to a global OEM, and a 5G version designed for seamless cloud integration, enabling real-time data exchange and remote diagnostics. Both TCUs have achieved key industry certifications, including IATF 16949 and ASPICE, as well as safety and cybersecurity standards such as ISO 26262, UN ECE R155 for cybersecurity, and UN ECE R156 for OTA softwar...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

esistance and finish quality. The facility now offers a digitized store and inventory system for sub-assembly parts, featuring individual part gauging and kit-based supply tailored to assembly requirements, enabling smoother operations and better inventory control. The company continues to maintain IATF 16949 certification across its operations. Based on the Kinetic Engineering press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

th further expansion planned. Outfitted with Southeast Asia’s most advanced and automated production lines, the plant features technologies from leading global partners including ABB, DÜRR, FANUC, and Siemens. All operations comply with international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. The factory is expected to create approximately 6,000 direct jobs in its initial phase, with the potential to scale up to 15,000. It also ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

ne sulfide) compounding capability at the Augusta manufacturing site in Georgia, US. The facility, already known for its large-scale Amodel PPA and KetaSpire PEEK compounding and its local aromatic resin production, including PPA and PEEK, is now equipped to supply Ryton PPS compounds. The site’s IATF 16949 certification ensures adherence to the highest standards in the automotive industry.  Based on Syensqo press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

SEALSQ, Switzerland partners with IC'ALPS, France to enhance ASICs for automotive functional safety On March 28, SEALSQ Corp, a semiconductor company, partnered with IC'ALPS, a leading ASIC design house specializing in custom circuits that meet IATF16949 standards and ISO 26262 functional safety requirements. This partnership will integrate SEALSQ's post-quantum secure technology into IC'ALPS' automotive ASIC designs, providing cryptographic resi...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

process will be used to produce the component, which is designed to facilitate the recirculation of unused hydrogen in a fuel cell system.  The production will follow a single-sourcing model, with Precision Micro maintaining consistent quality and supply by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 throughout the product’s lifecycle. Based on Precision Micro press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Symbio, France secures IATF 16949 certification for fuel cell technology On January 28, Symbio, Europe's leading fuel cell company, announced that Bureau Veritas had awarded it a Letter of Conformity to IATF 16949 certification for its Design and Manufacturing perimeters. The certification highlights the technological maturity of Symbio and SymphonHy, Europe’s largest hydrogen fuel cell development and production site. Symbio is the first in E...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

oven cell stack envelopes. The locally manufactured cell caps, developed in collaboration with cell manufacturers, feature integrated rupture disks that dissipate escaping gases in case of a thermal runaway of the cell. They have minimal carbon footprint and compliant with automotive standards like IATF 16949. These caps, welded to the inner electrodes, effectively seal and insulate the battery cells. They are designed to be gas-tight throughout ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

suitable for all automotive and mobility applications. Protean’s Gen 5 Pd18 can be configured to a range of wheel sizes, torque, and power capabilities. Offering integrated and separate inverters, 400V lead products are available today, with 800V products by the end of 2024. Protean received its IATF 16949 certificate earlier this year, and Pd18 has been granted R85 homologation.  Production commenced in Q3 2023 and since then shipments have ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/16

Innoviz, Israel achieves IATF 16949:2016 certification On February 7, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced its achievement of the IATF 16949:2016 certification, which includes the ISO 9001:2015 requirements. The company received certification for its design and assembly of Lidar, Perception SW, and Lidar solutions, further solidifying its position as a trusted Tier-1 supplier. In addition, Innoviz received the ISO 14001:2015 certification, an inte...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

c partnership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Amkor’s Porto, Portugal facility. The partnership aims to help the European Union to localize automotive semiconductor manufacturing. In the partnership, GF is transferring its 300 mm bump and sort lines from its Dresden site in Germany to Amkor’s IATF 16949-certified Porto plant to establish the first at-scale back-end facility in Europe. Amkor’s strong European presence combined with GF’s ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/16

ZGH joins Board of Directors of IATF On November 13, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) officially joined the Board of Directors of the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). As the first Asian IATF member in history, ZGH will participate in the establishment of international quality standards to promote the sustainable development of the global automotive industry. As an authoritative global organization setting standards for the global aut...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/16

t. The new team in Toulouse specializes in LED drivers, power management, and sensor interfacing and will be able to serve automotive customers. The team will also increase its mastering of automotive functional expertise, a dedicated development cycle, and relevant safety frameworks (ASIL A to D, IATF16949-ready). Based on IC’Alps press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/12

Helix, UK receives IATF 16949:2016 certification for motor and inverter production programs On September 4, Helix announced the award of IATF 16949:2016 certification for motor and inverter automotive production programs at its Milton Keynes Technical Centre and flexible manufacturing facility. IATF 16949:2016 certification is awarded for three years, after which certificate holders are subject to a BSI recertification audit.  The two-year roa...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05

d functionality will provide enhanced support and solutions for Roehm customers. The site is home to technical, processing, and formulation polymer experts committed to the development of new CYROLITE and ACRYLITE molding compound solutions. The Innovation Center will soon be certified with ISO and IATF accreditations. Based on Roehm press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/31