U-FORWARD initiative, planned to cover the 2024-2028 period, will be accelerated with the planned headcount reduction announced by the end of 2027 comprising over 90% of the total five-year employee reduction. (From a Company press release on September 27, 2024)Joining the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance-The Company joined the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA), a global alliance that brings together like-minded groups to develop and ...

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of technologies for zero-emission vehicles. It will focus on AI-driven development and testing methodologies to accelerate research and differentiated innovation to advance the efficiency and sustainability of zero-emission vehicles. (Based on a press release dated September 9, 2024) Technological Alliance Collaboration with SinoTruk on next gen E-powertrain for e-trucks-The Company inked a Letter of Intent (LoI) with China National Heavy Duty T...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/02

re made through Espar Inc. in Novi, Michigan, and in Canada through Espar Products Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario. (From a press release on February 25, 2014) J. Eberspaecher GmbH & Co. KG and Calsonic Kansei Corporation have been accepted into the select group of top suppliers for the Renault-Nissan Alliance. As so-called Alliance growth partners (AGP) they will thus be core suppliers of mufflers for the world's fourth largest car maker over the n...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/26

ations by managing and combining all the actuators actively involved in vehicle dynamics (braking, steering, and drive units). -These developments were presented at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Germany, from September 17-22.-(From a press release dated September 3, 2024)   Technological Alliance -The Company has more than 15 research and development partnerships.  Patents -The Company has more than 12,000 patents.  Capital Expen...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/24

to boost its sustainability goal Antolin and AED Vantage expand Vehicle Access System with BLE and UWB technologies Antolin develops mycelium-based natural materials for car components Antolin develops touch control panel for new Tata’s Harrier and Safari SUVs Antolin, e2ip, and WalterPack create alliance to develop In-Mold-Electronics technology Grupo Antolin supplies components for Ford’s pickup truck Antolin opens new plant in Chakan, Pune...

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in KS Aluminium-Technologie GmbH Pierburg integrates two German plants KSPG receives Ford Q1 award KSPG produces 75 millionth exhaust-gas recirculating valve at Pierburg plant in Spain KSPG-HASCO joint venture approved by German cartel authorities KS Kolbenschmidt, Riken announce global strategic alliance HUAYU Automotive Systems to consolidate group's die-casting operations KSPG announces new electronic control throttle body KSPG receives cont...

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elligent products, digital services and smart engineering solutions Material & Manufacturing Solutions: Focuses on manufacturing product and process circularity and sustainability Smart & Autonomous Production: Focuses on the development of modular and flexible production concepts   Technological Alliance Partnership with Siemens to further AI usage in production facilities-The Company announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/02

ansion. The U.S. subsidiary will change its company name to Nishikawa Cooper LLC when it becomes the consolidated subsidiary. In Thailand, a 20 percent stake in Nishikawa Rubber’s local corporation Nishikawa Tachaplalert Rubber Co., Ltd. will be transferred to CSA in an attempt to build a broader alliance of the group as a whole. The company name will also be changed to Nishikawa Tachaplalert Cooper.Ltd. Nishikawa Rubber will acquire a stake in...

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l to increase sales in China to over EUR 2 billion by 2027, with at least one-third of this business expected to come from Chinese OEMs. R&D Expenditures -The Company's R&D expenditure in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, was EUR 496.8 million, representing 6.4% of total sales. Technological Alliance Joyson Safety Systems Partnership Focuses on Next-Gen Vehicle Seats-The Company and its subsidiary, Brose Sitech, has collaborated with Joyso...

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w models over the next 5 years in Thailand. It also aims to increase the use of locally sourced parts to over 60%. (From a release dated May 20, 2024) Awards -In 2024, the Company’s OEMs auto parts manufacturing segment received several awards as following: Zero Defect Achievement 2024 from Auto Alliance Thailand 2024 TCC TPS Final Presentation Advance The Winner from Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  FY2023 ESG Activities Sharing Coope...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/30

arage in Ingolstadt, while driverless charging with automated valet charging is being tested in the Company’s development parking garage in Ludwigsburg. At CES 2024, the Company is showcasing the technology for automated charging. (From a press release dated January 8, 2024)   Technological Alliance Partner Details Tencent Group Smart driving and cockpits -The Company signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent Group t...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/29

the environmental problems posed by wear particles resulting from contact between the road and the tire. (From Michelin social media updates on December 8, 2023) R&D Structure -As of December 31, 2024, the Company has approximately 6,000 employees working in research and development. Technological Alliance Partnership with Brembo on braking and tire technologies-The Company and Brembo signed a global agreement. For this partnership, the two part...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/27

er supply from energy storage as an alternative to diesel generators. In the future, the two parties will leverage their respective advantages to contribute more to the green, low-carbon, and high-quality development of the energy industry. (From a CATL press release dated March 14, 2024)   Alliances with government and related organizations on New Energy Partner Details People’s Government of Hainan Province CATL signed a strateg...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/19

ion to deliver driver and passenger side nonazide inflators. Sep. 1997 Filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Oct. 1997 Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Automotive Systems Group to form a global strategic alliance for the worldwide research, development, engineering, assembly and marketing of motor vehicle occupant safety restraint systems. This strateg...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/17

is one of the largest engine development centers in South America with dedicated resources for testing sustainable fuels. Digitization plays also a key role, using simulation to optimize the efficient and green engine of the future. (Based on MAHLE Social media updates on May 3, 2024) Technological Alliance Collaboration with Valeo on new magnet-free e-axle system for upper segment EVs -The Company has collaborated with Valeo Group (Valeo) to de...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/15

vities in its global network. R&D Structure -As of December 31, 2024, the Company has 8,850 employees working in research and development. R&D Facilities -As of December 2024, the Company has around 30 research and development centers worldwide (excluding R&D sites of joint ventures). Technological Alliance Cooperation with TÜV Rheinland on autonomous driving -The Company and TÜV Rheinland agreed to cooperate in the field of autonomous driving....

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Chennai, creating a workplace that attracts top talent and promotes collaboration, creativity, and excellence. (Based on a press release on January 31, 2024) R&D Structure -As of December 31, 2024, the Company has approximately 18,966 employees working in research and development.  Technological Alliance -The Company has research and development partnerships with a number of companies across various systems and services as follows: Safran: Dr...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/12

onents Group Co., Ltd. and Nexteer Automotive China officially established their joint business, Dongfeng Nexteer Steering Systems (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., on October 23, 2017. The new company is going to supply steering technologies to Dongfeng group companies for their passenger cars and form strategic alliance agreements. At the same time, it provides driving assistant and autonomous driving technologies to the Dongfeng group companies. First of all...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Mechanisms products from the Company’s subsidiary, Edscha, such as hinge systems and door checks, including hood hinges for active pedestrian protection and module drives for fully automated opening and closing of rear lids and liftgate. -(From a press release dated May 22, 2024) Technology Alliance Posco’s PosZET GIGA technology for lightweight parts -South Korea’s Posco agreed to provide the Company with its PosZET GIGA technology. ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/08

hile providing equal safety functionality to a standard polyester airbag. This is a major step toward the Company's commitment to reduce emissions across its product range and to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across the supply chain by 2040. (From a press release dated June 18, 2024) Technological Alliance Co-develop folding steering wheel technology with Hangsheng Electronics-The Company signed strategic cooperation framework and co-development...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/07