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Valeo Group

n operations in Russia-As of March 29, 2024, the Company no longer had any production activities in Russia. Recent Developments First locally produced iBSG system launched in Brazil-The Company launched its iBSG as its first locally produced Belt Starter Generator (12V/48V) for flex-fuel engines in Brazil, marking its entry into the mild hybridization era. Sergio Noriega, General Manager of Valeo Powertrain Systems, highlighted this milestone as ...

Major Suppliers Updated at: 2026/02/09

Sumitomo Riko Co., Ltd.(Formerly, Tokai Rubber Industries)

oland. (From a press release on January 11, 2013) Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd. announced that it will acquire Produflex Minas Industria de Borrachas Ltda., which manufactures and sells anti-vibration rubber products in Brazil. Produflex will be owned by Tokai Rubber's new Brazilian subsidiary, TRI Brazil, to be formed in April 2013. This is the first time for Tokai Rubber's anti-vibration rubber parts division to launch into South America. With ...

Major Suppliers Updated at: 2025/09/02

Freudenberg SE

nwovens-Backing materials for throw-in mats-Backing materials for automotive carpets-Evolon microfilament material for sound absorption-Friction inserts-Moldings-Multi-layer composite for underbodies and wheel liners-Nonwovens for automotive headliners-Nonwovens as battery separators-Nonwovens for cargo screens-Nonwovens for fuel cells-Nonwoven composites for molded underbody panels and wheel liners-Automotive carpets for sound deadening and surf...

Major Suppliers Updated at: 2025/07/29

Aptiv PLC (Formerly Delphi Automotive PLC)

one of the biggest manufacturers which account for the largest proportion in the European market. Currently, the company employs 290 people including 50 engineers, and holds 261 patents in force. It is headquartered in Spain, operates an R&D center in Poland, and has five plants in Poland, Mexico, Brazil, and China. Its main customers include BMW, Daimler, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, General Motors, Peugeot Citroen, and Renault. (From a press...

Major Suppliers Updated at: 2025/07/28

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.

n North America. The operating profit of all four companies also increased because of exchange gains and lower costs for materials including natural rubber. Currently, the four Japanese tire manufacturers are rapidly expanding production overseas. Sumitomo Rubber is constructing a new tire plant in Brazil, which is scheduled to become operational in October this year. The firm will construct another plant in Turkey which is expected to start oper...

Major Suppliers Updated at: 2025/07/28