tion (SCR) system-Fuel evaporation control device 2000 Founded as a 50/50 joint venture between Solvay Automotive and Plastic Omnium. Started with manufacturing operations in 14 countries. 2001 Opened new manufacturing operation in Slovakia. 2003 Opens a new operation in Romania and a second plant in Japan. 2007 Opened its first manufacturing location in China in the Wuhan area. 2008 Opened production site in Stavrovo, Russia. Launch...

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n, Inalfa started in the Netherlands. 1974 Started production of sunroofs 1995 Decision to form separate business unit, Roof systems and Metal business. 1997 Established roof systems and metal business as two separate companies. 2006 Opened its factory in Yantai, China. 2011 Established a plant in Slovakia (2010) as well as in Mexico (2011). Sold to the Chinese company Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (BHAP). Apr. 201...

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vel air suspension controls-OptiLock high security locking system for trailer doors >>>Locations 1869 Foundation of Westinghouse Air Brake Company, USA 1884 Establishment of the German company in Hanover 1910 Development of air braking equipment for road vehicles 1922 Opening of the Gronau plant 1945 New start with two product lines: braking equipment and automatic control engineering 1954 Move to new plant; Am Linder Hafen 1981 St...

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) in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Apr. 2025 The Company was acquired by ABC Technologies Inc. for an enterprise value of over GBP 1.8 billion. TI Automotive develops plastic fuel tanks for hybrid vehicles TI Automotive to supply fuel tank system for Renault and Daimler TI Automotive opens two new plants in India TI Automotive opens new fuel tank systems plant in Hebei Province, China TI Automotive opens new plant in Mexico TI Automotive acquir...

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FORVIA SE (FORVIA faurecia) (Formerly Faurecia SE) France Michel de Rosen (Chairman), Martin Fischer (CEO) -The Company is a major automotive technology group focused on providing solutions to improve the safety, affordability, customizability, and sustainability of mobility. Its strategy is aligned with the major trends in the current mobility market of electrification and sustainability, automated driving and safety, and digital and sustainable...

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nkage of the European market and lower prices resulting from the fall in metal prices.   LG Energy Solution's main business activities Tesla 4680 battery production set to start-LGES will begin mass production of the 4680 cylindrical battery (46mm diameter x 80mm height) for Tesla at its Ochang plant in Chungju, South Korea, as early as August 2024. The company is also considering the idea of producing the 4680 battery at its Nanjing plant in...

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In 2023, it invested KRW 1.6 trillion in research and development (R&D) activities. At the end of 2023, it established an electrification comprehensive research center in Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. It also is building new production facilities. In 2024, it began constructing a battery system assembly plant in Spain and an EV-exclusive module factory in the Ulsan Metropolitan City, South Korea. Moreover, it plans to start operating its new electrifi...

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an entity focused on the development of software to support the Company’s mobility solutions. The Company also introduced One4you to provide customized exterior solutions combining the synergies from Company’s business groups. Diversification of global presence: The Company opened a new Module plant in Austin, Texas in 2024, its 12th plant in the U.S. The Company also has a network of 37 plants and 5 R&D centers in China. In India, the Compa...

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e fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 decreased by 6.6% to EUR 35,041 million. The main reasons for the decline were lower prices and sales volumes in the Material Services and Steel Europe segment operations, as well as lower sales in the Automotive segment. On the other hand, higher sales in the plant engineering and marine businesses of the decarbonization technology segment partially offset these declines.2) EBIT-In the fiscal year ended Se...

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aditional cathode manufacturing processes. The pCAM was manufactured at Ascend Elements’ facility in Westborough, Massachusetts. The material was then sintered and finished as CAM at Ascend Elements’ location in Novi, Michigan, before being shipped to Freudenberg e-Power Systems’ XALT Energy plant in Midland, Michigan. (From a press release on June 19, 2024) XRANGE Battery Pack -The Freudenberg e-Power Systems Business Group has present...

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. The certificate confirms that KAE has effectively implemented Vehicle Cybersecurity Management System (V-CSMS) in accordance with the ISO/PAS 5112 and ISO/SAE 21434 guidelines. (From the company's social media updates on July 30, 2024) -KOSTAL Brazil has received the Q1 quality certification from Ford for the second time. The award was first presented to the plant in São Bernardo do Campo in 2018. The certification has now been extended to KOS...

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and sensor-based systems, for USD 1.7 billion. Mar. 2016 Completed the divestiture of the circuit protection business to Littelfuse. May 2016 Acquired Jaquet Technology Group, a manufacturer of speed sensors Jan. 2017 The Company's China auto business has started the second phase of its NEPZ Plant expansion project in Suzhou. Approximately USD 100 million is expected to be invested in this project, and new operations are scheduled to begin...

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tains one-piece woven OPW airbags that fully deploy in a very short time and deliver excellent pressure retention performance and an ultra-long service life. (From an Autoliv press release dated June 26, 2024)   Recent Developments Fully automated Pyro Safety Switches production line in Jintan plant-The Company launched its first China-built fully automated PSS (Pyro Safety Switches) production line at its Jintan plant in Changzhou city. The...

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ring Restructuring of German locations under Bearings & Industrial Solutions division-The Company has recently announced structural measures affecting several European locations, primarily in the Bearings & Industrial Solutions division with the Schweinfurt and Homburg sites in Germany. The Homburg plant produces components for drive systems, guides, and mechatronic system solutions. The division’s main plant in Schweinfurt will absorb producti...

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ring adjustments to the site’s capacities. This will affect almost all employees at the site, excluding apprentices, dual students, employees on part-time retirement, and the Aftermarket and ZF Engineering operations. (From a Company press release dated November 22, 2024)Job cuts at Saarbrücken plant-Media sources report that the Company will cut 1,800 jobs at its Saarbrücken plant in Germany by 2025. This is part of the plan announced in Ju...

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thic adaptive headlights-BeamAtic Premium LED or Xenon glare-free high beams-Leveling devices and lamp wipers-Lighting controllers-Rear lighting including LED rear lamps and center high-mounted stop lamps-Cabin lighting-Adaptable interior and ambient lighting systems-OLED surface lighting-PeopLED affordable lighting solutions-Cigar lighters-LED rear lighting systems-Lighting system control electronics-Monolithic LEDs-360-degree light projection s...

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it meet its goal of using more than 40% renewable and recycled materials in its tires by 2030 and using 100% sustainable materials in its tires by 2050. (From a press release dated July 30, 2024)CO2-neutral tires produced at Lousado-The Company announced that it can produce CO2-neutral tires at its plant in Lousado, Portugal. The process uses the generation of steam from an innovative electric boiler powered by green electricity instead of gas. T...

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at was insufficient to cover structural costs. Higher personnel expenses and price increases further impacted results, even though raw material costs declined. Other negative factors included increased distribution and administrative expenses, higher R&D costs, and greater depreciation of property, plant, and equipment. Although the company implemented additional adjustment measures, such as cost reductions and improvements in raw materials and e...

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r USD 2 billion in gross proceeds from portfolio optimization by pursuing strategic alternatives for its chemical business, the Dunlop brand, and its OTR tire business. Achieve approximately USD 1.3 billion in annual cost reductions by 2025, including actions related to its manufacturing footprint, plant optimization, further improvement of its purchasing leverage, reduction of selling administrative and general expenses, and improvements in its ...

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global declines in the automotive market, particularly in Europe and North America, lower volumes on programs the Company has significant business in, lower production on certain programs that are concluding, and lower sales related to 2023 customer cost recoveries. Recent Developments Gigacasting plant in Welland, Ontario facing delays-During its Q3 earnings call, the Company announced it does not expect to start shipping parts from its gigacas...

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