-The Company is a global leader in the development and manufacture of elastomer processing for use in vibration control, fluid management, and sealing technologies. It serves the automotive, truck, aerospace, defense, industrial, rail and energy markets.
-The Company’s operations are divided into six business segments:
Body Sealing Systems
Precision Sealing Systems
Fluid Management Systems
Materials and Structures
Vibration Control Systems
Belt Drive Systems
Shareholders
-The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies SE.
Merger with Mapa Fit and acquisition of the totality of the assets of Mapa GmbH.
1974
The oil company Total takes majority shareholding.
1978
Full control of Paulstra and merger with Hutchinson SA.
1991
Public exchange offering total over Hutchinson. Total take-over of Spontex and Pongs (Hutchinson Aachen) in Aix-la-Chapelle (Germany)
1993
Purchase of the glove business of Pirelli (plant in Bentong, Malaysia) and of Russells Rubber (Hutchinson Ltd) in the United-Kingdom and take-over of part of Bostik's activities.
1996
Acquisition of Allegre Puericulture (France), Vincke (Spain and Portugal), Fayette Tubular Products (United States), Lino et Ertec (Argentina), Take-over of the National O'Ring and Stillman Seal activities and brands ; acquisition of the assets of the Rodgard Division (United States) Takeover of the Parets assets from Allied Signal and of Intecsa (Spain) Takeover of Mazzer activities (Poland and Italy) and of Pamargan (United Kingdom and Malta).
1997
Purchase of a majority share of Cestari in Brazil and of ABT in the United States and Mexico. Building of a plant in Byrdstown (TN) in the United States and of a plant manufacturing gloves for professional use in Saltillo, Mexico.
1998
Acquisition of Espa in France, SRB in the United Kingdom, Extrema in Brazil and Virumetal in Uruguay Launch of the Precision Rubber Division (PRD) in Downey (United States). Building of a plant in Ithaca (United States) and Wuhan (China), enlargement of the Saltillo plant (Mexico).
1999
-Acquisition of the companies Caoutchoucs Modernes and JPR in France, Kingston Warren in the United States, and Mucambo in Brazil. -Construction of the first phase of a hose assembly plant in Amilly (France), of two plants in Portugal and one in Poland, and of the third phase of the Saltillo plant in Mexico.
2000
Hutchinson joins Atofina, the Chemical Branch of the TotalFinaElf Group. Inauguration of the Paulstra Chaeaudun Technical Center (France). Acquisition of Barry Controls in the USA. Acquisition of Soke in Austria. Building of the new Zywiec 2 plant in Poland
2001
Acquired Lacesa in Mexico, a company of 120 employees, located in the northwest of the country.
2004
Expenditure in Lodz, Poland and Ensenada, Mexico. Partnering agreements are signed with the Japanese company, Kinugawa Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd. and the Korean company Taesung.
2005
TECHLAM joins the Company worldwide.
2012
Established joint venture with Nichirin Co., Ltd. to form Hutchinson Nichirin Brake Hoses, S.L. in Palamos, Spain.
Jul. 2019
Acquired Mide Technology Corporation, a U.S.-based advanced engineering company focused on smart material technology and mechatronics.
Sep. 2019
Announced that it has taken a majority share in the joint venture TCSA (Thermal Control Systems Automotive) created with MANN+HUMMEL.
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition Flush glazing prototype door
- By attaching plastic claws to the glass, the sash structure can be made flush.
- It can be introduced with a weight increase of about 10-15% from a normal sash door. Significantly lighter than a sashless structure.
- Has been used in Range Rover and BMW 7 series. The exhibit is a demonstration product using a Geely vehicle.
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition Flush glazing prototype door
- By attaching plastic claws to the glass, the sash structure can be made flush.
- It can be introduced with a weight increase of about 10-15% from a normal sash door. Significantly lighter than a sashless structure.
- Has been used in Range Rover and BMW 7 series. The exhibit is a demonstration product using a Geely vehicle.
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition Flush glazing prototype door
- By attaching plastic claws to the glass, the sash structure can be made flush.
- It can be introduced with a weight increase of about 10-15% from a normal sash door. Significantly lighter than a sashless structure.
- Has been used in Range Rover and BMW 7 series. The exhibit is a demonstration product using a Geely vehicle.
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition Flush glazing prototype door
- By attaching plastic claws to the glass, the sash structure can be made flush.
- It can be introduced with a weight increase of about 10-15% from a normal sash door. Significantly lighter than a sashless structure.
- Has been used in Range Rover and BMW 7 series. The exhibit is a demonstration product using a Geely vehicle.
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition Thermoplastic GRC and door seal
- Using thermoplastic elastomer, TP, to replace conventional EPDM; improves recyclability.
- Exhibited items are from Maserati.
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition Thermoplastic GRC and door seal
- Using thermoplastic elastomer, TP, to replace conventional EPDM; improves recyclability.
- Exhibited items are from Maserati.
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition Thermoplastic GRC and door seal
- Using thermoplastic elastomer, TP, to replace conventional EPDM; improves recyclability.
- Exhibited items are from Maserati.
- Consists of distribution valve, motor (pump), and reservoir tank.
- Item for EVs, customizable to OEM's thermal management system.
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition Hybrid belt drive system
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition BEV motor mount
- Installed in Nissan Ariya and Renault Clio EV.
- Can be tuned for high-frequency vibration by adjusting the rubber mass (trapezoidal portion in the bushing).
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition BEV motor mount
- Installed in Nissan Ariya and Renault Clio EV.
- Can be tuned for high-frequency vibration by adjusting the rubber mass (trapezoidal portion in the bushing).
2023 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition BEV motor mount
- Installed in Nissan Ariya and Renault Clio EV.
- Can be tuned for high-frequency vibration by adjusting the rubber mass (trapezoidal portion in the bushing).
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Molded seals for inverter casings
Characteristics:
- easy assembly/disassembly
- high temperature resistance
- compression resistant
- light weight
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Molded seals for inverter casings
Characteristics:
- easy assembly/disassembly
- high temperature resistance
- compression resistant
- light weight
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 EDU suspension isolating aluminum, injection thermoplastic or composite brackets
Application-specific design to optimize comfort performance
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 EDU suspension isolating aluminum, injection thermoplastic or composite brackets
Application-specific design to optimize comfort performance
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 EDU suspension isolating aluminum, injection thermoplastic or composite brackets
Application-specific design to optimize comfort performance
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 EDU suspension isolating aluminum, injection thermoplastic or composite brackets
Application-specific design to optimize comfort performance
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 EDU suspension isolating aluminum, injection thermoplastic or composite brackets
Application-specific design to optimize comfort performance
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 EDU suspension isolating aluminum, injection thermoplastic or composite brackets
Application-specific design to optimize comfort performance
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 High speed shaft seals
Shaft seals for high rotation speed applications
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 High speed shaft seals
Shaft seals for high rotation speed applications
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 High speed shaft seals
Shaft seals for high rotation speed applications
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Dymeo sensor
Rotary inductive absolute sensor for speed and angle measurement
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Dymeo sensor
Rotary inductive absolute sensor for speed and angle measurement
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Dymeo sensor
Rotary inductive absolute sensor for speed and angle measurement
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 XL O-ring
Sealing solution for e-motor cooling
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 XL O-ring
Sealing solution for e-motor cooling
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 XL O-ring
Sealing solution for e-motor cooling
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Active sound design system
High frequency active shaker and control unit for real-time natural sound generation
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery spacers
composite spacers ensuring air gaps between the battery pack cover and the car body in case of thermal runaway
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery spacers
composite spacers ensuring air gaps between the battery pack cover and the car body in case of thermal runaway
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Compact rubber pad for battery wedging
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Intercell compressions pad
Thermal insulation pad to mitigate thermal propagation from cell to cell during thermal runaway event
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Intercell compressions pad
Thermal insulation pad to mitigate thermal propagation from cell to cell during thermal runaway event
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Intercell compressions pad
Thermal insulation pad to mitigate thermal propagation from cell to cell during thermal runaway event
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Intercell compressions pad
Thermal insulation pad to mitigate thermal propagation from cell to cell during thermal runaway event
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Fire and blast shielding material
This material shield battery casing from fire, blast and arching during cell thermal runaway
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Fire and blast shielding material
This material shield battery casing from fire, blast and arching during cell thermal runaway
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery casing seals
Charateristics:
- fire/high temperature resistant
- lightweight
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery casing seals
Charateristics:
- fire/high temperature resistant
- lightweight
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery pack cooling lines & connectors
Thermoplastic cooling fluid lines with integrated quick connectors
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery pack cooling lines & connectors
Thermoplastic cooling fluid lines with integrated quick connectors
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery pack cooling lines & connectors
Thermoplastic cooling fluid lines with integrated quick connectors
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery pack cooling lines & connectors
Thermoplastic cooling fluid lines with integrated quick connectors
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery pack cooling lines & connectors
Thermoplastic cooling fluid lines with integrated quick connectors
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery pack cooling lines & connectors
Thermoplastic cooling fluid lines with integrated quick connectors
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Battery pack cooling lines & connectors
Thermoplastic cooling fluid lines with integrated quick connectors
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Vacuum insulating panels
ultra-thin thermal insulation panels installed on existing cabin trim gaps
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Vacuum insulating panels
ultra-thin thermal insulation panels installed on existing cabin trim gaps
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Precision seals for quick connectors
O-, Y-, D-rings for static sealing
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Precision seals for quick connectors
O-, Y-, D-rings for static sealing
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Cooling multi-way valve
Compact design, fuel saving, recyclable
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Cooling multi-way valve
Compact design, fuel saving, recyclable
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Cooling multi-way valve
Compact design, fuel saving, recyclable
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Cooling multi-way valve
Compact design, fuel saving, recyclable
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 2/3-way valve
cost saving solution for smart control
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 2/3-way valve
cost saving solution for smart control
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Thermal management module
for smart cooling/heating managament
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Thermal management module
for smart cooling/heating managament
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Thermal management module
for smart cooling/heating managament
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Thermal management module
for smart cooling/heating managament
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Thermoplastic flexible cooling line
lightweight, flexible, recyclable
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Thermoplastic flexible cooling line
lightweight, flexible, recyclable
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Sleeves for thermal insulation
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Sleeves for thermal insulation
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 AAA air duct
Acoustic attenuated airduct for HVAC applications
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 AAA air duct
Acoustic attenuated airduct for HVAC applications
The Battery Show Europe / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2023 Low friction sealing pad
valve internal sealing system
JEC World 2023 Transmission Isolation Mount
-Mechanical fastener that connects two parts of the drive train and represent an important role in mitigating vibration from low to high frequencies and demand high durability.
JEC World 2023 Transmission Isolation Mount
-Mechanical fastener that connects two parts of the drive train and represent an important role in mitigating vibration from low to high frequencies and demand high durability.
JEC World 2023 E-Compressor isolating plastic bracket
-Used for A/C compressors installed in BEVs, such as the Ford F-150 Lighting, Ford Transit Electric and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
-On the left, the bracket by itself. On the right, a mounted bracket with the compressor.
JEC World 2023 E-Compressor isolating plastic bracket
-Used for A/C compressors installed in BEVs, such as the Ford F-150 Lighting, Ford Transit Electric and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
-On the left, the bracket by itself. On the right, a mounted bracket with the compressor.
JEC World 2023 Carbon Fiber Composite Braket (Transmission Isolation Mount)
Presented with Epoxy, Carbon Fiber, CF-SMC (sheet molding compound).
It is an overmolded rubber isolator with aluminum inserts. It is corrosion resistant and enables weight saving of 67% in comparison to the same part manufactured in steel. It provides great Noise, vibration and harshness damping.
JEC World 2023 Carbon Fiber Composite Braket (Transmission Isolation Mount)
Presented with Epoxy, Carbon Fiber, CF-SMC (sheet molding compound).
It is an overmolded rubber isolator with aluminum inserts. It is corrosion resistant and enables weight saving of 67% in comparison to the same part manufactured in steel. It provides great Noise, vibration and harshness damping.
JEC World 2023 Carbon Fiber Composite Braket (Transmission Isolation Mount)
Presented with Epoxy, Carbon Fiber, CF-SMC (sheet molding compound).
It is an overmolded rubber isolator with aluminum inserts. It is corrosion resistant and enables weight saving of 67% in comparison to the same part manufactured in steel. It provides great Noise, vibration and harshness damping.
JEC World 2023 Carbon Fiber Vehicles Suspension Link
-Made with PU , Carbon fiber, replacing aluminium links.
2022 International Suppliers Fair TP door seals/Flush glazing
2022 International Suppliers Fair TP door seals/Flush glazing
2022 International Suppliers Fair TP door seals/Flush glazing
2022 International Suppliers Fair e-drive belt
2022 International Suppliers Fair e-drive belt
2022 International Suppliers Fair Cooling multiway valves
2022 International Suppliers Fair Cabin thermal insulation with vacuum insulation panels
2022 International Suppliers Fair Cabin thermal insulation with vacuum insulation panels
2022 International Suppliers Fair Cabin thermal insulation with vacuum insulation panels
2022 International Suppliers Fair Acoustic attenuated airduct for HVAC applications
2022 International Suppliers Fair Acoustic attenuated airduct for HVAC applications
2022 International Suppliers Fair Low friction sealing pads for valves and modules
2022 International Suppliers Fair Lip seals for dynamic rotating shafts and slimline sealing washers for HVAC connectors
2022 International Suppliers Fair Electric A/C compressor bracket
2022 International Suppliers Fair Electric A/C compressor bracket
2022 International Suppliers Fair Electric drive unit suspension isolation bracket
2022 International Suppliers Fair Electric drive unit suspension isolation bracket
2022 International Suppliers Fair Active sound design system
2022 International Suppliers Fair Inverter casing seal
2022 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition BEV motor mounting bush
-The aluminum used for the internal material and the hollow structure realize a lightweight design.
-Installed model: Nissan "ARIYA"
2022 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition TP door seal for Jaguar
-Reduction of weight by replacing the core metal with resin
2022 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition TP door seal for Jaguar
-Reduction of weight by replacing the core metal with resin
2022 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition Bracket for electric compressor