Valeo Group (China)

Company Profile

■URL

http://www.valeo.com.cn/

■Address

No.391, Guiping Road, Caohejing Hi-Tech Development Park, Shanghai, China

Business Overview

-The Chinese operation of the French Valeo Group, which has been operating in China since 1994.

-Valeo Group sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 were EUR 22.044 billion.

-In China, the Company has 35 plants, 14 R&D Centers, and nearly 20,000 employees. About 4,000 employees are engineers.

-In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, Valeo Group sales to OEMs in China reached RMB 30 billion, an year-over-year increase of 10.4%, accounting for 17% of the group's total sales.

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Products

-The Company conducts business in four sectors.

Business sector	Product groups	Main competitors
Comfort and Driving Assistance Systems	-Driving assistance -Intuitive controls -Connected cars	-Aptiv -Robert Bosch -Continental -Denso -Hella -Kostal -Tokai Rika -ZF
Powertrain Systems	-Powertrain electrification systems -Transmission systems -Powertrain actuator systems	-Aisin (BluE Nexus) -BorgWarner -Robert Bosch -Denso -Magna -Melco -Nidec -LuK (Schaeffler group) -Vitesco -ZF
Thermal Systems	-Thermal climate control -Thermal powertrain -Thermal compressor -Thermal front End -Thermal commercial vehicles	-Denso -Mahle -Hanon
Visibility Systems	-Lighting systems -Wiper systems	-Robert Bosch -Denso -Koito Manufacturing -Marelli -Hella -Mitsuba -Shenhuabo -Trico

Powertrain Systems
Powertrain Electrification Systems
-Starters
-Alternators
-Lithium-ion batteries
-Belt-driven starter generators
-12V starter generators
-48V starter generators
-Battery management systems
-On-board battery chargers
-Electric superchargers
-48V electric superchargers
-Electric retarders for trucks and buses
-Charger-inverters
-Stop-start systems
-Electric rear axle drives
-Crankshaft motor generators
-Gearbox motor generators
-48V starter-alternators
-12 V and 48 V mild-hybrid solutions
-High-power plug-in hybrid vehicle solutions above 60V
-Full hybrid/rechargeable hybrid systems
-Electronic control units
-DC-DC converters
-Inverters
-Sensors
-Battery voltage stabilizers
-Charging stations
-Complete engine management systems for gasoline and diesel engines
-Engine control units
-Electric motor drives
-Ignition components
-Emission control systems
-Injectors
-Range extenders
-Air circuits
-Exhaust gas recirculation valves
-EGR valves with air intake module and water charge air cooler
-EGR valves with air intake module, water charge air cooler and electric supercharger

Powertrain Actuators and Sensors
-Clutch master cylinders
-Clutch slave cylinders
-Clutch pipes
-Vibration cancellers
-Concentric slave cylinders
-Dual concentric slave cylinders
-Displacement sensors
-Gear speed sensors
-Gear shift cylinders
-Gear shift modules
-Electric transmission oil pumps
-Hydraulic actuators

Transmission Systems
-Cover assemblies
-Discs
-Clutch facings
-Release bearings
-Hydraulic clutch actuators
-Dry dual-clutch systems
-Wet dual-clutch systems
-Dual mass flywheels
-Flexible flywheels
-Systems for automated manual transmissions
-Torque converters
-Electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuators
-Blade dampers
-Lock-ups
-Dry double clutches

Thermal Systems
Thermal Climate Control
-Air-conditioning systems and modules; air-conditioning loops and modules, including evaporators and heater cores
-Dual-layer HVAC systems
-Ultra-thin HVAC systems
-Decentralized interior comfort modules; rear air conditioning devices, boosters, additional comfort modules
-Aquarius cooling mist diffusers
-Positive temperature coefficient heaters for hybrid and electric vehicles
-Holistic Entelligence climate control systems for buses with lightweight air conditioning and advanced power electronics
-FlexHeater flexible surface heating systems
-Energy-storage evaporators for mild-hybrid vehicles or vehicles with stop-start systems
-Thermodynamic heating systems utilizing heat-pump principles for fully electric vehicles
-Air quality products; air filtration and purification systems
-Ultra-high performance filters
-Cabin filters
-Pollution sensors
-Air purifiers
-Thermal bus systems
-Heat exchangers
-Heat pumps
-Radiant heated surfaces
-Encapsulated air flow modules
-R-744 air conditioning systems
-Fans
-Air distribution shutter systems

Thermal Powertrain
-Thermal management systems for powertrains
-Battery thermal management systems
-Cooling modules
-Flat and light engine cooling modules
-Condensers
-Water-cooled condensers
-Chillers
-Composite battery casings
-Water-circuit coolers for battery cells
-Lateral battery coolers in low-profile pouch cells
-Battery plate liquid coolers
-Brushless fan systems
-Exhaust gas recirculation cooling systems
-Exhaust gas coolers
-Evaporators
-Heater cores
-Charge air coolers
-Plastic water charge air coolers
-Fuel coolers
-Oil exchangers
-Oil temperature management systems
-Fans/Motor systems
-Charge air cooler modules
-Front end modules
-Active grille shutters
-Radiator tanks
-Air intake modules
-A/C black boxes

Thermal Compressors
-Pallet compressors
-Fixed-cylinder compressors
-Variable cylinder compressors
-Electric and scroll technology compressors
-External control compressors
-Universal compressors

Thermal Front End
-Modules which include fan motors, heat exchangers, lighting systems, safety features, horn, cables, radar and cameras
-Lightweight bolsters
-Electronically controlled shutters
-Safe and green front ends

Thermal Commercial Vehicles
-Roof-mounted air conditioning units
-Split air conditioners
-Heating systems based off heat-pump principles
-Positive temperature coefficient heaters
-Heating systems using alternative energy sources
-Ventilation systems
-Roof hatch systems

Comfort and Driving Assistance Systems
Driving Assistance
-360Vue multi-camera systems
-Front camera systems
-Sightstream camera wing mirror replacement systems
-Xtravue Trailer rear view camera systems
-Lane change assistance systems
-Cross traffic alert systems
-LaneGuide lane departure warning systems
-Semi-automatic parking assistance systems
-Park4U automated parking systems
-Cruise4U automated driving systems
-Road sign detection systems
-Automated high/low-beam switching systems
-Emergency braking systems
-Ultrasonic sensors
-Infrared sensors
-Radar sensors
-Rain-light-humidity sensors
-Infrared laser scanners
-SCALA laser scanners
-Scalable control unit architecture
-Domain controllers

Connected Car
-Short-range hands-free access and start systems
-Long-range connectivity through telematic systems to mobile phone networks
-Access to car sharing services and remote parking systems
-Body controllers
-4G and 5G telematics modules
-Passive entry and start systems
-InBlue passive entry and start systems utilizing Bluetooth
-V2X communication systems
-Personal voice assistance systems
-Vehicle acoustic solutions

Intuitive Controls
-Top column modules
-Cabin comfort controls and control panels
-Steering angle sensors; angle and torque sensors
-Electronic control units (ECUs)
-Integrated faceplates
-Steering column switch modules
-Window lift switches
-HMI systems such as switches or touchscreens
-HUDs
-Displays with Thin-Film Transistor technology
-Touchscreens with haptic feedback technology
-Driver monitoring systems
-Intelligent steering-wheel controls
-Steering wheel switches
-Steering sensors
-Torque angle sensors
-Interior cameras
-Smart faceplates

Visibility Systems
Lighting Systems
-Main and auxiliary headlamps; halogen and Xenon
-LED front lighting systems
-BiLED Access Matrix module combining high- and low-beam functions
-Matrix beam lighting
-Adaptive front lighting systems
-Fog lights
-LED daytime running lamps
-ThinLens monofunction lighting modules
-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
-Illuminated logos and grilles
-Communication-capable lighting systems
-ISELED

Wiper Systems
-Arms
-Blades
-Linkages
-Motors
-Reversible motors
-Wash systems
-Front and rear wiper modules
-Electronic wiper systems
-Flat, hybrid, and traditional arm and blade sets
-Clean4U remote windshield defrosting and cleaning systems
-AquaBlade digital camera wiper solution to provide unobstructed view for automated vehicles
-Optical sensor cleaning systems
-Dual direct drive motors
-Complete wiper systems
-Pumps
-Nozzles
-Solenoid valves

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History

June 1994	Valeo Wenling Automotive Systems Co. Ltd. was established in Zhejiang Province and began manufacturing wiper systems.
July 1994	Valeo Automotive Air Conditioner Hubei Co., Ltd. was established to manufacture car air conditioning systems in Shashi, Hubei Province.
Aug. 1994	Valeo established Valeo Group China in Beijing, which will function as the Group's regional headquarters in China.
Oct. 1994	FAW-Zexel Climate Control Systems Co., Ltd., was established in Changchun.
1995	Valeo and SAIC Motor jointly established Shanghai Valeo Automotive Electrical Systems Co., Ltd. to manufacture starters and alternators.
1995	Valeo established a joint venture, Hubei Valeo Auto Lighting Co., Ltd., to manufacture automotive lamps in Wuhan City.
June 1996	Valeo and Shanghai STEC Transportation Electric Co., Ltd. (STEC) jointly established Valeo Shanghai Automotive Electric Motors & Wipers Systems Co., Ltd.
Dec. 1996	Huada-Zexel Automotive Air Conditioner Co., Ltd. was established in Loudi City, Hunan Province.
1997	Valeo and Nanjing Automobile Group jointly established Nanjing Valeo Clutch Co., Ltd. to manufacture clutches.
June 2004	R&D center was established in Wuhan for developing automotive lighting systems.
Dec. 2004	Telma (Valeo subsidiary at the time) established a wholly owned subsidiary, Telma Vehicle Braking Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., to manufacture retarders in Shanghai.
Jan. 2005	Valeo made Valeo Wenling Automotive Systems Co. Ltd. its wholly owned subsidiary by acquiring 100 percent of the share capital held by its joint venture partner.
Mar. 2005	Valeo made Zexel Valeo Climate Control (ZVCC) and Valeo Zexel China Climate Control SA (VZCCC) its wholly owned subsidiaries by acquiring the remaining shares held by Bosch Automotive System.
April 2005	Valeo Thermal Systems and Fawer Automotive Parts jointly established Valeo Fawer Compressor (Changchun) Co., Ltd.
May 2005	Valeo provided 100 percent of the capital needed to establish Valeo Automotive Security Systems (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. to manufacture security systems in Wuxi.
Dec. 2005	Valeo established Shenzen Valeo Interior Controls Co., Ltd. to manufacture switches and detection systems in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
Jan. 2006	Valeo provided 100 percent of the capital and established Valeo Automotive Transmissions Systems (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. to manufacture torque converters in Nanjing.
Mar. 2006	Valeo and Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. jointly established Foshan Ichikoh Valeo Auto Lighting Systems Co., Ltd. in Foshan, Guangdong Province.
July 2006	R&D center was established in Shanghai for developing car air conditioning systems.
Dec. 2007	Valeo established Guangzhou Valeo Engine Cooling Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary to manufacture engine cooling modules in Guangzhou.
July 2008	Established Hubei Valeo Auto Lighting Co., Ltd. Foshan Branch, a wholly owned subsidiary to manufacture fog lamps, in Foshan, Guangdong Province.
Mar. 2009	Changed the company name of FAW-ZEXEL Climate Control System Co., Ltd. to Faw-Valeo Climate Control Systems Co., Ltd.
Mar. 2009	Established Valeo Engine Cooling (Foshan) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary to produce engine cooling systems in Foshan, Guangdong Province.
Nov. 2009	Acquired the remaining shares in Valeo Fawer Compressor (Changchun) Co., Ltd., making it into its wholly owned subsidiary and renaming it Valeo Compressor (Changchun) Co., Ltd.
Mar. 2010	Sold Telma Vehicle Braking Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., one of its non core businesses.
Oct. 2010	Valeo Niles (Guangzhou) Electronics Co., Ltd. was established.
Apr. 2011	Set up an electric technical center in Shenzhen. Shenzhen plant expansion project was finished.
Jul. 2011	Acquired Niles from RHJ International SA.
Nov. 2011	Acquired 80% shares of the Chery Group's Ruby Lighting.
Nov. 2011	Valeo Automotive Air Conditioner Hubei Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch was established.
May 2012	Guangzhou Valeo Niles Motor plant was opened.
Aug. 2012	Valeo Wenling Automotive Systems Co. Ltd. Shanghai Branch was established.
Aug. 2012	Valeo Automotive Air Conditioner Hubei Co., Ltd. Powertrain Heating System Branch was established.
Jan. 2013	Valeo Automotive Air Conditioner Hubei Co., Ltd. Tianjin Branch was established.
May 2013	Shenyang Valeo Pyeong Hwa Transmission Systems Co, Ltd. was established.
Jun. 2013	Wuxi Valeo Automotive Components Systems Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch was established.
Nov. 2013	Wuxi Valeo Automotive Components Systems Co., Ltd. was established.
Dec. 2013	Valeo Engine Cooling (Foshan) Co., Ltd. Yantai Branch was established.
Jun. 2014	Valeo Friction Materials (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. was established.
Jul. 2014	Valeo Engine Cooling (Foshan) Co., Ltd.) Sanshui Branch was established.
Nov. 2014	Valeo Automotive Air Conditioner Hubei Co., Ltd. Changchun Branch was established.
Jan. 2015	Beijing Siemens Automotive e-drive Systems Co., Ltd. Changzhou was established.
Jul. 2015	Valeo Interior Controls (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was established.
Nov. 2015	Guangzhou Valeo Engine Cooling Co., Ltd. Wuhan Branch was established.
Jan. 2016	Changshu Valeo Automotive Wipers Systems Co., Ltd. was established.
Apr. 2016	Foshan Valeo Electronic Auto Parts Co., Ltd. was established.
Jun. 2016	Siemens Automotive ePowertrain Systems (Shanghai)Co., Ltd. was established.
Jul. 2016	Siemens Automotive ePowertrain Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Tianjin Branch was established.
Jul. 2016	Guangzhou Valeo Engine Cooling Co., Ltd. Tianjin Branch was established.
Aug. 2016	Valeo Siemens eAutomotive Systems (Shenzheni)Co., Ltd. was established.
Sep. 2016	Valeo China R&D center settled in Wuhan Development Zone. The new center will become the Group’s comprehensive R&D facility in China based on Valeo Lighting Systems Hubei Technical Center as a founding body.
Nov. 2016	Changshu Valeo Automotive Wipers Systems Co., Ltd., Valeo's new subsidiary, began operations.
Apr. 2017	Valeo began operations of Valeo China Technical Center, a new and the largest R&D center in central China.
Jul. 2018	The Company signed contract with Valeo Siemens eAutomotive Parts Germany to establish Fawer Valeo Simens aAutomotive Parts (Changshu) Co., Ltd.
Oct. 2018	New Valeo Siemens Changshu plant opened.
Oct. 2019	Valeo Wuhan Technology Center completed the second-phase expansion.
Nov. 2019	Suzhou Dongfeng Valeo Pyeong Hwa Clutch Co., Ltd. started operations in the Suzhou Industrial Park in Jiangsu.
May 2023	The Shanghai Comfort and Driving Assistance Systems R&D Center was completed.