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    FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025: Key themes and concerns for the automotive industry
    One thing is abundantly clear after the FISITA World Mobility Conference (WMC) last week. Megatrends impact everything. No longer can chassis development, braking, safety validation and so forth stand alone without impact from the broader drive towards electrification, the AI revolution or SDVs, to name a few.  The event’s sessions gave the impression that electrification is already baked into the industry, particularly in Europe where the debate on (regulation-pushed) direction is ...
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    Beyond horsepower: Compute becomes the new competitive edge for OEMs
    Automotive compute power is becoming a defining metric of vehicle capability — not just for autonomy, but across cockpit systems, connectivity and life-cycle software deployment. As vehicles transition toward centralized electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software-defined platforms, silicon performance is now a core determinant of what a vehicle can do — and how long it will remain competitive in the field. Two metrics have emerged as industry standards for measuring this compu...
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    Forvia Hella introduces modular by-wire pedal system
    Forvia Hella had developed a modular by-wire pedal system that combines acceleration and braking functionalities into a single compact unit. The innovative system aims to enhance driver comfort and vehicle design by minimizing the pedal area and providing a more spacious and streamlined footwell. Additionally, the system is equipped with over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities, allowing for real-time software enhancements that enable adaptive braking modes and performance adjustments without nece...
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    Forvia Hella's FY 2024 sales improves marginally to €8 billion
    Forvia Hella’s sales increased 0.9% year over year to €8 billion in the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2024, the Germany-based supplier said in a press release. Sales, after adjusting currency fluctuations, improved 1.3% year over year to €8.1 billion. This topline performance comes amid a 1.1% decrease in global vehicle production, with a notably larger decline of 4.3% in the European automotive market. Despite improvement in sales, the company witnessed an 8.3% year-over-year decl...
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    Forvia Hella launches aerodynamic rear-wing lighting on Lynk &Co Z20
    Forvia Hella has launched an innovative aerodynamic rear-wing lighting for the Lynk & Co Z20 crossover sport-utility vehicle, known as the Lynk & Co 02 in Europe. This addition, exclusive to the mainland Chinese new-energy vehicle (NEV) brand Lynk & Co, not only elevates the vehicle's aesthetic appeal with its ultralong overhang wing design but also significantly boosts its aerodynamic performance. The rear-wing lighting, a first-of-its-kind solution from Forvia Hella, entered series...
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    Forvia’s board appoints Martin Fischer as new CEO with effect from March 1, 2025
    Last week, Forvia’s board of directors announced that Patrick Koller will step down as the CEO of the French supplier on March 1, 2025. Koller will be replaced by Martin Fischer, who was appointed as deputy CEO with effect from Dec. 6, 2024. Fischer brings to the table more than 25 years of experience in the automotive supplier industry. Most recently, Fischer served as a member of the ZF Group management board. He left the German supplier’s board of management in November. “Mar...
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    Wipro partners with Forvia to upgrade ADAS applications
    Wipro Ltd. has collaborated with Forvia to enhance the French supplier’s advanced driver assistance systems applications, the Indian software company said in a press release on Nov. 12. The partnership leveraged Wipro Engineering Edge's Cloud Car Solution, utilizing its microservices and vehicle container architecture components, to improve the safety and comfort of Forvia's vehicle safety and comfort applications. This transformation allows Forvia's ADAS applications to become mostly indep...
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    Forvia Hella secures €2 billion supply order from US automaker
    Forvia Hella has secured multiple major orders from a US automaker worth €2 billion, Driving Vision News (DVN) reported Sept. 10, without disclosing the identity of the customer. The company will supply advanced electronics and lighting systems with production to start over the next four years at Forvia Hella’s manufacturing facilities in Mexico. The supply orders include secure, hands-free vehicle access systems with ultra-wideband and Bluetooth Channel Sounding technology, and the first...
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    Forvia Hella and Audi unveil new headlamp concept for the Q6 e-tron
    Forvia Hella has collaborated with Audi to develop a new headlamp concept for the Audi Q6 e-tron, the company said in a press release on July 17. The new headlamp features a digital daytime running light (DRL) matrix, which allows users to personalize their vehicles by choosing from up to eight preset designs. This feature, alongside adaptive lighting functionalities such as a glare-free high beam, marks a significant advancement in automotive lighting. The headlamp concept visually divides t...
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    Forvia Hella to restructure production at Lippstadt plant in Germany
    Forvia Hella has announced a plan to restructure lighting production at its main plant in Lippstadt, Germany, according to a company’s press release on June 26. As part of the plan, the company will focus exclusively on the production of high-margin, advanced headlamps at the plant and relocate production of other lighting systems to its other plants.  This decision is in response to evolving market conditions in Europe, characterized by reduced vehicle production, high costs, and chan...
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    Forvia, Chery to form 'Cockpit of the Future' JV
    Forvia has entered into a joint venture agreement with Chery to work on smart and sustainable cockpits, it said in a press release dated April 11. The two companies will establish a JV company in Wuhu, mainland China, named Cockpit of the Future. This follows a September 2023 agreement between the companies to deepen all-round cooperation in the field of smart and sustainable cockpits. The JV will focus on designing, developing, manufacturing and supplying full cabin-scope...
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    FORVIA, Schneider Electric partner for carbon-neutral R&D centers by 2024
    FORVIA, a leading automotive technology supplier, has partnered with Schneider Electric to fully electrify two of its R&D centers in France by mid-2024. Under an innovative Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS) model, FORVIA will eliminate 85% of Bavans' scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 100% of Seloncourt's scope 1 GHG emissions with no upfront capital expenditure. The two projects are expected to achieve 85% and 100% reduction in CO2 emissions, respectively, accelerating FORVIA's...
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    Forvia Hella reports total sales of €8.1 billion in FY 2023, up 10.3% YOY
    Hella GmbH Co. (Forvia Hella) on Feb. 16 released the preliminary results for fiscal year 2023, reporting group sales improvement by 10.3% to €8.0 billion as compared to €7.2 billion in 2022. Operating income increased by about 65% to €486 million against €295 million in 2022. Significance: The company said all business segments recorded higher sales and improved profitability in the year. The Lighting Business Group increased its sales by 13% to €3.9 billion, while the Electro...
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    Forvia Hella develops sustainable headlamp concept
    Forvia Hella has developed a pioneering headlamp concept that combines sustainability, high performance and functionality in a cost-neutral manner, it said in a press release dated Feb. 13. The headlamp has a CO2 footprint up to 70% lower and weighs just 2 kg, compared with conventional headlamps that weigh about 5 kg. The concept is based on three principles: Less, better, longer, which involve using fewer components, using bio-based plastics and recyclates, and implementing software-ba...
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    TMD Friction, HELLA ink deal for HELLA to acquire 50% share in brake joint venture HELLA Pagid
    TMD Friction and HELLA have agreed to transfer the 50% share held by TMD Friction in the brake joint venture (JV) Hella Pagid to HELLA. The two companies signed a letter of intent, with HELLA becoming the sole shareholder of Hella Pagid. Founded in 2013, Hella Pagid sells brake components and accessories on the global automotive aftermarket. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price, said a press release on December 1. HELLA aims to expand sales of brake products under the HE...
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    Hella launches innovative Hella ValueFit Blade auxiliary headlamp series for truck and off-road enthusiasts
    Hella, an automotive supplier operating under the Forvia umbrella brand, has launched the new Hella ValueFit Blade auxiliary headlamp series. The target market primarily consists of trucks and off-road enthusiasts who can customize their vehicle's light design with ease using the new headlamps, a company press release said Nov. 22. The auxiliary headlamps feature innovative LED lighting technology and offer a unique entry into the world of LED vehicle lighting. The product combines functional...
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    Hella’s groupwide sales up 12.6% to €5.93 billion for first nine months of FY'23
    Hella, an automotive supplier operating under the Forvia umbrella brand, reported a 12.6% year-over-year increase in groupwide sales to €5.93 billion for the first nine months of fiscal year 2023, according to a press dated Nov. 7. Hella had reported net sales of €5.3 billion in the same period last year. The operating income grew by around 68% to €363 million, with the operating income margin increasing to 6.1% from 4.1%. In the Business Group Lighting segment, sales increased by 16.1%...
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    Hella names Bernard Schäferbarthold as new CEO effective Jan. 1, 2024
    Bernard Schäferbarthold will become the new CEO of Hella GmbH & Co., effective Jan. 1, 2024. This decision was made by the shareholder committee of Hella at its meeting on September 29. Schäferbarthold will succeed Michel Favre, who has mutually agreed with the shareholder committee on an early termination of his mandate. Schäferbarthold, who has been a member of the management board responsible for Hella's Finance and Controlling corporate function since November 2016, has signed a long-...
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    Mahle and Hella sell Behr-Hella Thermocontrol JV to AUO Corp.
    Automotive suppliers Mahle and Hella have agreed to sell their respective 50% stake in the Behr-Hella Thermocontrol (BHTC) joint venture to AUO Corp., a Taiwan-based company specializing in display panel products and solutions. The press statement, dated October 2, stated that the sale is valued at an enterprise value of €600 million and is subject to approval by foreign trade and antitrust authorities. The parties have signed an agreement and expect the transaction to close by mid-2024. BHTC ...
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    Forvia showcases innovations on the seats of the new Renault Rafale
    Forvia has announced the presentation of two innovations on the seats of the new Renault Rafale, Esprit Alpine version, it said in a press release dated September 6. Named Lumi and Ecorium, the innovations improve the way drivers interact with their vehicles. “These two revolutionary innovations reflect [Forvia]'s mission: to provide automotive manufacturers with technological developments that make a difference while helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the industry as a whole. I...
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    IAA Mobility 2023: Forvia Group to showcase electrification and energy management, automated driving and digital-cockpit solutions
    Forvia Group, combining the innovation competencies of Faurecia and Hella, is set to focus on its technology portfolio in three strategic growth areas — electrification and energy management, safe and automated driving, and digital and sustainable cockpit experiences — at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2023 in Munich, Forvia announced through an August 28 press release.   With its solutions, Forvia underlines its commitment to reach net-ze...
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    Hella to build new headquarters at Lippstadt, Germany
    Automotive supplier Hella plans to construct an attractive, sustainable and representative new building complex, particularly in the western area of the current company headquarters on Rixbecker Straße. In the future, all development and administrative functions of the Lippstadt location will work there in one place, the company announced on July 28. Hella has assigned the planning of the new headquarters to the renowned Düsseldorf architectural firm RKW Architektur+, which, in addition to ...
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    IAA Mobility 2023: Forvia to showcase automotive electrification, autonomy and cockpit solutions
    Forvia will showcase its technology portfolio in electrification and energy management, safe and automated driving, and digital and sustainable cockpit experiences at Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2023 in Munich, it said in a press release July 25. “At IAA Mobility, we are presenting our solutions along our three major strategic growth drivers. We expect double-digit annual market growth in each of these areas until 2025. We are therefore presenting our contributi...
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    Hella posts 17.3% YOY increase in H1 2023 sales to €4 billion
    Hella has reported a 17.3% year-over-year sales growth for the first half of fiscal 2023 at €4 billion, according to a company filing July 24. Operating income came in at €245 million compared to €139 million last year while the operating income margin came in at 6.1% compared to 4.1% a year earlier. “We are currently on track to achieve our annual targets and confirm our corporate outlook. In a persistently volatile market environment that continues to be characterised by inflationar...
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    Hella and Porsche launch first SSL HD matrix headlamp
    Hella and luxury-car manufacturer Porsche, in collaboration, announced the launch of the world's first high-resolution headlamp based on matrix LED technology. With over 32,000 individually controllable pixels per headlamp, it raises automotive lighting technology to a new level. The digital headlamp system SSL | HD is now available for the first time in the new Porsche Cayenne as optional extra equipment, a company press release dated July 18 said. Hella said the SSL HD technology is an evol...
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    HELLA unveils first rectangular bi-LED headlamp
    Automotive supplier, HELLA introduced the SlimLine Bi-LED headlamp, the first rectangular light module in its portfolio. The headlamp offers excellent light output and is ideal for a wide range of highly demanding applications. Owing to its solid housing and robust construction, the headlamp can be used in harsh environments and for heavy-duty applications, the company said in a press release dated July 6. The headlamp's high vibration resistance makes it ideal for use with construction machi...
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    Hella wins multiple orders for its latest-generation steering sensors
    Automotive supplier Hella, part of the Faurecia group, on May 24 said it has received several significant customer orders for the latest generation of steering sensors. The new steering sensors detect the torque and angle of the steering wheel and transmit signals to the steering-control system purely electrically. The series production is likely to commence in 2025 at Hella's electronics plants in Recklinghausen, Germany, and Xiamen, China. In steer-by-wire systems, steering commands ar...
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    Hella plans to invest $4 million to expand its plant in El Salto, Mexico
    German auto supplier Hella is planning to expand its design and manufacturing operations for the automotive industry in Jalisco, Mexico, with an investment of $4 million, MEXICONOW reported on April 28. Currently, the company dedicated to the development and manufacture of electronic components and lighting systems has five plants installed in Mexico, one of which is located in the municipality of El Salto. “It is an investment, from the point of view of the automotive and mobility secto...
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    HELLA posts 14.4% YOY increase in Q1 FY 2023 sales to €1.99 billion
    HELLA has reported a 14.4% year-over-year growth in first-quarter sales at €1.99 billion, according to a company filing on April 27. Operating income rose 10.3% year over year to €111 million from €101 million last year while the operating income margin came in at 5.6% compared to 5.8% a year earlier. The group’s electronics business grew 10.9% year over year to €842 million, driven by high demand for radar sensors, and high-voltage battery management systems, among other ...
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    HELLA expects FY 2023 sales in the range of €8.0B-€8.5B
    HELLA expects to generate currency- and portfolio-adjusted sales in the range of around €8.0 billion to €8.5 billion for the full year period from January to December 2023, it said in a press release on March 21. The supplier also expects operating income margin to be in the range of about 5.5%-7%. Its net cash flow in relation to sales is anticipated at 2%. HELLA expects a lower operating income margin and net cash flow in relation to sales in the first half of fiscal year 20...
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    HELLA introduces 32 additional lightbars in the Black Magic auxiliary headlamp series
    HELLA is expanding its Black Magic product range with a total of 32 new lightbars, according to a company press release dated 9 March. In addition to the first-generation lightbars, HELLA has expanded the series with 18 additional lightbars for off-road applications, and 14 lightbars with the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) approval R149 for use as auxiliary headlamps in road traffic. The HELLA Black Magic Lightbars are auxiliary headlamps with powerful output. They offer ...
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    HELLA leads NALYSES research project to develop sustainable headlamp
    HELLA has announced the initiation of the NALYSES research project to develop climate friendly automotive headlamps, according to a company press release on 18 January. The research project also sees participation from BMW Group, Covestro, geba, Miele, the Heinz Nixdorf Institute of the University of Pa-derborn, the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronics Design Technology IEM and the Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences. The three-year project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of ...
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    Highlights from CES 2023
    Connected car highlights from CES 2023 The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 5–8 January. Organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the annual event has become one of the biggest electronics shows in the world since the first edition in 1967. Participants span across various industries and countries, including automakers, consumer electronics companies, and suppliers, all showcasing new and innovative products and technologies. Giv...
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    Hella’s HY 2022 sales up 25.7% y/y to USD4.12 billion
    HELLA has reported a 25.7% year-on-year (y/y) growth in sales for the first half at EUR3.82 billion (USD4.12 billion), according to a financial filing dated 13 January. Its adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR162 million compared with a profit of EUR149 million last year, while the adjusted EBIT margin was 4.3% compared with 4.9% a year ago. “After a strong start to the fiscal year, we accelerated our successful business development even further in the second qu...
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    CES 2023: HELLA to display digital sustainable cockpit, autonomous driving solutions
    HELLA will showcase multiple automotive solutions spanning across connected car, interiors, automated driving, and software among others, at CES 2023, it said in a press release dated 15 December. It will display autonomous systems with sensors, perceptive software, and data fusion, and fail operational electronics for steering and braking. Interior child presence detection and driver distraction and drowsiness monitoring will include both radar and camera. CES 2023 will see HELLA debut its r...
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    HELLA gets high-volume series orders for Solid State Lighting HD headlamp
    HELLA has received high-volume series orders for its "Solid State Lighting|High Definition” headlamp from a German as well as an international premium car manufacturer, it said in a press release on 12 December. The company recently began the first series production for the technology at its Lippstadt site. The supplier has already acquired customer projects for total volume of around EUR1.5 billion (USD1.58 billion). “The market launch of our SSL | HD headlamps is another milestone in au...
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    HELLA officially exits HBPO JV
    HELLA has completed the exit from the joint venture HBPO Beteiligungsgesellschaft, it said in a press release dated 12 December. Following approval from the authorities, 33.33% share in the joint venture has been successfully transferred to the previous coshareholder Plastic Omnium. The purchase price amounts to EUR290 million (USD305 million), with a dividend of about EUR8 million. Significance: The deal was first announced in July this year. Plastic Omnium acquired AMLS on 25 March 2022 to ...
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    HELLA receives orders for high-voltage converters from a premium German OEM
    HELLA, a FORVIA company has announced via press release that it received a large-volume order for high-voltage converters for a premium German automaker, the supplier said in a press release on 25 October. Björn Twiehaus, managing director Electronics at HELLA, said, "HELLA has already been actively promoting the electrification of vehicles for years. More than five years ago, for example, we successfully brought a battery management system for fully electric vehicles into series production....
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    HELLA to supply FlatLight rear combination lamp to an international automaker
    HELLA, a FORVIA company has announced that it will supply FlatLight rear combination lamps to an international automaker, according to a press release published by the company on 13 October. Yves Andres, managing director, Lighting at HELLA, said, "With the market launch of our FlatLight concept, we are taking rear combination lamp technology to a completely new level and setting entirely new standards in terms of design, functionality and energy efficiency. In this way, we are underlining th...
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    FORVIA’s divestment strategy reflects its ambition to emerge as a technology focused enterprise
    On 29 July, HELLA announced the divestment of 33.33% stake of integrated front end modules company Hella Behr Plastic Omnium (HBPO) GmbH to France-based Plastic Omnium for an equity value of EUR290 million (USD306.70 million). The transaction enables Plastic Omnium with complete ownership. The divestment is part of HELLA’s strategy to align its resources in the development of high growth business segments underlining FORVIA’s combined businesses which, aim to become a major technology-focuse...
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    HELLA opens two new R&D sites for electromobility, automated driving in Romania
    HELLA announced that it is further expanding its European research and development (R&D) network in the electronics area with two new development sites in the major Romanian cities of Iași and Oradea, according to a press release on 11 October 2022. The locations are intended to further the development of product innovations in line with major market trends including autonomous driving and electromobility. The will add up to 300 additional jobs there over the course of the following thre...
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    HELLA receives orders for highly integrated front-end modules from premium German OEMs
    HELLA, a Forvia company has announced via press release on 5 October that it received major orders for highly integrated front ‘Phygital Shields’ from German premium manufacturers for use in electric vehicles (EVs).   Yves Andres, managing director Lighting at HELLA, said, "The customer projects not only extremely important for us because of the order volume. Above all, they once again underline our comprehensive competencies and our leading position when it comes to integrating tech...
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    HELLA’s Q1 FY2022 net sales grows 21.76% y/y to USD1.79 billion
    HELLA, a FORVIA company, has reported net sales of EUR1.790 billion (USD1.792 billion) for the fiscal first quarter 2022 ended 31 August, a year-on-year (y/y) increase of 21.76% from EUR1.470 billion, according to a filing by the company on 29 September. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR75 million compared with EUR79 million in the same period last year, while EBIT margin was 4.2% compared with 5.4% a year ago. Michel Favre, CEO, HELLA, sai...
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    HELLA, partners develop production-ready all-electric steer-by-wire system
    HELLA, a Forvia company, along with its partners has developed a series-production-ready all-electric steer-by-wire system, it said in a press release on 22 September.     Björn Twiehaus, managing director responsible for the Electronics Business Group at HELLA, said, "Steer-by-wire is one of the main technologies paving the way to the automated, software-based vehicle. As a highly efficient supplier of indispensable safety-relevant components for fully electric steering syste...
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    HELLA develops new electronic valve actuator and media pump
    HELLA has announced it will develop an electronic valve actuator and a Media Pump for coolant circulation, in a press release dated 30 August. The series development of the new components has already begun with market launch scheduled for 2025. “Sophisticated thermal management is an indispensable part of modern vehicle architectures. Above all, the trend towards electromobility is leading to a further increase in demand for corresponding product solutions. Our thermal management portfolio ...
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    HELLA posts marginal fall in FY2021/22 sales to USD6.43 billion
    HELLA has reported a 0.8% year-on-year (y/y) decrease in sales for full year at EUR6.33 billion (USD6.43 billion), according to a financial filing dated 18 August. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR279 million compared to EUR510 million last year, while EBIT margin was 4.4% compared to 8% a year ago. “In the past fiscal year, we were confronted with a variety of challenges on the market side: from bottlenecks in the global supply chains, the effects of the coronavirus ...
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    Klaus Kuhn resigns as chairman of HELLA’s supervisory board
    HELLA has announced that Chairman of the Supervisory Board and the member of the Shareholders’ Committee of HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA Klaus Kuhn has resigned due to personal reasons. Carl-Peter Forster, chairman of the HELLA Shareholders’ Committee, said, “It is with great regret that we have accepted Mr. Kuhn’s decision to resign from his positions at HELLA. Mr. Kuhn has played a decisive role in shaping HELLA’s development in recent years, such as with the 2014 IPO and many other ...
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    HELLA agrees to sell 33.33% stake in HBPO to Plastic Omnium
    Plastic Omnium has announced in a press release on 28 July that it has signed an agreement with HELLA to acquire remaining 33.33% stake of modules business HBPO GmbH for an equity value of EUR290 million (USD306.70 million) enabling Plastic Omnium with complete ownership.   Laurent Favre, CEO, Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE, said, “The acquisition of the remaining 33.33% of HBPO will allow Plastic Omnium to implement its growth strategy by broadening the range of modules offered. Thanks t...
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    HELLA opens new lighting production facility in mainland China
    Beijing Hella-BHAP Automotive Lighting, a joint venture (JV) between HELLA and BHAP, a subsidiary of the BAIC Group has announced that it opened a new lighting manufacturing facility in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, mainland China, HELLA said in a press release on 25 July. The new plant marks the JV’s third lighting facility in mainland China. Didier Keskas, who is responsible for HELLA's lighting business in the Asian region, said, "Emotional car body lighting has long since become a style-...
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    HELLA releases preliminary FY 2021/22 results; revenue declines 3.05% y/y to USD6.67 billion
    Global automotive supplier HELLA, a Forvia company has released preliminary fiscal year (FY) 2021/22 financial results for the year ended 31 May 2022, according to a filing by HELLA on 20 July. On a preliminary basis, the portfolio-adjusted sales reduced 3.05% year-on-year (y/y) to EUR6.2 billion (USD6.67 billion) compared to EUR6.4 billion from the previous year citing lower worldwide vehicle production. Adjusted EBIT was reduced to around EUR280 million compared to EUR510 million from the prev...
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    HELLA begins mass production of fully electric brake-by-wire pedal
    HELLA a Forvia company has announced that it began mass producing fully electric brake-by-wire technology systems, according to a press release on 11 July. The first large-volume series production is expected to start in HELLA's European production network in 2025; initially, a German car manufacturer will be supplied. Björn Twiehaus, responsible for the global electronics business on the HELLA Management Board, said, "HELLA has been one of the world's leading suppliers in the field of pedal...
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    GravitHy to set up USD2.3-billion green steel raw material plant in France by 2027
    French energy company Energie announced via a press release on 30 June that consortium GravitHy will mobilize USD2.3 billion's (EUR2.2 billion's) worth of investment to commission a new direct reduced iron (DRI) plant in the area of Fos sur Mer, southern France.  The consortium was jointly formed by EIT InnoEnergy, US electrolyzer manufacturer Plug Power, UK steel plant developer Primetals, French energy company Engie New Ventures, French automotive technology firm Forvia, and French rea...
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    Can new chassis technologies and materials help OEMs meet future emission standards?
    While countries such as the US, Japan, and mainland China have been enforcing fuel economy standards for over a decade to drive down domestic fuel consumption levels, concerns over climate change and continuously rising global average temperatures have led governments around the world to redouble efforts in cutting down domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to levels prescribed by the 2015 Paris Agreement. The initiative has driven regulatory agencies to roll out increasingly strict vehicle em...
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    HELLA introduces slim light ambient vehicle lighting system
    HELLA, a Forvia company has introduced smart ambient solutions, slim light system for integrated in-vehicle lighting, according to a press release published by HELLA on 24 May. The new ambient lighting system can be embedded between several interior trim layers. Yves Andres, responsible for the Business Group Lighting within the HELLA Management Board, said, “When the driver no longer has to focus on the road, the interior of the car can be used in a variety of ways. Ambient interior lighti...
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    HELLA bags large order for coolant control hub for efficient thermal management in EVs
    Automotive supplier HELLA has announced via press release on 16 May that it received a sizeable order for the company’s newly developed Coolant Control Hub (CCH). The series production of CCH is expected to start production in 2024 at HELLA's electronics plant in San José Iturbide, Mexico; initially an unknown leading international automotive manufacturer will be supplied. Björn Twiehaus, managing director Electronics at HELLA, said, "The future of mobility is electric and emission-free. ...
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    HELLA develops intelligent components for automated charging of EVs
    HELLA has developed electronic charging lid actuator (eLA) to enable automatic and manual opening or closing operation of the vehicle charging lid, according to a press release published by the company on 5 May. The new feature will can enable OEMs to implement this technology for automatic electric vehicle (EV) charging process.   Björn Twiehaus, managing director responsible, global electronics business at HELLA, said, "Based on our strong lighting and electronics expertise, we are th...
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    HELLA MINTH Jiaxing opens second production plant in mainland China
    Jiaxing Automotive Parts Co. Ltd, a joint venture of automotive supplier HELLA and Taiwan's MINTH Group, has put a second production plant into operation in the mainland Chinese city of Jiaxing, according to an official press release on 4 May 2022. The company said that the new plant of HELLA MINTH Jiaxing primarily aims to serve the increasing demand for radomes. These are permeable coverings for radar systems that may be customized to the client's specifications and incorporated i...
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    Automotive applications for ultra-wideband wireless technology set to expand in the coming five years
    UWB is a short-range wireless communication system that employs radio waves, similar to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. UWB can enable the very accurate measurement of time of flight (ToF) of the radio signal, leading to centimeter accuracy of distance and location calculations. In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized the unlicensed use of UWB in 2002. According to recent IHS Markit analysis, the adoption of UWB technology will significantly rise in applications such ...
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    HELLA supplies illuminated radiator grille for ŠKODA Enyaq iV electric SUV
    HELLA has developed a lighting package with front grille illumination “Crystal Face” emphasizing dynamic illumination on the ŠKODA Enyaq iV electric sport utility vehicle's (SUV’s) radiator grille, according to a press release published by the automotive supplier on 13 April. The illuminated radiator grille was available to all customers since fall 2021 as an optional package, the automaker has now integrated the grille as standard. The “Crystal Face” gives all-electric Enyaq ...
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    HELLA's sales up 0.2% y/y to USD5.24 billion in first nine months of FY 2021–22
    Global automotive supplier HELLA has reported a 0.2% year-on-year (y/y) increase in sales growth over the first nine months for FY 2021–22 at EUR4.6 billion (USD5.24 billion), according to a press release by published by HELLA on 7 April. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR238 million, down 36.2% y/y compared to EUR373 million previously, while the adjusted EBIT margin is 5.1%. HELLA CEO Dr. Rolf Breidenbach, said, “Even if we are confirming our company outlo...
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    HELLA develops new front-end panels for electric vehicles
    Lighting and electrical specialist HELLA has developed a front-end panel concept for electric vehicles (EVs), according to a press release published by the automotive supplier on 24 March. The front-end panels are designed to integrate lighting technologies and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The supplier’s expertise in lighting and electrical areas has enabled the integration of front radar covers, so-called radomes, radar sensors, lidar, cameras for ADAS, and headlamp...
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    Hella Saturnus to invest USD117.7 million to setup new logistics facility in Slovenia
    HELLA announced that the company will invest EUR107.7 million (USD117.75 million) to setup a new logistical center in Slovenia, according to a press release published by InvestSlovenia on 6 March. According to working documents, the government is expected to subsidize it with EUR5.42 million in 2022–25.   Significance: Hella Saturnus’s new facility will feature a laboratory to test new products and technologies, a production facility for new electronic components, along with a wareho...
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    Faurecia and HELLA to emerge a more capable supplier in interior and lighting space
    On 31 January 2022, Faurecia announced that it completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA; the deal was announced on 14 August 2021. Faurecia SE (PAR:EO, market capitalization USD6.46 billion as on 21 February 2022) acquired 79.5% HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (XETRA:HLE, market capitalization USD7.93 billion as on 21 February 2022) shares with an investment of EUR5.3 billion (USD6.0 billion). This included 60% share package of the HELLA pool shareholders as wel...
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    HELLA appoints Michel Favre as CEO, announces other leadership changes
    HELLA Shareholder Committee announces appointments of Michel Favre and Yves Andres as new members of the Management Board of HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, the company said in a press release on 25 February. Michel Favre will take over as HELLA CEO on 1 July 2022, in succession to Dr. Rolf Breidenbach as announced by the company on 4 February 2022. Yves Andres will take over management of Lighting Business Group from Dr. Frank Huber.     Carl-Peter Forster, chairman of the HELLA Sh...
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    Faurecia's and HELLA’s combined group to be known as Forvia
    The combined company from the merger between Faurecia and HELLA will be known as Forvia, and will be the seventh largest automotive supplier in the world, the company announced in a press release on 7 February. The new brand reflects both the companies’ evolving innovation and producing future ready sustainable solutions.     Patrick Koller, Faurecia CEO, said, “We are FORVIA! This new name reflects core elements of our Faurecia and HELLA brands, as well...
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    Faurecia completes acquisition of lighting and electronics supplier HELLA
    Faurecia announces the completion of lighting and electronics specialist HELLA’s acquisition after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, it said in a press release on 31 January. Through the transaction, Faurecia acquired 79.5% of the shares in HELLA, including the 60% share package of the HELLA pool shareholders as well as around 19.5% as part of the public takeover offer ended on 11 November 2021.   Patrick Koller, CEO, Faurecia, said, "HELLA and FAURECIA complement each othe...
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    Hella’s HY sales fall 2.6% y/y, to USD3.44 million
    HELLA has reported a 2.6% year-on-year (y/y) decline in sales for the first half at EUR3.02 billion (USD3.44 billion), according to a financial filing dated 13 January. Its adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR156 million compared with a profit of EUR269 million last year, while the adjusted  EBIT margin was 5.1% compared with 8.7% a year ago. “At present, there are great challenges in the market environment. Due to the massive bottlenecks in the g...
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    Geopolitical tensions between mainland China and Lithuania threaten automotive supply chains
    News agency Reuters reported on 17 December that the mainland Chinese government is allegedly pressuring German car parts manufacturer Continental to stop using components made in Lithuania. According to the press release, the diplomatic tension between the two states is allegedly a consequence of Lithuania opening a Taiwanese representative office in Vilnius, a move that the mainland Chinese government alleges is in direct contradiction to its ‘One China’ policy and threatens its domesti...
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    HELLA unveils customizable light signatures and communication module
    HELLA introduces FlatLight µMX technology with lighting signatures for rear light applications, the company announced in a press release on 13 December. "Our Digital FlatLight technology is a big step towards the future. Already today it allows to display fonts and symbols. In addition, light signatures that adapt to the driving modes, text or symbols that warn road users of traffic jams or icy roads, or graphics that display the battery charge level of the electric vehicle can also be reali...
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    Faurecia to secure 79.5% of HELLA upon completion of takeover
    Faurecia will hold 79.5% of the shares in HELLA upon completion of its takeover, Faurecia said in a press release on 16 November. The deal translates into an investment of almost USD6.0 billion (EUR5.3 billion) that allows Faurecia to attain financial flexibility. Patrick Koller, CEO of Faurecia, said, “Faurecia welcomes the positive outcome of the voluntary takeover offer for HELLA. We have designed a sustainable organization and governance, which allows us to be e...
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    HELLA doubles production capacity of Shanghai plant
    HELLA, a lighting and electronics specialist, has doubled its production capacity at its Shanghai location, according to an official press release dated 22 October. In this case, a new building was added to the nearby electronics plant, and the existing space was completely remodeled. This is now the largest electronics plant in the global HELLA network, with a total building area of around 50,000-square-meters. The overall investment volume is in the high double-digit million euro range. HEL...
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    HELLA develops characteristic light signature LED daytime running lights for new Peugeot 308
    HELLA, along with the car manufacturer Stellantis, has developed a new LED daytime running light for the new Peugeot 308, it said in a press release on 7 October. The development of the front and rear lights reflects the group’s vision in futuristic vehicle design. The new characteristic light signature LED design for the new Peugeot 308 from HELLA comes at a time when the automotive industry is entering a new dimension of vehicle styling and design language. The radome in the center of ...
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    HELLA launches new compact SOS 360° LED warning lamp for automotive industry
    HELLA has developed a new compact SOS 360° LED warning lamp for vehicles, it said in a press release on 6 October. The warning lamp is CE tested and operates with a standard 9V battery. Its impact-resistant polycarbonate light dome has a temperature resistance ranging from -20°C to +60°C. The lamp can be placed on the vehicle’s roof, by using magnetic mounting. Significance: The HELLA SOS 360° is small and can fit into the glove compartment. As soon as it is placed on the vehicle, it be...
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    HELLA unveils new compact full LED rear lamp
    HELLA has launched a new compact 328 630 full LED rear lamp for automobiles, it said in a press release on 29 September. Hella said it is launching the rear lamps especially for special vehicles, municipal vehicles and also for agricultural and construction machine. “The lamp is a real multitalent—all the necessary light functions operate with LED technology. The innovative "Glowing Body" technology ensures a distinctive and homogeneous appearance of the tail light. A variety of mounting ...
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    HELLA posts 9.6% y/y increase in Q1 sales at USD1.72 billion
    HELLA has reported a 9.6% year-on-year (y/y) increase in sales for the first quarter at EUR1.47 billion (USD1.72 billion), according to a financial filing dated 28 September. Reported earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR79 million compared to a loss of EUR115 million last year, while reported EBIT margin is 5.4% compared to -8.6% a year ago. “Given the current market conditions, the start of the new fiscal year was, as expected, very challenging. Our automotive business ...
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    Faurecia launches public takeover offer for HELLA
    According to an official press release dated 27 September, Faurecia, through its wholly owned subsidiary Faurecia Participations GmbH, published the offer document for its cash voluntary public takeover offer for all outstanding shares of HELLA, a major automotive player in lighting and electronics based in Lippstadt, Germany. The cash offer price is EUR60.0 (USD70.23) per share. This equates to a total consideration of EUR60.96 (including the expected dividend of EUR0.96 to be paid by HELLA-...
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    HELLA lowers outlook for fiscal 2021/22 on reduced market expectations
    HELLA has slashed its outlook for the fiscal year (FY) 2021/22 owing to reduced market expectations because of worsening supply bottlenecks, especially for electronic components, the company said in a press release on 22 September. HELLA expects FY sales adjusted for currency and portfolio effects in the range of EUR6.0–6.5 billion compared with a previously stated range of EUR6.6–6.9 billion, and an EBIT margin adjusted for structural measures and portfolio effec...
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    HELLA equips Mercedes EQA with lighting and electronics products
    HELLA has shown its lighting and electronics products with certain vehicles including the Mercedes EQA electric vehicle (EV), the supplier said in a press release on 15 September. Apart from new LED headlamps, the company developed a meter-long light strip for the front of the vehicle. The light strip visually connects the headlamps. One LED is integrated on each side of the light strip. Its light strip is produced in Lippstadt. HELLA has also integrated a heated ‘radome’ radar ...
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    IAA 2021: HELLA to showcase automotive lighting and electronics solutions
    HELLA will be showcasing its automotive lighting innovations and products at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, the company said in a press release on 3 September. HELLA will showcase chip-based headlamp technology ‘Solid State Lighting|High Definition’ (SSL|HD). It features SSL micro-LED clusters, which provides better road illumination and enables new high-resolution lighting functionalities such as the projection of safety distances or lane markings onto the road. HELLA is also ...
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    HELLA gets new orders for its enhanced chip-based headlamp matrix system
    HELLA has received new orders for its enhanced chip-based headlamp matrix system “Solid State Lighting | High Definition” (SSL | HD), the supplier said in a press release dated 26 August. HELLA has said that the total order is around EUR200 million over the term of the contract and production of the headlamps will take place in Germany, Czech Republic, and mainland China. “The orders are once again confirmation of the added value that our innovative SSL | HD technology offers ...
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    Faurecia reaches agreement to acquire majority stake in HELLA
    Faurecia has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Family pool and with HELLA to acquire a 60% stake in HELLA. According to press release issued by Faurecia and HELLA on 14 August, the transaction will be done through a mix of EUR3.4 billion (USD4 billion) in cash and up to 13,571,428 newly issued Faurecia shares (based on a reference price of EUR42.063 per Faurecia share). The completion of the transaction does not require any approval by the shareholders of Faurecia, and it is ex...
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    HELLA begins research project on light-based communication for automated driving
    HELLA has announced that it is working on a new research project to explore communication between autonomous vehicles and other road users via automotive lighting technologies, according to a company press release on 29 July. HELLA is working with Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation (IOSB), Würzburg Institute of Traffic Sciences, Saarland University, and Electric-Special Photronic Systeme. The research projec...
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    HELLA provides cybersecurity management functionality in diagnostic devices
    HELLA GUTMANN has developed a Cyber Security Management (CSM) function in its diagnostic devices to provide authentication with gateways, enabling rapid diagnostic checks for a variety of vehicles, according to an official press release dated 20 July. "For CSM, the main objective was to create a workshop-friendly solution for our customers. We have succeeded in this, because a technician who can work on several brands with a one-time registration and authentication without further hurdle...
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    Knorr-Bremse drops plan to acquire 60% stake in HELLA
    Germany-based supplier of braking components and systems, Knorr Bremse, has announced that it has dropped its plans of acquiring a 60% stake in German automotive lighting systems manufacturer, HELLA, according to a report filed by business news agency Reuters on 7 July. Knorr Bremse said it was interested in buying a stake in HELLA GmbH on 29 June. In addition to Knorr Bremse, other suppliers such as Plastic Omnium and Faurecia had also reportedly expressed interest in acquiring HELLA. ...
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    HELLA launches new generation of steering electronics
    HELLA has secured orders and successfully commenced series production of the latest generation of steering electronics, it said in a press release on 1 July. The components will be made at HELLA electronics plant in Amexhe, Mexico. HELLA is also developing new product solutions for steer-by-wire functions for advanced development stages of automated driving. “Our business success is primarily due to the fact that, as a technology leader, we offer a high-performance, scalable product that ca...
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    HELLA, Farasis Energy partner to develop modular platform for battery management systems
    German automotive supplier of electronics and lighting assemblies, HELLA has signed a strategic partnership with the battery manufacturer Farasis Energy Europe, HELLA said in a press release on 29 June. The two companies will jointly work to develop a new, scalable platform for battery management systems (BMS) for electric vehicles (EVs) by 2024, it said. As part of the cooperation, while HELLA will contribute with its expertise in battery electronics and battery management systems, Farasi...
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    Knorr Bremse shows interest in buying 60% stake in HELLA
    German brake manufacturer Knorr-Bremse AG said it was interested in buying a 60% stake in the supplier of electronic and lighting systems, HELLA GmbH, Reuters reported on 29 June. The report mentioned that Knorr, which largely caters to the commercial vehicles and railway industries, said in a regulatory filing on Frankfurt stock exchange that consultations on buying 60% stake in HELLA were at an early stage and it was not certain that a transaction would follow. Quoting Germany’s Manage...
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    HELLA, Evergrande to step up collaboration on high-voltage BMS
    German automotive parts supplier HELLA and China’s Evergrande Group are stepping up their existing collaboration to accelerate the development and production of the high-voltage battery management systems (BMS), Hella said in a press release on June 24. The two companies already have an operational joint venture (JV) unit in China - HELLA Evergrande Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., which was founded last year. The two companies plan to intensify their joint efforts to produce BMS for the Chinese...
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    HELLA signs license agreement with Gapwaves for radar technology
    Hella has signed an exclusive licensing and development agreement with Gapwaves and has acquired a 10% stake in the company, the German automotive supplier said in a press release on 16 June. By concluding the license agreement, HELLA receives the right to exclusively use Gapwaves' patented technology for corner radar sensor applications in the automotive industry, it said. “At the same time, Gapwaves will be actively involved in Hella’s radar development activities,” it said in an o...
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    HELLA develops digital car key with ultra-wideband technology
    HELLA has developed a digital car key called ‘Smart Car Access’, which is based on ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, the German lighting and electronics expert said in a press release on 1 June 2021. HELLA Smart Car Access will go into series production for the first time within the next two years. This digital, smartphone-based car key enables completely hands-free vehicle access. The company will supply its smart car key for the first time to an undisclosed international automaker. The...
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    JSAE 2021: HELLA to present 48V DC/DC converter
    HELLA will present innovative electronic solutions such as an 48V DC/DC Converter, which was specially designed for mild hybrid vehicles of higher performance classes, at the JSAE, Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, the Germany-based electronics and lighting expert said in a press release on 20 May 2021. In addition, HELLA will showcase its interior monitoring solution which enables reliable child presence and seat occupancy detection (e.g. for seatbelt reminder function). “HELLA’s...
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    HELLA starts series production of 77GHz radar sensors at German plant
    HELLA has started series production of its latest 77GHz radar sensors for an international vehicle manufacturer at its electronics plant in Hamm, Germany, the electronics and lighting expert said in a press release on 5 May. Radar sensors continuously record the environment, recognize pedestrians, and other traffic participants and objects around the vehicle while delivering reliable results regardless of weather and lighting conditions. The core of HELLA’s 77GHz radar sensors is the radar ...
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    HELLA supplies modular LED headlamp for Bronco Sport vehicle
    HELLA is supplying modular LED headlamps for Ford’s new outdoor off-road Bronco Sport vehicle, according to a company press release on 27 April 2021. HELLA is supplying bifunctional projector modules for Bronco. The first round of production of headlamps has already started in HELLA’s lighting plant in Guadalajara, Mexico. “The Bronco brand’s signature round lamps are part of its heritage and we wanted to ensure the all-new Bronco Sport only furthered the new off-road brand’s differ...
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    HELLA develops ambient lighting for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
    HELLA has equipped the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class with complete ambient lighting solutions, the Germany-based lighting and electronics expert said in a press release on 29 April 2021. "The trend towards individualization in combination with new technologies opens up a wide range of new possibilities. As a complete system integrator, HELLA develops lighting scenarios tailored to individual preferences. One example of this is the way HELLA's active ambient lighting is available as standard in th...
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    HELLA's controlling shareholders consider stake sale
    The families that control HELLA are mulling sale of their 60% stake in the German lighting and electronics automotive supplier, according to a report by Germany’s Manager Magazin on 27 April, citing several people familiar with the matter. The magazine said the controlling Hueck family has asked investment bank Rothschild to approach possible buyers for the stake, which has a market value of approximately EUR3 billion (about USD3.6 billion). HELLA shares jumped 12.7%, biggest one-day gain in a...
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    HELLA aims to more than double sales in China within next five years
    Germany-based electronics and lighting firm HELLA aims to more than double its sales in China within the next five years, according to a company press release on 26 April. At the Auto Shanghai 2021, HELLA emphasized on its “In China, for China” strategy. The company aims to align the product portfolio with local market requirements and strengthen its local network. “Every third vehicle produced worldwide today rolls off the production line in China. At the same time, China is increasing...
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    Are we ready for light projection technology in and around a vehicle?
    Light projection can be used to transform a vehicle and its surroundings. Not only does light have the ability to increase safety and functionality but it also offers manufacturers the ability to differentiate their vehicles with lighting design and create customizable driving experiences. Nowadays, a number of cars, mostly premium, are offering what is called projection lighting. Such technology can be used for light carpets, for instance,&...
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    HELLA receives orders for 48-V mild hybridization products
    HELLA has received orders for its 48-V mild hybridization products according to a company press release on 22 April. The company has not named the customer but have stated that it involves “renowned automobile manufacturers,” therefore indicating multiple customers. Significance: HELLA is a global automotive supplier for power electronics for all drive concepts. The company has been focused on developing products that offer intelligent energy management and greater fuel efficiency. F...
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    HELLA reports almost flat sales of USD5.7 billion for first nine months of FY 2020/21
    German electronics and lighting expert HELLA’ portfolio-adjusted sales fell only slightly by 0.3% year-on-year (y/y) to EUR4.7 billion (USD5.7 billion) in the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2020/21 (1 June 2020 to 28 February 2021). According to a company press release on 14 April, adjusted EBIT significantly improved by 10.1% y/y to EUR373 million. Sales in the automotive segment declined 2.7% to EUR4 billion in the first nine months of the current FY. However, a slight in...
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    Auto Shanghai 2021: HELLA to present lighting and electronic innovations
    Germany-based lighting and electronics expert HELLA will showcase solutions for the mobility of the future at the upcoming Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, which will be held from 19–28 April. According to a company press release 5 April 2021, HELLA will present various electronic and lighting solutions as well as key components that support all stages of electromobility. Among the display will include battery electronics as well as system solutions for energy manageme...
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    HELLA partners with connected vehicle data provider Wejo
    HELLA has entered a partnership with connected vehicle data provider Wejo to further improve the performance of sensors based on data from millions of vehicles, the German electronics and lighting specialist announced in a press release on 23 March 2021. The relationship also aims to potentially develop new data-driven business models. As part of the collaboration, HELLA acquired a minority stake in Wejo. The contracting parties have agreed not to disclose the exact amount of the investment. ...
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    HELLA commences production of 48V DC/DC converter in mainland China
    HELLA has commenced the series production of its latest 48V DC/DC converter at Shanghai Electronics plant in mainland China, the German electronics and lighting specialist announced in a press release on 18 March. "Against the background of ever tightening emission targets, we see an increasingly strong customer need for transformation towards electrification. HELLA’s 48V DC/DC converter is one of the most cost-effective solutions to support car manufacturers to achieve emission targets in ...
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