FORVIA SE (formerly Faurecia SE) is one of the world's largest automotive technology suppliers, formed in 2022 following Faurecia's acquisition of a controlling stake in German automotive lighting and electronics specialist HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA. The group operates across six primary business groups: Seating (the largest segment at over 31% of revenue, where it ranks as the global leader in seat frames and mechanisms and third in complete seat assembly), Interiors (instrument panels, door panels, and center consoles; subject to a divestment process to Apollo Funds), Clean Mobility (exhaust and emissions-aftertreatment systems as well as hydrogen fuel-cell solutions via the Symbio joint venture), Electronics (power electronics, cockpit displays, radar, sensors, and driver assistance systems under FORVIA HELLA and Clarion), Lighting (headlamps, taillights, and interior ambient lighting), and Lifecycle Solutions (automotive aftermarket parts and workshop equipment).
FORVIA operates an extensive manufacturing and engineering footprint spanning more than 260 industrial facilities and nearly 80 R&D hubs across over 40 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia. In fiscal 2025, the group generated consolidated revenue of approximately €26.2 billion. Key OEM customers include Volkswagen Group, Stellantis, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, Ford, General Motors, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and rapidly growing Chinese automakers such as BYD and Geely.
