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2024-12-11 Company
Al-Kadi Commerce & Industry and FORVIA HELLA Announce Strategic "Sharaka" Agreement to Advance Saudi Arabia's Automotive Industry
- Sole Distribution: Al-Kadi Commerce & Industry continues as the sole distributor of FORVIA HELLA’s aftermarket products in Saudi Arabia, ensuring customers have seamless access to world-class solutions.
- National Manufacturing: Select products will be manufactured within Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Kingdom's vision to boost domestic production and foster industrial growth.
- Transfer of Knowledge & Training: A dedicated technical academy will be established to transfer global expertise, providing advanced training and technical skills to Saudi talent, directly from FORVIA HELLA, the maker of the technology.
2024-06-11 Company
125 years of FORVIA HELLA: from a lamp manufacturer in Lippstadt to a global technology leader
- 11 June 1899: Foundation of the "Westfälische Metall-Industrie Aktien-Gesellschaft" and start of the company's rise to an industrial enterprise
- Technological strength as a common thread: from the "System Hella" acetylene lamp as the first pioneering innovation to the digital headlamp SSL | HD
- The electronics business: Launched with the first fully electronic indicator unit in 1965, today a leader in many products for autonomous driving and electromobility
- Since 2022: company of the FORVIA Group, the seventh largest supplier of automotive technology worldwide
2024-04-18 Technology & Products
RokLUME 280N SMART: Intelligent work lamp system revolutionises work lighting
- Individual light colour settings in amber or green ensure better visibility
- Easy installation and commissioning thanks to Powerline Communication (PLC)
- Work lamp is available in six different illumination variants
2024-04-02 Company
MAHLE and FORVIA HELLA successfully complete the sale of their shares in joint venture BHTC
- MAHLE and FORVIA HELLA successfully transfer their respective 50 percent stakes to AUO Corporation
- Sale of shares is the result of constructive discussions between the two companies against the background of a change of control clause in the joint venture agreement
2024-03-22 Company
FORVIA HELLA honoured with John Deere Award for sustainability
- Heat recovery system installed at the location in Großpetersdorf, Austria
- System saves around 175,000 kilowatt hours of natural gas annually at the site
- FORVIA HELLA aims to achieve CO2-neutral production worldwide by 2025 at the latest
2024-03-15 Company
Fiscal year 2023: FORVIA HELLA increases sales and improves profitability
- Currency-adjusted sales increase by 12.7 percent to €8.1 billion; operating income margin improves by two percentage points to 6.1 percent; net cash flow in relation to sales at 2.6 percent
- Company outlook for 2023 reached: adjusted sales, operating income margin and net cash flow in relation to sales within target corridors
- Lighting with high sales growth and significantly improved profitability; Electronics with good demand for solutions for automated driving and electrification; solid spare parts, workshop and commercial vehicle business
- Continuation of the established dividend policy: Dividend of €0.71 per share proposed
- Outlook for 2024: slight improvements in sales, earnings and net cash flow expected in a persistently volatile market environment
2024-03-13 Technology & Products
Icon of the Seas: Hella marine equips the first-of-its-kind vacation with lighting products
- Around 20,000 energy-efficient LED downlights ensure a cozy atmosphere and safety on the high seas
- Sophisticated optical system ensures wide-angle and very homogeneous illumination
- Digital lighting control enables precise adjustment of the lighting in the public areas
2024-03-05 Technology & Products
FORVIA HELLA receives further series orders for digital Smart Car Access system
- Smart Car Access system enables hands-free vehicle access with a smartphone; avoidance of relay attacks thanks to ultra-wideband technology
- NCAP-relevant safety function "Child Presence Detection" is being launched on the market for the first time on a UWB basis
- System recognises children's slightest movements and breathing and informs left-behind children via smartphone
- New functions can be provided by means of software updates; higher cost efficiency and CO2 reduction by utilising already installed hardware
2024-02-16 Company
FORVIA HELLA: Preliminary figures for 2023 and outlook for 2024 published, competitiveness program for Europe announced
- Currency and portfolio-adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion in fiscal year 2023; operating income margin improves to 6.1 percent; net cash flow to sales ratio of 2.6 percent
- All Business Groups with higher sales and improved profitability
- Order intake of around € 11 billion, including for Smart Lights, 77 GHz radar sensors, battery electronics and Smart Car Access systems
- Cost synergies from cooperation within the FORVIA Group of € 190 million, more than half is attributable to FORVIA HELLA
- Company outlook for 2024 forecasts slight improvements in a challenging market environment; program to sustainably strengthen competitiveness in Europe
2024-02-13 Technology & Products
FORVIA HELLA presents pioneering “Sustainable Headlamp” concept
- Headlamp concept combines sustainability, functionality and performance in a cost-neutral way
- Headlamp reduces CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent over the entire product life cycle and cuts its weight by more than half
2024-02-07 Company
Philippe Vienney appointed new Chief Financial Officer of FORVIA HELLA
- Philippe Vienney takes over CFO role as of 1 March 2024 and, in this function, becomes a member of the Management Board
- Vienney has many years of management experience in Finance & Controlling, including as CFO of the FORVIA Business Group Clean Mobility
2024-01-15 Company
Dr. Marcel Wiedmann takes over management of the global spare parts and workshop business at HELLA
- Marcel Wiedmann took on new role on 1 January 2024
- Wiedmann has been with HELLA since September 2017, most recently as Head of the HELLA Corporate Centre Asia
2024-01-09 Company
Xovis and HELLA's People Sensing business to join forces
- Switzerland-based Xovis’ acquisition of HELLA Aglaia's People Sensing business creates additional market opportunities
- HELLA Aglaia's People Sensing business to be managed as a complementary third pillar within Xovis portfolio
2024-01-08 Technology & Products
HELLA and TÜV Rheinland: New "Traffic Rule Engine" software for autonomous vehicles
- Software module knows the applicable local traffic regulations and thus enables autonomous vehicles to behave in accordance with the rules
- In comparison to closed systems, the "Traffic Rule Engine" can be continuously updated via over-the-air updates
- HELLA focuses on software development and the database, TÜV Rheinland provides support with type approval
2023-12-01 Company
Brake joint venture Hella Pagid: HELLA and TMD Friction agree on complete takeover by HELLA
- HELLA to acquire the 50 percent shares currently held by TMD Friction in the joint venture Hella Pagid
- From 1st October 2024, HELLA to begin distributing brake products under the HELLA brand
- TMD Friction to regain sole control of the Pagid brand and to expand sales of brake products under this brand from 1st October 2024
- TMD Friction to continue to supply brake pads to HELLA
2023-11-28 Garages & Services
Highly credible ADAS calibrations with Hella Gutmann workshop equipment
- Multibrand solutions for calibration of cameras, lidar and radar sensors
- Highly accurate calibration results for the reliable functioning of safety-related ADAS
- Comprehensive modular CSC-Tool system for customization to every workshop’s requirements
2023-11-22 Technology & Products
HELLA ValueFit BLADE: New LED auxiliary headlamp series for trucks and off-road applications
- LED position light in striking blade shape attracts attention
- For the first time, amber position light possible for off-road applications
- Auxiliary headlamp series is available in 18 different versions
2023-11-16 Company
Consumer Electronics Show: Four FORVIA technologies win CES 2024 Innovation Awards
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2023-11-07 Company
Nine-month figures 2023: HELLA grows stronger than the market
- Reported sales increase by 13 percent; currency-adjusted sales grow by 17 percent to € 6.2 billion \
- Operating income rises to € 363 million; operating income margin improves to 6.1 percent
- Net cash flow to sales ratio increases to 0.7 percent
- Lighting, Electronics and Lifecycle Solutions with strong sales growth
- Company outlook confirmed
2023-11-02 Technology & Products
Agritechnica 2023: HELLA presents lighting and electronics innovations for agricultural machinery
- Product premiere: The new modular accelerator pedal system is flexibly configurable
- Simple, steady, streamlined: S-series work lamps are supplemented by further product families
- SlimLine: rectangular light module sets new standards in design language
2023-10-19 Technology & Products
Three FORVIA Technologies Awarded for Innovation by European Supplier Association CLEPA in 2023
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2023-10-18 Company
Nine-month sales 2023: HELLA improves sales by 13 percent
- Group sales increase to € 5.9 billion; currency-adjusted sales rise by 17 percent to € 6.2 billion
- All Business Groups contribute to successful business development
2023-10-10 Garages & Services
Hella Pagid expands product range of deposit-free brake calipers
- Product range grows: this time by 130 articles to more than 350 brake calipers from a wide range of vehicle brands
- Strong increase in vehicle applications to around 11,640 vehicle applications; market coverage with German manufacturers of over 70 percent
2023-10-02 Company
MAHLE and HELLA sell BHTC shares to AUO
- Greater growth opportunities expected for BHTC under new ownership structure
- Total purchase price is based on an enterprise value of € 600 million
2023-09-29 Company
Bernard Schäferbarthold will become new HELLA CEO
- CFO Bernard Schäferbarthold to take over as CEO from 1 January 2024, succeeding Michel Favre
- Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Ziebart: "Bernard Schäferbarthold has already demonstrated his high level of management expertise on several occasions. At the same time, I would like to thank Michel Favre for his excellent work."
2023-09-26 Technology & Products
busworld 2023: HELLA shows modular concepts and customer-specific lighting innovations for city buses and coaches
- Sustainable and powerful: headlamps for new Marcopolo G8 series
- Modular, durable, striking: full LED rear combination lamps
- SlimLine Bi-LED headlamp: first rectangular light module
2023-09-11 Company
New CHRO: HELLA appoints Stefanie Rheker as new member of the Management Board
- Entry into Management Board in the second quarter of 2024 at the latest
- Many years of personnel experience and leadership skills in an international corporate environment
2023-09-01 Company
IAA Mobility 2023: FORVIA presents its Vision of Connected, Sustainable and Automated Mobility
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2023-08-31 Werkstatt & Service
Market launch for professional High Voltage Battery Diagnostics in Automotive Workshops
- Professional evaluation tool by Hella Gutmann for second hand electric vehicles
- Dependable statement on the 'State of Healthʼ of the traction battery
- Workshop-compatible solution with multi-brand diagnostic device mega macs X
2023-08-14 Company
Moody's confirms HELLA's investment grade rating and raises outlook
- HELLA corporate rating unchanged at Baa3, outlook raised to "stable"
- Moody's recognizes above all HELLA's successful business development and strong liquidity position
- Confirmation of investment grade rating secures access to long-term and independent corporate financing
2023-08-08 Garages & Services
Hella Gutmann diagnostic devices now with automated Diagnosics function
- By clicking on the ”Automatic Diagnostics” button, mega macs diagnostic devices with SDI software automatically run through the entire process
- Artificial intelligence makes decisions and performs statistical evaluations
2023-07-28 Company
State-of-the-art, sustainable and representative: HELLA will build new headquarters at Lippstadt site
- The new location will be realised as an attractive new building on the premises of the current company headquarters
- The project will be developed in cooperation with renowned Düsseldorf-based architects RKW Architektur +
- Groundbreaking is planned for mid-2024
2023-07-25 Technology & Products
IAA Mobility: FORVIA showcases its technology at Europe's largest Automotive trade show
- FORVIA presents its portfolio in three strategic growth areas: electrification and energy management, safe and automated driving as well as digital and sustainable cockpit experiences
- With its solutions, FORVIA underlines its commitment to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2045
2023-07-24 Company
First half of 2023: HELLA accelerates sales growth and increases operating income by 76 percent
- Group sales rise by 17.3 percent to €4.0 billion, outperforming growth of global light vehicle production by 6 percentage points
- Operating income amounts to €245 million; operating income margin increases by two percentage points to 6.1 percent
- Net cash flow to sales ratio improves to 2.2 percent after negative prior-year figure
- Double-digit sales growth in all Business Groups; Lighting and Electronics develop significantly better than automotive production
- Company outlook for the fiscal year 2023 confirmed
2023-07-18 Technology & Products
Lighting technology at the highest level: HELLA and Porsche launch world's first SSL | HD matrix headlamp
- Digital headlamp system SSL | HD is used for the first time in the new Porsche Cayenne
- More than 32,000 LED pixels per headlamp realise new, intelligent lighting functionalities
- First high-resolution headlamp based on micro-LEDs is produced at the lighting plant in Lippstadt
2023-07-06 Technology & Products
SlimLine Bi-LED headlamp: HELLA presents first rectangular Bi-LED headlamp
- Bi-LED headlamp with advanced lighting technology and electronics for a wide range of applications and maximum demands
- Extraordinarily slim design and technological freedom thanks to modular system
2023-06-19 Company
Adnan Cemal becomes new Managing Director of Hella Gutmann Solutions
- With Adnan Cemal, a long-standing HELLA executive takes over the management of the leading workshop specialist
- He succeeds Rolf Kunold, who is leaving the company at his own request
2023-05-24 Technology & Products
Steering technology of the future: HELLA supplies sensor technology for all-electric steer-by-wire systems
- HELLA is one of the first suppliers on the market to bring steering sensors for by-wire applications into series production
- Steering sensors detect the torque and angle of the steering wheel and transmit signals to the steering control system purely electrically
- First series production starts in 2025 for various well-known customers
2023-05-16 Technology & Products
HELLA wins numerous series orders in the field of electromobility
- First series project for battery management systems in the US market; market launch in cooperation with AMP
- Expansion of the product portfolio with electronic valve actuator; delivery to electric platform of a German car manufacturer
- Monitoring of battery status through intelligent battery sensors; development focus on redundant product design for automated driving
- Safe charging of electric vehicles with the aid of micro-actuators; series order from major Chinese car manufacturer
- Electronics Managing Director Jörg Weisgerber: "Orders underscore that we are excellently positioned in the growth field of electromobility"
2023-04-28 Company
HELLA Annual General Meeting 2023 resolves dividend payment of euro 2.88 per share
- In addition to the regular dividend, the dividend includes the payment of a special dividend after the exit from the HBPO joint venture
- Annual General Meeting also approves all other agenda items with a large majority
2023-04-27 Company
First quarter 2023: HELLA improves profitability by 10 percent
- Sales grow by 14.4 percent to €2.0 billion; global vehicle production increases by around 6 percent in the same period
- Operating income improves to €111 million; operating income margin at 5.6 percent and largely at prior-year level; considerable investments to realize high order volumes
- Net cash flow in relation to sales amounts to -1.9 percent due to high investments and the significantly improved sales development
- All Business Groups record double-digit sales growth
- Company outlook for the fiscal year 2023 confirmed
2023-04-24 Company
Hella Pagid celebrates its tenth anniversary
- Since its foundation in April 2013, the joint venture has developed into a leading full-range supplier of brake systems in the independent aftermarket
- The key factors are the high product coverage and the excellent quality of products and services
2023-04-13 Company
HELLA increases sales by more than 14 percent in the first quarter
- Consolidated sales of HELLA increase significantly to around € 2.0 billion
- Successful business development is supported by all Business Groups
- HELLA CEO Michel Favre: "Strong start to new fiscal year underlines excellent positioning along key strategic growth areas"
2023-04-11 Technology & Products
LogiMAT 2023: HELLA presents innovative lighting technology and sensor solutions in Stuttgart
- HELLA presents numerous product solutions for material handling, safe working con-ditions and improved comfort as well as increased efficiency at the leading trade fair for intralogistics
- Product highlights include a brand-new S series work lamp, lighting solutions with VISIOTECH technology and sensor solutions for driver assistance systems
2023-04-05 Company
Auto Shanghai 2023: From electrification to Captain Chair: FORVIA displays deep understanding of chinese market
- FORVIA will showcase breakthrough technologies at Auto Shanghai from April 18-27, 2023, participating for the first time as the world’s 7th largest automotive technology supplier
- FORVIA will present its new solutions developed for the Chinese market along-side its global state-of-the-art portfolio, including its award-winning Solid-State Lighting High-Definition headlamp (SSL | HD).
- All these technologies illustrate FORVIA’s commitment to become carbon-neutral across all operations and products by 2045.
- Visit FORVIA at Hall 1.2, booth 1BF005, National Exhibition and Convention Center.
2023-03-21 Company
Short fiscal year 2022: HELLA once again achieves record level with order intake of euro 1 billion per month
- Reported sales in the short fiscal year 2022 (1 June to 31 December 2022) amount to €4.4 billion; adjusted EBIT is €222 million; adjusted EBIT margin rises to 5.0 percent
- High production volumes in the lighting business in China; Electronics Business Group meets the strong demand for product solutions for electromobility and automated driving; Lifecycle Solutions successful in the spare parts and agricultural machinery business
- Order intake was around €7 billion, especially for key automotive future trends and in strategic growth fields
- Dividend payment totalling €2.88 per share proposed: continuation of established dividend policy and special dividend after HBPO share sale
- Outlook for the fiscal year 2023: adjusted sales to be in the range of around €8.0 to 8.5 billion and operating income margin to be in the range of around 5.5 to 7.0 percent; net cash flow in relation to sales at approximately 2 percent
2023-03-09 Technology & Products
HELLA expands Black Magic auxiliary headlamp series with 32 new lightbars
- Expanded Black Magic series impresses with robust design, aluminum housing and ex-cellent light performance; all-black lightbars match any vehicle design
- Range expansion includes 14 lightbars with ECE approval for on-road use and 18 light-bars for off-road applications
2023-03-02 Company
CONEXPO 2023: HELLA presents new lighting solutions for construction machinery and mining vehicles
- Introducing the New C240 LED combination headlamp from HELLA with exceptional design for heavy-duty applications
- Smart lighting solutions increase operator safety, health and productivity
- All-round talent: Second generation of the RokLUME 280N work light with six illumination variants
2023-02-21 Technology & Products
HELLA manufactures 500 millionth accelerator pedal sensor
- First series production started in 1996; today HELLA is global market leader with a share of over 40 percent
- Company-wide first customer project in fail-safe design underway; further growth expected due to new requirements for vehicle interiors
2023-02-16 Company
Preliminary figures and company outlook published: HELLA expects record sales and further improved profitability for 2023
- Solid performance in short fiscal year 2022 (1 June to 31 December 2022): sales at € 4.4 billion on a preliminary basis; adjusted EBIT margin at 5.0 percent
- Order intake of around € 7 billion within short fiscal year 2022
- Successful business development in all Business Groups due to high demand for core products
- Cost synergies from cooperation with Faurecia under the FORVIA umbrella expected to reach more than € 300 million at the end of 2025
- Fiscal year 2023: Currency and portfolio-adjusted sales expected to be in the range of around € 8.0 to 8.5 billion and operating income margin at around 5.5 to 7.0 percent; projected net cash flow at approximately 2 percent of sales
2023-02-06 Company
HELLA appoints Jörg Weisgerber and Stefan van Dalen, two executives from its own ranks, to the Management Board
- Jörg Weisgerber is taking over from Björn Twiehaus as head of HELLA's electronics business on April 1
- Stefan van Dalen is succeeding Dr. Lea Corzilius as new Managing Director Lifecycle Solutions also as of April 1
2023-01-18 Technology & Products
Climate-friendly and recyclable: NALYSES research project develops sustainable headlamp
- The research project looks at the entire product life cycle, from the purchase of materials to repair and recyclability.
- Approaches from the project are also to be transferred to other application and product areas.
- In addition to HELLA, other partners from industry and science are involved; the Federal Ministry of Education and Research is funding the project until 2025
2023-01-13 Company
HELLA significantly increases sales and earnings in the first half of the fiscal year 2022
- Group sales increased by 25.7% to €3.8 billion in the first six months of the short fiscal year 2022 (H1 FY 22); organic sales growth is 20.8%
- Adjusted EBIT improved to €202 million; adjusted EBIT margin increased to 5.3%
- All Business Groups recorded positive business development; Lighting and Electronics had double-digit sales growth
- The Company outlook for the period 1 June 2022 to 31 May 2023 is confirmed
2023-01-12 Garages & Services
Hella Pagid: Range is continuously being expanded
- Hella Pagid continues to expand its position as the leading full-range supplier in the independent automotive aftermarket
- Expansion of the range leads to coverage of 6,611 vehicle applications in 2022
- This covers almost 100 per cent of the European vehicle population
2023-01-04 Technology & Products
Flat, efficient and scalable: HELLA brings FlatLight technology into series production as daytime running light for the first time
- Lighting concept is successfully transferred from the rear combination lamp to an application in the front area; series production starts in 2025
- FlatLight technology requires only five millimetres of installation space; implementation of daytime running light, direction indicator and position light in only one light element
- Customer project also includes headlamps with new CLA technology; miniaturisation of the light module enables striking, 10 millimetre narrow light signature
2022-12-15 Company
HELLA plans to pay a special dividend following the sale of HBPO share
- Special dividend to be € 2.61 per share
- Established dividend policy to be continued regarding the regular dividend
2022-12-15 Company
CES 2023: FORVIA pioneers technologies that matter to people
- FORVIA, the 7th global automotive supplier, will reveal several world premieres at CES 2023 from January 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- This marks the first CES with FORVIA presenting its combined portfolio of Faur-ecia and HELLA technologies addressing megatrends in electrification, auto-mated driving, and personalized cockpits.
- FORVIA will showcase a series of groundbreaking technology and interactive experiences, demonstrating the Group’s leadership in sustainable materials, energy and weight saving, upgradability, recyclability, and circular economy de-sign.
- The world's first Solid State Lighting High-Definition headlamp (SSL | HD) is a CES 2023 Innovation Award recipient.
- Patrick Koller, CEO, to host press conference on January 4 at 09:00am Pacific Time at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to present how FORVIA is rethink-ing mobility thanks to technologies that matter to people.
- Visit the FORVIA booth at Central Plaza 3.
2022-12-12 Company
HELLA successfully completes exit from joint venture HBPO
- 33.33 percent HBPO share successfully transferred to co-shareholder Plastic Omnium
- Purchase price at € 290 million, including a dividend of around € 8 million
2022-12-12 Technology & Products
SSL | HD: HELLA further expands leading market position in chip-based headlamp technologies
- World's first series production of an SSL | HD headlamp started at the Lippstadt site
- Total order intake for SSL | HD technology already at around € 1.5 billion after further high-volume project acquisitions
- High-resolution, safety-relevant lighting functions can be realised through individual switching of up to 25,000 LED pixels per chip
- Halving of development costs and capital expenditure on the customer side possible due to "world headlamp approach”
2022-12-08 Technology & Products
Centralization of thermal management continues: HELLA receives further series orders for Coolant Control Hub
- Further nominations by international and German automobile manufacturers; start of series production planned for 2024 and 2025
- Higher efficiency of electric cars and lower costs by connecting different cooling circuits in the vehicle
- Flexible adaptation to customer requirements through modular, integrative platform approach
2022-11-17 Technology & Products
Hella Gutmann and ADAC extend their partnership with telematics and remote diagnosis
- ‘Yellow Angelsʼreceive telematics support
- Smart Connect transmits selected vehicle data to ADAC headquarters
- More precise troubleshooting and faster onward travel
2022-11-16 Technology & Products
Consumer Electronics Show: Digital headlamp system SSL | HD receives CES 2023 Innovation Award
- The world's first high-resolution headlamp based on matrix LED technology
- Implementation of new, safety-relevant lighting functions by means of intelligent control of up to 25,000 LEDs per chip
- Installation space requirements for light module reduced by 75 percent
2022-11-03 Company
2022 Capital Markets Day: HELLA accelerates profitable growth under FORVIA Power25 plan
- Significant market outperformance with annual sales growth of more than 10 percent to over €9.4 billion in 2025
- Substantial increase in operating margin to above 8 percent and net cash flow to around 4 percent of sales in 2025, supported by strong profitable growth in Electronics and a profitability turnaround in Lighting
- On track for announced FORVIA sales synergies of €300 million to €400 million and cost synergies of over €250 million by 2025, around half of which attributable to HELLA
2022-10-25 Technology & Products
HELLA enters high-voltage market for power electronics with major customer order
- HELLA equips ten different vehicle series of a German premium manufacturer with high-voltage voltage converters; production start mid-2025
- Converter acts as interface between high-voltage vehicle electrical system and 12-volt consumers and ensures redundant power supply of components for automated driving and other safety-relevant functionalities
2022-10-20 Garages & Services
HELLA offers webinar on Universal Lighting
- Target groups are workshops, wholesalers as well as other interested parties who are looking for innovative universal lighting solutions for vehicles
- Dates on 25 and 27 October as well as on 2 November 2022; registrations for the free event now possible via HELLA TECH WORLD
2022-10-13 Technology & Products
Rear combination lamp technology at its best: HELLA with first customer order for innovative FlatLight concept
- FlatLight technology to go into series production for the first time for an international car manufacturer as early as mid-2024
- Light guide concept with particularly small optics reduces installation space requirements and weight and fundamentally changes the design of light signatures
- Technology has around 80 percent lower energy requirements compared to conventional systems
2022-10-12 Company
Award in two categories: HELLA and Hella Gutmann Solutions named Best Brand in readers' poll
- HELLA voted number 1 in the lighting technology and lighting category for the sixth time in a row
- Hella Gutmann Solutions once again the leader in beamsetter category; award confirms continued trust in services and products
2022-10-11 Company
HELLA further expands global electronics network with two new development sites in Romania
- Activities focus primarily on the development of product solutions for electromobility and automated driving
- New development sites will create up to 300 new jobs over the next three to four years
2022-10-10 Company
bauma 2022: HELLA presents new lighting solutions for construction machinery and mining vehicles
- World premiere: New LED combination headlamp from HELLA with exceptional design for heavy-duty applications
- Smart lighting solutions improve occupational safety and comfort and increase cost efficiency
- All-round talent: Second generation of the RokLUME 280N work light with six illumination variants
2022-10-05 Technology & Products
HELLA is branding electromobility: Billion-Euro customer orders for multifunctional Front Phygital Shields
- From mid-2025, HELLA will equip a total of eight different electric vehicles from German premium car manufacturers with highly integrated modules for the front of the vehicle
- Large Front Phygital Shields offer new design freedom to showcase the vehicle front as a styling element and strengthen brand differentiation
- Multifunctional module available in different integration depths and customer variations
- Use of innovative polyurethanes gives surface technology a self-healing effect
2022-09-30 Company
Annual General Meeting approves all agenda items with a large majority
- Dividend of € 0.49 per share approved for the fiscal year 2021/2022; total distribution amount at € 54 million
- Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart takes over as Chairman of the Shareholder Committee; Andreas Renschler becomes new Chairman of the Supervisory Board; Judith Buss will chair the Audit Committee in future
- HELLA CEO Michel Favre: "Business development and record order intake show: HELLA's business model is robust and positioned for the future".
2022-09-29 Company
HELLA starts the new fiscal year with double-digit sales growth
- Group sales increased by 21.6 percent to € 1.8 billion in the first fiscal quarter; adjusted EBIT of € 91 million at prior-year level; adjusted EBIT margin at 5.1 percent
- Strong demand for HELLA core products and technologies in all three business groups: Lighting, Electronics and Lifecycle Solutions
- HELLA continues internationalization of business with disproportionate growth in China as well as North and South America
- Company outlook confirmed despite various market uncertainties
2022-09-22 Technology & Products
HELLA develops series production-ready key components for all-electric steer-by-wire system
- The steer-by-wire system enables the steering to be flexibly adjusted to the specific customer or situation and opens up new design possibilities in the vehicle interior
- The all-electric steering system is being developed together with other partners; HELLA is contributing essential key components
- The development partner is Geely's Lotus Tech Innovation Centre and the steering system will be rolled out to other customers within and outside the Geely Group
2022-09-21 Technology & Products
SHAKE Road Condition Sensor Supported on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform
- Structure-borne sound sensor SHAKE identifies road conditions and detects water film on road surfaces
- Sensor technology complements existing assistance and safety systems, enabling vehicles to “see”, “feel” and “hear”
- HELLA 77 GHz radar sensors also qualified for NVIDIA autonomous-vehicle development platform
2022-09-15 Company
IAA Transportation 2022: FORVIA showcases strong expertise with Faurecia and HELLA
- FORVIA, 7th largest automotive industry supplier, will propose several world premieres at IAA Transportation
- New Cryogenic Hydrogen Storage Solution as part of zero-emission products for hydrogen mobility, as well as the world’s first truck seat platform
- New modular, customized full-LED lamp and its latest intelligent battery sensor for smart energy management
2022-09-13 Garages & Services
Repair service at the touch of a button: HELLA Tech World with expanded scope
- Clarion Europe repair service for independent workshops now available via HELLA Tech World
- Repair-instead-of-replacement philosophy not only reduces costs, but also protects the environment
2022-09-12 Company
HELLA Aftermarket: Wholesalers and workshops benefit from pooling of expertise with Faurecia Service in the field of exhaust systems
- Around 3,300 different Faurecia Service exhaust system kits available through HELLA aftermarket organisation
- HELLA now offers a complete chain of OE expertise in the field of exhaust systems with over 26,000 OE application references
- Wholesalers and workshops benefit from expanded product range and simplified processes
2022-09-08 Company
Automechanika 2022: HELLA fully supports workshops in the transformation of mobility
- E-mobility and automated driving place new demands on independent workshops
- HELLA offers comprehensive product and service solutions for the independent aftermarket to successfully manage change
2022-08-30 Garages & Services
Hella Gutmann presents automated diagnostics
- Use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify faulty vehicle components
- Automated one-click diagnostics
2022-08-30 Technology & Products
HELLA enhances thermal management portfolio with new, powerful components
- New electronic Valve Actuator and powerful Media Pumps complement existing product range
- Thermal management components improve service life, efficiency and performance of electric vehicles
- Series production launch of new HELLA solutions is scheduled for 2025
2022-08-29 Garages & Services
Hella Pagid expands product range of core-free brake calipers
- Product range grows by 110 items to 222 brake calipers from a wide range of vehicle brands
- Strong increase in market coverage to around 8,200 vehicle applications
2022-08-25 Werkstatt & Service
Diagnostic device mega macs X for vehicle communication of tomorrow
- mega macs X from Hella Gutmann handles DoIP and 'Security Gatewayʼ
- State-of-the-art diagnostics for traditional and battery-electric vehicles
2022-08-22 Garages & Services
Guided high-voltage measurements with mega macs X
- New functions make measurement procedures in the high-voltage range easier
- Vehicle-specific step-by-step guidance for disconnecting voltages
- Automatically generated test sequences for further measurements
2022-08-18 Company
HELLA significantly outperforms the market in the fiscal year 2021/2022 and achieves record order intake
- Automotive segment outperforms global light vehicle production by 6.5 percentage points; Aftermarket sales grow by 15.6 percent, mainly due to independent aftermarket business; Special Applications increases sales by 8.3 percent due to strong business for agricultural and construction machinery
- Consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion only slightly down on the prior-year level; currency and portfolio-adjusted sales at € 6.2 billion
- Adjusted EBIT amounts to € 279 million due to high R&D capital expenditure and rising cost burdens; adjusted EBIT margin at 4.4 percent
- Order intake at record level of around € 10 billion; among other things due to numerous orders for forward-looking technologies such as Digital Light SSL | HD, 77 GHz radar sensors and battery management systems
- Dividend payment of € 0.49 per share proposed for the fiscal year 2021/2022
- Significant increase in sales and earnings forecast for the next twelve months; nevertheless, market risks remain
2022-08-08 Company
Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf: HELLA shows prototype of an illuminated radiator grille emblem for the first time
- Visual and futuristic enhancement of the vehicle front with illuminated, customized radiator grille logos
- Innovative lighting solutions such as combination lights and headlamps take center stage this year
2022-08-05 Company
Judith Buss and Andreas Renschler to join HELLA's Shareholder Committee and Supervisory Board as independent members
- Andreas Renschler is nominated to become Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Judith Buss is nominated to chair the Audit Committee on the board
- With their election, there would be again three independent members on the Shareholder Committee; on the Supervisory Board, the number of independent members would increase to three
- These nominations demonstrate the strong independent corporate governance of HELLA
2022-08-03 Company
IAA Transportation 2022: FORVIA presents its expert solutions for commercial vehicles
- Faurecia and HELLA showcase their wide range of technologies for advanced, safe, and sustainable mobility at the leading trade fair in Hanover, Germany
- Visitors can experience FORVIA's innovative solutions live in a demo truck
2022-08-02 Garages & Services
Hella Gutmann goes further with cyber security management
- Extension of Cyber Security Management to include Renault and Kia security systems
- Latest, secured vehicle models to diagnose as easy as usual
- Multi-brand solution integrated in mega macs grows to twelve brands
2022-08-02 Company
Automechanika 2022: HELLA presents comprehensive range of products and services for automotive workshops and wholesalers
- The focus is particularly on solutions for the electromobility megatrend and a wide range of training and service offerings for workshops and customers.
- Hella Gutmann and Hella Pagid are also represented at the approximately 800 square meter HELLA booth (Hall 9.0, Booth A80/88)
2022-08-01 Company
Klaus Kühn resigns as Chairman of the Supervisory Board and as a member of HELLA’s Shareholders’ Committee
- Klaus Kühn to step down from both bodies for personal reasons at the end of the Annual General Meeting on 30 September 2022
- Decision to be taken in the near future on a succession plan, which will then be put to the Annual General Meeting for approval
2022-08-01 Company
iVT Expo 2022 in Chicago: HELLA presents lighting solutions for agricultural and construction machinery and the mining sector
- Universal S-Series work lights allow easy conversion of halogen headlamps to LED technology
- K-LED Nano warning light offers LED technology in the smallest of spaces for vehicles with height restrictions
2022-07-28 Company
Prof Dr Wolfgang Ziebart designated for chairmanship of the HELLA Shareholder Committee
- Prof Dr Wolfgang Ziebart to be elected to the Shareholder Committee, where he will take over as Chairman from Carl-Peter Forster, who is to step down from his position at the end of September 2022
- Ziebart has excellent industry expertise as well as extensive management and committee experience, enabling him to actively help continue the HELLA success story from his position on the Shareholder Committee
2022-07-28 Company
Exit from joint venture: HELLA agrees sale of HELLA held HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium
- Further milestone reached in sharpening HELLA‘s profile as a technology company with Lighting, Electronics and Lifecycle Solutions at its core
- Closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2022
2022-07-25 Company
HELLA further expands manufacturing capacity in China and opens new lighting plant with joint venture partner BHAP
- Third lighting plant of the joint venture Beijing Hella BHAP Automotive Lighting in China
- Annual production volume initially is at around 600,000 parts
- With a two-meter long continuous light band for the front of the vehicle, one of the largest and most complex of its kind is manufactured in the new plant
2022-07-20 Company
Preliminary yearly figures: HELLA significantly outperforms global automotive market despite sales decline
- According to preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2021/2022, currency and portfolio-adjusted sales declined by 2.4% to € 6.2 billion due to lower worldwide vehicle production
- Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes fell to around € 280 million as a result of consistent investments in future technologies and increasing cost burdens; adjusted EBIT margin at 4.4%
2022-07-11 Technology & Products
HELLA brings fully electric brake-by-wire pedal into large-scale production worldwide for the first time
- Brake commands are transmitted exclusively electrically using by-wire technology
- Fully electric control supporting functions of automated driving and customised setting of the brake function
- Use of lightweight materials and elimination of required components reduces vehicle weight
- X-by-wire pedals open up new long-term possibilities for designing the Cockpit of the Future
2022-07-07 Company
35. ADAC Truck Grand Prix: HELLA presents brand new Black Magic LED work lamps series
- Robust Black Magic work lamps for off-road applications also available in Europe since the beginning of the year
- Optimized luminous efficacy and LED service life thanks to intelligent adaptation to the respective ambient temperature
2022-06-14 Garages & Services
High-voltage battery diagnostics with the mega macs
- Hella Gutmann Solutions is taking a dual-track approach to the increasingly important field of high-voltage battery diagnostics
- HV battery diagnostics 'Basicʼ: possible as part of the e-mobility functions of the mega macs diagnostic devices
- HV battery diagnostics 'Proʼ: for objective and certified determination of the State of Health (SoH) under development
2022-06-09 Garages & Services
For the twelfth time in a row: HELLA is voted "Best Brand" at ETM Readers' Awards
- Around 6,000 readers took part in this year's vote; more than half favoured HELLA in the lighting category
- Award confirms years of trust in the quality of HELLA lighting products
2022-06-03 Company
First trade fair appearance under the FORVIA umbrella brand: HELLA and Faurecia jointly presented technologies for the mobility of tomorrow in Japan
- Joint HELLA and Faurecia stand concept at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2022 in Yokohama picked up on the new design language of the FORVIA umbrella brand
- Numerous product highlights for safe, sustainable, advanced and customised mobility were presented
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