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BorgWarner Inc.
BWA · ARCX · Auto Parts · United States
BorgWarner Inc. is a leading global supplier of advanced technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles. The company operates through three main segments: Air Management, which provides turbochargers, eBoosters, eTurbos, emissions systems, thermal systems, gasoline ignition technology, smart remote actuators, powertrain sensors, cabin heaters, and battery heaters; Drivetrain & Battery Systems, offering battery modules and systems, control modules, friction and mechanical clutch products for automatic transmissions, torque-management products, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive transfer case systems, and coupling systems; and ePropulsion, focusing on power electronics including inverters, onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, and combination boxes. BorgWarner Inc. serves major automotive original equipment manufacturers worldwide, with revenue diversified across North America, Europe, and Asia, and supplies components for light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and emerging applications like data center power generation systems. Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, BorgWarner Inc. plays a critical role in enhancing vehicle efficiency, performance, and electrification transitions in the automotive industry.
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Consumer Cyclical sector · United States
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