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Valeo
FR · XBRU · Auto Parts · France
Valeo SE is a French multinational automotive supplier specializing in the design, production, and sale of advanced components, integrated systems, modules, and services for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Paris and founded in 1923, the company operates through key business segments including Powertrain Systems, Thermal Systems, Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems, and Visibility Systems. These encompass powertrain electrification, thermal management for climate control and engines, driving aids like radars, lidars, cameras, and automated parking, as well as lighting and wiper solutions. Valeo supplies original equipment to major automakers, accounting for the majority of its revenue, alongside aftermarket parts. With approximately 109,600 employees across 29 countries, 186 production plants, 66 R&D centers, and 15 distribution platforms, it generates significant sales globally—Europe at 45%, Asia at 33%, and Americas at 22%. Renowned as one of France's top patent filers, Valeo plays a pivotal role in advancing vehicle electrification, connectivity, and safety technologies in the evolving automotive sector.
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