Garrett Motion Inc.
GTX · XNCM · Auto Parts · Switzerland
Garrett Motion Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells engineered turbocharging and electric-boosting technologies for original equipment manufacturers in the automotive and industrial sectors. The company serves light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and off-highway applications with a portfolio spanning internal combustion engine turbochargers, hybrid technologies, and zero-emission solutions including fuel cell compressors, electric propulsion systems, and thermal management technologies. Garrett Motion operates globally through six research and development centers and multiple manufacturing facilities, supporting the transition toward electrification while maintaining leadership in traditional turbocharging applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rolle, Switzerland, the company addresses decarbonization requirements across passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and industrial equipment markets while advancing differentiated innovations in mobility and industrial technologies.
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Consumer Cyclical sector · Switzerland
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EV Battery Supply Chain
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Natural Rubber Supply Chain
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