- CEO
- Martin Fischer
- Full Time Employees
- 149,691
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Parts
- Address
- 23-27, avenue des Champs Pierreux Nanterre France 92000
- IPO Date
- Aug 3, 2012
- Business
- Forvia SE (Ticker: FURCF) is a leading global automotive technology group that designs, manufactures and supplies advanced components and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and special vehicles worldwide. Founded in 1914 and headquartered in Nanterre, France, the company operates through six main business groups: Seating, which provides complete seats, frames, adjustment mechanisms and sustainable seating solutions where it ranks number one globally in seat structures and number three in seat assemblies; Interiors, delivering full instrument panels, door panels, center consoles, dashboards and acoustic modules with integrated sustainable materials and smart functionalities; Clean Mobility, offering ultra-low and zero-emission technologies including exhaust systems, energy storage, hydrogen fuel systems through Symbio covering 75% of the hydrogen drivetrain value, and electrification solutions where it holds the top worldwide position in ultra-low emissions for passenger and commercial vehicles; Electronics, combining expertise in sensors, actuators, automated driving systems, cockpit domain controllers, energy management, body electronics and human-machine interfaces; Lighting, leading in high-end LED headlamps, rear lamps, signal lighting and interior solutions enhanced by electronics and software; and Lifecycle Solutions, supplying around 38,000 spare parts, workshop equipment, diagnostics tools and aftermarket services for independent workshops and special original equipment manufacturers in sectors such as trucks, agriculture and construction. Forvia serves major original equipment manufacturers including Volkswagen Group, Stellantis, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, Ford, General Motors, BMW, Daimler, Toyota, Tesla, Hyundai-Kia and BYD, with operations spanning over 300 production sites and 35 R&D centers across 37 countries, generating more than 20% of turnover from China. In recent developments, Forvia changed its name from Faurecia SE in June 2023 following the 2022 merger with HELLA that formed the combined entity; completed the acquisition of Aptoide’s 50% stake in their Faurecia Aptoide Automotive joint venture in April 2024; formed a strategic engineering partnership with L&T Technology Services in March 2024 valued at approximately €45 million focused on ultra-low emissions; signed a global strategic cooperation letter of intent with Chery Automobile in October 2025 to expand collaboration on advanced technologies and market opportunities; and announced in November 2025 plans to divest portions of its car interiors business to reduce debt and streamline its portfolio.