SynerTrade, Procurement - Automotive

The Bosch Group is a leading global manufacturer of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology. In fiscal 2004, some 242 000 associates generated sales of 40 billion euros. Set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering," the Bosch Group today comprises a manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service network of some 260 subsidiaries and more than 10 000 service centers in over 130 countries.

With 60,000 employees working at 160 sites in 28 countries and annual sales of €10.7 billion, Faurecia is a major name in the automotive industry.
As experts in the design, development, production and delivery of six major vehicle modules, namely seats, cockpits, acoustic packages, doors, front ends and exhaust systems, Faurecia adopted two years ago a common working method called the Faurecia Excellence System (FES).

Innovation and reliability are two key characteristics of the Fehrer Company making them an indispensable partner in the domestic and international automotive industry. In Germany Fehrer is a major developer and supplier of moulded seat pads and backrest squabs. On the European continent Fehrer is one of the three largest in the trade. The impact of the range of their trendsetting products is clearly visible in their steadily increasing sales volume. The automotive supplier with its moulded foam pads and structural parts for car seats as well as complete systems for the car interior including center armrests, rear side bolsters, backseat cushions and inner trim panels has become a major global player.

Hilite is a global, innovative, engineering focused supplier of series production automotive components. Hilite´s focus is on components and systems for automotive powertrain and engine applications. With its hydraulic and electromagnetic products, Hilite is focused on improving fuel efficiency, increasing torque, reducing emissions and overall driving comfort. Hilite is also a leader in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) products for the heavy duty diesel engine market.  With these products, Hilite provides solutions for Euro IV and Euro V as well as US and Japanese emissions requirements.

Johnson Controls is a global leader in interior experience, building efficiency and power solutions. The company provides innovative automotive interiors that help make driving more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security. Johnson Controls also provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along with systems engineering and service expertise. Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), founded in 1885, is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The European Headquarters is in Burscheid, Germany.

The Peguform-Group, with it’s headquarter in Boetzingen/Kaiserstuhl, Germany, has existed since 1959. The Group surrounds activities in Germany, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Brazil, Czech Republic and China.

In 2006 Peguform realized revenue of 1.2 billion Euros with around 6.800 employees and 15 locations in 5 countries. Peguform manufactures plastic parts for interior and exterior applications and ranks amongst the largest independent automotive suppliers.

Poclain Hydraulics designs, manufactures and sells hydrostatic transmissions and associated engineering services for mobile machines, high-torque cam lobes, and radial-piston engines. Its drive systems serve in a wide range of applications, including construction, farming, materials-handling, industrial and marine machinery (winches included). Poclain Hydraulics employs over 1,000 professionals. 11 wholly-owned subsidiaries are staffed with sales and applications engineers, and are supported by a network of over 100 distributor branch offices to insure local support to customers around the globe.

PSA Peugeot Citroën sold 3.36 million vehicles worldwide in 2006 for market share of 5.2%. Europe's number-two automotive manufacturer, PSA Peugeot Citroën continues to grow outside Europe, especially in Latin America and China, with 1,069,000 units, which represents 32% of its total worldwide sales.

Leading Italian group, manufacturer of automotive components, SOGEFI focuses its activities on two product lines : Filters (53% of total sales) and Suspensions, and has realized a consolidated turnover of € 966 M in 2004. The SOGEFI Group operates in Europe, South America, United States, China and Egypt. French Subsidiary of SOGEFI Group , Filtrauto S.A. is a manufacturer leader in the field of filtration for light, heavy, and industrial vehicles, for First Equipment as well as Independent Aftermarket.