Hella Acquired
Supplier Intelligence Card
Supplier Snapshot
- Core category
- Lighting
- Country / headquarters
- Germany · Lippstadt, Germany
- Manufacturing locations
- Wembach, Germany · Shanghai, P.R. China · Großpetersdorf, Austria · Banovce nad Bebravou, Slovakia · Bremen, Germany · Mohelnice, Czech Republic · Kocovce, Slovakia · Ghiroda, Romania · Torrejón de Ardóz (Madrid), Spain · Ljubljana, Slovenia · El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico · Sanhe City, Hebei, P.R. China · Changchun City, Jilin, P.R. China · Flora, IL, USA · Lugoj, Romania · San José Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico · Kamnik, Slovenia · Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico · Auckland, New Zealand · Derabassi, India · Indaiatuba - SP, Brazil · Trencin, Slovakia · Waihi, New Zealand · Tianjin City, P.R. China · Karmelava, Lithuania · Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico · Zell im Wiesental, Germany · Mehsana, Gujarat, India
- Production-volume fit
- Mass market · Specialist / low volume
- Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 (HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, valid to 2027-09-13) · ISO 9001:2015 (Hella Aglaia Mobile Vision GmbH Berlin, valid to 2025-07-03) · ISO 45001 (HELLA Group, valid to 2027-05-05) · ISO 14001:2015 (HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA and multiple global annex locations, valid to 2027-10-04) · ISO/SAE 21434:2021 (Cyber Security Management System)
- Programme / OEM evidence
- View programme evidence below
- Capacity / lead time
- Global manufacturing network with over 35 production sites and more than 125 total locations worldwide, supporting large-scale OEM series production and global aftermarket distribution. · Varies significantly by product complexity and OEM contract terms; typically 18-36 months for series development.
- Company / risk status
- AcquiredView risk access and details below
- Verification / data confidence
- Trayce Verified: Unverified — no published review
Data confidence: UNKNOWN
Why consider this supplier?
HELLA, a FORVIA Group company, is a leading global automotive supplier specializing in innovative lighting systems and high-performance vehicle electronics. The company is a key partner to automotive manufacturers and the aftermarket, driving advancements in automated driving, electromobility, and digital vehicle architecture.
Production-volume fit: Mass market · Specialist / low volume
Ownership & Corporate History
Acquired; current owner not recorded.
Majority-owned by Faurecia (now FORVIA SE) since 31 January 2022 (about 81.6 per cent); remains listed in Frankfurt and trades as FORVIA HELLA.
Components & Manufacturing Capabilities
Components Offered
Actuators, body electronics, driver assistance systems, electrical power steering, headlamps, interior lighting, lighting electronics, multi-function lamps, sensors, car body lighting, 12V lithium-ion battery packs, and thermal management parts.
Products & Services
HELLA offers a comprehensive range of automotive technologies across three business groups: Lighting (headlamps, rear lamps, interior lighting), Electronics (sensors, actuators, body electronics, and energy management), and Lifecycle Solutions (aftermarket parts, workshop equipment, and special applications for agricultural and construction vehicles).
Key Technologies
R&D Focus
R&D is centered on the 'Software-Defined Vehicle,' high-resolution digital lighting, next-generation ADAS sensors (radar and lidar), and advanced power electronics for the transition to carbon-neutral electromobility.
Certifications
Automotive Programme Evidence
Recorded project examples, vehicle supply relationships and pipeline programmes appear here when available.
Capacity & Commercial Fit
Production-volume fit: Mass market · Specialist / low volume
- Country / headquarters
- Germany · Lippstadt, Germany
- Manufacturing locations
- Wembach, Germany · Shanghai, P.R. China · Großpetersdorf, Austria · Banovce nad Bebravou, Slovakia · Bremen, Germany · Mohelnice, Czech Republic · Kocovce, Slovakia · Ghiroda, Romania · Torrejón de Ardóz (Madrid), Spain · Ljubljana, Slovenia · El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico · Sanhe City, Hebei, P.R. China · Changchun City, Jilin, P.R. China · Flora, IL, USA · Lugoj, Romania · San José Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico · Kamnik, Slovenia · Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico · Auckland, New Zealand · Derabassi, India · Indaiatuba - SP, Brazil · Trencin, Slovakia · Waihi, New Zealand · Tianjin City, P.R. China · Karmelava, Lithuania · Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico · Zell im Wiesental, Germany · Mehsana, Gujarat, India
- Service regions
- Europe · North America · South America · Asia-Pacific · Middle East · Africa
- Typical lead time
- Varies significantly by product complexity and OEM contract terms; typically 18-36 months for series development.
- Production capacity
- Global manufacturing network with over 35 production sites and more than 125 total locations worldwide, supporting large-scale OEM series production and global aftermarket distribution.
Only evidence-backed manufacturing locations are listed. Headquarters and service regions remain separate. Capacity and lead times are supplier-profile evidence and should be confirmed during qualification.
Target Markets
Capacity Updates
1 plant change tracked
Procurement Enquiry
Interested in working with Hella? Send a structured procurement or technical enquiry directly.
Risk & ESG
Company status: Acquired
Majority-owned by Faurecia (now FORVIA SE) since 31 January 2022 (about 81.6 per cent); remains listed in Frankfurt and trades as FORVIA HELLA.
Sustainability & ESG
- Carbon-neutral production (Scope 1 & 2) by 2025
- Net-Zero emissions target for the entire supply chain by 2045 (SBTi)
- 'Think.Act.Save.' energy efficiency program
- Circular economy initiatives for lighting components
- 90% heat recovery systems in manufacturing plants
Sources & Verification
Trayce Verified
Unverified — no published review
Trayce Verified applies only to the dimensions shown as independently sourced below. It is separate from paid Enhanced Profiles and does not guarantee capacity, lead time or supplier suitability.
Company identity
Unknown — not reviewed
Manufacturing location
Unknown — not reviewed
Certifications
Unknown — not reviewed
Programme relationships
Unknown — not reviewed
Source counts describe profile citations, not independently verified checks. Certification review applies to the recorded dimension; individual certificates, capacity and lead times are not verified by this panel.
More company information
Awards & Recognition
- Automotive Technology Innovation Breakthrough Award 2025
- John Deere Sustainability Award 2024
- Exemplary Sustainability Practices Award (Shanghai Government)
- Innovation Award for Smart Car Access
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- Founded
- 1899
- Employees
- 35,000+
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