Forvia
| Company type | Société européenne |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive parts supplier |
| Predecessor | Bertrand Faure and ECIA |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Nanterre , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Seating systems, exhaust components, interior modules, aesthetic vehicle features |
Number of employees | Not explicitly stated (8,300 engineers and technical specialists) |
Forvia SE (presented in uppercase), previously known as Faurecia SE, is a multinational automotive parts supplier based in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, France. In 2022, it was recognized as the seventh largest global producer of automotive components and held the top position as a supplier for vehicle interiors and emission control technologies. Components from Forvia are found in nearly fifty percent of vehicles worldwide. The company develops and produces seating systems, exhaust components, interior modules (including dashboards, center consoles, door panels, and sound insulation elements), along with aesthetic features such as aluminum and wood trims.
Key customers of Forvia include the Volkswagen Group, Stellantis, Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi, Ford, General Motors, BMW, Daimler, Toyota, Tesla, Inc., Hyundai-Kia, Jaguar Land Rover, and BYD. The workforce consists of 8,300 engineers and technical specialists, supported by over 300 manufacturing facilities and 35 research and development centers spanning 37 countries. In 2017 alone, the firm secured 403 patents. Approximately half of its production units operate using just-in-time manufacturing methods. Since 2004, Forvia has been a participant in the United Nations Global Compact initiative.
In 2006, the company was involved in a bribery controversy that led to the departure and judicial conviction of then-CEO Pierre Lévi.
The year 2022 marked Forvia's merger with German automotive supplier Hella. Later, in April 2024, Forvia initiated a €45 million collaboration with L&T Technology Services aimed at advancing clean mobility engineering through the Forvia Forge platform.
Origins
Faurecia originated in 1997 following the consolidation of two automotive parts manufacturers, Bertrand Faure and ECIA.
The firm focuses on engineering and producing automotive seating systems, exhaust solutions, interior components—such as dashboards, center consoles, door panels, and acoustic modules—as well as decorative vehicle elements including aluminum and wood trims.