Henniges Automotive
| Company type | Private (subsidiary) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1863 |
| Fate | Acquired by AVIC Automotive Systems Holding Co Ltd in 2015 |
| Headquarters | Auburn Hills , United States |
Area served | North America, Europe, Asia, South America |
Key people | Chuck Grassley (mentioned as U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman commenting on acquisition) |
| Products | Anti-vibration solutions, encapsulated glass systems |
| Owner | AVIC Automotive Systems Holding Co Ltd (a division of Aviation Industry Corporation of China) |
| Parent | AVIC Automotive Systems Holding Co Ltd |
Henniges Automotive, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, focuses on producing anti-vibration solutions and encapsulated glass systems tailored for the automotive sector. Established in 1863, the company boasts a rich heritage in manufacturing.
In 2015, AVIC Automotive Systems Holding Co Ltd, a division of China's state-owned aerospace and defense giant Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), acquired Henniges. This transaction was recognized as one of the most significant purchases by a Chinese enterprise involving a U.S.-based automotive manufacturer.
Following this acquisition, Henniges broadened its international footprint by opening new facilities in Suzhou, China and Prudnik, Poland, as well as inaugurating its European headquarters in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.
In 2019, Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, expressed apprehensions about the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) approving AVIC's takeover of Henniges. He highlighted potential national security threats linked to AVIC’s history of aerospace technology misappropriation. AVIC’s extensive operations reportedly include utilizing stolen information from U.S. military projects to advance the development of Chinese stealth fighter aircraft.
United States
- Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Keokuk, Iowa
- New Haven, Missouri
- Reidsville, North Carolina
- Frederick, Oklahoma