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2024-06-11 Company

125 years of FORVIA HELLA: from a lamp manufacturer in Lippstadt to a global technology leader

11 June 1899: Foundation of the "Westfälische Metall-Industrie Aktien-Gesellschaft" and start of the company's rise to an industrial enterprise
Technological strength as a common thread: from the "System Hella" acetylene lamp as the first pioneering innovation to the digital headlamp SSL | HD
The electronics business: Launched with the first fully electronic indicator unit in 1965, today a leader in many products for autonomous driving and electromobility
Since 2022: company of the FORVIA Group, the seventh largest supplier of automotive technology worldwide

2024-04-18 Technology & Products

RokLUME 280N SMART: Intelligent work lamp system revolutionises work lighting

Individual light colour settings in amber or green ensure better visibility
Easy installation and commissioning thanks to Powerline Communication (PLC)
Work lamp is available in six different illumination variants

2024-04-02 Company

MAHLE and FORVIA HELLA successfully complete the sale of their shares in joint venture BHTC

MAHLE and FORVIA HELLA successfully transfer their respective 50 percent stakes to AUO Corporation
Sale of shares is the result of constructive discussions between the two companies against the background of a change of control clause in the joint venture agreement

2024-03-22 Company

FORVIA HELLA honoured with John Deere Award for sustainability

Heat recovery system installed at the location in Großpetersdorf, Austria
System saves around 175,000 kilowatt hours of natural gas annually at the site
FORVIA HELLA aims to achieve CO2-neutral production worldwide by 2025 at the latest

2024-03-15 Company

Fiscal year 2023: FORVIA HELLA increases sales and improves profitability

Currency-adjusted sales increase by 12.7 percent to €8.1 billion; operating income margin improves by two percentage points to 6.1 percent; net cash flow in relation to sales at 2.6 percent
Company outlook for 2023 reached: adjusted sales, operating income margin and net cash flow in relation to sales within target corridors
Lighting with high sales growth and significantly improved profitability; Electronics with good demand for solutions for automated driving and electrification; solid spare parts, workshop and commercial vehicle business
Continuation of the established dividend policy: Dividend of €0.71 per share proposed
Outlook for 2024: slight improvements in sales, earnings and net cash flow expected in a persistently volatile market environment

2024-03-13 Technology & Products

Icon of the Seas: Hella marine equips the first-of-its-kind vacation with lighting products

Around 20,000 energy-efficient LED downlights ensure a cozy atmosphere and safety on the high seas
Sophisticated optical system ensures wide-angle and very homogeneous illumination
Digital lighting control enables precise adjustment of the lighting in the public areas

2024-03-05 Technology & Products

FORVIA HELLA receives further series orders for digital Smart Car Access system

Smart Car Access system enables hands-free vehicle access with a smartphone; avoidance of relay attacks thanks to ultra-wideband technology
NCAP-relevant safety function "Child Presence Detection" is being launched on the market for the first time on a UWB basis
System recognises children's slightest movements and breathing and informs left-behind children via smartphone
New functions can be provided by means of software updates; higher cost efficiency and CO2 reduction by utilising already installed hardware

2024-02-16 Company

FORVIA HELLA: Preliminary figures for 2023 and outlook for 2024 published, competitiveness program for Europe announced

Currency and portfolio-adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion in fiscal year 2023; operating income margin improves to 6.1 percent; net cash flow to sales ratio of 2.6 percent
All Business Groups with higher sales and improved profitability
Order intake of around € 11 billion, including for Smart Lights, 77 GHz radar sensors, battery electronics and Smart Car Access systems
Cost synergies from cooperation within the FORVIA Group of € 190 million, more than half is attributable to FORVIA HELLA
Company outlook for 2024 forecasts slight improvements in a challenging market environment; program to sustainably strengthen competitiveness in Europe

2024-02-13 Technology & Products

FORVIA HELLA presents pioneering “Sustainable Headlamp” concept

Headlamp concept combines sustainability, functionality and performance in a cost-neutral way
Headlamp reduces CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent over the entire product life cycle and cuts its weight by more than half

2024-02-07 Company

Philippe Vienney appointed new Chief Financial Officer of FORVIA HELLA

Philippe Vienney takes over CFO role as of 1 March 2024 and, in this function, becomes a member of the Management Board
Vienney has many years of management experience in Finance & Controlling, including as CFO of the FORVIA Business Group Clean Mobility

2024-01-15 Company

Dr. Marcel Wiedmann takes over management of the global spare parts and workshop business at HELLA

Marcel Wiedmann took on new role on 1 January 2024
Wiedmann has been with HELLA since September 2017, most recently as Head of the HELLA Corporate Centre Asia

2024-01-09 Company

Xovis and HELLA's People Sensing business to join forces

Switzerland-based Xovis’ acquisition of HELLA Aglaia's People Sensing business creates additional market opportunities
HELLA Aglaia's People Sensing business to be managed as a complementary third pillar within Xovis portfolio

2024-01-08 Technology & Products

HELLA and TÜV Rheinland: New "Traffic Rule Engine" software for autonomous vehicles

Software module knows the applicable local traffic regulations and thus enables autonomous vehicles to behave in accordance with the rules
In comparison to closed systems, the "Traffic Rule Engine" can be continuously updated via over-the-air updates
HELLA focuses on software development and the database, TÜV Rheinland provides support with type approval

2023-12-01 Company

Brake joint venture Hella Pagid: HELLA and TMD Friction agree on complete takeover by HELLA

HELLA to acquire the 50 percent shares currently held by TMD Friction in the joint venture Hella Pagid
From 1st October 2024, HELLA to begin distributing brake products under the HELLA brand
TMD Friction to regain sole control of the Pagid brand and to expand sales of brake products under this brand from 1st October 2024
TMD Friction to continue to supply brake pads to HELLA

2023-11-28 Garages & Services

Highly credible ADAS calibrations with Hella Gutmann workshop equipment

Multibrand solutions for calibration of cameras, lidar and radar sensors
Highly accurate calibration results for the reliable functioning of safety-related ADAS
Comprehensive modular CSC-Tool system for customization to every workshop’s requirements

2023-11-22 Technology & Products

HELLA ValueFit BLADE: New LED auxiliary headlamp series for trucks and off-road applications

LED position light in striking blade shape attracts attention
For the first time, amber position light possible for off-road applications
Auxiliary headlamp series is available in 18 different versions

2023-11-16 Company

Consumer Electronics Show: Four FORVIA technologies win CES 2024 Innovation Awards

2023-11-07 Company

Nine-month figures 2023: HELLA grows stronger than the market

Reported sales increase by 13 percent; currency-adjusted sales grow by 17 percent to € 6.2 billion \
Operating income rises to € 363 million; operating income margin improves to 6.1 percent
Net cash flow to sales ratio increases to 0.7 percent
Lighting, Electronics and Lifecycle Solutions with strong sales growth
Company outlook confirmed

2023-11-02 Technology & Products

Agritechnica 2023: HELLA presents lighting and electronics innovations for agricultural machinery

Product premiere: The new modular accelerator pedal system is flexibly configurable
Simple, steady, streamlined: S-series work lamps are supplemented by further product families
SlimLine: rectangular light module sets new standards in design language

2023-10-19 Technology & Products

Three FORVIA Technologies Awarded for Innovation by European Supplier Association CLEPA in 2023

2023-10-18 Company

Nine-month sales 2023: HELLA improves sales by 13 percent

Group sales increase to € 5.9 billion; currency-adjusted sales rise by 17 percent to € 6.2 billion
All Business Groups contribute to successful business development

2023-10-10 Garages & Services

Hella Pagid expands product range of deposit-free brake calipers

Product range grows: this time by 130 articles to more than 350 brake calipers from a wide range of vehicle brands
Strong increase in vehicle applications to around 11,640 vehicle applications; market coverage with German manufacturers of over 70 percent

2023-10-02 Company

MAHLE and HELLA sell BHTC shares to AUO

Greater growth opportunities expected for BHTC under new ownership structure
Total purchase price is based on an enterprise value of € 600 million

2023-09-29 Company

Bernard Schäferbarthold will become new HELLA CEO

CFO Bernard Schäferbarthold to take over as CEO from 1 January 2024, succeeding Michel Favre
Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Ziebart: "Bernard Schäferbarthold has already demonstrated his high level of management expertise on several occasions. At the same time, I would like to thank Michel Favre for his excellent work."

2023-09-26 Technology & Products

busworld 2023: HELLA shows modular concepts and customer-specific lighting innovations for city buses and coaches

Sustainable and powerful: headlamps for new Marcopolo G8 series
Modular, durable, striking: full LED rear combination lamps
SlimLine Bi-LED headlamp: first rectangular light module

2023-09-11 Company

New CHRO: HELLA appoints Stefanie Rheker as new member of the Management Board

Entry into Management Board in the second quarter of 2024 at the latest
Many years of personnel experience and leadership skills in an international corporate environment

2023-09-01 Company

IAA Mobility 2023: FORVIA presents its Vision of Connected, Sustainable and Automated Mobility

2023-08-31 Werkstatt & Service

Market launch for professional High Voltage Battery Diagnostics in Automotive Workshops

Professional evaluation tool by Hella Gutmann for second hand electric vehicles
Dependable statement on the 'State of Healthʼ of the traction battery
Workshop-compatible solution with multi-brand diagnostic device mega macs X

2023-08-14 Company

Moody's confirms HELLA's investment grade rating and raises outlook

HELLA corporate rating unchanged at Baa3, outlook raised to "stable"
Moody's recognizes above all HELLA's successful business development and strong liquidity position
Confirmation of investment grade rating secures access to long-term and independent corporate financing

2023-08-08 Garages & Services

Hella Gutmann diagnostic devices now with automated Diagnosics function

By clicking on the ”Automatic Diagnostics” button, mega macs diagnostic devices with SDI software automatically run through the entire process
Artificial intelligence makes decisions and performs statistical evaluations

2023-07-28 Company

State-of-the-art, sustainable and representative: HELLA will build new headquarters at Lippstadt site

The new location will be realised as an attractive new building on the premises of the current company headquarters
The project will be developed in cooperation with renowned Düsseldorf-based architects RKW Architektur +
Groundbreaking is planned for mid-2024

2023-07-25 Technology & Products

IAA Mobility: FORVIA showcases its technology at Europe's largest Automotive trade show

FORVIA presents its portfolio in three strategic growth areas: electrification and energy management, safe and automated driving as well as digital and sustainable cockpit experiences
With its solutions, FORVIA underlines its commitment to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2045

2023-07-24 Company

First half of 2023: HELLA accelerates sales growth and increases operating income by 76 percent

Group sales rise by 17.3 percent to €4.0 billion, outperforming growth of global light vehicle production by 6 percentage points
Operating income amounts to €245 million; operating income margin increases by two percentage points to 6.1 percent
Net cash flow to sales ratio improves to 2.2 percent after negative prior-year figure
Double-digit sales growth in all Business Groups; Lighting and Electronics develop significantly better than automotive production
Company outlook for the fiscal year 2023 confirmed

2023-07-18 Technology & Products

Lighting technology at the highest level: HELLA and Porsche launch world's first SSL | HD matrix headlamp

Digital headlamp system SSL | HD is used for the first time in the new Porsche Cayenne
More than 32,000 LED pixels per headlamp realise new, intelligent lighting functionalities
First high-resolution headlamp based on micro-LEDs is produced at the lighting plant in Lippstadt

2023-07-06 Technology & Products

SlimLine Bi-LED headlamp: HELLA presents first rectangular Bi-LED headlamp

Bi-LED headlamp with advanced lighting technology and electronics for a wide range of applications and maximum demands
Extraordinarily slim design and technological freedom thanks to modular system

2023-06-19 Company

Adnan Cemal becomes new Managing Director of Hella Gutmann Solutions

With Adnan Cemal, a long-standing HELLA executive takes over the management of the leading workshop specialist
He succeeds Rolf Kunold, who is leaving the company at his own request

2023-05-24 Technology & Products

Steering technology of the future: HELLA supplies sensor technology for all-electric steer-by-wire systems

HELLA is one of the first suppliers on the market to bring steering sensors for by-wire applications into series production
Steering sensors detect the torque and angle of the steering wheel and transmit signals to the steering control system purely electrically
First series production starts in 2025 for various well-known customers

2023-05-16 Technology & Products

HELLA wins numerous series orders in the field of electromobility

First series project for battery management systems in the US market; market launch in cooperation with AMP
Expansion of the product portfolio with electronic valve actuator; delivery to electric platform of a German car manufacturer
Monitoring of battery status through intelligent battery sensors; development focus on redundant product design for automated driving
Safe charging of electric vehicles with the aid of micro-actuators; series order from major Chinese car manufacturer
Electronics Managing Director Jörg Weisgerber: "Orders underscore that we are excellently positioned in the growth field of electromobility"

2023-04-28 Company

HELLA Annual General Meeting 2023 resolves dividend payment of euro 2.88 per share

In addition to the regular dividend, the dividend includes the payment of a special dividend after the exit from the HBPO joint venture
Annual General Meeting also approves all other agenda items with a large majority

2023-04-27 Company

First quarter 2023: HELLA improves profitability by 10 percent

Sales grow by 14.4 percent to €2.0 billion; global vehicle production increases by around 6 percent in the same period
Operating income improves to €111 million; operating income margin at 5.6 percent and largely at prior-year level; considerable investments to realize high order volumes
Net cash flow in relation to sales amounts to -1.9 percent due to high investments and the significantly improved sales development
All Business Groups record double-digit sales growth
Company outlook for the fiscal year 2023 confirmed

2023-04-24 Company

Hella Pagid celebrates its tenth anniversary

Since its foundation in April 2013, the joint venture has developed into a leading full-range supplier of brake systems in the independent aftermarket
The key factors are the high product coverage and the excellent quality of products and services

2023-04-13 Company

HELLA increases sales by more than 14 percent in the first quarter

Consolidated sales of HELLA increase significantly to around € 2.0 billion
Successful business development is supported by all Business Groups
HELLA CEO Michel Favre: "Strong start to new fiscal year underlines excellent positioning along key strategic growth areas"

2023-04-11 Technology & Products

LogiMAT 2023: HELLA presents innovative lighting technology and sensor solutions in Stuttgart

HELLA presents numerous product solutions for material handling, safe working con-ditions and improved comfort as well as increased efficiency at the leading trade fair for intralogistics
Product highlights include a brand-new S series work lamp, lighting solutions with VISIOTECH technology and sensor solutions for driver assistance systems

2023-04-05 Company

Auto Shanghai 2023: From electrification to Captain Chair: FORVIA displays deep understanding of chinese market

FORVIA will showcase breakthrough technologies at Auto Shanghai from April 18-27, 2023, participating for the first time as the world’s 7th largest automotive technology supplier
FORVIA will present its new solutions developed for the Chinese market along-side its global state-of-the-art portfolio, including its award-winning Solid-State Lighting High-Definition headlamp (SSL | HD).
All these technologies illustrate FORVIA’s commitment to become carbon-neutral across all operations and products by 2045.
Visit FORVIA at Hall 1.2, booth 1BF005, National Exhibition and Convention Center.

2023-03-21 Company

Short fiscal year 2022: HELLA once again achieves record level with order intake of euro 1 billion per month

Reported sales in the short fiscal year 2022 (1 June to 31 December 2022) amount to €4.4 billion; adjusted EBIT is €222 million; adjusted EBIT margin rises to 5.0 percent
High production volumes in the lighting business in China; Electronics Business Group meets the strong demand for product solutions for electromobility and automated driving; Lifecycle Solutions successful in the spare parts and agricultural machinery business
Order intake was around €7 billion, especially for key automotive future trends and in strategic growth fields
Dividend payment totalling €2.88 per share proposed: continuation of established dividend policy and special dividend after HBPO share sale
Outlook for the fiscal year 2023: adjusted sales to be in the range of around €8.0 to 8.5 billion and operating income margin to be in the range of around 5.5 to 7.0 percent; net cash flow in relation to sales at approximately 2 percent

2023-03-09 Technology & Products

HELLA expands Black Magic auxiliary headlamp series with 32 new lightbars

Expanded Black Magic series impresses with robust design, aluminum housing and ex-cellent light performance; all-black lightbars match any vehicle design
Range expansion includes 14 lightbars with ECE approval for on-road use and 18 light-bars for off-road applications

2023-03-02 Company

CONEXPO 2023: HELLA presents new lighting solutions for construction machinery and mining vehicles

Introducing the New C240 LED combination headlamp from HELLA with exceptional design for heavy-duty applications
Smart lighting solutions increase operator safety, health and productivity
All-round talent: Second generation of the RokLUME 280N work light with six illumination variants

2023-02-21 Technology & Products

HELLA manufactures 500 millionth accelerator pedal sensor

First series production started in 1996; today HELLA is global market leader with a share of over 40 percent
Company-wide first customer project in fail-safe design underway; further growth expected due to new requirements for vehicle interiors

2023-02-16 Company

Preliminary figures and company outlook published: HELLA expects record sales and further improved profitability for 2023

Solid performance in short fiscal year 2022 (1 June to 31 December 2022): sales at € 4.4 billion on a preliminary basis; adjusted EBIT margin at 5.0 percent
Order intake of around € 7 billion within short fiscal year 2022
Successful business development in all Business Groups due to high demand for core products
Cost synergies from cooperation with Faurecia under the FORVIA umbrella expected to reach more than € 300 million at the end of 2025
Fiscal year 2023: Currency and portfolio-adjusted sales expected to be in the range of around € 8.0 to 8.5 billion and operating income margin at around 5.5 to 7.0 percent; projected net cash flow at approximately 2 percent of sales

2023-02-06 Company

HELLA appoints Jörg Weisgerber and Stefan van Dalen, two executives from its own ranks, to the Management Board

Jörg Weisgerber is taking over from Björn Twiehaus as head of HELLA's electronics business on April 1
Stefan van Dalen is succeeding Dr. Lea Corzilius as new Managing Director Lifecycle Solutions also as of April 1

2023-01-18 Technology & Products

Climate-friendly and recyclable: NALYSES research project develops sustainable headlamp

The research project looks at the entire product life cycle, from the purchase of materials to repair and recyclability.
Approaches from the project are also to be transferred to other application and product areas.
In addition to HELLA, other partners from industry and science are involved; the Federal Ministry of Education and Research is funding the project until 2025

2023-01-13 Company

HELLA significantly increases sales and earnings in the first half of the fiscal year 2022

Group sales increased by 25.7% to €3.8 billion in the first six months of the short fiscal year 2022 (H1 FY 22); organic sales growth is 20.8%
Adjusted EBIT improved to €202 million; adjusted EBIT margin increased to 5.3%
All Business Groups recorded positive business development; Lighting and Electronics had double-digit sales growth
The Company outlook for the period 1 June 2022 to 31 May 2023 is confirmed

2023-01-12 Garages & Services

Hella Pagid: Range is continuously being expanded

Hella Pagid continues to expand its position as the leading full-range supplier in the independent automotive aftermarket
Expansion of the range leads to coverage of 6,611 vehicle applications in 2022
This covers almost 100 per cent of the European vehicle population

2023-01-04 Technology & Products

Flat, efficient and scalable: HELLA brings FlatLight technology into series production as daytime running light for the first time

Lighting concept is successfully transferred from the rear combination lamp to an application in the front area; series production starts in 2025
FlatLight technology requires only five millimetres of installation space; implementation of daytime running light, direction indicator and position light in only one light element
Customer project also includes headlamps with new CLA technology; miniaturisation of the light module enables striking, 10 millimetre narrow light signature

2022-12-15 Company

HELLA plans to pay a special dividend following the sale of HBPO share

Special dividend to be € 2.61 per share
Established dividend policy to be continued regarding the regular dividend

2022-12-15 Company

CES 2023: FORVIA pioneers technologies that matter to people

FORVIA, the 7th global automotive supplier, will reveal several world premieres at CES 2023 from January 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This marks the first CES with FORVIA presenting its combined portfolio of Faur-ecia and HELLA technologies addressing megatrends in electrification, auto-mated driving, and personalized cockpits.
FORVIA will showcase a series of groundbreaking technology and interactive experiences, demonstrating the Group’s leadership in sustainable materials, energy and weight saving, upgradability, recyclability, and circular economy de-sign.
The world's first Solid State Lighting High-Definition headlamp (SSL | HD) is a CES 2023 Innovation Award recipient.
Patrick Koller, CEO, to host press conference on January 4 at 09:00am Pacific Time at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to present how FORVIA is rethink-ing mobility thanks to technologies that matter to people.
Visit the FORVIA booth at Central Plaza 3.

2022-12-12 Technology & Products

SSL | HD: HELLA further expands leading market position in chip-based headlamp technologies

World's first series production of an SSL | HD headlamp started at the Lippstadt site
Total order intake for SSL | HD technology already at around € 1.5 billion after further high-volume project acquisitions
High-resolution, safety-relevant lighting functions can be realised through individual switching of up to 25,000 LED pixels per chip
Halving of development costs and capital expenditure on the customer side possible due to "world headlamp approach”

2022-12-12 Company

HELLA successfully completes exit from joint venture HBPO

33.33 percent HBPO share successfully transferred to co-shareholder Plastic Omnium
Purchase price at € 290 million, including a dividend of around € 8 million

2022-12-08 Technology & Products

Centralization of thermal management continues: HELLA receives further series orders for Coolant Control Hub

Further nominations by international and German automobile manufacturers; start of series production planned for 2024 and 2025
Higher efficiency of electric cars and lower costs by connecting different cooling circuits in the vehicle
Flexible adaptation to customer requirements through modular, integrative platform approach

2022-11-17 Technology & Products

Hella Gutmann and ADAC extend their partnership with telematics and remote diagnosis

‘Yellow Angelsʼreceive telematics support
Smart Connect transmits selected vehicle data to ADAC headquarters
More precise troubleshooting and faster onward travel

2022-11-16 Technology & Products

Consumer Electronics Show: Digital headlamp system SSL | HD receives CES 2023 Innovation Award

The world's first high-resolution headlamp based on matrix LED technology
Implementation of new, safety-relevant lighting functions by means of intelligent control of up to 25,000 LEDs per chip
Installation space requirements for light module reduced by 75 percent

2022-11-03 Company

2022 Capital Markets Day: HELLA accelerates profitable growth under FORVIA Power25 plan

Significant market outperformance with annual sales growth of more than 10 percent to over €9.4 billion in 2025
Substantial increase in operating margin to above 8 percent and net cash flow to around 4 percent of sales in 2025, supported by strong profitable growth in Electronics and a profitability turnaround in Lighting
On track for announced FORVIA sales synergies of €300 million to €400 million and cost synergies of over €250 million by 2025, around half of which attributable to HELLA

2022-10-25 Technology & Products

HELLA enters high-voltage market for power electronics with major customer order

HELLA equips ten different vehicle series of a German premium manufacturer with high-voltage voltage converters; production start mid-2025
Converter acts as interface between high-voltage vehicle electrical system and 12-volt consumers and ensures redundant power supply of components for automated driving and other safety-relevant functionalities

2022-10-20 Garages & Services

HELLA offers webinar on Universal Lighting

Target groups are workshops, wholesalers as well as other interested parties who are looking for innovative universal lighting solutions for vehicles
Dates on 25 and 27 October as well as on 2 November 2022; registrations for the free event now possible via HELLA TECH WORLD

2022-10-13 Technology & Products

Rear combination lamp technology at its best: HELLA with first customer order for innovative FlatLight concept

FlatLight technology to go into series production for the first time for an international car manufacturer as early as mid-2024
Light guide concept with particularly small optics reduces installation space requirements and weight and fundamentally changes the design of light signatures
Technology has around 80 percent lower energy requirements compared to conventional systems

2022-10-12 Company

Award in two categories: HELLA and Hella Gutmann Solutions named Best Brand in readers' poll

HELLA voted number 1 in the lighting technology and lighting category for the sixth time in a row
Hella Gutmann Solutions once again the leader in beamsetter category; award confirms continued trust in services and products

2022-10-11 Company

HELLA further expands global electronics network with two new development sites in Romania

Activities focus primarily on the development of product solutions for electromobility and automated driving
New development sites will create up to 300 new jobs over the next three to four years

2022-10-10 Company

bauma 2022: HELLA presents new lighting solutions for construction machinery and mining vehicles

World premiere: New LED combination headlamp from HELLA with exceptional design for heavy-duty applications
Smart lighting solutions improve occupational safety and comfort and increase cost efficiency
All-round talent: Second generation of the RokLUME 280N work light with six illumination variants

2022-10-05 Technology & Products

HELLA is branding electromobility: Billion-Euro customer orders for multifunctional Front Phygital Shields

From mid-2025, HELLA will equip a total of eight different electric vehicles from German premium car manufacturers with highly integrated modules for the front of the vehicle
Large Front Phygital Shields offer new design freedom to showcase the vehicle front as a styling element and strengthen brand differentiation
Multifunctional module available in different integration depths and customer variations
Use of innovative polyurethanes gives surface technology a self-healing effect

2022-09-30 Company

Annual General Meeting approves all agenda items with a large majority

Dividend of € 0.49 per share approved for the fiscal year 2021/2022; total distribution amount at € 54 million
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart takes over as Chairman of the Shareholder Committee; Andreas Renschler becomes new Chairman of the Supervisory Board; Judith Buss will chair the Audit Committee in future
HELLA CEO Michel Favre: "Business development and record order intake show: HELLA's business model is robust and positioned for the future".

2022-09-29 Company

HELLA starts the new fiscal year with double-digit sales growth

Group sales increased by 21.6 percent to € 1.8 billion in the first fiscal quarter; adjusted EBIT of € 91 million at prior-year level; adjusted EBIT margin at 5.1 percent
Strong demand for HELLA core products and technologies in all three business groups: Lighting, Electronics and Lifecycle Solutions
HELLA continues internationalization of business with disproportionate growth in China as well as North and South America
Company outlook confirmed despite various market uncertainties

2022-09-22 Technology & Products

HELLA develops series production-ready key components for all-electric steer-by-wire system

The steer-by-wire system enables the steering to be flexibly adjusted to the specific customer or situation and opens up new design possibilities in the vehicle interior
The all-electric steering system is being developed together with other partners; HELLA is contributing essential key components
The development partner is Geely's Lotus Tech Innovation Centre and the steering system will be rolled out to other customers within and outside the Geely Group

2022-09-21 Technology & Products

SHAKE Road Condition Sensor Supported on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform

Structure-borne sound sensor SHAKE identifies road conditions and detects water film on road surfaces
Sensor technology complements existing assistance and safety systems, enabling vehicles to “see”, “feel” and “hear”
HELLA 77 GHz radar sensors also qualified for NVIDIA autonomous-vehicle development platform

2022-09-15 Company

IAA Transportation 2022: FORVIA showcases strong expertise with Faurecia and HELLA

FORVIA, 7th largest automotive industry supplier, will propose several world premieres at IAA Transportation
New Cryogenic Hydrogen Storage Solution as part of zero-emission products for hydrogen mobility, as well as the world’s first truck seat platform
New modular, customized full-LED lamp and its latest intelligent battery sensor for smart energy management

2022-09-13 Garages & Services

Repair service at the touch of a button: HELLA Tech World with expanded scope

Clarion Europe repair service for independent workshops now available via HELLA Tech World
Repair-instead-of-replacement philosophy not only reduces costs, but also protects the environment

2022-09-12 Company

HELLA Aftermarket: Wholesalers and workshops benefit from pooling of expertise with Faurecia Service in the field of exhaust systems

Around 3,300 different Faurecia Service exhaust system kits available through HELLA aftermarket organisation
HELLA now offers a complete chain of OE expertise in the field of exhaust systems with over 26,000 OE application references
Wholesalers and workshops benefit from expanded product range and simplified processes

2022-09-08 Company

Automechanika 2022: HELLA fully supports workshops in the transformation of mobility

E-mobility and automated driving place new demands on independent workshops
HELLA offers comprehensive product and service solutions for the independent aftermarket to successfully manage change

2022-08-30 Technology & Products

HELLA enhances thermal management portfolio with new, powerful components

New electronic Valve Actuator and powerful Media Pumps complement existing product range
Thermal management components improve service life, efficiency and performance of electric vehicles
Series production launch of new HELLA solutions is scheduled for 2025

2022-08-30 Garages & Services

Hella Gutmann presents automated diagnostics

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify faulty vehicle components
Automated one-click diagnostics

2022-08-29 Garages & Services

Hella Pagid expands product range of core-free brake calipers

Product range grows by 110 items to 222 brake calipers from a wide range of vehicle brands
Strong increase in market coverage to around 8,200 vehicle applications

2022-08-25 Werkstatt & Service

Diagnostic device mega macs X for vehicle communication of tomorrow

mega macs X from Hella Gutmann handles DoIP and 'Security Gatewayʼ
State-of-the-art diagnostics for traditional and battery-electric vehicles

2022-08-22 Garages & Services

Guided high-voltage measurements with mega macs X

New functions make measurement procedures in the high-voltage range easier
Vehicle-specific step-by-step guidance for disconnecting voltages
Automatically generated test sequences for further measurements

2022-08-18 Company

HELLA significantly outperforms the market in the fiscal year 2021/2022 and achieves record order intake

Automotive segment outperforms global light vehicle production by 6.5 percentage points; Aftermarket sales grow by 15.6 percent, mainly due to independent aftermarket business; Special Applications increases sales by 8.3 percent due to strong business for agricultural and construction machinery
Consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion only slightly down on the prior-year level; currency and portfolio-adjusted sales at € 6.2 billion
Adjusted EBIT amounts to € 279 million due to high R&D capital expenditure and rising cost burdens; adjusted EBIT margin at 4.4 percent
Order intake at record level of around € 10 billion; among other things due to numerous orders for forward-looking technologies such as Digital Light SSL | HD, 77 GHz radar sensors and battery management systems
Dividend payment of € 0.49 per share proposed for the fiscal year 2021/2022
Significant increase in sales and earnings forecast for the next twelve months; nevertheless, market risks remain

2022-08-08 Company

Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf: HELLA shows prototype of an illuminated radiator grille emblem for the first time

Visual and futuristic enhancement of the vehicle front with illuminated, customized radiator grille logos
Innovative lighting solutions such as combination lights and headlamps take center stage this year

2022-08-05 Company

Judith Buss and Andreas Renschler to join HELLA's Shareholder Committee and Supervisory Board as independent members

Andreas Renschler is nominated to become Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Judith Buss is nominated to chair the Audit Committee on the board
With their election, there would be again three independent members on the Shareholder Committee; on the Supervisory Board, the number of independent members would increase to three
These nominations demonstrate the strong independent corporate governance of HELLA

2022-08-03 Company

IAA Transportation 2022: FORVIA presents its expert solutions for commercial vehicles

Faurecia and HELLA showcase their wide range of technologies for advanced, safe, and sustainable mobility at the leading trade fair in Hanover, Germany
Visitors can experience FORVIA's innovative solutions live in a demo truck

2022-08-02 Garages & Services

Hella Gutmann goes further with cyber security management

Extension of Cyber Security Management to include Renault and Kia security systems
Latest, secured vehicle models to diagnose as easy as usual
Multi-brand solution integrated in mega macs grows to twelve brands

2022-08-02 Company

Automechanika 2022: HELLA presents comprehensive range of products and services for automotive workshops and wholesalers

The focus is particularly on solutions for the electromobility megatrend and a wide range of training and service offerings for workshops and customers.
Hella Gutmann and Hella Pagid are also represented at the approximately 800 square meter HELLA booth (Hall 9.0, Booth A80/88)

2022-08-01 Company

iVT Expo 2022 in Chicago: HELLA presents lighting solutions for agricultural and construction machinery and the mining sector

Universal S-Series work lights allow easy conversion of halogen headlamps to LED technology
K-LED Nano warning light offers LED technology in the smallest of spaces for vehicles with height restrictions

2022-08-01 Company

Klaus Kühn resigns as Chairman of the Supervisory Board and as a member of HELLA’s Shareholders’ Committee

Klaus Kühn to step down from both bodies for personal reasons at the end of the Annual General Meeting on 30 September 2022
Decision to be taken in the near future on a succession plan, which will then be put to the Annual General Meeting for approval

2022-07-28 Company

Exit from joint venture: HELLA agrees sale of HELLA held HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium

Further milestone reached in sharpening HELLA‘s profile as a technology company with Lighting, Electronics and Lifecycle Solutions at its core
Closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2022

2022-07-28 Company

Prof Dr Wolfgang Ziebart designated for chairmanship of the HELLA Shareholder Committee

Prof Dr Wolfgang Ziebart to be elected to the Shareholder Committee, where he will take over as Chairman from Carl-Peter Forster, who is to step down from his position at the end of September 2022
Ziebart has excellent industry expertise as well as extensive management and committee experience, enabling him to actively help continue the HELLA success story from his position on the Shareholder Committee

2022-07-25 Company

HELLA further expands manufacturing capacity in China and opens new lighting plant with joint venture partner BHAP

Third lighting plant of the joint venture Beijing Hella BHAP Automotive Lighting in China
Annual production volume initially is at around 600,000 parts
With a two-meter long continuous light band for the front of the vehicle, one of the largest and most complex of its kind is manufactured in the new plant

2022-07-20 Company

Preliminary yearly figures: HELLA significantly outperforms global automotive market despite sales decline

According to preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2021/2022, currency and portfolio-adjusted sales declined by 2.4% to € 6.2 billion due to lower worldwide vehicle production
Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes fell to around € 280 million as a result of consistent investments in future technologies and increasing cost burdens; adjusted EBIT margin at 4.4%

2022-07-11 Technology & Products

HELLA brings fully electric brake-by-wire pedal into large-scale production worldwide for the first time

Brake commands are transmitted exclusively electrically using by-wire technology
Fully electric control supporting functions of automated driving and customised setting of the brake function
Use of lightweight materials and elimination of required components reduces vehicle weight
X-by-wire pedals open up new long-term possibilities for designing the Cockpit of the Future

2022-07-07 Company

35. ADAC Truck Grand Prix: HELLA presents brand new Black Magic LED work lamps series

Robust Black Magic work lamps for off-road applications also available in Europe since the beginning of the year
Optimized luminous efficacy and LED service life thanks to intelligent adaptation to the respective ambient temperature

2022-06-14 Garages & Services

High-voltage battery diagnostics with the mega macs

Hella Gutmann Solutions is taking a dual-track approach to the increasingly important field of high-voltage battery diagnostics
HV battery diagnostics 'Basicʼ: possible as part of the e-mobility functions of the mega macs diagnostic devices
HV battery diagnostics 'Proʼ: for objective and certified determination of the State of Health (SoH) under development

2022-06-09 Garages & Services

For the twelfth time in a row: HELLA is voted "Best Brand" at ETM Readers' Awards

Around 6,000 readers took part in this year's vote; more than half favoured HELLA in the lighting category
Award confirms years of trust in the quality of HELLA lighting products

2022-06-03 Company

First trade fair appearance under the FORVIA umbrella brand: HELLA and Faurecia jointly presented technologies for the mobility of tomorrow in Japan

Joint HELLA and Faurecia stand concept at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2022 in Yokohama picked up on the new design language of the FORVIA umbrella brand
Numerous product highlights for safe, sustainable, advanced and customised mobility were presented

2022-05-30 Company

iVT 2022 in Cologne: HELLA presents lighting solutions for the agricultural and construction machinery sector

Universal S-Series work lights allow easy conversion of halogen headlamps to LED technology
K-LED Nano warning light offers LED technology in the smallest of spaces