HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA is a Germany-based automotive supplier headquartered in Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1899, the company develops and manufactures components and systems for vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, repair shops, and aftermarket distributors. HELLA operates under the FORVIA HELLA brand following its integration into the FORVIA group, which was formed through the combination of Faurecia and HELLA.
The company’s main activities include automotive lighting and electronics. Its product portfolio includes headlamps, rear lamps, lighting modules, lighting electronics, radar and sensor systems, body and access electronics, energy-management and battery-management solutions, and other vehicle electronic components. Through its Lifecycle Solutions business, HELLA also supplies workshop equipment, diagnostic products, replacement parts, and specialized lighting and electronics for commercial vehicles and other applications.
HELLA serves automotive manufacturers and customers in the independent aftermarket across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, with operations and sales activities in numerous countries. The company is led by Bernard Schäferbarthold, who became chief executive officer in 2023, and continues to operate as a global automotive technology supplier within the FORVIA group.
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