Core Insights - Valeo has launched its "Leap 2028" global strategic plan, aiming for sales of €22-24 billion by 2028, with an operating profit margin of 6%-7% and free cash flow of at least €500 million after interest [4] Group 1: Manufacturing and Production - The Valeo Wuhan lighting factory has a total area of 21,000 square meters and features fully automated production lines, achieving 100% coverage of smart devices, CNC capabilities, and networked production equipment [4] - The factory produces over 4 million car lights annually, covering 74 categories, with intelligent lights offering over ten functions such as welcome, navigation, and hazard warning [5] Group 2: Research and Development - The Wuhan technology center is one of Valeo's largest R&D centers globally, housing over 1,500 R&D personnel, which is one-third of Valeo's R&D workforce in China [4] - The collaboration between R&D and manufacturing has led to a significant reduction in the development cycle for headlights, achieving a record of 7 months from design to mass production, compared to the typical 2 years overseas [5] Group 3: Expansion and Market Strategy - Valeo plans to establish a new production line in its second Wuhan factory to develop and manufacture high-end lighting products for electric vehicles, responding to the growing market demand [10] - The company views China as a crucial core market and innovation hub for the coming years, with plans to expand investments in smart manufacturing and R&D [10] - Valeo aims to leverage its key bases like Wuhan to not only deepen its automotive sector involvement but also to explore new markets in two-wheelers, three-wheelers, urban micro-vehicles, charging solutions, and data center cooling [10]
每36秒下线一只车灯,每年400万只车灯从这里发往全球
Chang Jiang Ri Bao·2025-12-24 01:00