Core Insights - Valeo has launched its "Leap 2028" global strategic plan, aiming for sales to exceed €22-24 billion by 2028, with an operating profit margin of 6%-7% and free cash flow of at least €500 million after interest [3] Group 1: Manufacturing and R&D Capabilities - The Valeo Wuhan plant is a key part of the company's strategy in China, featuring advanced automation and a production rate of one headlight every 36 seconds [1][3] - The plant covers an area of 21,000 square meters and includes fully automated production lines, achieving 100% in automation coverage, CNC level, and production equipment networking [3] - The Wuhan Technical Center is one of Valeo's largest R&D centers globally, employing over 1,500 R&D personnel, which is one-third of Valeo's total R&D workforce in China [3][4] Group 2: Innovation and Product Development - The development cycle for headlight products in Wuhan has been reduced to as short as 7 months, compared to the typical 2 years for similar products overseas [4] - The Wuhan plant produces over 4 million headlights annually, covering 74 categories, including smart headlights with multiple functions such as welcome, navigation, and hazard warning [4] - Valeo has established the first CarLab smart connected vehicle innovation studio in Wuhan, providing an open platform for exploring cutting-edge technologies [4] Group 3: Market Expansion and Strategic Importance - Valeo's growth in Wuhan is contributing significantly to the automotive supply chain in the Wuhan Economic Development Zone, with 33 other parts suppliers establishing operations in the area [5] - China is identified as one of Valeo's most important core markets and innovation sources for the coming years, with plans for continued investment and strengthening of smart manufacturing and R&D capabilities [5] - The company aims to expand into new markets, including two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles, urban microcars, charging solutions, and data center cooling, leveraging its key bases like Wuhan [5]
法雷奥：武汉基地锚定“跃升 2028”战略 研发制造协同打造汽车零部件智造高地
Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-12-29 03:47