The combined company becomes the world’s seventh-largest automotive supplier with a vision built on four pillars: safety, sustainability, advanced solutions, and customized experiences.
At the end of January, French automotive supplier Faurecia completed its acquisition of German automotive lighting and sensor supplier Hella, a deal first announced in August 2021. This week, the new name of the combined companies — Forvia — was unveiled.
The new Forvia name is derived from the combined words “forward” and “via,” according to a recent press release, and is about “the movement and the necessary agility as well as the newly combined group’s commitment, confidence, and action.” Both Hella and Faurecia will continue to sell products under their respective brand names, but they will communicate under the new Forvia name.
“This new name reflects core elements of our Faurecia and Hella brands, as well giving a good translation of our shared purpose — inspiring mobility,” said Patrick Koller, CEO of Faurecia. “This new group represents 150,000 talented individuals across more than 40 countries inspired by one vision, speaking with one voice, and working as one team. As Forvia, we are shaping safe, sustainable, advanced, and customized mobility for today’s and tomorrow’s generations.”
“Forvia captures the close cooperation between Faurec
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