Hexagon is a leading global provider of integrated design, measurement and visualisation technologies. It has more than 12,000 employees in more than 40 countries. Hexagon's technologies measure with precision and rapidly provide access to large amounts of complex data that is visualised via engineering and geospatial software, empowering its customers to create, manage and share information to increase productivity, improve quality and make better, faster operational decisions by exploiting multidimensional data. It was founded in 1975 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

CSL is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of biopharmaceutical and allied products. It operates through the CSL Behring and Seqirus segments. The CSL Behring segment provides plasma therapies and conducts early-stage research on plasma and non-plasma therapies. The Seqirus segment is involved in the production of non-plasma biotherapeutic products and develops influenza-related products. CSL was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
Outpatient care centres & medical & diagnostic laboratories

Autoliv, through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture and supply of automotive safety systems to the automotive industry. The company offers a range of products, including modules and components for passenger and driver-side airbags, side-impact airbag protection systems, seatbelts, steering wheels, safety electronics, anti-whiplash systems, pedestrian protection systems and child seats. It also provides night vision and camera vision systems, radars, pyrotechnic belt pretensioners, brake controllers and other active safety systems. Founded in 1953, the company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Spotify provides a digital music-streaming service that gives on-demand access of songs on devices, computers, mobiles, tablets, and home entertainment systems. Its services allow subscribers to search and discover music collections of friends, artists, and celebrities and to build personal collection playlists. In addition, it provides advertising services. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in London, UK.
Internet publishing & broadcasting & web search

SSAB produces and sells steel products in Sweden and internationally. It operates in five segments: SSAB Special Steels, SSAB Europe, SSAB Americas, Tibnor, and Ruukki Construction. The company offers structural steel for sustainable and lightweight solutions; wear plate for maximum payload and service life; cold rolled steel for lightweight and safe components. It also provides products include quenched steel, heavy plates, and various strip products. Additionally, the company is involved in the provision of value added services, such as design, processing, logistics, and aftermarket services. SSAB AB markets its steel products under the Hardox, Raex, Domex, Weldox, Optim, Toolox, Armox, and Ramor brand names. The company offers its products to heavy transport, automotive, energy, material handling, infrastructure, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and mining industry customers. SSAB was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sweden-based Securitas offers security solutions. Its solutions include specialised guarding, electronic security, executive protection, loss prevention and screening. Securitas was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

International Workplace Group (IWG) plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides office outsourcing services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and the United Kingdom. The company offers virtual office services; 24/7 workspace recovery solutions; mobile and digital self-service solutions; co-working solutions; fully managed offices; networking and knowledge-sharing meetings; and meeting spaces and workshops. The company offers its services to property owners and investors, franchisees, brokers, and customers under the Regus, Regus Express, Spaces, Signature, and Open Office brands. The company was formerly known as Regus plc and changed its name to IWG plc in December 2016. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

UBS Group operates as a financial services and investment management firm. The Company offers wealth management, investment banking, and asset management services, as well as renders a variety of financial services to individuals, institutions, corporations, governments, and financial intermediaries. UBS Group serves customers worldwide. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Staubli is a mechatronics solution provider with three dedicated divisions: textile machinery, connectors and robotics. With a workforce of over 3000, Staubli has a presence in 25 countries and agents in 50 countries around the world. As one of the leading manufacturers of quick connector systems, Staubli covers connection needs for all types of fluids, gases and electrical power. These standard or specific products (single and multiple connectors, tool changers, quick mould change systems) combine performance, quality, safety, dependability and durability.
All other electrical equipment & components

Feintool International Holding, together with its subsidiaries, develops fineblanking systems and produces ready-to-install fineblanking and forming components primarily for the automobile industry in Switzerland, Europe, the US, and Asia. It operates in two segments, Fineblanking Technology and System Parts. The company provides its products for use in automobile industry, such as engine, chassis, transmission, safety systems, and seat mechanisms applications, as well as for application in mechanical engineering, electrical industry, tools and household, and medical technology. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Lyss, Switzerland.
"Detroit remains the heart of the American auto industry and Feintool wants to close the gap between our headquarters in Cincinnati and the automotive engineering centres that we serve," said Lars Reich, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Feintool U.S. Operations, Inc.
Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Feintool U.S. Operations, Inc.

Autoneum develops, produces and sells components, modules and integrated systems to provide acoustic and thermal management in motor vehicles worldwide. Its products include engine bay comprising engine covers, hoodliners, outer dash insulators/outer tunnel insulators, water box shields/plenum chambers, battery and oilpan insulators and other engine mounted thermo-acoustic parts; parcel shelves and interior trim parts; interior floor systems, such as inner dash insulators, non-woven and tufted carpets, floor insulators, floor mats, spacers/crash pads and other flooring systems; and trunk side trim, trunk flooring, spacers and other trunk parts. Founded in 1901, the company is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland.

ABB provides power and automation technologies. It operates in robotics, power, heavy electrical equipment, and automation technology, offering a complete portfolio of industrial technology products for customers in utilities, transport, and infrastructure. The firm was established in 1988 through the merger of ASEA and BBC Brown Boveri and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB has previously operated as Asea Brown Boveri.

Endress+Hauser provides measurement instruments, services, and automation solutions for industrial process engineering in Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. The company offers inventory management, fluid management, energy, field network engineering, plant asset management, and analytical solutions. Its products include flow, level, pressure, and temperature measurement products; liquid analysis products; and system components and data managers. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in Reinach, Switzerland.
Chief Executive Officer, Kaiser Optical Systems

OC Oerlikon, through its subsidiaries, provides production systems, transmission technology, textile machinery, and components and services for information technology market segments and industrial applications. It operates in six segments: textile, drive systems, vacuum, solar, coating, and advanced technologies. The company was formerly known as Unaxis and changed its name to OC Oerlikon in May 2006. OC Oerlikon was founded in 1906 and is based in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland.

Excellence Optoelectronics designs, manufactures, and sells opto-electronic technologies and products in Taiwan and internationally. The company offers LED lamps with AlInGaP and InGaN chip materials. It also provides LED traffic signals, such as ball signals, arrow signals, pedestrian signals, vehicle countdown, bicycle signals, and tram way signals; and LED lighting and luminaires that comprise LED street lightings, wall packs, components for lighting, high/low bays, patio lights, shoe boxes, and lighting modules, as well as LED automotive lighting modules for ODM/OEM services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Derq, a Dubai-based MIT spin-off is a developer of technology that aims to eliminate road accidents and improve road safety. It focuses on perception and sensor fusion, driver behaviour modeling, as well as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications.
"While headquartered in Dubai, we recently graduated from Techstars Mobility in Detroit, and felt it was important to open an office in Detroit - the epicentre of mobility innovation in the US." Dr Georges Aoude, chief executive officer.

GAC Group provides logistics, shipping and marine services internationally. Its logistics services include supply chain management, land transportation, warehousing and distribution, project logistics, international moving, upstream logistics and freight solutions. The company also provides marine services, which include offshore support, tug and barge operations. GAC Group was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

G4S a leading global, integrated security company specialising in the delivery of security and related services to customers across six continents. The group is active in more than 100 countries, and is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange with more than 610,000 employees and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen. It specialises in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. The company is based in Crawley, UK.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles manufactures and sells automobiles and light commercial vehicles, engines, transmission systems, automotive related components, metallurgical products, and production systems. The company designs, develops, produces, distributes, and sells automobiles, such as cars, crossovers, minivans, SUVs, and trucks under the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and, Ram, and SRT brand names. The company sells its products primarily through dealer networks in approximately 40 countries worldwide. Fiat was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in London, UK. The company was previously called Fiat and following a merger with Chrysler in October 2014 the company now operates as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

UK-based WPP is a media and communications services conglomerate. Its flagship advertising agency networks, including Grey Worldwide, JWT, Ogilvy & Mather and Young & Rubicam, offer campaign development and brand management services. WPP's holdings also include public relations firms, media buying and planning agencies, as well as many specialised marketing and communications units. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in London, UK.

Arlington Industries Group manufactures auto and aerospace parts and equipment. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Manchester, UK.

JATO Dynamics provides the world's most timely, accurate and up-to-date information on vehicle specifications and pricing, sales and registrations, news and incentives. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Uxbridge, UK.
Matt Weiss, president (North America), states: "Detroit is reinventing itself and we are very proud to be part of that,". "We're seeing huge growth downtown and further afield, with great restaurants, bars and hotels, iconic brands, new buildings going up and landmark sites being refurbished, while many new businesses are also being attracted into the area."

Savills is a real estate services provider. Through its subsidiaries, it provides transactional advice, consultancy, and management services in connection with commercial, residential, and agricultural property, as well as property related financial services and fund management services. Savills has operations in the Americas, the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. Founded in 1855, it is headquartered in London, UK.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles manufactures and sells automobiles and light commercial vehicles, engines, transmission systems, automotive related components, metallurgical products, and production systems. The company designs, develops, produces, distributes, and sells automobiles, such as cars, crossovers, minivans, SUVs, and trucks under the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and, Ram, and SRT brand names. The company sells its products primarily through dealer networks in approximately 40 countries worldwide. Fiat was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in London, UK. The company was previously called Fiat and following a merger with Chrysler in October 2014 the company now operates as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Fiat Chrysler Automobile's chief operating officer for North America, Mark Stewart, said, "Thanks to the strong support of Governor (Gretchen) Whitmer, the Michigan economic development corporation and city of Detroit, I am pleased to confirm that plans to invest in our Jefferson North Assembly Plant and build a new state-of-the-art assembly plant in Detroit have been given the green light".

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles manufactures and sells automobiles and light commercial vehicles, engines, transmission systems, automotive related components, metallurgical products, and production systems. The company designs, develops, produces, distributes, and sells automobiles, such as cars, crossovers, minivans, SUVs, and trucks under the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and, Ram, and SRT brand names. The company sells its products primarily through dealer networks in approximately 40 countries worldwide. Fiat was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in London, UK. The company was previously called Fiat and following a merger with Chrysler in October 2014 the company now operates as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Motor vehicle gasoline engines & engine parts

GKN engages in engineering business worldwide. Its driveline division develops and supplies automotive driveline systems and solutions. The company's powder metallurgy division manufactures sintered components for engines and transmissions, pumps, bodies, chassis and compressors, as well as various industrial applications; metal powders; sintered bearings and filters; metal injection moulded components; and soft magnetic components for electric motors. Its aerospace division manufactures integrated aerostructures; fixed and rotating propulsion products; transparencies and floatation devices. The company's land systems division designs, manufactures and supplies electro-mechanical power management devices. GKN was founded in 1759 and is headquartered in Redditch, UK.

Motor vehicle electrical & electronic equipment

Fiat Chrysler Automobile's chief operating officer (North America), Mark Stewart, said, "Thanks to the strong support of Governor (Gretchen) Whitmer, the Michigan economic development corporation and city of Detroit, I am pleased to confirm that plans to invest in our Jefferson North Assembly Plant and build a new state-of-the-art assembly plant in Detroit have been given the green light."

Drive System Design (DSD) is an engineering consultancy specialising in the design, development and control of transmission and future driveline systems. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Leamington Spa, UK.

RSM International is made up of a network of audit, tax and consulting firms. As a leading global network, it shares skills, insight and resources, as well as a client-centric approach that's based on an understanding of the business in question. Founded in 1964, the company is headquartered in London, UK.
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, & payroll services
Office Managing Partner (Detroit), RSM US

Alexander Daniels Global is a recruitment agency. The company specialises in sourcing personnel for the additive manufacturing and 3D printing sectors. Alexander Daniels was founded in 2015 and is based in Birmingham, UK.

The Floow designs and operates telematic systems and actionable insights for insurers, auto clubs, brokers, and fleet organisations in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

Laird, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and supply of components and solutions to the electronics industry in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Its performance materials division designs and supplies a range of electromagnetic interference shielding materials comprising board level shields, electrically conductive elastomers, fabric-over-foam shielding gaskets, vent panels, form-in-place, microwave absorbers, electronit mesh, and fingerstock gaskets. Its wireless systems division designs, manufactures, and supplies wireless machine to machine and telematics products, including antennae solutions and embedded radio frequency modules; and infrastructure antenna systems, including broadband infrastructure and advanced base station antennas. It operates in 49 locations in 19 countries worldwide. Laird was incorporated in 1898 and is headquartered in London, UK.
Manager, Communications & Marketing, Laird Technologies

BAE Systems, through its subsidiaries, operates as a defence, aerospace and security company worldwide. It offers a range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and support services. The company provides communications, electronic warfare systems, mission support systems, military air support, air defence and intelligence, and surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as helps government and corporate clients collect, manage and exploit information to reveal intelligence, maintain security, manage risk and strengthen resilience. BAE Systems was founded in 1999 and is based in London, UK.
Military armoured vehicle, tank, & components

Cosworth Group manufactures and markets engines, pistons, and engine parts for racing cars. The company offers products for cars taking part in Formula One and CART championships. The company was founded in 1958 and is based in Northampton, United Kingdom.
Motor vehicle gasoline engines & engine parts

Merlin Entertainments Group, a leisure and entertainment company, operates and develops visitor attractions and theme parks in the UK and internationally. It features hotels, water parks, spas, holiday villages, a conference venue and a golf course. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Poole, UK. It operates theme parks in Billund, Denmark; Windsor, UK; California; Italy and Unzberg, Germany, as well as historical cypress gardens in Winter Haven, Florida.

We Predict is a predictive analytics firm that works mainly with automotive manufacturers. The firm has developed Indico, a service using actuarial mathematics to analyse warranty data. We Predict's information products focus on reducing detection time of quality issues, benchmarking repair rates in the dealer network, enabling risk quantification and providing insight into the effect of component failure on customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Swansea, UK.

FPT Corporation (Financing and Promoting Technology)
FPT Corporation is a Vietnam-based technology conglomerate which engages in information technology, telecommunication, distribution, real estate, education, and financial services. It mainly supplies embedded systems, customised software and enterprise resources planning services. The company was formerly known as The Corporation for Financing and Promoting Technology and changed its name to FPT Corporation in December 2008. FPT Corporation was founded in 1988 and is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Appen is involved in the development of human-annotated datasets for machine learning and artificial intelligence. Appen has experience in capturing and enriching a wide variety of data types including speech, text, image and video. It has expertise in more than 180 languages and dialects, and access to a global crowd of more than 400,000 skilled contractors. Appen partners with leading technology, automotive and eCommerce companies as well as governments worldwide to help them develop, enhance and use products that rely on natural languages and machine learning. It is based in Chatswood, Australia.
Last year, we recognised the opportunity to work more closely with those clients, and provide them with even better support, from a local office.

ANCA is a manufacturer of computer numerical control (CNC) grinding machines and CNC systems. It was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Beximco Group operates as an industrial conglomerate with operations and investments across a wide range of industries including textiles, pharmaceuticals, PPE, ceramics, real estate development, construction, trading, marine food, information and communication technologies, media, DTH, financial services, and energy. The group sells its products and services in the domestic Bangladesh market as well as international markets. Beximco Group was founded in 1965 and is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Belgium-based XenomatiX develops lidar sensors for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving. It also serves sectors including mining and construction. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Leuven, Belgium.
All other electrical equipment & components

Paneltim is a family-owned company manufacturing high-quality and eco-friendly plastic panels and slats for use in a wide range of applications. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Lichtervelde, Belgium.
Laminated plastics plates, sheets & shapes

WABCO, together with its subsidiaries, provides electronic, mechanical, and mechatronic products for commercial truck, trailer, bus, and passenger car manufacturers worldwide. It manufactures and sells control systems, including braking, stability, suspension, transmission control, and air compressing and processing systems primarily for commercial vehicles. WABCO primarily markets its products through sales force. The company was founded in 1869 and was headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. In February 2019, Wabco relocated its headquarters to Bern, Switzerland. On 29 May, 2020, ZF acquired WABCO Holdings.

BDO Global Coordination operates as an accounting and business consultancy. The firm's network of member firms provides accounting, corporate finance, tax and management consulting services to its clients. BDO International was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Zaventem, Brussels, Belgium.
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, & payroll services

Stefanini IT Solutions provides IT services in Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. It offers outsourcing services including infrastructure and applications outsourcing; BPO services; integration and development services; and consulting services. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Jaguariuna, Brazil.

Fras-le is mainly engaged in the manufacture, marketing, import, and export of brake components, couplings, transmissions, friction materials, resin-based products, plastics artifacts and its derivatives, and other auto parts. It offers brake linings and pads for commercial vehicles; disc brake pads for hydraulic breaks for use in passenger and utility vehicles; brake linings and shoes for light vehicles; clutch facings for automotive vehicles; and motorcycle pads and shoes. The company also provides aircraft pads; pads and shoes for trains and subways; and universal flat sheets. Founded in 1954, Fras-le is based in Caxias do Sul, Brazil.

Stefanini IT Solutions provides IT services in Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. It offers outsourcing services including infrastructure and applications outsourcing; BPO services; integration and development services; and consulting services. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Jaguariuna, Brazil.
Chief Executive Officer (North America and Asia-Pacific)

Mucci Farms engages in growing, packing, and marketing greenhouse vegetables. Its products include tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, and miscellaneous vegetables. The company was founded in 1963 and is based in Kingsville, Canada.

Magna International designs, develops and manufactures automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineers and assembles vehicles to original equipment manufacturers of cars and light trucks in North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. Its products include automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; body and chassis systems; vision systems; electronic systems; exterior systems; powertrain systems; roof systems; and hybrid and electric vehicles/systems. It also offers vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1961, the company is based in Aurora, Canada.

Buckland provides global trade and logistics services. It offers customs brokerage services, trade managed solutions, freight forwarding, trade technologies, and warehousing and distribution services. The firm was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
This move comes as a result of strong growth and a dedication to improving our service offerings for our customers.

Bond Brand Loyalty is a customer loyalty and brand management company. It offers a combination of services that includes loyalty solutions, customer experience design, marketing research, customer analytics, live brand experiences, and proprietary technology platforms. It was founded in 1980 and based in Mississauga, Canada.
"This move provides us with greater access to leading global brands and exceptional people, and we are thrilled to be a part of the Detroit business community," said Bob Macdonald, president.

Magna International designs, develops and manufactures automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineers and assembles vehicles to original equipment manufacturers of cars and light trucks in North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. Its products include automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; body and chassis systems; vision systems; electronic systems; exterior systems; powertrain systems; roof systems; and hybrid and electric vehicles/systems. It also offers vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1961, the company is based in Aurora, Canada.
Motor vehicle electrical & electronic equipment

Multimatic manufactures stampings, welded assemblies, mechanisms, and suspension components for automotive industry. Its products include vehicle closure hardware systems; doors, hoods, trunks, liftgates/decklids, and sliding hinge systems; seating hardware, I/P structures, and integrated vehicle sub-systems; and complex stamped and welded assemblies and modules. The company also offers design and development of automotive body/chassis systems. Further, the company offers contract services to corporate divisions, automotive original equipment manufacturers, and suppliers. Multimatic was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Adastra Group provides IT consultancy services. The company focuses on business intelligence, data integration, data warehousing and master data management services. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Markham, Canada, with offices in Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Russia and Bulgaria.

J2 Management Corporation, through its subsidiaries, manufactures front and rear impact systems for automotives. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Martinrea International designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells metal parts, assemblies and modules, and fluid management systems primarily for the automotive industry and other industrial sectors in the United States, Canada and Europe. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.

Mitchell Plastics engages in the design, development, manufacture and supply of automotive interior mechanisms and decorative components. The company was founded in 1915 and is based in Kitchener, Canada. It also has locations in Waterloo, Canada; Huntsville, Alabama and Troy, Michigan, US. In 2001 the company amalgamated with Ultra Manufacturing.
"Mitchell Plastics on Wednesday won a $427,000 performance-based grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund, a division of MEDC. Michigan was chosen over competing sites in Ontario, where it already has a significant production base, and Charlestown, Ind., where its current facility has room to support the increased production. The MEDC said the grant was needed to help offset the costs to build a new facility."

Valiant designs, manufactures, and supplies automated production systems and tooling for automotive, aerospace and defence, heavy equipment, alternative energy and materials, mining, consumer products, composites, construction, and forestry industries globally. It designs, manufactures, and integrates welding and assembly systems, material handling systems, industrial parts washers, and leak test machines. The company engages in the fabrication and heavy machining of various steels and other non-ferrous materials. It offers fixtures, gages, and tooling; plastic injection tooling and related equipment; composite tooling and materials; and body-in-white systems, industrial parts washers, hemming systems, and plastic forming tools. The company's services include project management, engineering, research and development, mechanical design, controls design and integration, digital simulation and validation, fabrication and machining, testing and validation, assembly and integration, CMM and laser measurement, robot programming and integration, documentation and training, installation and production support, reliability and maintainability, and spare parts and after sales support. Its customers range from large multi-national corporations to smaller local companies. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Windsor, Canada.

Spectrum Communications is a two-way radio communications company, that provides a variety of two-way radio, paging and public safety communication systems, solutions and services. It was founded in 1979 and is based in London, Ontario, Canada.

Wanfeng Auto Holding Group through its subsidiaries, manufactures auto parts, and mechanical equipment. It manufactures car aluminium alloy wheels; motorcycle alloy wheels for motorcycle manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers in Europe, Japan, America, India, south-east Asia, and internationally; and researches and develops magnesium alloy material for use in aerospace and defence products, and energy-saving light conversion research and development applications. Wanfeng Auto Holding Group was founded in 1994 and is based in Xinchang County, China.
Michigan was chosen for the project due to the unique availability of skilled human capital necessary to design and build the Rivian systems.

China Aerospace Science and Technology researches, designs, manufactures, and launches space systems. It offers space systems, such as launch vehicles, satellites, manned spaceflights, deep space exploration products, and strategic and tactical missiles; and defence systems, including vehicle air defence, ship-to-air missile, surface-to-air missile, and portable missile weapon systems, as well as UAVs, precision guided bombs, and guided multiple-launch rockets. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
Motor vehicle transmission & power train parts

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co is specialised in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, as well as battery management systems. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Ningde, China.
"Our new Detroit subsidiary, our first in North America, will allow us to serve local needs. By locating close to our customers, we will be able to better understand their needs and improve our global supply chain. " Allan Wang, General Manager, North America at CATL.

China North Industries Group, also known as China Ordnance Industries Group, manufactures weapons and equipment of land forces. It researches and develops high technological weapons of various areas such as precision striking, amphibious assaulting, long-range suppression, air defence anti-missile, information night vision, and high effective destruction, for the army, navy, and air force as well as arms for other services. It also researches and develops destruction and informationised equipment for the army, as well as heavy-duty equipment; special chemicals; and optoelectronic information technology. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Beijing, China.

Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group is a joint stock holding company which owns several Chinese automakers. A state-owned enterprise, it is also known as GAIG and is a Chinese partner of Japanese companies Toyota and Honda. GAIG owns Chinese production bases that churn out Chinese-market versions of the Japanese carmakers' models. Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.
Motor vehicle gasoline engines & engine parts
Chief Operating Officer, GAC Detroit R&D Centre

Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts produces and sells rubber sealing parts, special rubber products, and compounded rubber. The company's products are used in automobiles, engineering machineries, petrochemical industry, ships and railways, aerospace and military affairs. It is based in Ningguo, China.

Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology is principally engaged in the research, development, production and sale of plasticisation and mechanical products. The company is involved in the manufacture of automotive decorative plastic parts, customised manufacture of specialised equipment, as well as the development, sale and leasing of real estate, as well as other businesses. The firm was founded in 1988 and is based in Jiangyin, China.

Great Wall Motors engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, distribution and sale of sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, sedans and automobile-related parts and components primarily in China. The company primarily serves dealers, government entities and individual customers. It was founded in 1976 and is based in Baoding, China.

Aviation Industry Corporation of China engages in the design, development, and production of fighters, fighter bombers, trainer and reconnaissance aircrafts, turbojet engines, turbo fan engines, air-to-air missiles and ground-to-air missiles. It offers airport ground support equipment; auto components and parts; construction materials, which include anti-static access floors, rubber floors, PAP pipes, aluminium-honeycombs, expansion pearl rocks and fighter aircraft for light-or-heavy mission application, and aviation weaponry equipment and systems. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Beijing, China.
Motor vehicle transmission & power train parts

Shanghai Shenda Co is principally engaged in international and domestic trading of textile products. The company's main business consists of the exportation and domestic trading of textile products, and business of new textile materials and automotive ancillary textile products. Its new textile materials business is comprised of the production of membrane structural materials and geo-textile materials. Its automotive ancillary textile products include car blankets, forming blankets and other blanker products, car seat belts, car interior fabrics and other major textile products. The company distributes its products within domestic market and to overseas markets. It is based in Shanghai, China.

Cixing Group engages in the development, manufacture and sale of ball bearings worldwide. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Cixi, China.
Machine shops, turned products, screws, nuts & bolts
Jay Click, vice-president for CW Bearing's North American operations, said one of the reasons for building a manufacturing facility in Northville is to shorten the delivery time and better serve US auto manufacturers, as the company is a Tier 2 supplier to Ford and General Motors.

Sanhua Holding Group researches, develops, manufactures, and sells refrigeration and air conditioning control components in China and internationally. The company also provides automotive thermal management systems and control components. In addition, it engages in the equity and debt investment and real estate investment businesses. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Shaoxing, China.
"We chose Detroit to establish our first North American automative tech centre because we want to access the talent pool and the latest innovation and technology, given the fact that the Big Three major US automotive companies; Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler are all here. Besides, the majority of our clients in automobile-related air conditioning and thermal systems are here. We can respond to inquiries and the needs of our customers in a more timely manner." - Zhang Daocai, chairman.

Kingfa Science & Technology is engaged in the research, development, production, and sale of plastic products. It offers modified plastics, special type engineering plastics, fine chemical materials, biodegradable plastics, and wooden-based materials, as well as carbon fibres and its composites. The company also provides wood-plastic composite materials and green ecological wood profiles comprising indoor decorative plates and profiles, outdoor building decorative plates and profiles, outdoor garden systems, architectural shading systems, green ecological wood composite doors and window systems. Kingfa Science & Technology was founded in 1993 and is based in Guangzhou, China.
Urethane, foam products & other compounds
Manager, Human Resources, Kingfa Science & Technology (USA)

Yanfeng was established in 1987 and operates as a technological enterprise integrated with scientific research, development, manufacture and sales and service. The company primarily manufactures plastics machines, for example bag making machines, printing machines and plastic tape drawing machines. Yanfeng is headquartered in Wenzhou, China.

Chongqing Sokon Industry Group manufactures and distributes automotive and parts. The company produces mini trucks, mini-buses, multi-purpose vehicles, engines, and other components. The firm was founded in 1986 and is based in Chongqing, China.

Hamaton Automotive Technology is a manufacturer and supplier of automotive parts. The firm specialises in TPMS technology, valve inflation technology and tyre and wheel service tools and accessories. It was originally named Hangzhou Hamaton Tyre Valves and was founded in 1993. The firm is based in Hangzhou, China.
Motor vehicle electrical & electronic equipment

Shenzhen Qianhai Frontt Capital Management plans to establish a joint research centre at the University of Michigan. The firm is invest $27m for a number of initiatives with the University. The firm is based in Shenzhen, China.

Fuyao Glass Industry engages in the production and marketing of automobile safety, architectural safety, bulletproof, mirror-level float, automobile-level loat, high-grade silver, and other industrial glass products in China. The company operates in the US, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Russia, Germany, and Europe. Fuyao Glass Industry was founded in 1987 and is based in Fuqing, China.

Wanxiang together with its subsidiaries, manufactures auto parts in China. The company offers universal joints, bearings, CV joints, drive shafts, auto batteries, shock absorbers, leaf springs, coil springs, brake discs, and tools. It also engages in the businesses of agriculture, aquaculture, real estate development, and infrastructure development. In addition, the company offers automobile driveline parts and industrial bearings; aquaculture products, such as eels and snakes; agricultural engineering; restaurant management; hotel management; and bridge and road development services. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Hangzhou, China.

Bluestar Mould Group engages in mould manufacturing and plastic injection moulding. It operates as a strategic partner for automotive companies worldwide by providing a range of automotive components and parts. The firm was founded in 1992 and is based in Shenzhen, China.
Laminated plastics plates, sheets & shapes

Kingfa Science & Technology is engaged in the research, development, production, and sale of plastic products. It offers modified plastics, special type engineering plastics, fine chemical materials, biodegradable plastics, and wooden-based materials, as well as carbon fibres and its composites. The company also provides wood-plastic composite materials and green ecological wood profiles comprising indoor decorative plates and profiles, outdoor building decorative plates and profiles, outdoor garden systems, architectural shading systems, green ecological wood composite doors and window systems. Kingfa Science & Technology was founded in 1993 and is based in Guangzhou, China.
Urethane, foam products & other compounds

Beijing Automotive Industry Holding, also known as BAIC Group, engages in vehicle manufacturing, parts manufacturing, auto trade service, motor research and development, motor education, investment, and financing businesses. The company manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles, including light off-road vehicles and trucks, and military light off-road vehicles; and automotive parts and components. Beijing Automotive Industry Holding has strategic agreements with Daimler Chrysler and Hyundai Motor. The company was founded in 1958 and is based in Beijing, China.

Ningbo Jiebao Group, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells rubber products in China. The company offers rubber products, such as sealing strips and gaskets, dust covers, rubber bowls, and metal framed rubber products, as well as temperature and environmental protective rubber products for use in saloon cars, electric appliances, and electric tools. It also provides moulded rubber products, as well as rubber drive belts for application in cars and industries. Ningbo Jiebao exports its products to customers in Europe and the United States. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Ninghai, China.
"The ease of international access via Detroit International Airport and the available office space that fit our needs at a reasonable price were also major factors in selecting the area," said Stan Grabinski, director, sales and marketing, JB North America Inc.
Director, Sales and Marketing, JB North America Inc

Adler Group manufactures vehicle interiors. It offers insulations, covers, dashboards and other related products for the automotive sector. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in Ottaviano, Italy.

Magic MP SpA is a manufacturer of plastic extrusion and blow moulding machinery. The company was founded in 1959 and is based in Monza, Italy.
Celestino Spiga, US area manager, states: "It (Ann Arbor) is the centre of the blow moulding industry in the US. It's a good location to cover the USmarket." Also, Spiga said, Michigan is a good place for finding people with expertise in blow moulding equipment, since the state is home to several machinery makers.

Mollificio Cappeller specialises in springs, pressed sheared parts, forms and small precision parts. Its products include torsion springs, extension springs, assembled parts and wire processing. Founded in 1968, the company is headquartered in Cartigliano, Italy.

Fidia S.p.A. designs and build numerical controls and high-speed milling machine systems for the production of complex-shaped parts for the automotive, aerospace and energy markets. The company was founded in 1974 and is based in San Mauro Torinese, a suburb of Turin, Italy.

Promac Srl is a manufacturer of CNC machine tools. It designs and manufactures automatic heads for different uses. Its products include sharky, zephyr VTR, sharav GVT, and etesian HMC. Promac Srl was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in the Salzano area of Venice, Italy.

Isuzu Motors manufactures and sells commercial and light commercial vehicles, and engine components worldwide. Its products include heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks; heavy/medium duty busses; pickup trucks; and sports utility vehicles, as well as automotive, marine, and industrial engines. Isuzu Motors Limited sells its products primarily through a network of trading companies and other partners. The company was formerly known as Diesel Automobile Industry and changed its name to Isuzu Motors in July 1949. Isuzu Motors was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Asahi Kasei, through its subsidiaries, provides various chemical products in Japan. It has several segments including chemicals; health care; fibres; electronics; construction materials and services; engineering and others. Asahi Kasei was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Asahi Kasei, through its subsidiaries, provides various chemical products in Japan. It has several segments including chemicals; health care; fibres; electronics; construction materials and services; engineering and others. Asahi Kasei was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Urethane, foam products & other compounds

Nissan is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automotive products and marine equipment in Japan and internationally. It provides zero emission vehicles, compacts/sedans, sport vehicles, minivans/wagons, crossovers/SUVs/pickup vehicles, and LCVs. The company is also involved in various marine businesses, including pleasure boat production and sales, marina business, and export of outboard engines. Nissan was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

Konica Minolta engages in technology, industrial and healthcare businesses. Its business technologies segment provides multi-functional peripherals, printers, production printing equipment and related solution services. The company's industrial segment provides display materials, memory devices and image input/output components. Its healthcare segment offers consumables and equipment for healthcare systems. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Doug Kreysar, executive vice president, states: "The decision to open an office location in Novi was a logical next step for Radiant. Evidenced by trends in advanced lighting, display-based HMI, and sensing systems in today's vehicles, there is a growing need for solutions providers in the world's automotive centers to facilitate quality goals for light-emitting systems. With the opening of our Novi office, we are now able to offer local customers in automotive and other industries more immediate and personal service. Additionally, the Novi facility gives us the opportunity to increase our engineering footprint to continue development across all automated visual inspection applications, including light & color measurement, visual surface inspection, and assembly verification."
Specialist, Creative Marketing, Radiant Vision Systems

Alps Electric manufactures and sells electronic components and audio equipment, and provides logistics services. It offers electronic components for mobile devices, home electronics, vehicles, and industrial equipment. Its products include switches/encoders, potentiometres, multi control devices, sensors, connectors, keyboards, tuners, pointing devices, optical devices, remote controls, communication modules, automotive electrical components and touch panels. It serves mobile, automotive, industry, and home markets primarily in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. The company was formerly known as Kataoka Electric and changed its name to Alps Electric in December 1964. Alps Electric was founded in 1948 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Fanuc manufactures and sells machinery worldwide. The company offers CNC series, servo motors, lasers, robots, compact machining centres, electric injection moulding machines, wire-cut electric discharge machines, and super nano machines. Fanuc was founded in 1956 and is based in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

Subaru Corporation manufactures and sells automobiles and related products in Japan and internationally. It operates through automobile, aerospace, and industrial products segments. The company manufactures, repairs, and sells passenger cars and their components under the Subaru brand name; airplanes aerospace-related machinery and their components; and generators, engine-equipped machinery, agricultural machinery, construction machinery, and other machine tools, as well as their components. Subaru Corporation was established in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Prior to 2018 the firm operated as Fuji Heavy Industries.

MegaChips Corporation engages in fabless manufacturing of devices for the mobile and Internet of Things industries in Japan and internationally. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells system LSIs, and electronic devices and systems products with LSIs. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Rajesh Vashist, chief executive officer, SiTime, "Our Michigan centre is near many world-class universities. The rich talent pool in the region, especially in engineering, will help us accelerate our product development."

Iida Industry operates in the non-metallic mineral product manufacturing industry. It was founded in 1954 and is based in Inazawa, Japan.

Ube Industries, engages in the chemicals and plastics, pharmaceuticals, cement and construction, machines and metals, and energy and environment businesses in the Japan and internationally. Its chemicals and plastics segment offers synthetic rubber and caprolactam chain products. The company's specialty chemicals and products segment provides a range of specialty products. The company's energy and environment segment engages in the production and supply of coal and electricity. Ube Industries was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Japan.

Panasonic produces and sells electronic and electric products worldwide. The company provides imaging equipment, such as flat-panel TVs; blu-ray disc recorders, digital cameras and notebook PCs; projectors, in-flight entertainment systems and other business-use AV equipment; and solutions for homemaking, cooking, beauty and grooming, health, cooling and heating, hot water supply and cold chain equipment fields. It also offers fuel cell cogeneration systems, car components and devices and motors; security and communication solutions; mobile phones; lighting equipment; wiring equipment, panelboards and energy management products; home and building products and material solutions; and environmental systems. Founded in 1918, the company is headquartered in Kadoma-shi, Japan.
President, Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America

Japan-based Denso develops automotive technology, systems, and components. It remits engine control components, diesel injection products, engine electrical systems and air conditioning systems. Denso was founded in 1949 and is based in Kariya, Japan.

Daicel Corporation manufactures and sells chemical products. The company's products are used in the consumer goods, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and adhesives sectors. The company was formerly known as Daicel Chemical Industries and changed its name in October 2011. Daicel Corporation was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Japan-based Mitutoyo manufactures and sells precision measuring instruments. It offers outside and special micrometres, and accessories; height, depth and inside diameter measuring tools; standard, large and special callipers; dial gauges, test indicators, dial indicator stands and digital indicators; gauge blocks and calibration equipment; micrometre heads; and contact and non-contact sensors. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan.

Honda Motor Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture and distribution of motorcycles, automobiles and power products primarily in North America, Europe and Asia. In addition, it sells spare parts and provides after sales services through retail dealers, as well as being involved in retail lending, leasing to customers and other financial services, such as wholesale financing to dealers. The company was founded in 1948 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
All other electrical equipment & components

Japan-based Denso develops automotive technology, systems, and components. It remits engine control components, diesel injection products, engine electrical systems and air conditioning systems. Denso was founded in 1949 and is based in Kariya, Japan.
Executive Vice President, Denso International America

Daifuku provides consulting, engineering, design, manufacture, installation, and after-sales services for logistics systems and material handling equipment. The company offers manufacturing and distribution products, including pallet and heavy load storage systems, small/medium and light load storage products, sorting and picking systems, conveyor and vehicle systems, and containers and carts. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Idemitsu Kosan manufactures and sells petroleum and petrochemical products. The company offers lubricants, such as marine and maintenance oils, metal working and industrial oils, grease products, liquid paraffin, transformer oils, rubber oils, solvents and general-purpose lubricants, traction drive fluids, polyvinylether, and polyalkylene glycol oils. Idemitsu Kosan operates in Japan, Asia, Oceania, North America, Europe, and internationally. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Socionext engages in the design, development, and sale of system-on-chip and solutions/services focussing on SoC for customers worldwide. It offers application specific standard products, custom SoC, and cooperative technology and services. The company serves image-capturing, image-delivery, image-display, imaging-visualisation, and networking applications. Socionext was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

Japan-based Toyota Motor engages in the design, manufacture, assembly, and sale of passenger cars, minivans, commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories. It operates through automotive, financial services, and all other segments. The company offers conventional engine vehicles, including subcompact and compact cars under the Corolla, Yaris, micropremium iQ, Passo, Ractis, Vitz, Corolla Axio/Fielder, Porte, Spade, Auris, and Etios brand names. Toyota Motor was founded in 1933 and is based in Toyota City, Japan.
"Ann Arbor is a fantastic location for TRI to expand its autonomous driving efforts. We will benefit from Toyota's existing team and the University of Michigan's research talent and facilities where we can perform extreme-limit testing in a wide variety of environments," said Dr Gill Pratt, chief executive, TRI.

Fujikura engages in the manufacture and sale of electrical power cables, telecommunications cables and electronic components. Its Telecommunications segment offers optical fibres and optical fibre cables, splicers and other products. The company's other segments include Metal Cables & Systems as well as Real Estate. Fujikura was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Fujikura Automotive America

NHK Spring offers automobiles, data communications, and industry and lifestyle products in Japan, North America, rest of Asia, and internationally. Its automobiles products include automotive suspension springs. The company's automobiles products also consists of automotive seating, interiors, and exteriors products. Its data communication products comprise HDD-related products, such as suspensions, top covers, disk rings, parts for carriage, bases, and gaskets. The company's industry and life style products include plant, spring mechanism, chemical, multi-story parking system, counterfeiting prevention, electronic components department, railway, maritime, and sports-related products. NHK Spring was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.
Motor vehicle steering & suspension components

ArcelorMittal, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated steel manufacturing and mining company worldwide. The Company principally manufactures cold rolled, electrogalvanised and coated steels, slabs, bars, and wire rods. It was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.
Vice President, Operations, ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks

Urbanistika is a full-service planning, architecture and interior design firm. The company's projects range from small scale private homes and apartments to residential developments, from boutique shops and showrooms to office spaces and hospitality developments across Asia and Europe. It is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The branch will give the firm the ability to directly serve clients in the United States for the first time.

Rassini engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive suspension parts and brake components for light and heavy vehicles under the Sanluis Rassini brand name in North America and Brazil. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company was formerly called Sanluis Corp. but changed its name to Rassini in November 2014. The renaming aligns Sanluis Corporacion with the Rassini brand.

Grupo KUO, through its subsidiaries, primarily manufactures and sells consumer business products, chemicals, and auto parts in Mexico and internationally. It operates through the consumer, chemical, and automotive segments. The company produces and distributes processed foods, beverages, and pork meat. It also manufactures and sells industrial chemical products, including plastics. In addition, the company offers automotive parts and components, such as manual transmissions for light, medium, and heavy rear traction vehicles. Grupo KUO offers its products under the Tremec, Moresa, TF Victor, Race, IEA, Vehyco, Autopar, Sello, Fritec, and EFASA brands. The company was formerly known as DESC and changed its name to Grupo KUO in March 2007. Grupo KUO was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
Motor vehicle transmission & power train parts

Rassini engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive suspension parts and brake components for light and heavy vehicles under the Sanluis Rassini brand name in North America and Brazil. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company was formerly called Sanluis Corp. but changed its name to Rassini in November 2014. The renaming aligns Sanluis Corporacion with the Rassini brand.
Motor vehicle steering & suspension components

DSM is a multinational active in the fields of health, nutrition and materials. DSM was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Heerlen, the Netherlands.

Addcomp Holland develops and produces one-pack additive systems, including compacted and masterbatch products, for polyolefin, polystyrene, polyester and polyamide applications. It supplies to a wide range of processing sectors, including injection moulding, blow moulding, and film and profile extrusion. It was founded in 1997 and is based in Nijverdal, Netherlands.

Orkla operates primarily in the branded consumer goods, real estate, aluminium, hydropower, and financial investments sectors. The company produces and sells a range of branded consumer goods and concept solutions primarily to grocery and out-of-home sectors in the Nordic region, eastern Europe, and India. It offers detergents and personal care products, hygiene and cleaning solutions, dietary supplements and health products, and basic textiles; snacks, chocolate and confectionery, and biscuits; and food ingredients, such as margarine and butter blends, bread and cake improvers and mixes, marzipan, and yeast. Orkla was originally founded in 1654 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Alumina & aluminium production and processing
The company "is committed to developing innovative and sustainable aluminum solutions, and the Troy facility brings us even closer to the automotive industry, which is focused on building lighter and safer cars," said Tolga Egrilmezer, executive vice-president.

Neptune Orient Lines, an investment holding company, engages in the ownership and chartering of shipping vessels and other related assets worldwide. It provides transportation services for containerised cargo; and supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, and customer logistics solutions. The company also operates container terminals and provides other related services. In addition, it offers ship management and repairing services; and engages in other incidental activities, such as the disposal of shipping vessels, containers, and related assets. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Flex Ltd. provides design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services and solutions to original equipment manufacturers worldwide. The company offers innovation services, such as innovation labs for supporting customer design and product development services from early concept stages. It also provides design and engineering services, including contract design and joint development manufacturing services. In addition, the company provides component product solutions, including rigid and flexible printed circuit board fabrication, and power supplies. The company serves medical, automotive, defence, aerospace, mobile devices, consumer electronics, computing, industrial and emerging, and integrated network solutions industries. The company was formerly known as Flextronics International Ltd. and changed its name to Flex Ltd. in September 2016. Flex Ltd. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Naspers is a global consumer internet group. Together with its subsidiaries, it engages in internet, pay-television, and print media businesses, and provides related technologies. It offers digital satellite and other pay-television services and content protection solutions, including conditional access, digital rights and content management, business support systems, distribution solutions, and set-top box software solutions for internet, pay-television, and mobile platforms. Naspers was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

Seoul Robotics is a developer of deep learning-based lidar perception module for self-driving cars and robots. The company was established in 2017 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Samsung Group is an electronics company. It develops products including mobile phones, tablets, televisions, blu rays, DVD players, home theatres, and digital cameras and camcorders. The company also produces home appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, ovens, and dishwashers. Samsung Group was founded in 1938 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

LG, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the electronics, chemicals, and telecommunications industries worldwide. It offers mobile phones, TV and audio products, video products, home appliances, air conditioners, and IT products for consumers. The company also provides petrochemicals and polymers. In addition, it offers telecommunication services, such as personal services, including mobile, Internet phone, broadband Internet, Internet HD TV, triple play, and cable TV services. The company was founded in 1947 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

SureSoft Technologies develops and sells software testing automation tools. It serves automotive, railway, defence, avionics, telecommunication, finance, consumer electronics, mobile, system integration, and other industries. Suresoft Technologies was founded in 2002 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

POSCO engages in the manufacture and sale of steel products in Korea and internationally. It offers hot rolled steel, atmospheric corrosion resistant steel, cold rolled steel and titanium products. In addition, the company is involved in various other activities, including engineering and construction, steel work maintenance and machinery installation, computer hardware and software distribution, economic research and consulting, rental houses construction and management, energy and resource development, architecture, consulting, transporting, warehousing, and electricity generation. POSCO was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The frim previously operated as Pohang Iron and Steel.

Grupo Acek, through its subsidiaries, manufactures steel components and structures for automotive and renewable energy industries. Founded in 1958, it is headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company has operations in Europe, the US, and Asia. In February 2015, Corporacion Gestamp changes its name to Acek Desarrollo y Gestion Industrial. The company's main subsidiary is Gestamp Automocion.

Sweden-based Veoneer develops software and hardware for advanced driving assistance systems, collaborative and autonomous driving, brake systems, and restraint control systems. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

SLM Solutions produces additive manufacturing production systems for prototypes and serial parts, and vacuum and metal casting machines. The company offers homogeneous metal objects; vacuum casting systems; investment casting systems for in house, cool, and clean casting of non ferrous metals, such as zinc, bronze, aluminium, brass, copper, jobshop/RP-services for businesses; and ultra low melting point alloys. It serves automotive, aerospace, education and research, RP-service, consumer-electronics, jewellery, and medical and dental business fields. SLM Solutions was founded in 2006 and is based in Lubeck, Germany.

F. Zimmermann engages in the design, manufacture and sale of portal milling machines, milling heads, model making machines, bedtype milling machines and horizontal machining centres. The firm was founded in 1933 and is based in Neuhausen, Germany.
What made the location so attractive was the proximity of numerous suppliers in the Wixom area.

Carl Zeiss Stiftung, through its subsidiaries, offers optical and opto-electronic products and services. The company offers photography, observing, research, vision, projecting, health care, microelectronics, analysing, and measuring solutions. It also provides ophthalmic products, binoculars and riflescopes, camera and cine lenses, planetariums, medical technologies, microscopes, electron microscopes, semiconductor/nanotechnology, industrial metrology, spectrometer, and optronics. Carl Zeiss Stiftung was founded in 1889 and is based in Stuttgart, Germany.
Key Account Manager, Automated Inspection, Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology

Wacker provides speciality chemical products worldwide. It operates through five divisions: Wacker Silicones, Wacker Polymers, Wacker Biosolutions, Wacker Polysilicon, and Siltronic. Through its subsidiaries, Wacker supplies silicon products used in the life sciences sector, in addition to various industrial applications. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
"This scientific co-work community is ideal for Wacker, and for very good reason: it puts us in the midst of a business incubator atmosphere where ideas can be developed and brought quickly to market. Main considerations for selecting the Ann Arbor location were based upon the availability of highly skilled talent pools, close proximity to respected area universities and to Wacker's production site in Adrian. With Ann Arbor considered a technology hub, it complements the company's business model to be close to its customers and close to regional market trends," said David Wilhoit, president, Wacker Chemical Corporation.
Trade Press, Wacker Silicones and Polysilicon

Germany-based Deutsche Bahn operates as a passenger and logistics company worldwide. It offers national and cross-border long-distance rail services, regional transport services and public road transport services; rail, air and ocean freight services; contract logistics and supply chain management services; urban bus services; rail freight transport services; and freight forwarding, transport and other services in commodity and product transport. The company also engages in installing, maintaining and operating track-related rail infrastructure; the operation, development and marketing of passenger stations and retail facilities in stations; and provision of various services in the fields of transport, logistics, and telecommunications. Deutsche Bahn was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Freudenberg provides various products and services for the automotive, mechanical and plant engineering, textile and clothing, construction, mining and heavy industry, energy, chemical, oil and gas, medical technology, civil aviation, rail vehicles and semiconductor sectors worldwide. It develops and manufactures seals, vibration control technology components, filters, nonwovens, surface treatment products, release agents, speciality lubricants, medical technology, mechatronic products and household products. The company markets its household products under the vileda, O-Cedar, Wettex, Gala, and SWASH brands. Founded in 1849, the company is based in Weinheim, Germany.

Mahle produces and sells engine systems, filtration and engine peripherals, and other components for the automotive and engine industry. It offers engine systems and components, including aluminium pistons, articulated and steel pistons. The company also provides filtration and engine peripherals, such as air intake modules, cylinder head covers, and oil pump systems. In addition, it offers products for vehicle maintenance and engine repair. Further, the company offers engineering services consisting of benchmarking, simulation and calculation, design, application, engine and vehicle electronics, diagnostic equipment, prototype and demonstrator vehicle construction, and test bench analysis services. The company was founded in 1920 and is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

SKS Welding Systems is a producer of automated and robot-assisted welding systems. It supports and supervises projects from the welding of first prototypes to customer-specific training and up to the start of the production. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

P3 Ingenieurgesellschaft is a provider of engineering and consultancy services to various industries. The company is active in sectors which include the automotive, aviation and telecommunication industries. The company is headquartered in Aachen, Germany.
"We decided to open the P3 mobility innovation centre right here in the heart of the US automotive industry in south-east Michigan," said Samit Ghosh, president (North America), automotive.

Germany-based FEV designs, develops, and manufactures internal combustion engines, vehicle drive systems, energy technology, and testing and instrumentation products for the transportation industry in Germany and internationally. It offers a range of engineering services providing support in the areas of design, analysis, prototyping, powertrain, and transmission development, as well as vehicle integration, calibration, and homologation for advanced internal combustion gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuelled powertrains. FEV was founded in 1978 and is based in Aachen, Germany.

FACTON develops an enterprise product costing software that analyses, calculates, simulates, and optimises product costing aspects in small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporations. The company offers software development, process and method consulting, and software rollout services. It serves automotive, aerospace, machinery and plant/mechanical engineering, and high-technology and electronic industries. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Potsdam, Germany with additional offices in Dresden and Stuttgart, Germany; and Novi, Michigan.

IPG Automotive is a provider of simulation solutions, test systems and engineering services for original equipment manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry. IPG supports its customers in mastering the technological challenges relating to safety, comfort, agility and fuel economy/energy consumption. In addition to conventional vehicle dynamics simulation, the various IPG CarMaker, TruckMaker and MotorcycleMaker simulation tools open up a wide range of model, software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation. It encompasses the development and testing of chassis control systems, driver assistance systems as well as systems combining chassis, powertrain and steering. Also included are holistic fuel economy/energy consumption analyses, hybrid technology and electric mobility. It is based in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Marquardt engages in the manufacture of electro-mechanical and electronic switches and switching systems for automobile manufacturers, electrical appliances, household appliances, industrial and HVAC equipment, cleaning and drive systems, and other industrial applications worldwide. It offers driver authorisation systems, operating components, control panels, assemblies, business unit switches, sensors, and controls. The company was founded in 1925 and is based in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany.

Durr operates in the field of mechanical and plant engineering, primarily serving the automotive industry worldwide. Its paint and assembly systems division plans, builds, and upgrades turnkey paint shops and final assembly lines for the automotive industry. The company's application technology division develops and manufactures products and systems for automated painting applications. The company's measuring and process systems division provides balancing and diagnostics equipment, test, assembly, and filling technology, as well as industrial cleaning technology and surface treatment systems. The company's clean technology systems division offers technology for purifying exhaust gases and products to increase the energy efficiency of industrial processes. Durr was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany.

Invensity GmbH is a technology and innovation consulting company with an international focus. It has offices in the German cities of Dusseldorf, Wiesbaden, Stuttgart and Munich as well as in the US. Invensity uses its academy and innovation centre to provide service to renowned companies in the field of research and development. It is based in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Jenoptik AG engages in the optoelectronics business in Germany and internationally. It operates in five divisions: lasers and material processing, optical systems, industrial metrology, traffic solutions and defence and civil systems. The company serves the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment manufacturing, automotive and automotive supplier, medical technology, security, and defence technology, as well as aviation industries. Jenoptik was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Jena, Germany.

Intellectual Property Associates Network (Ipan) operates as a global intellectual property specialist. The firm offers international patent and trademark attorneys across a number of countries. Ipan is headquartered in Haar, Germany.

ZF Friedrichshafen develops, produces, and services driveline and chassis technologies worldwide. It offers drive systems, such as automatic, manual, dual clutch, and powershift transmissions; thrusters and shallow draft thrusters; surface, pod, and electric drives; generator/hybrid, rotor, and all-wheel drive systems; and gearboxes. The company also provides drive components, including clutches, clutch systems, torque converters, active starting systems, front and rear axle drives, bevel gearsets, differentials, dual mass flywheels, PTOs, retarder systems, control systems, gearshift systems, transfer cases, propellers, brakes, cargo loading system and rescue hoists, light alloy casting control components, transmission housings, and inner components. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The company is a subsidiary of Germany-based Zeppelin Group.

Helmut Fischer manufactures precise measuring instruments forcoating thickness measurement, material analysis, material testing and microhardness. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in Sindelfingen, Germany.

Daimler AG develops, manufactures, distributes and sells passenger cars and off-road vehicles, trucks, vans, buses and related spare parts and accessories. The company operates in five segments: Mercedes-Benz cars, Daimler trucks, Mercedes-Benz vans, Daimler buses and Daimler financial services. It serves customers primarily in Germany and western Europe, the US, China and Asia. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Daimler-Benz was formed with the merger of Benz & Cie and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (1890) in 1926. The company was renamed DaimlerChrysler upon acquiring Chrysler Corporation in 1998, and was again renamed Daimler upon the divestment of Chrysler in 2007.
Chief Executive Officer, Daimler Trucks North America

KUKA, an automation company, develops and sells robot-based automation systems under the KUKA brand worldwide. The company develops, produces, sells, and services industrial robots for various applications and industry sectors, mobile platforms, control systems, and software solutions. It also offers automated production and assembly solutions for industrial manufacturing. KUKA serves companies in the aerospace sector, solar technology, and the metalworking industry. The company was formerly known as Industrie-Werke Karlsruhe Augsburg Aktiengesellschaft and changed its name to KUKA in 2007. KUKA was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. KUKA is a subsidiary of Midea Group.

Daimler AG develops, manufactures, distributes and sells passenger cars and off-road vehicles, trucks, vans, buses and related spare parts and accessories. The company operates in five segments: Mercedes-Benz cars, Daimler trucks, Mercedes-Benz vans, Daimler buses and Daimler financial services. It serves customers primarily in Germany and western Europe, the US, China and Asia. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Daimler-Benz was formed with the merger of Benz & Cie and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (1890) in 1926. The company was renamed DaimlerChrysler upon acquiring Chrysler Corporation in 1998, and was again renamed Daimler upon the divestment of Chrysler in 2007.

Lenze develops, produces, and sells automation systems and drive solutions in Africa, North America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. It offers automation systems for central and decentralised motion control; controls, gearboxes and geared motors; inverters; engineering tools; drive elements; precursor products; and accessories. The company also provides drive solutions, such as conveyor, travelling, shaper, synchronous, winding, positioning, hoist, tool, coordinated, and electronic cam drives; cross cutters and flying saws; and pumps and fans. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Aerzen, Germany.

AImotive is a provider of artificial intelligence-powered self-driving technology. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Budapest, Hungary.

NNG (Nav N Go) develops 3D satellite navigation and mobile applications. The company's products also serve the automotive OEM sector. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Budapest, Hungary, with offices in Switzerland, Israel, India, Japan, China and the US.
Jim Robnett, vice-president, business development, said; "Suburban Detroit is the focal point of the automotive industry. This, coupled with the exceptional technical talent located in south-east Michigan and the close proximity to our customers and partners, made Birmingham an ideal location for NNG's new North American automotive offices."

Piramal Group is a diversified conglomerate with operations in more than 30 countries and brand-presence across 100 markets around the world. Since the late 1980s, Piramal Group has evolved from a textile-centric business to a diversified organisation, which operates across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, healthcare information management, financial services, specialty glass packaging and real estate. Its division, Piramal Pharma Solutions, is a contract development and manufacturing organisation offering solutions through collaborative partnership models. Piramal Group is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
Chief Executive Officer, Piramal Pharma Solutions

India-based Tata Group comprises more than 100 companies operating in sectors including communications and IT, engineering, energy, and chemicals. Tata Group was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Sasken Technologies Limited provides product engineering and digital transformation services worldwide. Its services include test automation, consultancy, test specifications, product testing, and application testing; and enterprise mobility, data discovery and analytics, cloud, and physical to digital solutions. The company was formerly known as Sasken Communication Technologies Limited and changed its name to Sasken Technologies Limited in February 2017. Sasken Technologies Limited was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
Rajiv C Mody, chairman, "A huge factor that went into our decision to set up this centre in Detroit is the availability of great talent. Sasken's new facility will provide an opportunity for local engineers to work on cutting-edge technologies in the automotive domain."
President, Global Sales, Marketing and Business

Aditya Birla, through its subsidiaries, engages in non-ferrous metals, cement, textile, chemicals, agri-business, carbon black, mining, ferro chemical, wind power, insulators, telecommunications, financial services, retail, and trading businesses in India and internationally. Further, the company provides general insurance advisory and broking, private equity investment and management, trans-national bulk commodity trading, and non-banking financial services. The company was established in 1857 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Alumina & aluminium production and processing

KPIT Technologies provides product engineering services and solutions, IT consulting services and technologies. Its products include K-sara autosar suite, in2soft, kivi and revolo. Previously known as KPIT Cummins Infosystems, it changed its name to KPIT Technologies in September 2013. Founded in 1990, the company is based in Pune, India.

Mahindra Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate. The group operates in numerous fields including aerospace, agribusiness, aftermarket, automotive, components, construction equipment, defence, energy, farm equipment, finance and insurance, industrial equipment, IT, leisure and hospitality, logistics, real estate, retail, and two wheelers. Mahindra Group was founded in 1945 and headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Piramal Group is a diversified conglomerate with operations in more than 30 countries and brand-presence across 100 markets around the world. Since the late 1980s, Piramal Group has evolved from a textile-centric business to a diversified organisation, which operates across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, healthcare information management, financial services, specialty glass packaging and real estate. Its division, Piramal Pharma Solutions, is a contract development and manufacturing organisation offering solutions through collaborative partnership models. Piramal Group is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

India-based Wipro is an IT, consulting and business process services company. Its remit includes DevOps, blockchain, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The company serves sectors ranging from automotive to retail, in addition to oil and gas. Wipro was founded in 1945 and is based in Bangalore, India.
Senior Vice President, Product Engineering Services

Autoline Industries manufactures various auto parts, sheet metal components, silencers and exhaust systems for passenger cars, sports utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, two wheelers, three wheelers, tractors, and other types of vehicles. The company, formerly known as Autoline Stampings Private, was founded in 2003 and is based in Pune, India.
Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Engineered Products

The Sakthi Group, an industrial conglomerate, engages in food, auto components, distillers, power, logistics, travels, finance, IT services, textiles, dealership, publication and press, and bus body building, retreading businesses. It produces sugar; soya products for customers in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, South Korea, and Taiwan; industrial alcohol products; and dairy products, which include milk, ghee, butter, curd, sterilised flavoured milk, and paneer. The company also manufactures buses, lorries, car carriers, delivery and ambulance vans, tippers, and tractor trailer bodies. Further, the company provides aerospace engineering services to the Indian aerospace sector; automobile maintenance and repair services. Furthermore, it offers parcel and speed cargo, truck transportation for articles, bus transportation, shuttle bus, passenger bus, and tour bus services. Additionally, the company operates petrol pump outlets that sell petrol, diesel, and oil and other lubricants. It also provides refinancing services for commercial vehicles and construction equipment; produces yarns; and publishes magazines. The company was founded in 1921 and is based in Coimbatore, India.
Chief Executive Officer, Sakthi Automotive Group USA

Vardhan manufactures different types of products ranging from food, milk powder to urea which is used in the production of fertiliser. The company is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

Aptiv PLC, together with its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures vehicle components, and provides electrical, electronic, and safety technology solutions to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets worldwide. It operates through two segments, Signal and Power Solutions; and Advanced Safety and User Experience. The Signal and Power Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and assembles vehicle's electrical architecture, including engineered component products, connectors, wiring assemblies and harnesses, cable management, electrical centers, and hybrid high voltage and safety distribution systems. The Advanced Safety and User Experience segment provides critical components, systems, and software development for passenger safety, security, comfort, and vehicle operation, including body controls, infotainment and connectivity systems, passive and active safety electronics, autonomous driving software and technologies, displays, and systems integration. The company was formerly known as Delphi Automotive PLC and changed its name to Aptiv PLC in December 2017. Aptiv PLC is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Accenture provides management consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. The company offers its management consulting services in customer relationship management, finance and enterprise performance, operations, risk management, strategy, and talent and organisation service areas. It was founded in 1995 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Adient designs, manufactures, and markets a range of seating systems and components for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and light trucks in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, and China. The company operates through seating and interiors segments. The seating segment produces automotive seat metal structures and mechanisms, foams, trims, and fabric and complete seat systems. The interiors segment produces instrument panels, floor consoles, door panels, overhead consoles, cockpit systems, decorative trims, and other products. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. As of October 31, 2016, Adient completed its separation from Johnson Controls and is now an independent, publicly traded company.

Israel-based Inspekto develops autonomous machine vision technologies for the industrial sector. Its technologies cover areas including visual inspection and quality assurance. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Giv'atayim, Israel.
"Detroit is widely known as the US headquarters for some of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler... This, combined with the birth of advanced manufacturing across the city, is what excites us most about having a presence here," said Zohar Kantor, vice president, sales and projects, Inspekto.

GuardKnox is a provider of cyber-secure computing solutions for the automotive industry. The company was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Ramla, Israel.

Brodmann17 provides software solutions. The company offers perception software for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Brodmann17 was founded in 2016 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Israel-based Brodmann 17 is a developer of artificial visual intelligence that enables devices to understand their environment in real time. The technology is applied especially to automobile features, including advanced driving assistance systems and automated driving. Brodmann 17 was founded in 2016 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Rezilion is a cybersecurity company which develops a cutting edge technology that makes cloud environments self-protecting and resilient to cyber-attacks. The company was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Be'er Sheva, Israel.

Aurora Labs develops predictive tools that automatically fix problems with software in cars. Its platform is designed to detect (and even predict) problems and then fix any issues. It can also provide over-the-air software updates to allow automakers the ability to make swift changes to electronic control unit software. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Tiberina Solutions manufactures automotive components and off-road vehicles. The company operates 13 factories and has manufacturing plants in Turkey and Argentina. It is based in Umbertide, Italy.

Doss Visual Solution is a manufacturer of visual inspection systems for the rubber product industry. It is based in Erbusco, Italy.

Aviation Industry Corporation of China engages in the design, development, and production of fighters, fighter bombers, trainer and reconnaissance aircrafts, turbojet engines, turbo fan engines, air-to-air missiles and ground-to-air missiles. It offers airport ground support equipment; auto components and parts; construction materials, which include anti-static access floors, rubber floors, PAP pipes, aluminium-honeycombs, expansion pearl rocks and fighter aircraft for light-or-heavy mission application, and aviation weaponry equipment and systems. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Beijing, China.
Motor vehicle steering & suspension components
Laurent Bresson, chief operating officer of Nexteer Automotive, states: "The location of our global headquarters in Auburn Hills provides us with a platform for long-term success and demonstrates our commitment to the state of Michigan and its talented auto industry workforce. This stand-alone location will position us closer to our business partners, industry experts and will continue enhancing the Nexteer brand."

YFS Automotive Systems (ABC Group Fuel Systems)
State Development & Investment, an investment holding company, engages in industrial investment, financial services, and state-owned assets operation activities in China and internationally. The company invests in power generation projects; coal mining; ports and shipping project operations; coal transportation, sea shipping, storage, transhipment and distribution, goods and materials trade, and information consultation; chemical fertiliser production, and other infrastructure or resource-oriented fields. State Development & Investment was founded in 1995 and is based in Beijing, China.

Configit Software, a software vendor, offers third generation configuration solutions to companies with product configuration needs. Its products include Configit Quote, a sales configurator that is designed for creating sales quotations by sales staff in organisations that use the SAP variant configurator (SAP-VC); Configit Product Modeler that allows system integrators to develop customised configuration solution; and Configit Server, which allows to share and publish SAP-VC product models. Configit Software was founded in 2000 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

VISIO NERF develops 3D vision sensors for industrial purposes including identification, inspection and bin picking. The company also develops software solutions. VISIO NERF was founded in 1990 and is based in Nuaille, France.

Groupe PSA manufactures and sells cars worldwide. The company operates through three divisions: automotive, automotive equipment, and finance. The automotive division designs, manufactures, and sells passenger cars and light commercial vehicles under the Peugeot, Citroen, and DS brands. The automotive equipment division offers interior systems, automotive seating, automotive exteriors, and emissions control technologies. The finance division provides retail financing to customers of the Peugeot, Citroen and DS brands; and wholesale financing to dealer networks. Groupe PSA was formerly known as PSA Peugeot-Citroen and changed its name in April 2016. It was founded in 1976 and is based in Paris, France.

Actia Group manufactures automotive electronics and telecommunications electronics products. The Company produces electronic diagnostic equipment, garage equipment used for vehicle repair and testing, and on-board systems for commercial and industrial vehicles, and telecommunications, broadcast, and network equipment. It was founded in 1986 and is based in Toulouse, France. The company was formerly known as Actielec Technologies and changed its name to Actia Group in September 2008.

AdduXi SAS specialises in high precision, insert moulding of automotive electronics and other parts, with headquarters in Oyonnax, France, and production in France and Switzerland. It was founded in 1996.
Laminated plastics plates, sheets & shapes
On choosing a location for AdduXi's US operation, Alain Palisse, chief executive officer, described Michigan as the "temple of automotive."

Navya develops driverless electric and robotic vehicles in France. It offers transportation solutions to optimise travel for staff, visitors, and contractors on private sites, such as urban areas, industrial sites, airports, amusement parks, hospitals, and hotels. Navya was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Villeurbanne, France.
"Saline was chosen for the plant because of the automotive talent pool in the Detroit area," says Christophe Sapet, chief executive officer.

Bontaz Centre designs and manufactures automotive equipment and parts for car manufacturers in France and internationally. It provides check valves, cooling nozzles and injection parts. The company was founded in 1965 and is based in Cluses, France.

Altran Technologies provides engineering consulting services for the creation and development of new products and services. The company offers various services in the areas of embedded and critical systems, product lifecycle management, information systems and mechanical engineering. It provides embedded and critical systems solutions, which include engineering practices of systems engineering, electronics, embedded/real-time software, machine connectivity, safety and security for various applications comprising technologies in mobile devices, avionics or railway signalling; and product lifecycle management services related to product and service innovation, engineering, supply chain and distribution processes. Founded in 1970, the company is headquartered in the Neuilly-sur-Seine suburb of Paris, France.

A Raymond designs, manufactures and sells fastening and fluid handling connections for automotive, industrial, building, energy, agriculture and pharmaceutical and traceability industries in France and internationally. It offers metal and plastic clip fasteners, assembly process products, bonding adhesives, fluid handling and quick connectors, and communicating fasteners, as well as clips, straps, and protecting channel and connector caps. The company was founded in 1865 and is based in Grenoble, France.

Navya develops driverless electric and robotic vehicles in France. It offers transportation solutions to optimise travel for staff, visitors, and contractors on private sites, such as urban areas, industrial sites, airports, amusement parks, hospitals, and hotels. Navya was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Villeurbanne, France.

Billion designs, manufactures, and distributes injection moulding machines to the plastic industry in Europe and north Africa. The company offers hydraulic machines and control systems; and process solutions, such as multi-injection and in mould assemblies. It also provides after-sales support, technical support, and training services. The company serves various markets, such as automotive, packaging, cosmetics, medical, household-leisure, and technical parts. It exports its products through a network of agents in France and internationally. The company was founded in 1949 and is based in Bellignat, France with subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Poland, UK, and Tunisia.

OVH Cloud is a hyper-scale cloud provider. It provides services focusing on private, public, hybrid cloud and bare metal. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Roubaix, France. It was previously known as OVH and changed its name in a rebrand in October 2019.
Data processing, hosting, & related services

Constellium engages in the design, manufacture and sale of speciality rolled and extruded aluminium products. The company operates in three segments: aerospace & transportation, packaging & automotive rolled products and automotive structures & industry. The aerospace & transportation segment provides aerospace plates, general engineering and armour plates and other extrusions and precision casting products. The packaging & automotive rolled products segment produces and develops various aluminium sheets and coil solutions comprising can stocks, brazing coils and sheets, automotive body sheets and foil stock products. The automotive structures & industry segment offers crash management systems, side impact beams and cockpit carriers for the automotive industry; and soft and hard alloy extrusions and large profiles for automotive, rail, road, energy, building and industrial applications. Incorporated in 2010, the company is headquartered in Schiphol-Rijk, the Netherlands.
Alumina & aluminium production and processing
"Van Buren is an ideal location," commented Paul Warton, president, automotive structures and industry. "Its proximity to the automotive industry in Detroit enables us to work closely with our OEM customers and suppliers to ensure our products meet customised, precise specifications and performance expectations."

Berylls Strategy Advisors is a management consulting firm for the automobile industry. Its consultants work on the key challenges in the fields of strategy, mergers and acquisitions, organisational transformation, and operational improvement for its clients which include original equipment manufacturers, automotive suppliers, engineering service providers, equipment manufacturers, and investors. The firm was established in 2011 and is based in Munich, Germany.
Managing Partner (Munich), Berylls Strategy Advisors

BASF is a global chemical company. The company operates via six business segments: plastics (including polyolefins and polystyrene), performance products (value-added chemicals and dyes), chemicals (plasticisers and solvents), oil and gas exploration and production (through subsidiary Wintershall), functional solutions (catalysts, coatings and construction chemicals), and agricultural products (additives, herbicides and fertilisers). BASF was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Head (North America), BASF Performance Materials

EDAG, an independent engineering partner, develops ready-for-production solutions. The company's activities in the automotive and commercial vehicle sector comprise product development; production solutions; and services related to production in the areas of components and assemblies, car body production, tool making, machining and assistance systems. Its activities in the rail vehicles industry covers production development; production engineering; and production system in the areas of welding and laser technology, safety equipment, conveyor and roller hemming systems, and test engineering. The company's activities in the renewable energy sector cover wind energy plants; components and sub-systems; QM and supplier qualification; technical documentation; test bench technology; retrofit; factory planning and process simulation; and prototype assembly. Founded in 1969, the company is based in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Daimler AG develops, manufactures, distributes and sells passenger cars and off-road vehicles, trucks, vans, buses and related spare parts and accessories. The company operates in five segments: Mercedes-Benz cars, Daimler trucks, Mercedes-Benz vans, Daimler buses and Daimler financial services. It serves customers primarily in Germany and western Europe, the US, China and Asia. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Daimler-Benz was formed with the merger of Benz & Cie and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (1890) in 1926. The company was renamed DaimlerChrysler upon acquiring Chrysler Corporation in 1998, and was again renamed Daimler upon the divestment of Chrysler in 2007.
Chief Executive Officer, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services

Stabilus is a market leader in gas struts and hydraulic vibration dampers, and has proven its expertise in linkage systems for decades: in the automobile and furniture industries, in housing and building technology and in medical products as well as rehabilitation technology. Its gas struts, dampers, and electric drives allow customers to optimise opening, closing, lifting, lowering, damping, and adjusting actions. The company was founded in 1934 and is based in Koblenz, Germany.

BASF is a global chemical company. The company operates via six business segments: plastics (including polyolefins and polystyrene), performance products (value-added chemicals and dyes), chemicals (plasticisers and solvents), oil and gas exploration and production (through subsidiary Wintershall), functional solutions (catalysts, coatings and construction chemicals), and agricultural products (additives, herbicides and fertilisers). BASF was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Bilsing Automation is a supplier of industrial tooling solutions, specialising in automated tooling and material handling systems. The company has experience in automotive stamping and bodyshop, as well as developing material handling solutions for injection moulding, fabrication, packaging, hydroforming and non-automotive applications. It was founded in 1982 and is based in Attendorn, Germany.
General Manager, Bilsing Automation North America

Mahr, through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures and sells dimensional metrology instruments in Europe, North and South America and Asia. It offers precision spinning pumps, rotary stroke bearings, callipers, optical coordinate measuring systems and metering systems. The company's products are used for measuring minute length, form and surface deviations on workpieces in the automotive industry; and mechanical, precision and optical engineering applications, as well as in science and research applications. It serves automobile manufacturers; plastics, synthetic fibre and elastomere industries; and manufacturers of industrial machines and precision mechanical products. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Gottingen, Germany.
"As well as the strong automotive manufacturing base in the region, Michigan is recognised for advanced manufacturing and has invested in workforce training. We're supporting this manufacturing powerhouse," said Dave MacKenzie, director of sales at Mahr Inc.

Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik manufactures ultrasonic welding machines, generators, and sonotrodes for the plastics industry. The company was founded in 1961 and is based in Karlsbad, Germany. It has locations in Germany, the United States, China, Japan, and India.

Webasto engages in the development, production, and supply of convertible; roof and body; and heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It offers aftermarket products, such as sunroofs, parking heaters, and air conditioning systems for consumers. The company offers products for special road vehicles, railway market, off-road vehicles, agricultural equipment, engineered applications, and defence industries. Founded in 1901, Webasto is headquartered in Stockdorf, in the Bavaria region, Germany.

ZF Friedrichshafen develops, produces, and services driveline and chassis technologies worldwide. It offers drive systems, such as automatic, manual, dual clutch, and powershift transmissions; thrusters and shallow draft thrusters; surface, pod, and electric drives; generator/hybrid, rotor, and all-wheel drive systems; and gearboxes. The company also provides drive components, including clutches, clutch systems, torque converters, active starting systems, front and rear axle drives, bevel gearsets, differentials, dual mass flywheels, PTOs, retarder systems, control systems, gearshift systems, transfer cases, propellers, brakes, cargo loading system and rescue hoists, light alloy casting control components, transmission housings, and inner components. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The company is a subsidiary of Germany-based Zeppelin Group.
We chose Detroit for its headquarters as it is the home of the American automotive industry," said Mario Brumm, director, global operations, Ibeo Automotive Systems.

Germany-based Siemens is an electronics and electrical engineering company. It operates across sectors including industrial, energy and healthcare. Siemens was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
President (North America), ITS, Siemens Mobility

Germany-based Deutsche Post provides logistics and communications services. It operates in four divisions: mail; express; global forwarding and freight; and supply chain. The mail division delivers domestic and international mail and parcels in Germany and internationally. The express division offers courier and express services to business customers and consumers. The global forwarding and freight division handles the carriage of goods by rail, road, air and sea. The supply chain division provides contract logistics services. Deutsche Post was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

Carl Zeiss Stiftung, through its subsidiaries, offers optical and opto-electronic products and services. The company offers photography, observing, research, vision, projecting, health care, microelectronics, analysing, and measuring solutions. It also provides ophthalmic products, binoculars and riflescopes, camera and cine lenses, planetariums, medical technologies, microscopes, electron microscopes, semiconductor/nanotechnology, industrial metrology, spectrometer, and optronics. Carl Zeiss Stiftung was founded in 1889 and is based in Stuttgart, Germany.
Head, Industrial Quality and Research Division

3yourmind provides software solutions for industrial 3D printing to analyse 3D models, compare materials and pricing in an intuitive online platform. Entire production workflows are streamlined by their additive manufacturing software. 3yourmind was founded in 2013 and is located in Berlin, Germany.

Jenoptik AG engages in the optoelectronics business in Germany and internationally. It operates in five divisions: lasers and material processing, optical systems, industrial metrology, traffic solutions and defence and civil systems. The company serves the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment manufacturing, automotive and automotive supplier, medical technology, security, and defence technology, as well as aviation industries. Jenoptik was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Jena, Germany.
Vice President (North America), BU Laser Processing

Wacker provides speciality chemical products worldwide. It operates through five divisions: Wacker Silicones, Wacker Polymers, Wacker Biosolutions, Wacker Polysilicon, and Siltronic. Through its subsidiaries, Wacker supplies silicon products used in the life sciences sector, in addition to various industrial applications. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Germany-based Dachser provides logistics services in Europe and internationally. Its remit includes air and sea freight transportation, food logistics and rail services. Dachser was founded in 1930 and is based in Kempten, Germany.
Frank Guenzerodt, president, Dachser USA,"As a service provider, being close to our customers is vital. Therefore, we will continue to focus our efforts on expanding our physical footprint in the US,"

InflaRx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on discovering and developing inhibitors using C5a technology primarily in the US and Europe. Its C5a is an inflammatory mediator involved in the enhancement of a variety of autoimmune and other inflammatory diseases. The company's lead product candidate is IFX-1, a novel intravenously delivered first-in-class anti-C5a monoclonal antibody that is in the Phase IIb clinical trial for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa, a rare and chronic debilitating systemic inflammatory skin disease; to treat ANCA-associated vasculitis, a rare and life-threatening autoimmune disease; and for the treatment of other chronic/autoimmune diseases. It also develops IFX-2 for the treatment of chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. The company has co-development agreement with Beijing Defengrei Biotechnology Co. Ltd. The company was formerly known as Fireman and changed its name to InflaRx in 2017. InflaRx was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Jena, Germany.
Prof. Niels Riedemann, chief executive officer, states: "The opening of InflaRx's new research site in Ann Arbor, the city where our co-founder and CSO, Renfeng Guo, and I met and conducted our post-graduate studies researching the complement system, highlights the Company's strong connection to cutting edge science and dedication to innovation."

Infineon Technologies AG designs, manufactures, and markets semiconductors. The Company offers products include power semiconductors, microcontrollers, security controllers, radio frequency products, and sensors. Infineon markets its products to the automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer and security electronics sectors. The company was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Neubiberg, Germany.

Turck Holding, through its subsidiaries, manufactures electronic components for automotive industry. The company offers connectors, connection cables, sensor/actuator junction systems, field bus cables and accessories, identification systems, metal detection systems and industrial relays. It also provides point to point, point to bus and bus to bus products, devices for the isolation, conversion, processing and conditioning of analogue signals. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Halver, Germany.

Hella KGaA Hueck & Co develops, produces and sells components and systems for lighting technologies and electronics in automotive industry worldwide. Its automotive segment offers lamps and lighting electronics, body electronics and energy management and driver assistance systems, as well as actuator technology. The company's aftermarket segment trades vehicle parts and accessories, as well as provides work-shop equipment in the independent replacement parts market. Its special applications segment offers original equipment for special vehicles, such as buses, trailers, agricultural and construction machinery, and caravans with lighting and electronics, as well as street, interior, airport, and industrial lighting products. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany.

Germany-based Polytec develops, manufactures and distributes laser-based test and measurement instruments to industrial and research markets. It offers optical measurement systems for data storage, automotive, aerospace, transportation, steel, mechanical engineering, and scientific research industries; and TopMap Metro.Lab, a non-contact interferometer with nanometer resolution. Polytec was founded in 1967 and is based in Waldbronn, Germany.

Plato develops knowledge management software solutions. The company's solutions include PROTIS, which is a solution that combines all enterprise activities for removal and avoidance of deviations; SICO allows following customer requirements through integration of information along the creation of value chain; and XERI is a document management software. Plato was founded in 1992 and is based in Lubeck, Germany.
Andreas GroBmann, chief executive officer, said: "With the foundation of the new office in the heart of the US-American automotive industry, the proximity to the major North American automotive original equipment manufacturers and suppliers will be in place."

Mayser manufactures and supplies headwear, foam, molding, and safety products. The company offers a range of hats and caps for ladies and men through retailers worldwide. It also provides foams for special requirements; special PUR foams for technical applications; acoustic foams for noise protection; self-contained molded and embossed parts for vehicle interiors; moulded and coated textile products for technical textiles; and non-yellowing polyurethane foams. The company's foam products are used in spacer, anti-slip, seal, filter, liquid reservoir, car interior, commercial vehicle interior, sound insulation, lubricant reservoir, carrier for foam adhesive tape, other applications in automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial sectors. Mayser was founded in 1800 and is based in Lindenberg, Germany.

GEDIA Gebruder Dingerkus develops and manufactures car body press parts and welding components for the automotive industry. It offers bumpers, front end, side member's front, wheel housing, engine subframe, and front wall parts for vehicle front end applications; and rear end, side member's rear, wheel housing, and folding top products for vehicle rear end applications. The company also provides roof and window frames, pillars, side sills, tunnel parts, and floor pan assembly products. It was founded in 1910 and is based in Attendorn, Germany.

Norma Group is a world leader in the global market for connecting technology. The company, which has its headquarters in Maintal, Germany, operates across 60 countries, encompassing 24 subsidiaries and 15 manufacturing facilities. The company has approximately 3300 employees and offers in excess of 35,000 products. Norma Group was founded in 1949, in Rasmussen, Germany and became the Norma Group in 2006 as the result of a merger between ABA Group and Norma.

SW North America (Schwabische Werkzeugmaschinen North America)
Schwaebische Werkzeugmaschinen develops machines, processes, and manufacturing solutions for the metal working industry. Its products include horizontal machining centers for non-ferrous and ferrous metal machining. The company also provides after sales services, such as programming, operating and maintenance, machine repair, spare parts, and training, as well as onsite production support. It serves customers in the field of aerospace, hydraulics, and pneumatics, as well as automotive industry worldwide. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Schramberg, Germany.