Hyundai Wia

Name

Hyundai Wia

Legal name

HYUNDAI WIA Corp.

Website

https://en.hyundai-wia.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units (IMACALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Vehicle Transmission & Drivetrain Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAG), Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ), Steering Systems & Components (Columns/Racks/EPS Pumps & Motors) (IMACAIAB), Commercial Vehicle Cooling, HVAC & Thermal Management Manufacturing (IMACABAN)

Keywords

• Automotive thermal management
• Driveline system components
• Industrial robotics solutions
• Defense artillery systems
• Automotive parts manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Changwon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automotive Parts and Components: Hyundai Wia manufactures and sells automotive driveline systems (AWD, axle, PTU, e-LSD), constant velocity joints (CVJ), engines (Kappa, Gamma, Nu, Theta families), and chassis modules to global automakers including Hyundai Motor, Kia, and other OEMs. Revenue is generated through direct long-term supply contracts with automotive manufacturers.
2. Thermal Management Systems: Supplies integrated thermal management modules, cooling modules (CRFM, heat exchangers), HVAC systems, e-compressors, and thermal controllers for electric and hybrid vehicles. Revenue generated through supply contracts with automakers, including the recent thermal management system supply contract for Kia's PBV PV7 model.
3. Mobility Solutions (Robotics and Smart Factory): Provides industrial robots (AMR, AGV, collaborative robots, parking robots), robot control systems, and smart factory automation equipment to Hyundai Motor Group manufacturing facilities and external customers. Revenue from direct robot system sales and smart factory automation line contracts.
4. Defense Systems: Manufactures and exports defense products including self-propelled howitzers (K9, K55A1), tank main guns, naval guns (5-inch, 76mm), CIWS, aircraft landing gear, and AI-based weapon systems. Revenue from defense procurement contracts and international export sales. Note: Hyundai Wia is in the process of divesting its defense business to Hyundai Rotem (targeted for 2026 completion) to focus on EV thermal management and robotics.
5. eVTOL and Aerospace Components: Developing and manufacturing bespoke landing gear systems for advanced air mobility platforms including eVTOL aircraft. Long-term partnership with Vertical Aerospace for Valo aircraft landing gear, with potential expansion to civil AAM landing gear markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hyundai Wia manufactures and supplies automotive components — including integrated thermal management modules, HVAC systems, e-compressors, driveline systems (AWD, e-LSD, PTU, ATC), constant velocity joints, engines, and chassis modules — to global automakers led by Hyundai Motor and Kia. It also produces industrial robots (AMR, collaborative robots, parking robots) under the H-Motion brand and smart factory equipment for manufacturing automation, and manufactures defense systems including self-propelled howitzers, naval guns, CIWS, aircraft landing gear, and AI-based remote controlled weapon systems for military and aerospace customers.

Product overview

Hyundai WIA is a comprehensive machinery mobility company offering four interconnected business segments: Thermal Management Systems for electric and hybrid vehicles including modules, HVAC, and e-COMP; Mobility Parts covering driveline systems (AWD, CVJ, axle), engines (Kappa, Gamma, Nu, Theta), and modules; Mobility Solutions encompassing robotics (AMR, collaborative robots, parking robots under H-Motion brand) and smart factory equipment (powertrain machining, factory automation); and Defense Solutions including artillery (K9, K55A1 howitzers, 105mm SPH), naval guns (5-inch, 76mm, CIWS), aircraft landing gear, and AI-powered weapon systems (RCWS, ADS). The company was founded in 1976, achieved KRW 8,481.5 billion in sales in 2025, and employs 2,903 people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H-Motion: Hyundai Wia's first robotics brand and platform introduced at CES 2026, featuring autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), parking robots, and collaborative robots designed for industrial use.

Products and services

• Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITMS) Advanced thermal management module that consolidates coolant pump, valve, and integrated driver into a single 5kg unit to control multiple heat sources (battery, drive motor, electrical components) in electrified vehicles, supporting heat pump and non-heat pump configurations with various cooling and heating modes for improved NVH performance and energy efficiency. Sold to global automotive OEMs including Hyundai Motor and Kia.
• Automotive HVAC System Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system for vehicle cabins controlling temperature, humidity, and airflow with seamless heat pump-based integration into the Integrated Thermal Management System. Sold to global automotive OEMs.
• e-COMP (Electric Compressor) Electrically driven refrigerant compressor with built-in inverter and motor for EVs, HEVs, and FCEVs, operating with heat pump systems to provide cooling, heating, and heat recovery functions with miniaturization and energy efficiency. Sold to global automotive OEMs.
• Cooling Module (CRFM) Modular cooling system integrating condenser, radiator, cooling fan, and various heat exchangers into a single structure with smart fan control for weight reduction and optimized packaging in electrified vehicles. Sold to global automotive OEMs.
• Dual CVJ (Constant Velocity Joint) Ultra-high angular constant velocity joint system connecting two CVJs in series, enabling over 60 degrees of articulation to reduce vehicle turning radius for easier U-turns and parking, with cost-effective mechanical alternative to RWS optimized for high-performance electric vehicles. Sold to global automotive OEMs.
• 2-Speed Active Transfer Case (ATC) Korea's first 2-speed active transfer case providing enhanced off-road capability and efficiency through torque vectoring and left-right torque distribution control for improved vehicle dynamics and handling. Sold to global automotive OEMs.
• Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) System Electronically controlled stabilizer system enhancing driving safety and steering performance by suppressing vehicle roll, using motor and 3-stage reducer with SEA technology for precise torque control and vibration absorption. Sold to global automotive OEMs.
• Automotive Engines (Kappa, Gamma, Nu, Theta Families) Complete family of gasoline engines including Kappa (1.0L NA/TCI, 1.25L for compact vehicles with low fuel consumption and high performance), Gamma, Nu, and Theta series. Sold to global automotive OEMs including Hyundai Motor and Kia for passenger vehicle applications.
• Integrated Chassis Module Integrated chassis module consisting of front chassis, engine, transmission, and associated drivetrain parts for efficient assembly and weight optimization. Includes Axle Module and Tire Module variants. Sold to global automotive OEMs.
• H-Motion Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Logistics robot with lidar-based autonomous navigation capable of carrying loads up to 1.5 tons, supplied to Hyundai Motor Group manufacturing sites including HMGICS (Singapore), HMGMA (USA), and HMMA (USA) for factory automation and logistics optimization. Part of the H-Motion brand.
• H-Motion Parking Robot Autonomous indoor parking robot capable of handling vehicles up to 3.4 tons at speeds of 1.2 meters per second, with the ability to control over 100 robots simultaneously for space optimization. Supplied to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and other manufacturing facilities. Part of the H-Motion brand.
• H-Motion Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Collaborative robot for industrial use designed for safe human-robot collaboration in manufacturing environments, with mass-production testing completed at Hyundai Mobis. Part of the H-Motion brand.
• Powertrain Machining Equipment and Smart Factory Automation Automated production line equipment for automobile parts including cylinder head, cylinder block, crankshaft, and transmission case machining, including WH series horizontal machining centers (WH40R/RS through WH100T), industrial robot integration, car body jig systems, and electrified production equipment for EV hairpin motors and HEV motors. Sold to global manufacturers.
• K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer 155mm/52-caliber self-propelled howitzer with 40km maximum range, 6 rounds/minute maximum rate of fire, hydro-pneumatic recoil system, automatic loader, and barrel overheating detection. Sold to the Republic of Korea Army and international defense customers.
• Lightweight 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Lightweight 105mm self-propelled howitzer weighing 7 tons (less than half of current wheeled artillery) with 18km firing range, 30-second automated laying, 2-person minimal crew, and helicopter air transportability. Optimized for shoot-and-scoot missions with superior off-road mobility. Unveiled at Eurosatory 2026 for European defense export markets.
• AI-Based Remote Controlled Weapon System (RCWS) Modular remote controlled weapon system with AI-based automatic target-tracking algorithms capable of recognizing vehicles, humans, drones, and multiple object types with detection range over 4.0 km. Supports 5.56/7.62mm/12.7mm machine guns and 40mm AGL, including Anti-Drone System (ADS) hard kill capability. Sold to defense customers.
• Naval Gun Systems (5-inch, 76mm, CIWS-II) Naval gun systems including 127mm/62-caliber 5-inch naval gun (rate of fire up to 20 rounds/min, max range 24km, deployed on Republic of Korea Navy Ulsan-class frigates and Gwanggaeto the Great-class destroyers), 76mm medium-caliber naval gun, and CIWS-II close-in weapon system for point defense. Sold to Republic of Korea Navy and international naval customers.
• Aircraft Landing Gear Systems (Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing, UAV, eVTOL) Full lineup of aircraft landing gear for fixed-wing aircraft (KT-1, T/FA-50), rotary-wing aircraft (KUH, LAH, KFVL), UAVs (MUAV, CUAV2, LOWUS), and civil Advanced Air Mobility platforms including a bespoke landing gear system for Vertical Aerospace's Valo eVTOL aircraft. Includes Main Rotor Control System and Landing Gear Control System. Sold to aerospace manufacturers and defense agencies.
• Thermal Management Controller (ATCU, CMD, RMD) Electronic control device for precise management of HVAC, coolant pumps, refrigerant valves, and fans, including ATCU (Air Conditioning Controller), CMD (Coolant Module Driver), and RMD (Refrigerant Module Driver) for real-time optimization of electrified vehicle thermal management. Sold to global automotive OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lightweight 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzer weighs less than half of current wheeled artillery at 7 tons, with 18km firing range and automated laying in 30 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Government of Nuevo León, MexicominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Hyundai Wia is expanding its presence in Nuevo León, Mexico with a US$35 million project to support hybrid engine production, as part of the state's push to attract nearshoring investments and strengthen its role as a North American automotive manufacturing hub. The project is aligned with USMCA regional content requirements and supports the transition to electric vehicle production.
• KiacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 4 June 2026Hyundai Wia signed a supply contract to provide thermal management systems for Kia's PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) PV7 model, set to launch in 2027. This expands Hyundai Wia's previous supply involvement with the PV5 model, deepening the thermal management supply relationship within the Hyundai Motor Group ecosystem.
• Vertical AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Long-term partnership for the development and manufacture of a bespoke landing gear system for the Valo eVTOL aircraft. Hyundai WIA develops and manufactures the landing gear while Stirling Dynamics provides design partnership support. The partnership strengthens Vertical's supplier ecosystem as it progresses toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and aircraft certification by EASA, FAA, ANAC, and JCAB by 2028. Prototype testing underway at Cotswold Airport, UK.
• Hyundai RotemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Hyundai Wia is divesting its defense business to affiliate Hyundai Rotem in an intra-group transaction valued at approximately KRW 400 billion. The consolidation aims to streamline Hyundai Motor Group's defense operations under Hyundai Rotem (K2 tank and armored vehicle manufacturer), internalizing core artillery manufacturing technology. Proceeds from the divestiture are expected to fund Hyundai Wia's strategic investments in robotics and EV thermal management systems over the 2026-28 period. Target completion within 2026.
• Fourth Partner EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Fourth Partner Energy expanded its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group through a new agreement to supply 28 MW of renewable energy from a wind-solar hybrid project in Tamil Nadu, India. The deal extends clean energy supply to multiple Hyundai Group entities including Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Wia, Hyundai Glovis India, and Hyundai Transys, building on an earlier 2024 PPA for over 100 MW. Supports Hyundai's decarbonization strategy for Indian operations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Denso: Japanese automotive Tier-1 with deep HVAC, thermal management, and electrification components portfolio. Comparable to Hyundai Wia in scope, especially in EV thermal management and OEM-aligned supply relationships.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: German Tier-1 supplier with comparable driveline, chassis, and thermal/powertrain electrification offerings (including e-LSD, PTU, AWD modules). Directly competes with Hyundai Wia in drivetrain components for EVs and hybrids.
• Mahle: German automotive supplier specializing in thermal management (HVAC, e-compressors, battery cooling) and powertrain components. Direct competitor to Hyundai Wia's thermal management module business for EV OEMs.
• BorgWarner: Global automotive Tier-1 supplier with overlapping portfolios in driveline (e-LSD, PTU, transfer cases), thermal management for EVs/HEVs, and power electronics. Direct competitor in the EV thermal management space Hyundai Wia is pivoting toward.
• Safran Landing Systems: Global leader in aircraft landing gear and associated systems for civil and military platforms. Directly comparable to Hyundai Wia's fixed-wing, rotary-wing, UAV, and eVTOL landing gear portfolio.
• Valeo: French automotive supplier with strong thermal management (HVAC, thermal systems, e-compressors) and powertrain electrification offerings. Closely comparable to Hyundai Wia's thermal management and electrified vehicle product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Hyundai Rotem: Sister Hyundai Motor Group company acquiring Hyundai Wia's defense business (K9 howitzer, K2 tank guns, naval guns, RCWS). Comparable in the defense and rail segments, with broader armored vehicle portfolio.
• Magna International: Diversified global automotive supplier with powertrain, driveline, and increasingly thermal/electrification capabilities. Broader and larger than Hyundai Wia, but overlaps significantly in driveline and module products.
• Hyundai Mobis: Sister Hyundai Motor Group supplier with broader chassis, ADAS, cockpit, and electrification modules. Overlaps Hyundai Wia in Hyundai Motor Group internal supply, EV thermal/power electronics, and emerging mobility components.

Regional players

• Hanwha Aerospace: Korean defense and aerospace manufacturer with artillery, naval, and aerospace systems. Comparable to Hyundai Wia's defense and aircraft landing gear portfolio (which is being divested to Hyundai Rotem).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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