What DURA Automotive Systems does

DURA Automotive Systems is a private, tier-1 automotive components supplier headquartered in Auburn Hills, USA, founded in 1990 and now operating under the DURA | Shiloh brand following the combination of Dura Automotive with Shiloh. The company designs and manufactures automotive components across five product categories — Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, and Interior — serving global automotive OEMs as its primary customer segment. With a workforce of 10,000+ and manufacturing operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, DURA | Shiloh operates at a scale characteristic of mid-to-upper tier-1 automotive suppliers.

The company's product development and engineering investments are organized around four technology pillars: Electrification (eMobility solutions for the EV transition), Lightweighting (advanced materials and manufacturing processes to reduce vehicle mass), Safety (safety-critical systems aligned with net-zero emissions goals), and Performance (driving performance optimization). These pillars represent the technical differentiation strategy and align with the dominant regulatory and consumer trends shaping OEM sourcing decisions. Notable capabilities include proprietary electrification technology, lightweight material expertise, and established production of structural components such as door hinges and chassis elements.

DURA | Shiloh operates a B2B contract-based business model, selling components directly to OEM manufacturing facilities globally through its regional operations. The company qualifies as a tier-1 supplier, meaning it provides fully engineered and validated components directly to vehicle assembly lines rather than to other suppliers. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with industry norms for long-term platform supply agreements. The vertically-segmented customer base is exclusively automotive OEMs, with revenue concentration risk typical of the tier-1 supplier model. The company's website, active careers portal, and presence in current industry market reports indicate ongoing operations as of 2025-2026.

Name

DURA Automotive Systems

Legal name

DURA | Shiloh

Website

https://duraauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

DURA Automotive Systems (operating as DURA | Shiloh) is a private global tier-1 automotive components supplier designing and manufacturing body, chassis, powertrain, electrical, and interior systems for automotive OEMs across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive E/E Architecture Components Manufacturing (Domain/Zonal Controllers, Gateways, Network Switches) (IMACAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC), Brake-Based Active Safety Hardware Manufacturing (ABS/ESC/AEB Actuators & Modulators) (IMACAMAH), Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive component manufacturing
• Vehicle chassis systems
• Electrification eMobility components
• Automotive lightweighting solutions
• OEM automotive supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DURA Automotive Systems is an independent designer and manufacturer of automotive components and systems organized into five product categories — Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, and Interior — sold to automotive OEMs. The company organizes its engineering and product development around four technology pillars: Electrification (eMobility), Lightweighting, Safety, and Performance.

Product overview

DURA Automotive Systems (operating as DURA | Shiloh) is an automotive supplier offering a comprehensive product portfolio organized into five main categories: Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, and Interior components and systems. The company focuses on four technology pillars — Electrification (eMobility), Lightweighting, Safety, and Performance — that guide its product development and innovation strategy across global operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Body Systems Body structural components and systems for automotive vehicles, sold to OEM manufacturers.
• Chassis Systems Chassis systems and components including door hinges and structural elements, supplied to OEM manufacturers.
• Powertrain Systems Powertrain components and systems for vehicle propulsion, supplied to OEM manufacturers.
• Electrical Systems Electrical systems and components for automotive applications, supplied to OEM manufacturers.
• Interior Systems Interior components and systems for vehicle cabins, supplied to OEM manufacturers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aptiv: Tier-1 automotive supplier focused on electrical and electronic architecture, advanced safety, and signal/power solutions — directly comparable to DURA | Shiloh's Electrical and Safety product categories.
• Magna International: Diversified tier-1 supplier with body, chassis, powertrain, and seating/Interior systems across global OEM customers — closely mirrors DURA | Shiloh's five product categories and global footprint.
• BorgWarner: Tier-1 powertrain and drivetrain supplier with significant electrification investments — comparable to DURA | Shiloh's Powertrain product category and eMobility technology pillar.
• Lear Corporation: Tier-1 supplier of seating and electrical systems, with growing electronics/connectivity portfolio — overlaps with DURA | Shiloh's Electrical and Interior categories and global OEM customer base.
• American Axle & Manufacturing: Tier-1 driveline and chassis systems supplier with strong metal-forming and lightweighting capabilities — comparable to DURA | Shiloh's chassis/structural content and recent lightweighting emphasis post-Shiloh merger.
• Adient: Largest global tier-1 seat and interior systems supplier — directly comparable to DURA | Shiloh's Interior product category and OEM supply model.
• Faurecia: Major European tier-1 supplier across seating, interiors, clean mobility (emissions), and lighting — overlapping with DURA | Shiloh's body, interior, and emissions/electrification focus.

Broad incumbents

• ZF Friedrichshafen: Large global tier-1 driveline and chassis technology supplier with broad mobility portfolio — competes across multiple DURA | Shiloh product categories at much greater scale.
• Valeo: European tier-1 supplier with strong electrical, electronics, lighting, and thermal management portfolios — overlaps with DURA | Shiloh's Electrical product category and electrification roadmap.
• Continental AG: Massive global automotive supplier spanning chassis, safety, electronics, and powertrain — broad incumbent across nearly all of DURA | Shiloh's product categories, with much larger R&D scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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