Treves Group

What Treves Group does

Treves Group is a France-headquartered, privately held designer and manufacturer of acoustic and thermal insulation (NVH) solutions for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1836 and operating under the 'Acoustics in Motion' brand identity since 2021, the company produces interior and acoustic components including floor carpets, insulators, trunk trims, parcel shelves, foams, and complete acoustic treatments delivered to automotive OEM assembly lines. Its core technical capabilities span thermocompression, thermoforming, foaming, and assembly processes, supported by acoustic and thermal simulation tools, 150 R&D engineers across 8 technical centers, and a central R&D hub (CERA) in Reims, France. The proprietary technology base is reflected in the company's ranking among the French INPI Top 50 patent depositors and 25 new patents filed in 2021.

Treves generated €750M in turnover in 2024, employs approximately 4,600 people of more than 15 nationalities, and operates 27 manufacturing plants in 15 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. It serves more than 15 automotive OEM groups including Nissan, Renault, Honda, Jaguar, Citroën, and Stellantis. Revenue is generated through long-term B2B supply contracts awarded via OEM RFQ processes, with R&D centers co-located near customer sites to enable co-design partnerships (e.g., Nissan's Monozukuri Spirit award). The company does not sell directly to consumers, has no public app, and operates no digital platform business.

Strategically, Treves has executed a focused consolidation strategy: refocusing exclusively on acoustics in 2016 ('100% Acoustics'), then acquiring ROI (Italy) and CTA Acoustics (USA/Mexico) in 2021, NEVEON's OEM automotive business in 2023, and Greiner Perfoam in 2024 to become one of the world leaders in automotive acoustics. Backed by a 2009 minority investment from Bpifrance's Fonds Avenir Automobile, the company continues to invest in production capacity (Xi'an plant inaugurated October 2025; $14M KTMex expansion) and sustainability (42% Scope 1+2 GHG reduction target by 2030, 55M PET bottles recycled annually), with EV cabin acoustics as a key demand driver.

Name

Treves Group

Legal name

TREVES S.A.S

Website

https://treves-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1836

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Treves Group is a France-headquartered, privately held designer and manufacturer of acoustic and thermal insulation (NVH) solutions for global automotive OEMs. With €750M in 2024 turnover, 27 plants across 15 countries, and 4,600 employees, it serves 15+ OEM groups with floor carpets, insulators, trunk trims, foams, and complete acoustic systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Acoustic and Thermal Insulation Components

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive NVH, Insulation & Acoustic Components Manufacturing (Sound Deadening/Thermal Barriers) (IMACAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Thermal Insulation, Sealing & NVH for HVAC/Thermal Systems (IMACALAJ), Automotive Weatherseals, Gaskets & Sealing Systems Manufacturing (Door/Window/Trunk Seals) (IMACAKAI), Automotive Surface Materials & Coatings for Interiors/Exteriors Manufacturing (Upholstery Materials/Decor Films/Paints for Trim) (IMACAKAL)

Keywords

• Automotive acoustic insulation
• NVH components
• Thermal insulation solutions
• Automotive soft trim
• Vehicle interior components

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Components and Acoustic Solutions: Design, development, and manufacturing of acoustic NVH and soft trim products for automotive OEMs. Revenue generated through long-term supply contracts with vehicle manufacturers for interior components including floor carpets, insulators, trunk trims, parcel shelves, and acoustic treatment solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Treves Group designs, manufactures, and supplies acoustic NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) and thermal insulation solutions for automotive OEMs worldwide. Its product portfolio includes floor carpets, insulators, trunk trims, parcel shelves, and complete acoustic treatment systems, delivered through long-term supply contracts from 27 manufacturing plants across 15 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acoustics In Motion: Trèves' brand identity representing its commitment to creating optimal acoustic environments for vehicles, launched in 2021.
• CERA (Centre d'Etude et de Recherche pour l'Automobile)

Products and services

• Acoustic NVH Solutions Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) treatment solutions for vehicle cabins and powertrains, including engineered acoustic insulators and dampers designed to reduce external and interior noise. Sold to global automotive OEMs under long-term supply contracts, including specialized solutions for electric vehicles where quieter powertrains create heightened acoustic challenges.
• Thermal Insulation Solutions Thermal management components for vehicle interiors that work alongside acoustic products to manage cabin thermal performance. Delivered to automotive OEMs as part of integrated interior trim systems.
• Automotive Floor Carpets Manufactured floor carpet systems for passenger vehicles, leveraging proprietary thermocompression, thermoforming, foaming, and assembly technologies combined with materials expertise. Produced for automotive OEMs and integrated into vehicle interiors.
• Trunk Trims Interior trim components for vehicle luggage compartments, manufactured using Treves' proprietary thermocompression, thermoforming, and foaming processes. Sold to automotive OEMs for integration into passenger vehicles.
• Parcel Shelves Rear parcel shelf interior components for passenger vehicles, produced using Treves' proprietary materials and manufacturing technologies. Supplied to automotive OEMs as part of vehicle interior systems.
• Co-Design and Engineering Services Collaborative product development and industrialization services provided alongside component supply, in which Treves' 150 R&D engineers across 8 technical centers (including the CERA R&D hub in Reims) partner with OEM engineering teams on vehicle concept changes, cost optimization, and acoustic performance. Offered to automotive OEMs as part of long-term supply relationships, including the 'Monozukuri Spirit' collaboration model.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) targeted by 2030 vs 2022
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Greiner PerfoamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 January 2024Full acquisition completed in 2024, strengthening Trèves position as one of the world leaders in automotive acoustics

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Autoneum: Swiss-listed specialist in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, with a comparable portfolio of NVH products, carpet systems, and interior trim. Autoneum is the closest publicly listed pure-play comparable to Treves' automotive acoustics focus.
• Adler Pelzer Group: German privately-held automotive NVH specialist supplying acoustic insulation, damping, and interior trim to global OEMs. Directly comparable to Treves' acoustic insulation and soft trim portfolio.
• Grupo Antolin: Spanish tier-1 supplier of automotive interior components including overhead systems, door panels, and acoustic insulation. Overlaps with Treves on interior trim and acoustic solutions for European OEMs.
• Toyota Boshoku: Japanese automotive interior systems supplier producing seat, door, and acoustic insulation components. Comparable in product scope and OEM supply model, particularly relevant given Treves' growing Asian footprint.
• IAC Group (International Automotive Components): Global automotive interior components and acoustic solutions supplier serving major OEMs. Directly comparable in product portfolio of acoustic systems, interior trim, and NVH components.

Broad incumbents

• Faurecia (FORVIA): One of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a significant acoustic and interior business (now part of FORVIA). Overlaps with Treves on acoustic solutions and interior trim but operates at far broader scale and scope.
• Continental AG: Global automotive tier-1 with acoustic and vibration control technologies within its broader automotive group portfolio. Comparable technology overlap but as part of a much larger multi-business supplier.
• Magna International: Diversified global automotive supplier with interior, acoustics, and seating product lines. Comparable in serving major OEMs with acoustic and interior solutions, but at much larger scope.
• 3M Automotive: Multinational conglomerate with an automotive acoustic solutions division supplying damping materials and NVH products. Indirectly comparable as a materials supplier to the same OEM customer base.

Emerging players

• KIRCHHOFF Automotive: German family-owned automotive supplier with structural and acoustic components. Partially comparable on acoustic-related products, though focused more on structural body components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/treves

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries31 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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