HDT Automotive

What HDT Automotive does

HDT Automotive, operating globally as Veritas since the August 22, 2025 unification of HDT Automotive Solutions and the legacy Veritas entity, is a privately-held automotive components manufacturer founded in 1943 and headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. The company specializes in fluid and thermal management solutions for the automotive industry, developing and producing application-specific products across multiple material chemistries including elastomers, plastics, metals, and polymer compounds. Its product portfolio spans polymer solutions, emission control systems (including SCR systems and particulate filter control lines), cooling systems, charge air and moulding systems, fuel delivery lines for diesel and petrol powertrains, New Mobility solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles, and an integrated Fluid Handling Technologies offering covering Powertrain, Thermal and Vehicle Systems, and HVAC applications. In-house Test Laboratory Services for Material Testing, Dimensional Check, and Functional Tests support product validation and quality assurance.

The business operates as a B2B direct-supply model, selling custom-engineered, application-specific components to automotive OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers through engineering partnerships and procurement relationships. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products require application-specific quotations given their tailored nature. The company positions itself as a development partner rather than a commodity vendor, leveraging materials expertise and a problem-solving orientation to meet OEM needs in emission compliance, thermal optimization, and emerging electric/hybrid mobility architectures. Customer segments are vertically segmented into automotive OEMs and automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers, both served primarily across the North American market with European operations following the 2021 acquisition and 2025 unification of Veritas. The company is led by Patrick Paige as President and CEO, alongside a leadership team that includes Robert Wilson (CCO), James Habel (CFO), Scott Smith (COO), and John M. Anselmi (CFO). Headcount is reported in the 1,001–5,000 range, and the company remains privately held with no public ticker, no disclosed funding totals beyond historical participation by Ingleside Investors, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

HDT Automotive

Legal name

Veritas

Website

https://hdt-auto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

HDT Automotive, operating as Veritas since August 2025, is a privately-held Tier 1/2 automotive components manufacturer founded in 1943 and headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, specializing in fluid and thermal management solutions across elastomer, plastic, metal, and polymer compounds for automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Fluid and Thermal Management Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices) (IMACALAE), Automotive Thermal Insulation, Sealing & NVH for HVAC/Thermal Systems (IMACALAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive fluid management
• Thermal management systems
• Polymer compounds
• Emission control components
• Automotive tubular components

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

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, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

HDT Automotive (now operating under the unified Veritas brand since August 2025) develops and manufactures application-specific fluid and thermal management components for the automotive industry. The company produces elastomer, plastic, metal, and polymer compound products — including polymer solutions, emission control systems, cooling lines, charge air systems, fuel lines, and new mobility components — supplied to automotive OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers globally.

Product overview

Veritas (formerly HDT Automotive Solutions) offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid and thermal management solutions for the automotive industry. The company develops and manufactures application-specific materials including elastomers, plastics, metals, and polymer compounds. The core product lines include Polymer Solutions, Emission control systems (SCR and particulate filters), Cooling systems, Charge Air/moulding systems, Fuel delivery systems for diesel and petrol, and New Mobility solutions. These products are supported by Fluid Handling Technologies organized across Powertrain, Thermal and Vehicle Systems, and HVAC divisions. An in-house Test Laboratory provides Material Testing, Dimensional Check, and Functional Tests. The company positions itself as a development partner specializing in innovative materials expertise for automotive applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polymer Solutions Polymer compound solutions for automotive applications, including elastomer, plastic, and metal-polymer compounds tailored to customer requirements; supplied to automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
• Emission Control Systems Emission control systems including SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) systems and control lines for particulate filters that contribute to cleaning vehicle exhaust gases; supplied to automotive OEMs.
• Cooling Systems Thermal management solutions for vehicle cooling systems; supplied to automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
• Charge Air Systems Charge air systems and moulding solutions for automotive applications including engine air management.
• Fuel Lines for Diesel and Petrol Fuel delivery systems including fuel lines for both diesel and petrol-powered vehicles; supplied to automotive OEMs.
• New Mobility Solutions Solutions for new mobility applications including electric and hybrid vehicle technologies; supplied to automotive OEMs developing electrified powertrains.
• Fluid Handling Technologies Comprehensive fluid management solutions spanning Powertrain, Thermal and Vehicle Systems, and HVAC applications; organizes the company's fluid handling capability into three sub-areas: Powertrain, Thermal and Vehicle Systems, and HVAC.
• Test Laboratory Services In-house testing capabilities including Material Testing, Dimensional Check, and Functional Tests for quality assurance and product validation; supports customer product development cycles.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aptiv: Global Tier 1 supplier focused on vehicle electrical/electronic architecture and advanced driver assistance. Broader in scope but overlaps with Veritas on automotive OEM relationships and powertrain/thermal electronics content.
• Parker Hannifin: Large diversified motion and control technologies company including automotive and industrial fluid handling. Broader in scope but overlapping products in fluid lines, connectors, and thermal components.
• Continental AG (ContiTech / OEM fluid): Diversified global automotive supplier with ContiTech division producing hoses, lines, and thermal management components. Broader portfolio but directly competing product categories to Veritas.

Direct peers

• Cooper Standard Automotive: Global Tier 1 supplier of sealing, fluid handling, and fuel/brake delivery systems for OEMs. Directly comparable product overlap in fluid lines, hoses, and thermal management components serving the same automotive customer base.
• Dana Incorporated: Supplier of drivetrain, sealing, and thermal management technologies for light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and off-highway. Overlaps with Veritas on thermal management components and OEM customer base.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Automotive division produces fluid handling, sealing, anti-vibration, and thermal/acoustic management components. Strong overlap with Veritas' elastomer and polymer compound expertise across fluid and thermal systems.
• TI Fluid Systems: Specialist in automotive fluid carrying systems including brake, fuel, and powertrain lines, plus thermal management components. Closest direct competitor to Veritas' fluid handling and cooling product lines.
• Senior plc (Flexion): Specialist in high-precision fluid conveyance and thermal management components for automotive and aerospace OEMs. Comparable niche fluid/thermal focus with similar customer base and engineering-partner model.
• Gates Industrial: Manufacturer of fluid power and power transmission solutions, including automotive hoses, belts, and tubing. Comparable in supplying engineered fluid/thermal components to OEMs and tier suppliers.
• Modine Manufacturing: Pure-play thermal management specialist with growing EV battery cooling business. Closely comparable to Veritas' cooling/thermal systems product line and its New Mobility EV focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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