Sogefi Group

What Sogefi Group does

Sogefi S.p.A. is a Milan-registered (Italy) automotive components supplier, publicly listed on the STAR segment of the Milan Stock Exchange under ticker SOGEFI and controlled by Italian conglomerate CIR S.p.A. (approximately 59.6% ownership). Founded in 1980 by Carlo De Benedetti, the company reorganized in 2024 around two operating business units — Air & Cooling and Suspensions — following the divestiture of its Filtration Business Unit. It is led by Executive Chairwoman Monica Mondardini and operates 21 production sites across 14 countries on four continents with approximately 1,820 employees. For 2025/2026, Sogefi reported revenue of €422.7M.

The Air & Cooling Business Unit designs and manufactures thermoplastic air management and thermal management components, including intake manifold systems with active long-runner/short-runner architectures, charged air ducting rated to 2.5 bar and 220°C, air induction systems, thermostat housings featuring the patented Active Multi-Way Coolant Valve, and a growing EV portfolio of laser-welded battery cooling plates and integrated coolant pumps/modules. The Suspensions Business Unit produces coil springs, stabilizer bars, torsion bars, leaf springs, and precision springs for automotive, motorsport, aerospace, defense, nuclear, and medical applications, with sub-brands Allevard Rejna and LP-DN and (pending June 2026 sale) United Springs. R&D centers are located in France (Douai), the United States (Rochester Hills, MI), and China.

Sogefi sells as a Tier-1 supplier to global automotive OEMs under long-term negotiated B2B contracts, with no public pricing. It supplies more than 20 named manufacturers across passenger cars (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, VW, Toyota, GM, Ford, Renault, Peugeot, Ferrari, Porsche), commercial vehicles (IVECO, DAF, MAN, Scania, Paccar), industrial applications (Alstom, John Deere), and electric vehicles (Nio). Revenue is generated from OEM component supply and, historically, aftermarket filtration under the Sogefi Pro brand.

Name

Sogefi Group

Legal name

Sogefi S.p.A.

Website

https://sogefigroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Sogefi S.p.A. is a Milan-listed (ticker SOGEFI) Tier-1 automotive components supplier, controlled by CIR S.p.A., that designs and manufactures air/cooling and suspension components for global OEMs across 14 countries, generating €422.7M in 2025/2026 revenue post-Filtration divestiture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Thermal, Cooling & HVAC Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Air Distribution & Ventilation Components (Blower Motors/Ducts/Vents/Cabin Filters) (IMACALAF), Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices) (IMACALAE), Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units (IMACALAA)

Keywords

• Automotive suspension components
• Air intake systems
• Thermal management solutions
• EV battery cooling plates
• Precision springs manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Guyancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Component Supply: Designs, develops and produces automotive components sold directly to vehicle manufacturers as original equipment. Revenue generated from long-term supply contracts with major automotive OEMs for suspension and air/cooling components.
2. Aftermarket Products: Sogefi Pro brand serves the aftermarket segment with filtration products for Heavy Duty vehicles

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sogefi Group designs, develops, and manufactures original equipment automotive components across two business units: the Air & Cooling BU (intake manifold systems, charged air ducting, air induction systems, thermostat housing & ducts, EV battery cooling plates, and coolant pumps/modules) and the Suspensions BU (coil springs, stabilizer bars, leaf springs, and precision springs). The company supplies these engineered components directly to global automotive OEMs for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles.

Product overview

Sogefi Group is a leading global automotive components supplier with two main business units: the Air & Cooling Business Unit and the Suspensions Business Unit. The Air & Cooling BU focuses on thermoplastic components for air management and thermal management, including intake manifold systems, charged air ducting, air induction systems, thermostat housing & ducts, EV battery cooling plates, and coolant pumps/modules. The Suspensions BU produces a complete range of suspension components including coil springs, stabilizer bars, leaf springs, and precision springs. The company operates through sub-brands Allevard Rejna and LP-DN for suspension products, and Sogefi PRO for aftermarket filtration. Sogefi serves major automotive OEMs globally with R&D centers in France, USA, and China, and 24 production sites worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Allevard Rejna: One of the largest producers of stabilizer bars, torsion bars, leaf springs and coil springs for vehicle suspensions. Operates 15 production and distribution sites strategically located in Europe, Asia, North and South America. Part of the Suspensions business unit.
• LP-DN
• SogefiPro
• United Springs

Products and services

• Intake Manifold Systems High-tech thermoplastic intake modules that distribute air by cylinder, equipped with dynamic air distribution devices, swirl and tumble control, exhaust gas recirculation nozzles, active long runner/short runner systems, and water-cooled charge air coolers for turbocharged engines. Sold to automotive OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 2% fuel saving with Active Multi-Way Coolant valve vs standard thermostat
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Imperial Auto GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Joint venture agreement with 51% stake to open a plant at Pune (near Mumbai) to produce suspension components for local vehicle manufacturers. Expanded in 2012 with opening of new factory producing suspension parts.
• NHK SpringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989IBERICA DE SUSPENSIONES S.L. (ISSA) founded in 1989 in Alsasua, Spain as a joint venture between Sogefi and NHK Spring. Company offers products from design to manufacturing of suspension coil springs and stabilizer bars using both cold and hot forming technologies for OEM parts for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• ADM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOGEFI ADM is a JV with 74% equity participation by Sogefi Group and 26% by ADM Group. The JV operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pune producing elastic suspension components for passenger cars, light commercial and heavy-duty vehicles including stabilizer bars and torsion bars.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MAHLE GmbH: Global Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in thermal management (engine cooling, battery cooling, HVAC) and powertrain components. Directly comparable to Sogefi's Air & Cooling BU on EV battery cooling, coolant pumps, and intake manifold technologies for OEMs.
• Tenneco Inc. (DRiV): Automotive aftermarket and OE ride performance supplier including Monroe, Sachs, and FNR suspension components. Competes with Sogefi on coil springs, stabilizer bars, and ride-handling components for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
• Valeo SA: French-listed global automotive supplier with a large Thermal Systems division producing HVAC modules, battery cooling, front-end modules, and thermal management for EVs and ICE. Closest direct competitor to Sogefi Air & Cooling on intake manifolds, charged air ducting, and EV thermal management.
• Modine Manufacturing: US-listed thermal management specialist serving automotive (including EV battery cooling), commercial vehicle, and industrial customers. Direct competitor to Sogefi in battery cooling plates, coolant modules, and EV thermal systems for passenger and commercial OEMs.
• BorgWarner Inc. Global Tier-1 supplier of propulsion and thermal management solutions, including battery cooling, eMotors, and chassis components. Competes with Sogefi in EV thermal management and overlaps with Sogefi in suspension-adjacent chassis technologies.

Broad incumbents

• Denso Corporation: Japan-based global automotive Tier-1 with leading thermal systems business producing radiators, condensers, HVAC, and EV thermal management. Competes with Sogefi Air & Cooling but at much larger scale and with deeper Asian OEM relationships.
• Continental AG: Mass-market automotive Tier-1 incumbent with broad portfolio across thermal management, chassis/suspension, electronics, and tires. Competes with both Sogefi business units but at much greater scale and with wider product breadth.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG: Global Tier-1 chassis and drivetrain supplier with strong suspension, damping, and chassis systems portfolio (TRW, Lemförder). Direct overlap with Sogefi's Suspensions BU but at substantially larger scale and broader systems integration.
• Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd. Global automotive components supplier (ex-Magneti Marelli) with thermal and exhaust, electronics, and lighting portfolios. Overlaps with Sogefi Air & Cooling on thermal management products for global OEMs.

Regional players

• Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. Japan-based Tier-1 supplier with thermal management, chassis, and body product lines. Direct overlap with Sogefi on coolant modules and thermal management, but with primary strength in Asian OEMs and limited European OEM penetration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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