Sogefi - Filtration Business

What Sogefi - Filtration Business does

Sogefi S.p.A. is an Italian-domiciled, publicly listed automotive components supplier (Milan Stock Exchange STAR segment; public ticker SGF) headquartered in Guyancourt, France and Milan, Italy, controlled at 59.60% by industrial conglomerate CIR S.p.A. Founded in 1980 to serve the automotive sector, the company today operates two business units: Air & Cooling and Suspensions, after completing the 2024 divestiture of its Filtration Business Unit.

The Air & Cooling Business Unit designs and produces thermoplastic and composite components for vehicle air management and engine cooling, including intake manifold systems, charged air ducting (rated up to 2.5 bar and 220°C), air induction systems, thermostat housings and ducts (featuring the patented Active Multi-Way Coolant Valve entering production on Euro 6 engines in 2013), EV battery cooling plates (laser-welded extruded and hybrid metal/plastic designs), and coolant pumps and modules with active flow control delivering up to 3% CO2 savings. The Suspensions Business Unit produces a full range of suspension components — coil springs, stabilizer bars, torsion bars, leaf springs (including high-stress parabolic variants), stabilinkers, and precision springs — under sub-brands Allevard Rejna, LP-DN, and (pending 2026 divestiture) United Springs, serving passenger cars, heavy commercial vehicles, and industrial applications.

Sogefi generates revenue through direct Tier-1 OEM supply contracts with major automotive manufacturers including Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, the Volkswagen Group, DAF, IVECO, MAN, Renault Trucks, Scania, John Deere, Caterpillar, Alstom, and Trenitalia, with no disclosed pricing (B2B quote-based). The company operates 24 manufacturing sites across 14 countries on four continents, with R&D centers in France (Douai), the United States (Rochester Hills, MI), and China (Shanghai). Reported group revenue is €404.2M against a wide range of conflicting headcount disclosures (3,900+ at group level vs. 1,740 / 1,306 / 1,188 in sub-blocks), and the suspended agreement to sell United Springs (June 2026) signals continuing portfolio simplification around the two core BUs.

Name

Sogefi - Filtration Business

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 publicly listed Tier-1 automotive components supplier operating two business units — Air & Cooling and Suspensions — that design and manufacture thermoplastic engine/air management components and a full range of suspension springs for global passenger car, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, and rail OEMs across 14 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

akta.pro primary industry

Suspension Systems & Components (Springs/Shocks/Struts/Air Suspension) (IMACAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Automotive suspension components
• Thermal management solutions
• Air cooling systems
• Precision springs manufacturing
• OEM automotive components

Headquarters

HQ city

Guyancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices29 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Component Sales: Designs, develops and produces automotive components (suspension components and air/cooling systems) sold directly to automotive OEMs as original equipment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sogefi Group designs, develops and manufactures automotive components for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) globally. The Air & Cooling Business Unit produces high-tech thermoplastic components for vehicle airflow and engine/battery thermal management. The Suspensions Business Unit produces a complete range of suspension components including coil springs, stabilizer bars, torsion bars, leaf springs, and precision springs for passenger cars, heavy-duty vehicles, earth-moving equipment, and industrial applications.

Product overview

Sogefi Group is a leading global supplier of automotive components operating through two core business units: the Air & Cooling Business Unit and the Suspensions Business Unit. The company sold its Filtration Business Unit in 2024 to focus on these two high-potential sectors. The Air & Cooling BU focuses on thermoplastic components for vehicle airflow and thermal management, including intake manifold systems, charged air ducting, air induction systems, thermostat housing & ducts, EV battery cooling plates, and coolant pumps/modules for both combustion and electric vehicles. The Suspensions BU produces a comprehensive range of suspension components including coil springs, stabilizer bars, leaf springs, torsion bars, stabilinkers, and precision springs for passenger cars, heavy duty vehicles, and industrial applications. Products are sold under brands including Allevard Rejna, LP-DN, United Springs, and Sogefi PRO. The company operates R&D centers in France, USA, and China, with 24 production sites across 14 countries.

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, with R&D center in Douai, France and 15 production sites in Europe, Asia, North and South America.
• LP-DN
• Sogefi PRO
• United Springs

Products and services

• Air & Cooling Business Unit Designs and manufactures high-tech thermoplastic components for vehicle air management and engine cooling, including intake manifold systems, charged air ducting, air induction systems, thermostat housing, EV battery cooling plates, and coolant pumps/modules for both combustion and electric vehicles.
• Suspensions Business Unit Produces a complete range of suspension components including coil springs, stabilizer bars, torsion bars, stabilizer links, leaf springs, and precision springs for passenger cars, heavy commercial vehicles, earth-moving equipment, and rolling wagons.
• Intake Manifold Systems High-tech thermoplastic intake modules that distribute air by cylinder with optional dynamic air distribution devices, swirl and tumble control for enhanced combustion efficiency, and exhaust gas recirculation nozzles for lower emission levels.
• Charged Air Ducting Turbo outlet components made of high temperature resistant technical composite materials, designed for pressure boosts up to 2.5 bar and temperatures up to 220°C, replacing metallic components for fuel consumption reduction.
• Air Induction System Complete air intake systems including dust side ducts, air cleaners, clean side ducts, compact porous ducts, resonators, and air filter elements with integrated self water-draining systems.
• Thermostat Housing & Ducts Engine temperature management solutions including standard thermostat housing, electrically controlled thermostat housing, and active coolant routing systems for quick temperature management, including patented Active Multi-Way Coolant Valve technology enabling up to 2% fuel saving.
• EV Battery Cooling Plates Innovative battery cold plate solutions including laser welded extruded designs and hybrid cold plates composed of welded metal/plastic composite for improved impact resistance and integration with composite battery pack enclosures.
• Coolant Pumps / Modules Water pumps, control valves, and compact integrated cooling modules for EV thermal management, including innovative plastic water pumps and actively controlled flow water pump technology achieving up to 3% CO2 reduction.
• Coil Springs Helical springs available in cold or hot formed variants, designed to optimize weight, cost, bulk, and vehicle comfort through side load control, including rectilinear or curvilinear axis with constant or variable cross-section wire.
• Stabilizer Bars Stabilizer bars developed and manufactured using both hot and cold bending processes, available with bonded or traditional rubber bushings and steel, aluminium or composite connecting brackets.
• Leaf Springs Parabolic and conventional leaf springs for all vehicle types from light utility vehicles to heavy trucks, featuring high-stress spring capabilities for weight reduction and increased vehicle payload.
• Precision Springs Wide range of springs including wire forms, flat, extension, torsion and compression springs for automotive, motorsport, aerospace, defense, electro-mechanical, nuclear, and medical applications.
• Allevard Rejna Sub-brand producing stabilizer bars, torsion bars, leaf springs, and coil springs for vehicle suspensions, with R&D center in Douai, France and 15 production sites across Europe, Asia, North and South America.
• LP-DN Sub-brand producing parabolic leaf springs, stabilinkers, stabilizer bars, torsion bars, and coil springs for light and heavy commercial vehicles, armored vehicles, and trains.
• United Springs Sub-brand serving as global supplier of precision spring solutions for automotive, motorsport, aerospace, and defense sectors, designing both low volume precise solutions and high volume production equipment.
• Sogefi PRO Aftermarket sub-brand for Heavy Duty filtration products delivering state-of-the-art products to ensure exceptional vehicle performance over time. Note: Filtration BU was sold in 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 2% fuel saving with Active Multi-Way Coolant valve versus standard thermostat
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Imperial Auto GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Joint venture agreement for 51% stake to open plant at Pune for production of suspension components for local vehicle manufacturers in India.
• Krupp Hoesch Automotive / First Automobile Works (Liaoyang KS Automotive Spring Ltd)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Strategic joint venture in China for suspension business. Sogefi and Krupp Hoesch each held 30% with Chinese partner First Automobile Works holding 40%. (Historical partnership)
• NHK Spring (IBERICA DE SUSPENSIONES S.L.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Joint venture founded in 1989 headquartered in Alsasua, Spain. Company offers products and services ranging from design to manufacturing and supply of suspension coil springs and stabilizer bars using both cold and hot forming technologies. Operates in OEM parts supply for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• SOGEFI ADMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with 74% equity participation by Sogefi Group and 26% by ADM Group. Established state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pune, India to offer complete solutions for elastic suspension components for passenger cars, light commercial and heavy-duty vehicles. Capability to design, prototype, validate and manufacture Stabilizer Bars and Torsion Bars.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hanon Systems: South Korea-based global supplier of thermal management and air-handling solutions for ICE and electric vehicles. Directly comparable to Sogefi's Air & Cooling BU across HVAC modules, coolant valves, and battery thermal management.
• NHK Spring Co., Ltd. Japan-based global leader in coil springs and stabilizer bars, and Sogefi's JV partner since 1989 via Iberica de Suspensiones (ISSA). Operates in the same automotive suspension components market with overlapping OEM customers (Japanese and global).
• Mubea Group: Germany-based privately held automotive supplier specializing in chassis components, springs, and stabilizer bars. Closest direct European competitor to Sogefi's Suspensions BU across passenger car and commercial vehicle segments.
• Lesjöfors AB: Sweden-based European manufacturer of industrial and automotive springs. Comparable to Sogefi's precision springs and suspension spring offerings, with overlapping industrial customer base across multiple sectors.
• Stabilus SE: Germany-based global supplier of gas springs, hydraulic dampers, and motion control solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable to Sogefi's suspension-related components and serves overlapping OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• Marelli Corporation: Italy/Japan-based automotive supplier of thermal management, exhaust, and electronics systems. Comparable as a European-based thermal and HVAC peer to Sogefi's Air & Cooling BU, with overlapping European OEM customers including Stellantis and Italian OEMs.
• Valeo SA: France-based global Tier-1 supplier of thermal management, air management, and powertrain systems. Overlaps with Sogefi's Air & Cooling BU but with a much broader portfolio including HVAC modules, electric compressors, and front-end modules.
• Continental AG: Germany-based global Tier-1 automotive supplier with thermal management, air management, and chassis systems. Overlaps with both Sogefi's Air & Cooling BU and a portion of the suspension/chassis portfolio, though Continental operates at significantly larger scale across a much broader product range.
• Denso Corporation: Japan-based global automotive supplier of thermal management, HVAC, and powertrain cooling systems. Comparable to Sogefi's Air & Cooling BU in EV battery cooling and refrigerant circuits, though Denso operates at much larger scale with a broader system portfolio.
• Mahle GmbH: Germany-based global automotive supplier of thermal management, filtration, and powertrain components. Directly comparable to Sogefi's Air & Cooling BU in coolant pumps, thermostats, and EV thermal management, though with a broader portfolio and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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