Webasto Group

What Webasto Group does

Webasto Group is a family-owned German automotive supplier (Webasto SE) founded in 1901 and headquartered in Stockdorf near Munich. The company operates as a Tier 1 OEM systems partner, supplying roof systems, battery systems, heating solutions, and cooling solutions to passenger vehicle manufacturers, commercial vehicle OEMs, electric vehicle makers, and recreational vehicle builders. With more than €4 billion in annual sales, over 50 locations across 20+ countries, and 40+ production plants, Webasto employs roughly 15,000-16,800 people worldwide and ranks among the Top 100 global automotive suppliers.

The company's core technology portfolio includes advanced roof systems (openable, fixed panoramic, convertible, and sensor modules for autonomous and marine applications), high-voltage coolant heaters (HVH series in series production since 2015, with the first 800V coolant heater launched in 2019), battery systems with integrated thermal management, and an integrated Heated Chiller that combines chiller, battery heater, and refrigerant heater functions into a single unit. The Next Generation Coolant Heater, a scalable 3/6/9 kW platform for 400V and 800V architectures, reduces aluminum content by 50% versus the prior HVH 100. Webasto holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434 certifications across its global manufacturing footprint.

Revenue is generated primarily through OEM direct supply as a Tier 1 hardware supplier, supplemented by a global dealer network for aftermarket products (heaters, coolers, refrigeration). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market spans embedded OEM design wins, channel partners for aftermarket, and enterprise field sales targeting commercial vehicle and specialty vehicle electrification projects. The customer base spans automotive OEMs (Stellantis/FCA), specialty vehicle builders (LADOG, Goldhofer, Lohr, Dieseko, Green-G, Staad/ECE Develon), academic research partners (RWTH Aachen), and infrastructure operators (Munich Airport, CM Fluids).

Name

Webasto Group

Legal name

Webasto SE

Website

https://webasto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Webasto Group is a family-owned German Tier 1 automotive supplier (founded 1901) delivering roof, battery, heating, and cooling systems to global OEMs, with over €4 billion in annual sales across 50+ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components and Systems

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Roof Systems & Convertible Top Components Manufacturing (Panoramic Roof Modules/Soft Tops) (IMACAKAK)

Keywords

• Automotive roof systems
• Vehicle battery systems
• High-voltage heaters
• Thermal management solutions
• OEM automotive components

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices43 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Automotive Components: Webasto supplies automotive manufacturers globally with roof, battery, and thermo systems as a Tier 1 supplier. Revenue generated through component supply contracts with car makers for original equipment.
2. Aftermarket Products: Heating, cooling, and related products sold through dealer network for replacement and retrofit applications in recreational vehicles, trucks, and other vehicles
3. Battery and Electrification Solutions: Battery systems and high-voltage heating solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles, supplied to OEMs and in electrification conversion projects

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Webasto manufactures and supplies automotive roof systems (openable, panoramic, convertible, and sensor-integrated), battery systems with thermal management for electric and hybrid vehicles, heating solutions (high-voltage, water, air, hybrid, and marine heaters), and cooling solutions (rooftop air conditioning, parking coolers, and RV/marine refrigeration) primarily as a Tier 1 OEM systems partner to global automotive manufacturers, with secondary aftermarket distribution through a global dealer network.

Product overview

Webasto Group is a top 100 automotive supplier and family-owned company (founded 1901) operating in two core business areas: Roof and Electrification. The company offers an integrated portfolio of vehicle systems including advanced roof systems (openable, fixed panoramic, convertible, and sensor modules for autonomous vehicles), battery systems (OEM-specific and modular standardized solutions with thermo management), heating solutions (high-voltage, water, air, hybrid, and marine heaters), and cooling solutions (rooftop air conditioning, parking coolers, and Isotherm refrigeration for RVs). Products are sold as system partner to OEMs globally with over 50 locations and 40 production plants worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Isotherm: Marine refrigeration brand offering cooling and freezing solutions for boats and vehicles
• Webasto
• EcoPeak
• BlueCool
• Cool Top
• Freeline
• CRUISE

Products and services

• Roof Systems Advanced roof systems for vehicles including openable roofs, fixed panoramic roofs, convertible tops, and sensor modules for autonomous driving and marine applications, supplied to global automotive OEMs as an integrated systems partner.
• Battery Systems OEM-specific battery solutions as well as modular, standardized battery systems for electric vehicles with thermal management, ensuring durability, safety, and performance for sustainable clean mobility.
• Heating Solutions Vehicle heating solutions including high-voltage heaters, water heaters, air heaters, hybrid heaters, and marine heaters delivering efficient, OEM-grade thermal comfort and engine preheat for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and RVs.
• Cooling Solutions Cooling products including rooftop air conditioning, parking coolers, and refrigeration solutions for vehicles, recreational vehicles, and marine applications.
• HVH High Voltage Heater Series Series of high-voltage coolant heaters including HVH 100, HVH 100 Compact, and HVH 120 delivering up to 10-12 kW heating power with over 95% efficiency, designed for electric and hybrid vehicle thermal management.
• Next Generation Coolant Heater Electric heating system with a scalable platform approach delivering 3, 6, or 9 kW heating output for 400V and 800V vehicle architectures, achieving 50% aluminum reduction compared to HVH 100.
• Heated Chiller Highly integrated component combining chiller, battery heater, and refrigerant heater into one unit for electric vehicles, connecting coolant and refrigerant heating circuits for holistic thermal management.
• Air Top Pro 25 Compact air heater providing 0.7-2.5 kW boost power with whisper-quiet operation, altitude-ready to 5,500m, energy-efficient design, and plug-play vehicle integration.
• Air Top 2000 STC Compact, fuel-efficient diesel air heater delivering 0.9-2.0 kW heating for vehicles, boats, and cargo with flexible installation and simple maintenance.
• Air Top Evo 40/55 Diesel air heaters delivering 4-5.5 kW fuel-efficient, quiet cabin heating with altitude compensation for RVs, trucks, and marine applications.
• Range Plus Retrofit air heater adding up to 80 km range to electric vans in winter, protecting the drive battery with vehicle-specific retrofit kits.
• Thermo Top Evo Parking water heater providing fast, compact, efficient cabin pre-heating up to 5 kW for cars and RVs with engine preheat support and vehicle system integration.
• Thermo Pro 90 Parking heater supplying 1.8-9.1 kW of fast, fuel-efficient coolant and cabin preheating for large commercial vehicles with high-altitude capability.
• Hybrid Heater Series (Hybrid 3/3E, 5/5E, 7/7E) Dual heating solutions combining diesel Air Top heaters with gas or gas-electric boilers for RVs and campers, delivering 3, 5, or 7 kW total heating power with simultaneous air and water heating capability.
• Cool Top RTE 23 Electric rooftop air-conditioning system for trucks providing 2.5 kW cooling capacity with 24V operation, featuring low-profile design (165mm height) and quiet brushless fans for energy-efficient cabin cooling.
• Cool Top Trail Rooftop air-conditioning for motorhomes, caravans, and campervans providing efficient cooling and heat-pump heating to -5°C with low-noise operation.
• BlueCool Drive 40 Auxiliary A/C system for motorhomes providing 4 kW cooling at under 7 kg, integrating with the vehicle air-conditioning system.
• Isotherm Refrigerators and Freezers Compressor-based cooling and freezing solutions for camping vehicles including Freeline, CRUISE Elegance, CRUISE Silver, and CRUISE Classic models using Secop automotive-certified compressors.
• Drawer Fridges and Freezers (DR Series) Compact drawer-style refrigerators and freezers for RVs and boats with gross volumes from 16 to 130 liters, featuring BD 1.4F Secop compressors and No Frost technology in selected models.
• Cooling Boxes (BI Series) Built-in cooling boxes for limited installation spaces in caravans and motorhomes with 16-41 liter gross volumes, 12/24V operation, and temperatures ranging from 0°C to -22°C.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-voltage heaters deliver over 95% heating efficiency
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CM FluidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to convert diesel buses into carbon-neutral hybrid vehicles. CM Fluids provides the CMF drive patented drive concept combining combustion engine range with electric drive benefits. Webasto supplies battery systems with Vehicle Interface Box (VIB) for energy management. Pilot project at Munich Airport converting Mercedes Citaro buses.
• DanfosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint vision for e-mobility with complementary product portfolios. Partnership shares experiences from electrification projects and offers superior customer value to the industry. Collaboration on electrification of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles.
• LADOGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to electrify municipal utility vehicles. Webasto delivers OEM battery systems and smart charging solutions for efficient, flexible municipal fleets. LADOG integrates Webasto batteries into their utility vehicles.
• GoldhoferminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on airport electrification with SHERPA E and modular battery systems. Project enables emission-free airports with powerful electric tugs (Bison E). Webasto supplies battery systems for ground support equipment.
• LohrminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-electric Cristal modular shuttle system powered by Webasto batteries. Compact fast-charging battery solutions provide scalable urban last-mile mobility. Partnership showcases vehicle electrification expertise.
• Green-GminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to power the eCarry electric light truck for zero-emission urban municipal fleets. Webasto provides battery and thermal systems for clean city logistics.
• Staad/ECE (Develon)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConversion of Fendt 700 Vario agricultural tractor into fully electric vehicle. Staad subsidiary ECE applied electrification experience to agricultural equipment. Webasto supplies certified battery packs and thermal management.
• RWTH Aachen UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on electrified trucks with pantograph systems for overhead line charging. PEM chair at RWTH develops sustainable CO2 reduction solutions using Webasto batteries and components.
• Stellantis/FCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeep Magneto concept vehicle electrification project. Webasto provides 70 kWh battery packs, Vehicle Interface Box (VIB), and thermal management for robust off-road electrification.
• DiesekominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrification of Woltman 90-ton drilling rig with robust battery packs and thermal management. Zero-emission, high-performance piling solution.
• Flughafen München GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunich Airport operations partner for carbon-neutral hybrid bus pilot project. Airport aims for carbon neutrality by 2030, with bus fleet modification as one key measure.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Magna International: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with a dedicated Magna Roof Systems and Magna Closures business that directly competes with Webasto in roof modules and convertible tops for major OEMs.
• Inalfa Roof Systems: Dutch specialist in automotive roof systems (panoramic, openable, slide-in) owned by Beijing Hainachuan; competes head-to-head with Webasto's roof systems portfolio for OEM platforms.
• Modine Manufacturing: US-headquartered thermal management specialist with growing exposure to EV battery cooling and electronics thermal solutions, overlapping with Webasto's EV thermal management product roadmap.
• Plastic Omnium (OPmobility): French Tier 1 with leading exterior and energy storage businesses, increasingly focused on hydrogen and battery systems. Overlaps with Webasto in exterior vehicle components and electrification solutions for commercial vehicles.
• Valeo: French Tier 1 with a leading Thermal Systems business (HVAC, battery thermal management, heat pumps) that directly competes with Webasto's high-voltage heater and thermal management portfolio for both ICE and EV platforms.
• Mahle: German Tier 1 supplier focused on thermal management and HVAC components for passenger and commercial vehicles, directly competing with Webasto in EV thermal management and cabin heating/cooling systems.

Broad incumbents

• Denso: Japanese global Tier 1 supplier with deep HVAC and thermal management expertise for both ICE and electric vehicles, competing with Webasto for global OEM thermal and climate control contracts.
• Continental Automotive: Major German Tier 1 with an automotive thermal management and HVAC division that competes with Webasto in EV thermal solutions alongside a much broader electronics, ADAS, and tire portfolio.
• Bosch Mobility Solutions: Global Tier 1 with a broad thermal management portfolio for passenger and commercial vehicles, competing with Webasto's high-voltage heaters and EV thermal systems as part of a much wider automotive electronics and components portfolio.
• Forvia (Faurecia / Hella): Combined Faurecia and Hella entity spanning interior, seating, lighting, electronics, and thermal management (via Hella). Directly competes with Webasto across cabin thermal management and broader vehicle systems on a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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