What CIE Automotive does

CIE Automotive S.A. is a publicly listed Spanish tier-1 automotive components manufacturer (BME: CIE) headquartered in Bilbao and operating 120 production centers and 12 R&D centers across 17 countries on four continents, employing more than 28,000 people. The company supplies global automotive OEMs, electric vehicle manufacturers, and commercial vehicle OEMs with components and subassemblies built on eight manufacturing technology platforms: aluminium injection, forging, stamping and tube forming, machining, plastic, iron casting, branding, and roof systems. Its product families span transmission and brakes, powertrain and gearbox, chassis/steering/body, interior and exterior trim, roof systems (including panoramic roofs and sunroofs), and commercial-vehicle components, with specific engineering adaptations for electrified vehicle architectures in lightweighting and thermal management.

The company's go-to-market is a direct enterprise B2B model: long-term, quote-based contracts negotiated with automotive OEMs, supported by local field-sales and engineering teams colocated with customer assembly plants under a decentralized multilocalization model. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of custom-manufactured components, complemented by integrated engineering and product/process development services bundled with manufacturing contracts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by volume, specification complexity, and contract term.

CIE Automotive reported €3.958 billion in 2025 revenue and a record €336 million annual net profit, with first-half EBITDA exceeding €400 million for the first time and Q1 2026 sales surpassing €1 billion. Recent corporate activity includes the September 2025 closing of the Techniplas Brasil acquisition (plastic components) and the March 2026 closing of the Aludec Group acquisition (decorative parts), alongside EIB advisory support for decarbonization and SBTi-validated climate targets. The company maintains broad ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications across multiple plants and has been a UN Global Compact participant since 2015.

Name

CIE Automotive

Legal name

CIE Automotive S.A.

Website

https://cieautomotive.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

CIE Automotive is a Spanish tier-1 automotive components manufacturer (BME: CIE) operating 120 plants in 17 countries, supplying global OEMs and EV makers with multi-technology parts across powertrain, chassis, roof systems, and trim.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360), Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (33636), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Body Panels, Doors, Hoods & Closures Manufacturing (IMACAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Interior Comfort & Convenience Components Manufacturing (Armrests/Cupholders/Storage/Interior Hardware) (IMACAKAJ), Automotive Exterior Trim & Appearance Components Manufacturing (Moldings/Badges/Grilles/Chrome/Cladding) (IMACAKAE), Automotive Exterior Body Panels & Closures Manufacturing (Bumpers/Fenders/Hoods/Doors/Tailgates) (IMACAKAD)

Keywords

• Automotive component manufacturing
• Metal forging services
• Aluminium die casting
• Roof systems manufacturing
• Stamping and machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilbao

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Components Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and supply of automotive components and subassemblies across 8 technology platforms including forging, stamping, plastic, aluminium injection, machining, iron casting, roof systems, and branding. Revenue generated through long-term contracts with automotive OEMs.
2. Engineering and R&D Services: Integrated product and process development services, typically bundled with component manufacturing contracts. Supports customer acquisition and retention through engineering capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CIE Automotive designs, manufactures, and supplies automotive components and subassemblies across 8 manufacturing technologies including aluminum injection, forging, stamping and tube forming, machining, plastic, iron casting, roof systems, and branding. Products are organized into 6 product families covering transmission and brakes, chassis/steering/body, powertrain and gearbox, interior and exterior trim, roof systems, and commercial vehicles. Integrated product and process development services are bundled with manufacturing contracts to support automotive OEMs (vehicle manufacturers) globally.

Product overview

CIE Automotive is a global automotive components manufacturer offering a multi-technology portfolio organized into 8 core manufacturing technologies (Aluminum Injection, Forging, Stamping and Tube Forming, Machining, Plastic, Iron Casting, Roof Systems, and Branding) that produce 6 product families (Transmission and Brakes, Chassis/Steering/Body, Powertrain and Gearbox, Interior & Exterior Trim, Roof Systems, and Commercial Vehicles). The company operates across 120 production plants and 12 R&D centers in 17 countries, serving major automotive OEMs with a decentralized, multi-local approach. CIE Automotive functions as a tier-1 supplier providing complete component and subassembly solutions rather than a single software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminum Injection (Inyección de Aluminio) High-pressure die casting technology for aluminum components used in automotive applications. Offered as one of CIE Automotive's 8 core manufacturing technologies.
• Forging (Forja) Metal forging processes for creating high-strength automotive components, serving global automotive OEMs.
• Stamping and Tube Forming (Estampación y Conformado de Tubo) Metal stamping and tube forming technologies for automotive structural components, supplied to OEM customers.
• Machining (Mecanizado) Precision machining operations for automotive components requiring tight tolerances, supplied to automotive OEMs.
• Plastic (Plástico) Plastic injection molding and processing for automotive interior, exterior, and functional components, supplied to OEMs.
• Iron Casting (Fundición de Hierro) Iron casting processes for automotive engine, chassis, and drivetrain components, supplied to global OEMs.
• Roof Systems (Sistemas de Techo) Complete roof systems including panoramic roofs, sunroofs, and roof assemblies for automotive applications, supplied to OEMs.
• Branding Decorative finishing and branding solutions for automotive components including chrome plating and surface treatments, supplied to OEMs.
• Transmission and Brakes (Transmisión y Frenos) Drivetrain and braking system components including gears, shafts, and brake-related parts, supplied to automotive OEMs.
• Chassis, Steering and Body (Chasis, Dirección y Carrocería) Structural chassis components, steering system parts, and body structural elements for vehicles, supplied to automotive OEMs.
• Powertrain and Gearbox (Powertrain y Caja de Cambios) Engine and transmission components including engine parts and gearbox assemblies, supplied to automotive OEMs.
• Interior & Exterior Trim Interior and exterior decorative and functional trim components for vehicles, supplied to automotive OEMs.
• Commercial Vehicles (Vehículos Comerciales) Components and systems specifically designed for commercial and heavy-duty vehicles, supplied to commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.958 billion euros sales (2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Investment Bank (EIB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026EIB advisory support for decarbonization through the Advisory Programme to Support Climate Action and Sustainability for Corporates, funded by InvestEU. The advisory has enabled review of the Decarbonization Plan, necessary investments, and creation of a roadmap to reduce GHG emissions across all operations and value chain.
• Save the ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Social responsibility partnership for 'Caminando Hacia el Futuro' project supporting at-risk youth in Puebla, Mexico. Over 800 young people have participated since 2019, improving employment opportunities through training and support programs.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MAHLE GmbH: German automotive supplier focused on engine systems, filtration, and thermal management. Comparable in serving global OEMs with powertrain and thermal management components, particularly relevant as CIE pivots to EV thermal solutions.
• Faurecia (FORVIA): Major French tier-1 supplier of interior systems, seating, and clean mobility (emissions) technologies. Comparable in serving global OEMs with multi-product offering across interior trim, similar to CIE's interior and roof systems divisions.
• Lear Corporation: US-based tier-1 supplier focused on seating and electrical distribution systems. Comparable in serving global OEMs with interior-focused component portfolio, though more concentrated on seating vs CIE's broader technology base.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: Major German automotive technology company specializing in driveline, chassis, and active/passive safety systems. Comparable in serving global OEMs with powertrain and chassis components, though ZF is significantly larger with broader technology portfolio.
• Magna International: Largest tier-1 automotive supplier globally with multi-technology capabilities across body, chassis, powertrain, and seating. Directly comparable multi-technology platform model, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than CIE Automotive.

Emerging players

• Samvardhana Motherson International: Indian-headquartered automotive component manufacturer with growing global presence in plastic, interior, and wiring products. Emerging comparable to CIE's multi-technology platform with similar focus on multilocalization for global OEMs.

Direct peers

• GESTAMP Automocion: Spanish-headquartered competitor specializing in metal automotive components (stamping, chassis, body-in-white). Direct competitor in CIE's core stamping and chassis technology with similar multi-localization strategy across Europe, Americas, and Asia.
• Linamar Corporation: Canadian tier-1 automotive supplier with machining and forging capabilities, serving North American and European OEMs. Closely comparable in metal component technologies (forging, machining, stamping) and similar B2B OEM supplier business model.
• Plastic Omnium (OPmobility): French automotive supplier specializing in plastic components, exterior body parts, and clean energy systems. Direct competitor in plastic injection and exterior trim categories where CIE also operates (Techniplas Brasil acquisition overlaps directly).
• Bharat Forge: Indian global forging and automotive component manufacturer with operations in Europe and Americas. Highly comparable in forging technology focus, global manufacturing footprint strategy, and OEM customer base overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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