valeo zebrak

What valeo zebrak does

Valeo Žebrák, legally Valeo Výměníky tepla s.r.o., is a Czech production facility established in 2001 and controlled by Valeo Group within its POWER division. It manufactures air-conditioning evaporators for passenger and commercial vehicles, ultra-flat battery-cooling plates and tubes for electric vehicles, and high-voltage heating elements for electric and hybrid vehicles. Its battery thermal-management design is described as maintaining cells uniformly within 15-45°C. The 34,000 m² facility has annual capacity exceeding 9 million components, including more than 2 million electric-vehicle cooling modules.

The commercial model is B2B embedded component manufacturing. Products move through Valeo's internal supply chain to other plants, where they are integrated into complete HVAC and thermal-management systems for global automotive OEMs. Listed end-customers include Škoda Auto, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, Volvo, SEAT, and MAN, while pricing and direct contract values are not disclosed. The plant is operational and recruiting production operators, electricians, and manufacturing engineers, although the website's displayed headcount of zero is a known placeholder rather than a reliable workforce measure.

Name

valeo zebrak

Legal name

Valeo Výměníky tepla s.r.o.

Website

https://valeozebrak.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Valeo Žebrák is a Czech manufacturing facility of Valeo Group that produces automotive evaporators, battery coolers, and high-voltage heaters for vehicle climate and thermal systems supplied to global automotive OEMs through Valeo's internal supply chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Thermal Management Components

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACALAA

Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Thermal & HVAC Systems Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACABAN

Commercial Vehicle Cooling, HVAC & Thermal Management Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Commercial Vehicle & Truck Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACALAE

Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Thermal & HVAC Systems Manufacturing

Keywords

• Automotive thermal management
• Vehicle climate control
• Battery cooling systems
• HVAC components manufacturing
• Electromobility thermal solutions

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Component Manufacturing: Valeo Žebrák manufactures thermal management components (evaporators, battery coolers, high-voltage heating elements) as part of the Valeo POWER division. Products are supplied to other Valeo manufacturing plants where they become part of complete HVAC and climate control systems for major automotive OEMs worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Valeo Žebrák manufactures automotive thermal management and climate control components, including air conditioning evaporators for vehicle cabins, ultra-flat battery cooling plates/tubes for electric vehicles, and high-voltage heating elements for electrified vehicles. Products are produced at the 34,000 m² Czech Republic plant and supplied internally to other Valeo manufacturing facilities for integration into complete HVAC and thermal management systems delivered to global automotive OEMs.

Product overview

Valeo Žebrák is a modern manufacturing facility producing three core product lines within the POWER division focused on vehicle cabin comfort technologies: air conditioning evaporators (Výparníky klimatizace) that cool and dehumidify interior air, high-voltage heating elements (Vysokonapěťová topná tělesa) for electrified vehicles, and ultra-flat battery cooling plates (Chladiče baterií) for electric vehicles. The facility produces over 9 million components annually on 34,000 m², with more than 2 million units being advanced cooling modules for electromobility applications. Products are supplied to other Valeo plants for integration into complete systems for major global automakers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Conditioning Evaporators (Výparníky klimatizace) Evaporators for air conditioning systems in passenger and commercial vehicles, located in the AC unit body under the dashboard. They function by rapid refrigerant expansion across an expansion valve, absorbing heat from surroundings and lowering air temperature below dew point to effectively remove excess moisture from cabin air.
• Battery Coolers for Electric Vehicles (Chladiče baterií pro elektromobily) Ultra-flat battery cooling plates and tubes ensuring optimal thermal contact with battery cells, maintaining precise temperature range of 15-45°C with uniform temperature distribution across the entire battery pack. Critical for optimal performance, safety, and longevity of electric vehicle batteries.
• High-Voltage Heating Elements (Vysokonapěťová topná tělesa) High-voltage heating elements designed for electrified vehicles, providing cabin heating functionality in electric and hybrid vehicles where traditional engine heat is unavailable.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery cells maintained at optimal 15-45°C temperature range with uniform distribution across the entire battery pack

Named customers14 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Valeo Group (Internal Supply Chain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Valeo Žebrák is a key manufacturing facility within the Valeo Group, part of the POWER division. The plant operates as an integral component of Valeo's global supply chain, manufacturing thermal management and climate control components that flow to other Valeo facilities for final assembly into complete systems delivered to automotive OEMs worldwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• BorgWarner: BorgWarner is a major automotive Tier-1 supplying propulsion and thermal management components including battery heaters and coolers to global OEMs, with overlap in EV thermal solutions and major customer relationships.
• Marelli: Marelli is a global automotive supplier producing HVAC modules, thermal management components, and EV thermal solutions for major OEMs, comparable in scope to Valeo Žebrák's product portfolio and customer base.
• Denso: Denso is a global automotive Tier-1 producing HVAC units, radiators, and battery thermal management systems for hybrid and electric vehicles across all major OEM platforms, comparable in technology and customer scope to Valeo Žebrák.
• Valeo (Parent Group): Valeo Group is the parent company and broader business; its Power Division produces HVAC, thermal management, and EV battery cooling systems globally, fully encompassing Valeo Žebrák's product portfolio at corporate level.

Direct peers

• Mahle: Mahle is a major global Tier-1 automotive supplier of HVAC, engine cooling, and thermal management modules including battery cooling for EVs, directly comparable to Valeo Žebrák's product portfolio and OEM customer base.
• Hanon Systems: Hanon Systems specializes in vehicle HVAC, powertrain cooling, and battery thermal management for EVs and hybrids, supplying global OEMs with integrated climate and cooling modules closely overlapping Valeo Žebrák's evaporator and battery cooler lines.
• Modine Manufacturing: Modine manufactures thermal management products including battery coolers and EV thermal solutions supplied to automotive OEMs, with overlapping technology and customer base with Valeo Žebrák.
• Gentherm: Gentherm specializes in automotive thermal management and climate comfort technologies, including battery thermal management and cabin heating/cooling solutions for EVs, making it a direct peer in target markets and product categories.
• Webasto: Webasto specializes in automotive thermal management including cabin heaters, high-voltage heaters for EVs, and battery thermal management solutions, directly competing in the same product categories as Valeo Žebrák.

Emerging players

• Ebm-papst: Ebm-papst produces automotive blower motors, fans, and thermal management components used in EV battery cooling and HVAC systems, with partial product overlap to Valeo Žebrák's evaporator and cooling modules.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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