webasto benelux

What webasto benelux does

Webasto Benelux is the Dutch regional subsidiary of Webasto SE, a German family-owned Tier 1 automotive supplier headquartered in Stockdorf, Germany, with operations in Kampen, Netherlands. Founded in 1901 by Wilhelm Baier and remaining under family control across five generations, Webasto Group supplies roof systems (panoramic, convertible, solar, and sensor-integrated roofs), battery systems for electric vehicles, and thermo management solutions (high-voltage coolant heaters, water/air heaters, and air conditioning) to automotive OEMs worldwide. The group operates 50+ locations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, with 40+ production sites enabling local-for-local supply to OEMs including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Ford, and Smart.

The company's technology portfolio centers on integrated vehicle systems rather than standalone products. Core roof systems include openable and fixed panoramic roofs, convertible roofs, solar roofs with photovoltaic glass, and the Roof Sensor Module (RSM) — a 2019 world-premiere product integrating camera, radar, and Lidar sensors with thermal management and cleaning systems for autonomous driving. Battery systems include OEM-specific solutions and modular standardized packs for commercial vehicles, with production in Schierling (Germany, since 2019) and Dangjin (South Korea, since 2022). The EcoPeak sustainable roof concept (2024) adds photovoltaic energy generation to extend EV range. Thermal management is anchored by the HVH high-voltage coolant heater family, with the HVH 90 using nearly 50% less aluminum than predecessors.

Webasto generates revenue through direct OEM supply contracts for series production integration (Tier 1 B2B model), supplemented by aftermarket heating and cooling products distributed via a dealer network accessible through a dealer locator portal. FY2025 group revenue of €4.0 billion split across Roof Systems (79%), Thermo Management (13%), and Battery Systems (8%), with geographic distribution across Europe (35%), Americas (28%), China (18%), and Asia-Pacific (19%). R&D intensity runs at ~7-8% of revenue (€280M in 2025), supporting both incremental product improvement and forward-looking investments in autonomous driving integration and electromobility. The company is undergoing 2025 restructuring, having reduced workforce from 15,348 (2024) to 13,100 amid broader automotive OEM volume softness.

Name

webasto benelux

Legal name

Webasto SE

Website

https://webasto.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Webasto Benelux is the Dutch subsidiary of Webasto SE, a German family-owned Tier 1 automotive supplier. The group supplies integrated roof systems, battery systems, and thermal management solutions to nearly all major automotive OEMs globally across 50+ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Thermal Insulation, Sealing & NVH for HVAC/Thermal Systems (IMACALAJ), HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Automotive roof systems
• Thermal management products
• Vehicle battery systems
• Tier 1 automotive supplier
• Electric vehicle components

Headquarters

HQ city

Kampen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roof Systems: Integrated roof systems including panoramic roofs, convertible roofs, and sunroofs for automotive manufacturers. Represents the largest revenue segment at 79% of total sales.
2. Thermo Management: Heating and cooling solutions including coolant heaters, air heaters, and air conditioning systems for vehicles. Contributed approximately 13% to 2025 revenue.
3. Battery Systems: Battery systems and electrified mobility solutions for electric vehicles. Contributed approximately 8% to 2025 revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Webasto is a global Tier 1 automotive systems partner supplying integrated roof systems (panoramic, convertible, solar, and sensor-integrated), modular battery systems for electric vehicles, and thermal management solutions (high-voltage coolant heaters, water heaters, air heaters, roof air conditioning, and refrigeration). Products are engineered for series production with global scalability and supplied directly to automotive OEMs, with aftermarket access via a dealer network.

Product overview

Webasto is an international systems partner for the mobility industry operating two main business fields: Roof and Electrification. The company offers an integrated portfolio of roof systems (panoramic, convertible, solar, and sensor-integrated roofs for autonomous driving), battery systems for electric vehicles, and thermo management solutions (heating and cooling). The products are organized under two SE divisions: Webasto Roof & Components SE and Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE. The portfolio includes products like the EcoPeak sustainable roof concept, Roof Sensor Module (RSM) for autonomous driving, HVH coolant heaters, and cooling solutions for vehicles, boats, and recreational vehicles. Webasto serves automotive manufacturers (OEMs) as a Tier 1 supplier and end customers through a dealer network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roof Systems (Daksystemen) Integrated roof systems including openable roofs, fixed panoramic roofs, convertible roofs, marine applications, solar roofs with photovoltaic cells, and roofs with integrated sensors for autonomous driving. Supplied as Tier 1 OEM component to passenger vehicle manufacturers and convertible roof programs.
• Battery Systems (Batterijsystemen) OEM-specific battery solutions and modular, standardized battery systems for electric passenger vehicles, electric buses, and commercial vehicles. Focus on sustainability, safety, and performance for clean mobility applications.
• Heating Solutions (Verwarming) Advanced heating solutions including HVH (high-voltage) coolant heaters for electric vehicles, water heaters, and air heaters for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and boats. Distributed via OEM supply and aftermarket dealer network.
• Cooling Solutions (Koeling)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced CO2 emissions and extended driving range through EcoPeak photovoltaic roof technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and historical.

• Carlex Glass LuxembourgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Acquired Carlex Glass Luxembourg in Grevenmacher (Luxemburg) in August 2022 to strengthen competitiveness of core business with roof systems. The new location operates under the name Webasto Luxembourg.
• Webasto Donghee (Acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Webasto acquired its South Korean joint venture partner's shares. The joint venture Webasto Donghee, with headquarters in Ulsan (South Korea), previously focused on production and sales of panorama roofs. This was the largest acquisition in company history.
• AeroVironment (Efficient Energy Systems)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquired the Efficient Energy Systems (EES) business unit of AeroVironment, which offered an established product portfolio of charging solutions for the US market. New location with approximately 100 employees in Monrovia, California operates as Webasto Charging Systems Inc.
• Schaidt InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquired the electronics service provider Schaidt Innovations GmbH & Co. KG in Wörth-Schaidt, Germany. The business continues with around 170 employees under the name Webasto Mechatronics, adding in-house electronics production capability.
• Diavia (Delphi Automotive Italia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Acquired the Diavia air-conditioning business division for off-road and special vehicles from Delphi Automotive Italia to become a leading system supplier for heating and cooling products.
• Daikyo (Japan Joint Venture)historicalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978Originally established as joint venture Daikyo Webasto in Japan. In 1999, Webasto took over the entire shares and has been producing sunroofs successfully for the Japanese automotive industry since then.
• Magna (US Joint Venture)historicalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1974Initially established first subsidiary Webasto Sunroof Inc. in Detroit as a joint venture with Magna. In 2000, Webasto took over the entire company shares.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inalfa Roof Systems: Netherlands-based specialist supplier of openable and panoramic roof systems for global car manufacturers. Direct head-to-head competitor to Webasto in the automotive roof segment that represents 79% of Webasto's revenue.
• Aisin: Japanese Tier-1 automotive supplier of sunroof systems, door modules, and powertrain/thermal components. Competes with Webasto in sunroofs while having a much broader automotive portfolio.
• Eberspächer: German Tier-1 specialist in vehicle thermal management (exhaust, HVAC, and electric heaters). Closest direct competitor to Webasto's Thermo & Comfort SE division, which contributes 13% of revenue.
• Dometic Group: Swedish supplier of HVAC, refrigeration, and comfort systems for RVs, marine, and commercial vehicles. Overlaps directly with Webasto's marine, RV cooling, and standing-cooler product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Magna International: Canadian Tier-1 automotive supplier with a roof/closures heritage (former Webasto Sunroof Inc. JV partner until 2000). Overlaps Webasto's roof business as part of a much broader portfolio including seating, exteriors, and electrification.
• Valeo: French automotive Tier-1 with a leading thermal management (HVAC) and powertrain electrification portfolio. Direct overlap with Webasto's thermal solutions and a competitor in EV thermal management.
• Continental AG: Major German automotive Tier-1 with vehicle thermal management, electronics, and sensor solutions. Competes with Webasto across multiple product lines as part of a much wider automotive portfolio.
• Brose Fahrzeugteile: German automotive mechatronics specialist in door systems, seat adjustment, and electric drives. Comparable to Webasto Mechatronics and adjacent in roof-area mechatronics for OEMs.

Emerging players

• LG Energy Solution: Korean battery cell and pack manufacturer with global OEM relationships. Partial overlap with Webasto's ~8%-of-revenue battery systems business, especially for commercial-vehicle and bus packs.
• Samsung SDI: Korean battery manufacturer with EV cell and pack products. Comparable in the battery-systems segment where Webasto is sub-scale but operates globally, including Webasto's Dangjin (Korea) battery plant context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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