2007 Reference document (PDF) - Valeo

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Key events in 2007
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Competitive context
The market for automotive components and systems is
subject to fierce competition, in terms of cost, quality, service
and technology.
For some product lines supplied by the Group on the original
equipment market, Valeo is consistently one of three to five major
suppliers who together represent more than half of the market
(in sales), the remainder being made up of a large number of
regional suppliers:
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in several product lines, Valeo competes against the four largest
international automotive suppliers (in alphabetical order): Robert
Bosch, Delphi, Denso and Visteon;
Key events in 2007
1. Commercial success
2007 was marked by commercial successes that contributed
to increasing Valeo content per vehicle. For the second year
running, OE orders came to 1.3 times sales, the highest level
since 2001.
1.1. Powertrain Effi ciency Domain
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Valeo Engine Management Systems continued its developments in
emissions control, and won seven contracts with several European
and Asian automakers to supply EGR (exhaust gas recirculation)
systems that meet Euro 5 standards.
The micro-hybrid StARS system, developed by Valeo Electrical
Systems based on starter-alternator technology, was fitted as
standard on the smart fortwo mhd (micro-hybrid drive) from the
second half of 2007.
Valeo Engine Cooling saw its water-cooled charge air cooler
mass produced for the first time on the Volkswagen Golf 1.4l TSI,
exhibited at the 2007 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, and the Front-End
Module Division was selected by a US automaker to equip three
new models that will go on sale in 2010. In addition to continued
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for certain product lines, such as transmissions, thermal systems
and lighting systems, the leading suppliers include companies that
are smaller or more geographically concentrated, such as Behr,
Hella, Koito, Kostal, Luk, Melco, Sachs, Siemens, etc.;
the following Product Families are among the world leaders in
each segment (in sales): Transmissions, Climate Control, Engine
Cooling, Wiper Systems, Lighting Systems, and Electrical Systems.
In addition, several products in Valeo Interior Controls and Valeo
Security Systems enjoy European or regional leadership positions
(source: Valeo).
development on its traditional markets, there were new contracts
in 2007 for innovative products such as the Tricooler, signed with a
US automaker. In addition, the Spanish Division of Valeo Electrical
Systems was chosen by a Chinese automaker for the development
and mass production of EGR coolers. Four new contracts were
also signed with European truck manufacturers for engine cooling
modules.
Valeo Transmissions won several contracts to supply latestgeneration
vibration dampers for manual and automatic
transmissions in Asia, Europe and the United States.
1.2. Driving Assistance Domain
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In July 2007, Valeo announced that General Motors had selected
its blind spot detection system, which will be available on certain
Buick and Cadillac models from 2008. This system, based on radar
technology, will also be fitted on the 2008 model of the Jaguar XF.
27 vehicles will be e quiped by the blind spot detection system
by 2010
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