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Today Autoneum Holding AG successfully raised CHF 100 million long-term debt through the issuance of a Swiss franc public bond.

With four additional plants, Autoneum is significantly expanding its production capacities in China. Thanks to the use of virtual reality applications, customers benefit from optimum production planning and highly-efficient production processes. With this capacity extension, Autoneum is laying the foundation for further profitable growth despite challenging regional markets, as the results of the current financial year show. It is therefore expected that the Company’s 2017 net sales will slightly... Читать дальше...

The three automobile suppliers Autoneum, Nittoku and Toyota Boshoku agree an expansion of their existing collaboration through joint research and development activities in vehicle acoustics by means of a joint venture. As of 2018, the initial customer Toyota will benefit from this bundling of acoustics expertise in predevelopment studies as well as through innovative components for optimized vehicle acoustics.

Autoneum is continuing its sponsorship of the World Car Awards as Presenting Partner of the renowned industry award program, extending the relationship which began in 2014. The official kick-off of the 2018 World Car Awards took place today with the announcement of candidates at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. The majority of the nominated models is equipped with Autoneum components, which confirms the Company’s consistent focus on innovation.

In the first half of 2017, Autoneum continued its growth course despite a weak market environment. Net sales in local currencies increased by 4.0% in line with guidance. Sales in Swiss francs rose by 2.4% to CHF 1,117.9 million (prior-year period: CHF 1,091.3 million). Business Groups Europe, Asia and SAMEA recorded organic sales growth that considerably exceeded the market level in the first six months. Year-on-year, the EBIT margin before special effects further improved to 8.3%, thus again exceeding the 8% mark. Читать дальше...

With its Corporate Responsibility Report 2016, Autoneum is for the first time publishing a report in accordance with the globally leading GRI standard in sustainability reporting. The report is a key element of Autoneum’s Corporate Responsibility management framework newly established within the Company. By extending its activities in this area, Autoneum confirms its commitment to transparency and clearly subscribes to the principles of Corporate Responsibility.

With Tune-It, Autoneum is launching its latest innovation for carpet systems that set themselves apart through custom-tailored acoustic performance, light weight and an excellent environmental footprint. Tune-It will be presented to the public for the first time at the Automotive Acoustics Conference which takes place on July 11 and 12, 2017 in Zurich/Ruschlikon, Switzerland. This globally leading conference in the field of automotive acoustics has been under the scientific leadership of Autoneum for 50 years.

Autoneum has sold its production facility in Betim, Brazil, to automotive supplier STS Group. A corresponding agreement was signed today. The sale is a necessary move for adapting the Company’s South American production capacity to long-term market demand.

New industry trends such as electric mobility, autonomous driving and car sharing are raising the requirements on future vehicles. There is a growing demand for components designed to make vehicles significantly lighter, quieter and more fuel-efficient while enhancing driving comfort. Accordingly, Autoneum now supplements its portfolio of effective noise and heat protection components for electric vehicles with Hybrid-Acoustics ECO+.

Autoneum yesterday inaugurated its new North America Headquarters in Novi (Michigan), USA. Through close proximity of its Administrative and Technical Center to the automobile hub in Detroit, the world market leader in acoustic and thermal management is ensuring close collaboration with customers and suppliers.