Grupo Antolin have established a new JV with Shanghai Naen Auto Technology, a Chinese automotive electronics supplier specialising in PEPS (passive entry passive start) systems and other car body management functions, to jointly develop advanced integrated electronic products.
In the future, the joint venture will supply BMW, GM, Toyota, Honda, Volvo, Geely, and other automakers around the world.
Grupo Antolin and Naen will combine their expertise and state-of-art technology to enhance the electronic integration of current products in the vehicle interior as well as bring forth new electronic technologies to local customers. With a focus on ECUs as the core electronic component to manage multiple functions related to Antolin’s interior and exterior components, this collaboration aims at consolidating Antolin’s position as a global provider of electronics supported by Naen’s solid electronic engineering expertise and proven track record in China.
Grupo Antolin and Naen will deploy an ambitious resource plan, which is expected to increase the size of the engineering team fourfold within three years, to offer automakers in China high-level electronic engineering capabilities to develop innovative advanced automotive electronics.