Valeo is dedicated to the design, the manufacture and the sale of components, integrated systems and modules for cars and heavy lorries. 3 Fields of Innovation for surer, cleaner and more comfortable vehicles.

These systems offer solutions for all weather and driving conditions in order to see and be seen. The systems developed by this Business Group contribute to safety by improving visibility of the vehicle and the driver’s visibility, while saving energy.

The Visibility Systems Business Group comprises three Product Groups: Lighting Systems, Wiper Systems, and Wiper Motors.

Key figures

2,3 billion euros in sales (2010)
16 600 employees
35 production sites
6 research centers
24 development centers

Global presence

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Products

Lighting Systems

• Main headlamps with LED, xenon or halogen technology;
• Camera-assisted adaptive headlamps, allowing motorists to enjoy ideal night-time lighting without dazzling oncoming traffic. The BeamAtic® function automatically manages high-beam switchovers and BeamAtic® Premium offers the comfort of driving with high beams at all times, but without dazzling other drivers;
• Xenon systems, which provide double the light of traditional headlamps in tones similar to daylight. With a range of more than 100 meters, they offer a 30% improvement on traditional headlamps, or up to 44% with bending light;
• LED lighting, which significantly reduces the energy consumption of headlamps and therefore CO₂ emissions. LEDs also offer radically new opportunities in terms of style, and enable automakers to distinguish their vehicles from others and convey their innovative values;
• Daytime running lights (DRLs) with LEDs or traditional bulbs;
• Rear lights and high-mounted stop lamps with LEDs or traditional bulbs;
• Fog lights and auxiliary lights;
• Lighting and signaling controllers;
• Cigar lighters, multifunction sockets and USB ports.

Wiper Systems

• Arm and flat/traditional blade sets;
• Wiping systems with mechanisms or electronics;
• Windshield de-icing and washing systems;
• Rear wiping systems integrating other functions such as stop lights, washing, etc;
• The AquaBlade® system, which ensures perfect road visibility in all driving conditions and a significant reduction in the weight of the windshield wiper system.

Wiper Motors

• A new line of electronic wiper motors deployed worldwide, offering a range of solutions adapted to the latest vehicle architectures.