Wemding – Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems

The Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems Business Group based in Créteil (Paris) has a production facility in the Bavarian town of Wemding.

Vision systems (DVS), ultrasonic and infrared systems (DUS), active safety systems (DAS) and top column modules (ITC) are produced here. Today, comfort and driving assistance systems are integrated into virtually all new vehicles in Europe.

The focus at the site

• Driving assistance systems
• Production of electronic components
• Steering column models

Products

• Laser scanners
• Radar systems
• Camera systems
• Ultrasonic systems
• Rain/light detection systems
• Steering column modules

Site history at a Glance

1960
Start of production on the site with a spinning and weaving mill (SWF) with later production of automotive parts (ITT Automotive).

1998
Acquisition of the plant by Valeo in October.

2001
Construction of the new main building begins.

2004
New main building completed.

2018
20^th anniversary.

Product history at a Glance

1991
Start of production of the first park assistance sensors.

1997
Start of production of the first steering column switch for VW.

1998
Start of production of the first rain/light detection sensor.

2004
Start of production of the first front cameras.

2006
Start of production of the first radar sensors.

2008
Production of the 100 millionth park assistance sensor.

2011
Production of the 200 millionth park assistance sensor.

2014
Production of the 300 millionth park assistance sensor.

2016
Production of the 400 millionth park assistance sensor.

2016
Start of production of the first data fusion units.

2017
Start of production of the first laser scanner.

2018
Production of the 550 millionth park assistance sensor.

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