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113 Hosandong-ro, Dalseo District, Daegu, South Korea
+82 53-281-3001
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Overview
- Summary
- Valeo Kapec is a global leader in automotive components, specializing in automatic transmission core parts like torque converters, and actively expanding into electrification components such as Battery System Assemblies (BSA) for the evolving electric vehicle market.Valeo Kapec is a global leader in automotive components, specializing in automatic transmission core parts like torque converters, and actively expanding into electrification components such as Battery System Assemblies (BSA) for the evolving electric vehicle market.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Torque Converters: Essential components for transmitting engine power to the transmission, featuring low-stiffness dampers for superior vibration isolation and improved fuel efficiency, enhanced clutch slip capacity for extended durability, and excellent fluid performance. Product lines include low-stiffness multi-plate torque converters applicable to front-wheel drive automatic transmissions (6-speed, 8-speed) and engines up to 460 Nm (GSL & DSL). Various specifications for mid-to-large sized vehicles, such as Φ236 (5A/T, 6A/T), Φ240 (9A/T), Φ246 (4A/T), and Φ260 (4~5A/T, 6A/T).Torque Converters: Essential components for transmitting engine power to the transmission, featuring low-stiffness dampers for superior vibration isolation and improved fuel efficiency, enhanced clutch slip capacity for extended durability, and excellent fluid performance. Product lines include low-stiffness multi-plate torque converters applicable to front-wheel drive automatic transmissions (6-speed, 8-speed) and engines up to 460 Nm (GSL & DSL). Various specifications for mid-to-large sized vehicles, such as Φ236 (5A/T, 6A/T), Φ240 (9A/T), Φ246 (4A/T), and Φ260 (4~5A/T, 6A/T).
- Battery System Assembly (BSA): Successful entry into new electrification businesses with orders for BEV and HEV Battery System Assemblies. High-capacity and high-efficiency battery systems crucial for electric vehicle quality and performance. Establishment of a BSA prototyping facility for EV battery system production and an integrated production and quality system for the entire BSA prototyping process.Battery System Assembly (BSA): Successful entry into new electrification businesses with orders for BEV and HEV Battery System Assemblies. High-capacity and high-efficiency battery systems crucial for electric vehicle quality and performance. Establishment of a BSA prototyping facility for EV battery system production and an integrated production and quality system for the entire BSA prototyping process.
- Gear Actuators: Product lines for DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) and AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) systems. DCT gear actuators are for 1600cc and 2000cc gasoline and diesel engine vehicles, offering gear shifting, pre-select, anti-double engagement, reference point detection functions, and a maximum shift force of 1,200N. AMT gear actuators are for 1000cc and 1200cc gasoline and diesel engine vehicles, featuring one shift motor, one select motor, and 4-point position control for shift forks.Gear Actuators: Product lines for DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) and AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) systems. DCT gear actuators are for 1600cc and 2000cc gasoline and diesel engine vehicles, offering gear shifting, pre-select, anti-double engagement, reference point detection functions, and a maximum shift force of 1,200N. AMT gear actuators are for 1000cc and 1200cc gasoline and diesel engine vehicles, featuring one shift motor, one select motor, and 4-point position control for shift forks.
- Engine Pulleys: Components mounted on automobile engines, transmitting crankshaft rotation via V-belts to drive water pumps, power steering, air conditioning cooling fans, and alternators. Capability in developing high-quality, lightweight products through new manufacturing methods and material technologies. A diverse range of pulley products, including power steering pulleys, water pump pulleys, idler pulleys, alternator pulleys, crankshaft pulleys, and air-condition pulleys.Engine Pulleys: Components mounted on automobile engines, transmitting crankshaft rotation via V-belts to drive water pumps, power steering, air conditioning cooling fans, and alternators. Capability in developing high-quality, lightweight products through new manufacturing methods and material technologies. A diverse range of pulley products, including power steering pulleys, water pump pulleys, idler pulleys, alternator pulleys, crankshaft pulleys, and air-condition pulleys.
- R&D Network and Production Technology: Establishment of an R&D network with two central research centers (Daegu, Korea; Auburn Hills, USA) and four regional research centers globally. Execution of design and analysis tasks for new technology and business development, supporting product development at regional research centers. Implementation of a CAD-CAM integrated system for simultaneous 5-axis machining and virtual simulation verification based on 3D CAD data. Possession of advanced prototyping equipment for torque converters and BSA, such as brazing furnaces, robotic welders, cell stackers, and laser welders.R&D Network and Production Technology: Establishment of an R&D network with two central research centers (Daegu, Korea; Auburn Hills, USA) and four regional research centers globally. Execution of design and analysis tasks for new technology and business development, supporting product development at regional research centers. Implementation of a CAD-CAM integrated system for simultaneous 5-axis machining and virtual simulation verification based on 3D CAD data. Possession of advanced prototyping equipment for torque converters and BSA, such as brazing furnaces, robotic welders, cell stackers, and laser welders.
- Core Advantages
- Global Leadership in Torque Converter Market: Attainment of world-leading production capacity (approximately 9.6 million units annually) in automatic and continuously variable transmission torque converters, resulting from the synergy between Korea Powertrain's proprietary technology and Valeo's global network.Global Leadership in Torque Converter Market: Attainment of world-leading production capacity (approximately 9.6 million units annually) in automatic and continuously variable transmission torque converters, resulting from the synergy between Korea Powertrain's proprietary technology and Valeo's global network.
- Proactive Response to Electrification Era and Business Expansion: Successful entry into new electrification businesses since 2020, securing orders for BEV and HEV Battery System Assemblies (BSA), demonstrating a proactive approach to future automotive market changes.Proactive Response to Electrification Era and Business Expansion: Successful entry into new electrification businesses since 2020, securing orders for BEV and HEV Battery System Assemblies (BSA), demonstrating a proactive approach to future automotive market changes.
- Extensive Global R&D and Production Network: Establishment of 5 corporate entities and an R&D network across 5 countries (Korea, Mexico, China, Japan, USA), enhancing global product development and manufacturing capabilities.Extensive Global R&D and Production Network: Establishment of 5 corporate entities and an R&D network across 5 countries (Korea, Mexico, China, Japan, USA), enhancing global product development and manufacturing capabilities.
- Superior Quality Assurance System: Development of the QSIR (Quality Solution & Improvement Report) system, integrating over 100 years of Valeo's quality expertise, ensuring flawless quality management through real-time feedback from internal production lines and supplier products.Superior Quality Assurance System: Development of the QSIR (Quality Solution & Improvement Report) system, integrating over 100 years of Valeo's quality expertise, ensuring flawless quality management through real-time feedback from internal production lines and supplier products.
- Cost Competitiveness and Production Efficiency: Standardization of product cost management systems through the adoption of Siemens Digital Industries Software's Teamcenter® solution, leading to reduced cost calculation time and increased production efficiency.Cost Competitiveness and Production Efficiency: Standardization of product cost management systems through the adoption of Siemens Digital Industries Software's Teamcenter® solution, leading to reduced cost calculation time and increased production efficiency.
- Customer-Tailored Technology Development Capability: Establishment of a rapid and accurate response system through the development of dedicated design support and analysis programs, meeting diverse customer requirements for functionality and durability.Customer-Tailored Technology Development Capability: Establishment of a rapid and accurate response system through the development of dedicated design support and analysis programs, meeting diverse customer requirements for functionality and durability.
- Target Industrie
- Automotive Industry: Supply of core components such as automatic transmissions, torque converters, gear actuators, and engine pulleys to domestic and international automotive manufacturers.Automotive Industry: Supply of core components such as automatic transmissions, torque converters, gear actuators, and engine pulleys to domestic and international automotive manufacturers.
- Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Industry: Contribution to the core powertrain systems of EVs and HEVs through the supply of Battery System Assemblies (BSA).Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Industry: Contribution to the core powertrain systems of EVs and HEVs through the supply of Battery System Assemblies (BSA).
- Major Markets
- South Korea, India, China, JapanSouth Korea, India, China, Japan
- Europe (based on clients like ZF, Punch Powertrain, Volvo), Uzbekistan (exported by Mexico entity)Europe (based on clients like ZF, Punch Powertrain, Volvo), Uzbekistan (exported by Mexico entity)
- United States, MexicoUnited States, Mexico
- Certifications/Patents
- IATF 16949:2016 Certification: The Mexico entity (Valeo Kapec, S.A. de C.V.) has obtained IATF 16949:2016 certification, the quality management system standard for the automotive industry.IATF 16949:2016 Certification: The Mexico entity (Valeo Kapec, S.A. de C.V.) has obtained IATF 16949:2016 certification, the quality management system standard for the automotive industry.
- ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Certification: Parent company Valeo Group has achieved ISO/SAE 21434 certification, the benchmark standard for automotive cybersecurity, applied across all global business activities.ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Certification: Parent company Valeo Group has achieved ISO/SAE 21434 certification, the benchmark standard for automotive cybersecurity, applied across all global business activities.
- Technological Strength: Possession of top-tier expertise in torque converters based on proprietary technology, with continuous investment in technology development for new electrification businesses. Enhancement of design, analysis, and testing capabilities for new technology and business development through a global R&D network.Technological Strength: Possession of top-tier expertise in torque converters based on proprietary technology, with continuous investment in technology development for new electrification businesses. Enhancement of design, analysis, and testing capabilities for new technology and business development through a global R&D network.
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113 Hosandong-ro, Dalseo District, Daegu, South Korea
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