A leading expert in high-quality interior and exterior components for the automotive industry

Modules & Polymer Products

Motherson is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interior and exterior components, from simple plastic parts and mechanical assemblies to highly integrated modules for all types of vehicles, from small cars to luxury cars, commercial vehicles and large trucks. With its broad multi-market expertise as one of the leading suppliers in Germany, Spain, France, India and many other automotive regions in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Motherson offers competitive full-system solutions catered to virtually all customer requirements.

The division is a highly specialised technology and manufacturing expert in polymer processing, precision moulding, aesthetic surfaces, fully-automated painting, mould tooling, assembly and logistics.

The division has expanded its range of exterior components, which now includes sunroof systems, fuel tanks for passenger and pickup vehicles, exterior resin parts such as bumpers, and rear slide windows for pickup trucks.

The division manufactures high-end, innovative, and interior polymer based components, modules and systems with integrated electronic , such as ventilation systems, smart surfaces and lighting modules. It is a technology leader in air vents, and decorative interior components with integrated illumination, and has a strong presence within premium vehicles.

It is also engaged in the manufacturing of premium upholstery for passenger vehicle applications. Joint ventures have been formed with Blanos Participaciones SL (Spain), Eissmann Automotive Slovensko s.r.o (Slovakia), Jiangsu Changshu Automotive Trim Group Co., Ltd (China) and partners from South Korea to complement the division with product and geography-specific expertise.

Number of facilities
131
Number of countries
25

Parts and modules

Motherson provides full system solutions from concept development and design, product development and simulation, to quality-driven mass production for customers around the globe. Our expertise in multiple polymer processing technologies is the optimal foundation for the development of cost-optimised products with highest quality standards and of innovative and sustainable solutions. Many of the division’s products are prominently visible in the inside and from the outside of the vehicles, they are produced for, thus contributing significantly to their aesthetic appearance.

Interior products

  • Cockpits
  • Instrument panels
  • Door panels
  • Centre and floor consoles
  • Ventilation systems
  • Storage systems
  • Fairings & add-on parts
  • Tank and Loading modules
  • Decorative interior panels and trim parts
  • Airbag boxes
  • Glove boxes
  • Air louvers
  • Grab handles
  • Leather and textile panels
  • Soft-touch panels
  • Decorative trim
  • Trunk liners
  • A/B/C pillar covers
  • Tread plates (also illuminated)
  • Window belt lines
  • Small plastic parts

Exterior products

  • Bumpers
  • Front end modules
  • Front grills
  • Spoilers
  • Front-end carriers
  • Convertible roof components
  • Rocker panels
  • Decorative trim
  • High-gloss pillar covers
  • Window sealing strips
  • Water deflectors
  • Air inlets and air ducts
  • Door handles
  • Hybrid tailgates
  • Plastic body parts and panels
  • Roof rails
  • Antenna hoods

Under-bonnet products

  • Engine covers
  • Small parts and assemblies

Design, manufacturing and maintenance of tools for polymer processing

Offering the complete range of services from tool design to tool manufacturing and injection moulding under one roof makes the group a total tooling solutions provider. The involvement of the companies is right from the concept design stage to the complete manufacturing of precision tools. The commercial tool rooms of Motherson specialise in for a wide range of applications from wiring harness components and complicated automobile parts to parts for white good, medical and electrical equipment industries. The expertise ranges from precision small and medium-sized tools to large size tools.

Expertise:

  • Dedicated tool rooms that specialise in high precision multi-cavity injection moulding tools ranging from small and medium-size to large-size tools up to 3200 tons.
  • Mould design and analysis on latest software supported by Rapid Prototyping, Touch Probe Scanning, Point Cloud Generation, 3D Surfacing and MoldFlow Analysis constitute a comprehensive design set up.
  • Tool manufacturing is done on state-of-the-art CNC machines

Premium upholstery

The division is one of the leading manufacturers of premium upholstery tailored specifically for passenger vehicle applications and offers a wide range of capabilities to meet the highest standards in the automotive industry.

The division specialises in the design, customisation, development, mass production, and exclusive manufacturing of highly aesthetic products, which include seat covers, stitching and wrapping, embossing with perforation, steering wheel covers, and multi-needle stitching. From seat covers to gear knob wraps and door trim customisations, our expertise lies in crafting highly aesthetic and top-quality products that enhance the overall driving experience while elevating the vehicle's interior to new heights of luxury and sophistication.

Sunroofs & Fuel Tanks

Sunroofs:

Motherson is a premier manufacturer of sunroof systems with state-of-the-art R&D facilities dedicated to developing different versions of sunroof systems. From basic research to product development, manufacturing technologies, and mass production, the division manufactures an extensive line-up of products that are lightweight and safe.

With the use of advanced light-weighting technology, Motherson's sunroofs have achieved remarkable weight reduction compared to conventional products. The division also focuses on improving vehicle comfort and manufactures sunroof products that ensure ample vehicle interior space and quietness by reducing operation sounds. Motherson's range of sunroof products includes Tilt Inner Slide Sunroof, Outer Slide Sunroof, Popup Sunroof, and Panorama Sunroof. Choose from our wide range of products to enhance your vehicle's aesthetics and comfort.

Fuel Tanks:

Motherson specialises in developing fuel tanks for automobiles, with a focus on customer safety. The company uses resinification to improve adaptability to automotive design and weight reduction. It has a unified system for basic research, product development, manufacturing technologies, and mass production. The division promotes further weight reduction of fuel tanks and complies with strict automotive exhaust emission regulations. Its commitment to improving fuel tank technology makes it a reliable partner for the automotive industry.

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