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About us

Shaping past, present and future of mobility.

With our engineering expertise and operational excellence, we have continuously been driving technological progress in our industry.

We deliver solutions for today's and tomorrow's market requirements. More than 100 years ago, our starter motors and generators revolutionized how vehicles are used in everyday life. As inventors of Start/Stop and pioneers of 48V mild hybridization, we make present day combustion engines considerably more efficient and climate-friendly.

Inspired by our passion for innovation, we are working tirelessly to extend our technological leadership to e-mobility and develop competitive products for the future of transportation.

In all our actions, we are pursuing a clear goal: to significantly reduce global CO2 emissions with our solutions.


Reliable partner for the automotive industry.

As a global supplier, we combine flexible on-site development and manufacturing with global know-how and mature processes in purchasing, production and logistics. We have established trusting relationships with many of our customers over decades, and our system knowledge enables us to contribute to the development process from an early stage.

Modular products for global vehicle platforms

Our broad product portfolio covers the diverse worldwide requirements of our customers – from entry-level segment to premium solutions, for passenger cars as well as for very different application scenarios in the commercial vehicle sector. Our products are characterized not only by their robustness, reliability and flexibility, but also make a significant contribution to improving the vehicles' fuel efficiency and CO2 footprint.

Quality. Made by SEG Automotive.

Uniform global quality is a key element of our operational excellence. Our Automotive Quality Management system ensures worldwide standards and full compliance with international automotive norms and requirements (such as IATF 16949).

Our Quality Policy and Quality Principles combine preventive quality assurance and continuous process improvements with a quality mindset throughout our organization: Quality is a responsibility of every employee at SEG Automotive, from our apprentices to the executive board, at manufacturing plants as well as in all governance functions.

Through this strong framework, we continue to satisfy and exceed customer expectations – as we have done for more than a century.



ESG

Environmental, Social and Governance is an essential part of our DNA.

Responsibility in our business

At SEG Automotive, we take responsibility for the impacts of our activities on the environment, society, and the way we conduct business. Our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is integrated into how we develop our products, operate our sites, and collaborate with partners worldwide.

We focus on continuously improving our performance while supporting the transformation towards more efficient and electrified mobility.



Our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

We understand ESG as an essential part of responsible and sustainable business management. Our activities aim to minimize potential negative impacts while contributing positively through our products, operations, and global footprint.

This includes strengthening environmental performance, fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, and ensuring integrity in all business relationships.



How we implement ESG

Our ESG strategy is built around three focus areas that guide how we act as a company. These focus areas define SEG Automotive’s long‑term ESG direction and ambition and serve as the basis for setting clear targets and milestones across the organization.

We integrate ESG considerations into our business decisions, daily operations and partnerships worldwide. Our approach combines global coordination with local responsibility to ensure consistent implementation across our international footprint.

We continuously review and further develop our ESG activities in line with evolving regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.

Governance & Integrity

Responsible and ethical conduct is a fundamental part of our business. We are committed to acting with integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our activities. Our approach includes clear standards for ethical behavior, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and responsible engagement with our business partners and suppliers.

We continuously review and strengthen our policies and processes to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.

Further details are available in our Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct.





Speak Up – report a concern.

We encourage employees, business partners, and other stakeholders to report concerns related to potential misconduct or violations of our standards. SEG Automotive provides a secure and confidential reporting channel, available 24/7 and operated by an independent third party. Reports can be submitted anonymously where permitted by law. SEG Automotive does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report concerns in good faith.

Documents & Policies

Further information on our ESG approach and policies can be found in the following documents.

In the spirit of transparency, we also make available the ESG Report of the [Opens in a new tab] ZCZL Group, the parent company of SEG Automotive.

For any ESG-related questions, please contact us at: ESG@seg-automotive.com.

SEG Automotive ESG‑Report 2025 Download SEG Automotive ESG‑Report 2025
ZCZL ESG-Report 2025 Download ZCZL ESG-Report 2025
Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2024 Download Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2024
Code of Conduct Download Code of Conduct
Supplier Code of Conduct Download Supplier Code of Conduct
Management

SEG Automotive Executive Board.

SEG-Automotive_CFO_Gustavo-Baldussi


  • Ferdinando Sorrentino, Chief Executive Officer


  • Gustavo Baldussi, Chief Financial Officer
Supervisory Board

SEG Automotive Supervisory Board.

From left to right:

  • Quan Qiu, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board
    ZCZL Industrial Technology Group
  • Jia Hao, Chairman of the Supervisory Board
    ZCZL Industrial Technology Group
  • Peter Lang, Employee Representative
    Works Commitee SEG Automotive Germany, Stuttgart
  • Chairman Jiao, Shareholder Representative
    ZCZL Industrial Technology Group
  • Michael Froehlich, Employee Representative
    Works Commitee SEG Automotive Germany, Stuttgart
  • Larry Yan, Shareholder Representative
    New Neckar Autoparts Holdings GmbH
Team

Global network, worldwide growth.

We are where our customers are: With over 6,500 employees in 14 countries in the world's most important automotive markets. Our global team combines the highest levels of engineering and production competence - and works closely together across cultural and national borders.

This cross-location cooperation not only offers each individual employee unique opportunities to advance their career. It also enables us to consistently find the right answers to changing requirements and implement new ideas quickly. The result: competitive products and a sustainable, balanced growth – across all regions and product categories.



World map with SEG Autmotive locations

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