Schaeffler to launch new R&D project in Szombathely
The project will focus on the development of electric vehicle components.
2023.12.19 12:16
TDK's plant in Szombathely invests in solar energy
The investment will reduce the natural gas demand of the factory to a minimum.
2023.12.11 13:23
A huge solar panel is built by Schaeffler in Szombathely
Schaeffler Savaria began installing a 3622.7 kilowatt -capable solar park in February 2023.
2023.02.24 16:45
TDK expands in Szombathely with major investment
TDK Hungary Components Kft. has announced plans for the largest investment of its three decades of manufacturing activities in Szombathely. The producer of electronic components is expanding with a new sensors division in Vas County.
2022.04.03 12:25
Schaeffler's new Hungarian plant to play an important role in future of mobility
We interviewed Matthias Zink, CEO of Schaeffler’s Automotive Division, about the new plant and the division’s strategy for alternative motors.
2021.12.22 09:22
Schaeffler launches new investment project in Szombathely
Schaefller has announced plans to invest more than HUF 5 billion in its Szombathely plant.
2021.12.05 17:10
Schaeffler Savaria to introduce technological innovation
Szombathely-based Schaeffer Savaria Kft. will soon launch the serial production of components and rotating parts for synchronous and asynchronous motors at their 2nd production unit, using the latest technologies.
2020.11.22 15:54
Schaeffler expands R&D operations in Szombathely
Schaeffler is building a new plant in Szombathely with a HUF 23.5 billion investment, supported with a HUF 5 billion non-refundable government subsidy and creating 150 jobs in the process.
2019.11.30 11:36
Hungarian automotive industry: week 14 2019 edition
Audi pays bonus, Videoton boss sceptical about Hungarian wage boom, Bosch appoints Hungarian director to head Budapest-based development centre. Let’s recap what the 14th week of the year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2019.04.10 10:04
Schaeffler inaugurates new production hall in Szombathely
Schaeffler Savaria Kft. has expanded its manufacturing capacities with a 3,000sqm production hall in Szombathely.
2019.04.04 23:21
2.5 millionth running gear rolls off production line at BPW
On June 18th, the 2.5 millionth trailer running gear – an ECO Plus 3 hub – rolled off the production line at BPW-Hungária Kft.’s production hall in Szombathely.
2018.06.20 09:51
Hungarian automotive industry: week 49 2017 edition
Digitalisation at Audi Hungaria means no harm to existing jobs, BPW on the hunt for development engineers, while more and more companies join dual education programmes at Hungarian universities. Let’s recap what the 49th week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2017.12.11 13:48
Ames, Autoliv and Ziehl-Abegg to join dual engineer training programme in Szombathely
The training programme in Szombathely was originally founded by six partner companies, which have been joined by additional firms in the last two years. This autumn, four companies decided to join the partnership.
2017.12.09 23:39
LuK Savaria celebrates 20 years of success story
Production at the Szombathely-based plant began 20 years ago. Since it was first established, the plant’s floor area has seen a tenfold increase, while its number of employees has grown from just 64 to 3,400.
2017.10.18 18:53
Hungarian automotive industry: week 41 2017 edition
BPW-Hungária Kft. is preparing for Agritechnika trade show in Hanover with a world premiere, including a number of new developments. At the same time, LuK Savaria, another Szombathely-based company, is preparing to build yet another production hall to expand its activities.
2017.10.16 12:54
LuK plans to build additional production halls in Szombathely
Szombathely-based LuK Savaria Kuplunggyártó Kft. will build a new, 3,500sqm production hall in the near future. The new facility will house the manufacture of purpose-built machinery, the tool shop and the production of arc springs.
2017.10.12 17:22
New CEO takes over at BPW-Hungária Kft.
Effective on 1 July 2017, Péter Mándli will take over as CEO at BPW’s Szombathely plant to replace retiring chief-executive József Brumbauer.
2017.06.30 19:01
Tibor Szigeti appointed as plant director at LuK Savaria
Effective on 1st July, Tibor Szigeti has been appointed as plant director at Szombathely-based LuK Savaria Kft., the company, member of the Schaeffler group, told our site this week.
2017.06.09 21:24
Hungarian automotive industry: week 2 2017 edition
Although the new year has barely begun, we are already looking at investments that could potentially ramp up the Hungarian automotive sector. Let’s recap what the second week of 2017 had to offer in Hungary’s auto industry.
2017.01.16 10:56
Szombathely-based Delphi subsidiary celebrates 25th anniversary
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this week, Delphi Hungary Kft. is a company that is constantly recruiting new employees to its Szombathely plant.
2016.12.15 21:19
Hungarian automotive industry: week 39
New Suzuki model launched in Esztergom, foundries, anodizing, primary and higher education: let’s recap what week 39 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.10.03 12:51
Borsodi Műhely to purchase heat treatment equipment with new investment project
Back in March, Győr-based Borsodi Műhely Fémmegmunkáló Kft. was awarded as the most successful small or medium-sized enterprise in Hungary. We interviewed CEO Mónika Borsodi about the procurement of new equipment, investments and overseas orders.
2016.07.22 21:12
Hungarian automotive industry: week 23
Week 23 was all about bus manufacturing, suppliers and student competitions. Let´s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.06.12 20:41
LuK Savaria workers call off strike following agreement with management
10 percent increase in wages on average, supplements, collective agreement with employees – the LuK Savaria management has managed to reach an agreement with the workers.
2016.05.24 14:31
Hungarian automotive industry: week 9
We brought news from Ingolstadt and presented the best of the Geneva Motor Show. We published interviews on local employment, smart cars and the significance of Industry 4.0. Let´s see what week 9 brought in Hungary automotive sector.
2016.03.06 23:47
