Top International Auto players in Catalonia

Chinese company Chery has selected Catalonia for its first vehicle manufacturing facility in Europe, establishing Barcelona as a strategic production hub for electric vehicles and international export markets.

Lear has established Catalonia as a strategic automotive manufacturing hub, with four production plants and over 1,000 employees developing and manufacturing seating and advanced electrical and electronic systems for global automotive brands.

SEAT S.A., part of the Volkswagen Group, operates a major automotive manufacturing hub in Catalonia, with more than 13,000 employees and three production facilities. The company manufactures SEAT and CUPRA vehicles, exporting over 80% of its production to more than 70 countries.

Ficosa operates a strategic mobility technology hub in Catalonia, combining manufacturing plants with a global technology centre that develops advanced vision, connectivity, safety, and software solutions for the automotive industry.

Benteler Automotive operates a manufacturing facility in Sant Esteve Sesrovires (Barcelona), employing around 150 people and producing chassis, structural and engine-related components for global automotive manufacturers.

Marelli operates a strategic manufacturing hub in Catalonia, with around 1,200 employees and three production plants developing lighting, electronics, and advanced automotive systems for international vehicle manufacturers.

With around 1,500 professionals, Applus+ IDIADA has made Catalonia one of Europe's leading hubs for automotive engineering and testing, providing vehicle design, development, testing, and homologation services worldwide.

In Catalonia, SMP combines three manufacturing plants with an engineering centre, creating its Southern European operational and engineering hub, where more than 800 employees develop interior and exterior components for the automotive industry.

Gestamp's operations in Catalonia form a strategic manufacturing and R&D hub, with six production facilities, an engineering centre in Barcelona, and around 1,400 employees focused on developing advanced metal components for the automotive industry.

Catalonia-based unicorn company Wallbox develops and produces electric vehicle charging solutions through its innovation and production facilities in the Barcelona area.

Magna operates a manufacturing facility in Polinyà (Barcelona) producing advanced rear-view systems and automotive components for leading global vehicle manufacturers, supporting the company's European operations.

Schaeffler has built an engineering and manufacturing hub in Catalonia focused on automotive and industrial technologies, driving innovation in electrification, mobility, and advanced motion solutions.