Bietigheim-Bissingen – Valeo Light Division

The Valeo site in Bietigheim-Bissingen focuses on the development and production of wiper and washer systems.

The “Wiper Plant” in Bietigheim-Bissingen, which belongs to the Valeo Light Division, has modern production facilities for windscreen wipers, associated electric motors and so-called front-end modules on an area of approx. 17,000 m². Modern workplaces are located on three levels for the about 600 employees working in the areas of development, sales, project and administration. In addition, the site has a prototype workshop and laboratories for tests of all kinds, where highly specialized engineers develop and test new products and ongoing production is permanently checked. The current top product of the “wiper factory” is AquaBlade®.

The focus at the site

At the site in Bietigheim-Bissingen, wiper and washer systems for the front and rear areas (arms, blades, linkages, wiper motors) are developed and produced. Moreover, the plant boasts software developments as well as numerous developments in the areas of rubber, mechanical parts (arm, blade, linkage) and motors (with and without electronics) and also includes quality and development laboratories (function, reliability, HVAC, electronics). Since 2015, front-end modules for the Valeo Power Division have also been manufactured here.

Products at the site

• Wiper arms
• Wiper blades
• Wiper rubbers
• Splines
• Rods

Working in Bietigheim-Bissingen

Bietigheim-Bissingen is located in Baden-Württemberg in the Middle Neckar Valley between the state capital Stuttgart and Heilbronn, not far from where the Enz flows into the Neckar. Particularly noteworthy is the historic old town of Bietigheim, which has developed over centuries and has been able to retain its medieval character. Historical highlights include the town hall, built in 1507, the Hornmoldhaus town museum, which is one of the most important Renaissance buildings in southern Germany, and the Latin school. Together they shape the historic townscape. Bietigheim-Bissingen is known for its markets such as the horse market, the Krämermarkt and the Christmas market. The ice hockey team “SC Steelers” is known far beyond the region. The region around Bietigheim-Bissingen is also highly regarded as a “wine region” and all kinds of boat trips are possible on the river Enz.

Social commitment & activities at the site

The “Wiper Plant” in Bietigheim-Bissingen works closely with the Theo Lorch workshops, workshops with work and care places for people with disabilities. In addition, the location is also actively involved in the form of donations for local associations, children in Romania (Foundation Kinderzukunft), children in Africa (“Stifte stiften” campaign) and “Menschen in Not” (“People in Need” campaign of the Bietigheimer Zeitung).

Apart from its social commitment, the site offers its employees site-specific activities beyond the group-wide benefits. These include regular health days and sports activities, but also a leasing model for bicycles.

Sustainability at the site

At the Bietigheim-Bissingen site, the issue of sustainability is becoming increasingly important. In addition to the use of biofilters for exhaust gas combustion, LED lights are being used in production and administration. Furthermore, other sustainability projects are in the planning phase. These include the expansion of photovoltaics on two production buildings.

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