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Q2 2024: Valeo inaugurates new manufacturing facility for automotive window regulators in Hungary Valeo announced the opening of a new production plant in Hungary dedicated to advanced automotive window regulator systems, aiming to meet growing demand from European automakers for lightweight and energy-efficient components.
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Q1 2024: Brose expands window regulator production capacity in Mexico Brose revealed an expansion of its manufacturing site in Querétaro, Mexico, increasing output of window regulator systems to supply North American OEMs amid rising vehicle production and electrification trends.
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Q2 2024: Denso launches next-generation power window regulator with integrated anti-pinch technology Denso introduced a new power window regulator featuring advanced anti-pinch sensors and improved energy efficiency, targeting both electric and conventional vehicle platforms.
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Q1 2024: HI-LEX Corporation secures major contract to supply window regulators for new Toyota EV platform HI-LEX announced it will supply its latest window regulator systems for Toyota’s upcoming electric vehicle lineup, reinforcing its position as a key supplier for Japanese automakers.
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Q2 2024: Magna International partners with Chinese automaker BYD for window regulator technology Magna International entered a partnership with BYD to co-develop and supply advanced window regulator modules for BYD’s next-generation electric vehicles, focusing on lightweight and smart features.
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Q3 2024: Aisin Corporation opens R&D center for automotive window systems in Japan Aisin inaugurated a new research and development center in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, dedicated to innovating window regulator technologies for electric and autonomous vehicles.
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Q2 2024: Grupo Antolin wins contract to supply window regulators for Stellantis EVs in Europe Grupo Antolin secured a multi-year contract to provide window regulator assemblies for several Stellantis electric vehicle models produced in Europe, expanding its OEM client base.
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Q1 2025: Standard Motor Products acquires US-based window regulator manufacturer for $75 million Standard Motor Products completed the acquisition of a leading US window regulator manufacturer, aiming to strengthen its aftermarket and OEM supply capabilities in North America.
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Q2 2025: Johnan Manufacturing announces new automated window regulator assembly line in Thailand Johnan Manufacturing launched a fully automated assembly line for window regulators at its Thailand facility, increasing production efficiency to serve Southeast Asian automakers.
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Q1 2024: Valeo unveils smart window regulator with integrated connectivity for diagnostics Valeo introduced a smart window regulator system capable of remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance, targeting premium vehicle segments.
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Q3 2024: Brose signs supply agreement with Ford for next-gen window regulator systems Brose entered into a supply agreement with Ford to deliver next-generation window regulator systems for upcoming electric and hybrid vehicle models in North America and Europe.
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Q2 2025: Acdelco launches aftermarket window regulator line for electric vehicles Acdelco announced the launch of a new aftermarket product line of window regulators specifically designed for electric vehicles, expanding its portfolio for independent repair shops.
COVID-19 Impact vs Opportunities for Global Automotive Window Regulator Market:
Owing to the travel restrictions imposed by the governing bodies across the globe, the demand for automobile window regulator in vehicles has drastically impacted. Additionally, the manufacturers of semiconductors reported fluctuations in pricing mainly due to disrupted supply chain operations. Furthermore, the suspended developments in automated cars have resulted in low demand for automotive window regulator. Software developments were temporarily suspended due to several delays and postponement of scheduled testing activities to monitor, analyze, present, and provide performance insights using different technologies such as machine learning and data analytics.
All these factors that led to disruption of supply chain operations caused the pricing of automotive window regulator system to affect with added pressures from OEMs and automotive manufacturers.
Automotive Window Regulator Market Dynamics:
Rising demand for high-performance vehicles coupled with increasing demand for value-added and comfort features are factors expected to drive the growth of global automotive window regulator market over the forecast period. Growing demand for window regulator as the main component of power window systems is a factor projected to drive the global automotive window regulator market growth. Growing adoption of automotive window regulator in passenger vehicle across the globe is one of the factors expected to fuel growth of the global automotive window regulator market in the near future.
Growing sales of electric vehicles and increasing production of passenger and commercial vehicles is a factor propel the growth of the global automotive window regulator market over the forecast period.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical items connected to the Internet. These physical things feature technology that allows them to interact with both internal and exterior influences. The usage of IoT in automotive has grown dramatically in recent years and is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) market is mainly driven by the growing need for IoT security, low operational costs, and increased use of IoT technology in the automotive sector. Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually becoming a constant presence in many technological applications.
It is transforming the user experience in numerous industries, from apps and websites that display correct user suggestions to game forecasts. AI is affecting many industries, including automotive window regulator market. Automotive window regulator system has been adopted because of the increased requirement to prioritize driver safety without sacrificing cost or efficiency.
Lack of skilled operator, and low durability are factors expected to hamper the automotive window regulator market during the assessment period. A trained workforce is required to carry out the adoption of this technology successfully; however, it lacks is expected to restrict the adoption of automotive window regulator. Thus, the lack of a trained workforce is expected to restrict the growth of the global automotive window regulator market during the forecast period. In addition, higher price associated with the automatic window regulator systems might impact the market growth negatively.
The supply chain comprises the stages of design & development, raw material supply, automotive window regulator manufacture, and end use.
Automotive Window Regulator Market Segment Overview
The global Automotive Window Regulator market has been segmented on the type, technology, propulsion, sales channel, vehicle type and region.
- Based on type, the global automotive window regulator market has been segmented into automatic, semi-automatic, and manual. The automatic segment accounted for the largest market share in 2021 and is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.8% during the review period.
- Based on technology, the global automotive window regulator market has been segmented into single-arm, X-arm, and others.
- Based on propulsion, the global automotive window regulator market has been segmented into ICE vehicle and electric vehicle.
- Based on sales channel, the global automotive window regulator market has been segmented into OEM and aftermarket.
- Based on vehicle type, the global automotive window regulator market has been segmented into passenger car and commercial vehicle.
Automotive Window Regulator Market Regional Analysis
The global automotive window regulator market has been studied across Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Asia-Pacific is an emerging and leading market for automotive window regulator. The region consists of some of the largest vehicle manufacturing countries, China, India, and Japan. It is witnessing strong demand for automotive window regulator.
The European market for automotive window regulator is expanding as a result of heavy investment from the prominent carmakers in this region in the R&D activities to increase their cars' safety, durability, reliability, and design. Additionally, the presence of key players such as Continental AG, ZF Friedrichshafen AG and others creates opportunities for the automotive window regulator market to grow.
North America is one of the early adopters of automotive window regulator. The development of the automotive industries is one of the key factors driving the growth of the automotive window regulator market in North America. The US is the country with the highest rate of automotive window regulator adoption, followed by Canada and Mexico..
