MAIN PRODUCTS
- Gearboxes: JT4 (JX22)
- Mechanical components for gearboxes and engines
- Hybrid Products (E-motor & PEB – power Electronic Box)
PRODUCTION (2024)
- 519,731 gearboxes
- 50,829 E-motors (SOP 07/2024/
- 72,335 PEBs (SOP 04/2024)
Aveiro – Portugal
HORSE’s Aveiro plant (Portugal) has been producing gearboxes, mechanical components and hybrid products for the automotive industry since it opened in 1981.
Its location near Aveiro provides it with optimal access to infrastructure, which in turn fosters its economic development. It exports all of its output to eight countries on three continents.
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Aveiro plant
FOUNDED IN: 1981
LEGAL FORM AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP: Société Anonyme (limited company) wholly owned by New H. Powertrain Holding (S.L.U.)
ACTIVITY: Transmissions
WORKFORCE: 1,180 people in 2024
AREA: 11.1 ha of buildings, 39.7 ha in all
CERTIFICATIONS: ISO 14001, ISO 9001-2000, DGert training certification, SMR and RHP
ENVIRONMENT
The HORSE Aveiro plant is aiming for the same environmental objectives. It is committed to constantly reducing its operation’s ecological footprint and impact on health.
Quality
Our ISO 9001 certified quality management system puts the customer at the core of all our processes. Our constant adaptation to market changes and the sharp expertise of our employees enable us to continuously improve the quality of our products.
NEWS
HORSE Aveiro kicks off Production of E-Motor for Hybrids
HORSE Aveiro has started the production of HORSE’s all-new E-motor for hybrids and plug-in hybrids. This compact, powerful unit can propel a vehicle up to 130km/h when in EV mode, and is capable of as much as 49kW of power and 212Nm of torque in hybrid mode.
HORSE Aveiro’s four new production lines will be able to manufacture 160,000 eMotor units per year, along with assembling the unit, the Aveiro team will machine the motor’s housing, rotor shaft, and magnet in-house.
OUR HISTORY – BACK TO THE KEY DATE
1981: Cacia plant opened.
1996: Started producing for non-Renault Group carmakers, earned ISO 9002 certification.
1999: The plant was subsidiarized.
2000: Earned ISO 14001 certification.
2001: Focused operations on manufacturing ND casings and gearboxes for the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
2002: Discontinued JB gearbox production, started JR gearbox production and earned ISO 9001:2000 certification.
2006: 25th anniversary.
2007: Launched JR gearbox production.
2008: Launched ND4 gearbox production.
2009: Earned “Energy Rationalization” award from EDP (Portugal’s electricity company).
2010: Increased gearbox manufacturing capacity.
2011: 30th anniversary, reached 6.5 million gearbox milestone.
2014: Increased capacity dedicated to H5 parts and new projects (M9T Gen4 balancer shafts and H4 distribution housing).
2016: Portuguese Prime Minister visited the plant, signed a Competitiveness Agreement.
2018: Announced plans to manufacture the T4 gearbox during the Prime Minister’s visit.
2019: Prepared to produce the new JT4 (JX22) gearbox.
2020: Started producing the JX22 gearbox.
2021: 40th anniversary, broke production records with the new JX22 (JT4) gearbox.
2022: Entrusted with manufacturing the Power Electronic Box, which powers Renault Group’s hybrid powertrain.
2023: The Aveiro plant became part of HORSE on July 1st and launched a next-generation Smart Lab.
2024: Beginning of hybrid components production – E-motor & Power Electronic Box (PEB) and Award Winners at Robotics and Automation & Portugal Digital Awards
Subsidies
Projeto: Produção de energia a partir de fonte de energia renovável para autoconsumo
Projeto n.º: POCI-01-0249-FEDER-009046
Projeto n.º 46076
Projeto n.º: POCI-01-0247-FEDER-017583
Projeto Test Bed The Smart Lab – Aveiro
Projeto nº: | 113381
CONTACT US
HORSE Aveiro plant
Lugar da Junqueira
3800-640 Cacia
Portugal
+351 234 301 300
