Company History

A Legacy of Innovation

Redefining Automotive Solutions with Innovation and Expertise

While many automotive suppliers promote their latest ideas, innovation at Inteva goes beyond just “the big idea.” What truly sets us apart is our ability to anticipate customer needs before they arise—time and time again. We don’t just envision the future of automotive solutions; we put in the dedication and expertise to make it a reality.

Redefining
Excellence

Excellence in Interiors, Door Systems, Latch Systems and Electronics.

Inteva is the collection of the world’s “best of the best” talent, experience and technologies in four global product lines — Interiors, Door Systems, Latch Systems, and Motors & Electronics. Although our brand name was introduced in 2008, we bring decades of know-how and a well-honed, proven culture of vision and problem-solving.

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Debuted new Suining manufacturing plant in Sichuan Province, China

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2023

Querétaro Technical Center launched in Mexico

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Recognized as a 2022 Supplier of the Year by General Motors

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2022

Won Platinum Award during Navistar Supplier Excellence Awards.

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Won Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Innovation Award for Inteather Eco Trim Material

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Named a finalist for the Automotive News PACE Awards for InStitch robotic stitching.

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Launched the Inteva Sustainability Report to detail our efforts to be an environmentally and socially responsible organization.

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Launched smaller lighter 4-pole motors.

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Introduced InDoor intelligent door system to improve user experience and provide increased automation.

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Received Sustainability Product of the Year award for the Inteather™ Eco Trim material from the Business Intelligence Group.

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Recognized as a 2019 Supplier of the Year by General Motors

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2018

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Launched composite window regulator.

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Introduced Inteva Sunroof Motor.

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Named to the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers Hall of Fame for thermoplastic polylefin (TPO) skin.

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2017

Recognized as a 2017 Supplier of the Year by General Motors

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2017

Launched new 300,000-square-foot manufacturing site in Sialo, Guanajuato, Mexico

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2016

Opened manufacturing site in Rychnov, Czech Republic India Technical Center opened in Bangalore, India

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Launched cinching striker for soft closing of rear liftgate.

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2016

Launched power-folding actuator for side mirrors.

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Recognized for "game-changing" robotically stitched full instrument panel system.

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2015

Won Best Supplier Award for outstanding quality, delivery and execution performance from TATA Motors.

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Introduced glove box door actuator, allowing box to release from instrument panel.

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Launched Inteather™ material — a revolutionary TPO material that gives mid-level vehicles a high-end feel.

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2012

Won Grand Prize at the Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Innovation Awards.

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2012

Opened manufacturing facility in Pune, India

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2011

Technical Center opened in Shanghai, China Celebrated opening of Vandalia Technical Center in Ohio

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Inteva's first InStitch robotic sewing cell starts in production.

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Inteva SuperPlug® integrated composite door-hardware module was welcomed into the Society of Plastics Engineers Hall of Fame.

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2010

Launched first roof sunshade motor.

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2008

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Patented the world’s first thermoplastic olefin (TPO) material.

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Launched power release (e-Loc) door latch for improved safety.

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Launched new generation anti-pinch motor.

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Became the first automotive supplier to introduce thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) in extruded-sheet form for use in thermoforming of instrument panel skins.

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Launched the world’s first latching system to eliminate lock-knobs.

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Established the first power trunk latches

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Introduced the first seat motors

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Improved crash worthiness of instrument panels with polystyrene-based materials. Launched on Corvette.

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First steel door module produced for the automotive industry.

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Developed the world’s first sealed door module.

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Introduced the first terpolymer-covered safety pads for instrument panels.

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Introduced the use of rubber and plastic materials in place of wood in interiors as safer alternatives.

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Invented first-ever window regulator allowing drivers to raise or lower windows while driving.

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