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Schaeffler Gears Up for the Future with M&A Strategy

Schaeffler, known for its expertise in mechanical engineering and ICE components, gears up for the EV era with the acquisition of Vitesco Technologies.

Ketan Thakkar  & Kiran Murali   & Darshan NakhwaBy Ketan Thakkar & Kiran Murali & Darshan Nakhwa calendar 07 Mar 2025 Views icon5335 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Schaeffler Gears Up for the Future with M&A Strategy

As the global automobile industry undergoes a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, auto component manufacturers are turning to mergers and acquisitions in the clean mobility space as a way to shield themselves from the disruptions of the shift. The merger of German automotive suppliers Schaeffler and Vitesco Technologies can be seen as the latest manifestation of this trend.

Over the last few years, the auto component industry has seen many merger and partnership announcements, in line with the trend in the broader auto industry. These tie-ups have resulted from a shift in automakers and the government’s focus to finding cleaner mobility ...

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