Award winning supplier Schaeffler recently earned General Motors Supplier of the Year, signaling strong vendor performance and potential for broader procurement opportunities with large automotive OEMs and their supply chains.

Strategic partnerships Recent collaborations with Delair for drone production, Sonatus for Edge AI in motion control, and Spire Global for space hardware and RF sensing indicate openness to advanced technologies and aerospace-adjacent opportunities ripe for cross-sell of motion technology and intelligent systems.

Vehicle systems expansion Launch of multi-ribbed belts and FEAD belts for heavy commercial vehicles plus INA branded auxiliary drive components signals a growing portfolio in heavy-duty power transmission, suggesting upsell opportunities with fleets, OEMs, and aftermarket distributors.

Defence and space growth Upcoming leadership in Defence & New Space under Celia Pelaz points to potential collaborations in space hardware, defense systems, and related supply contracts, presenting avenues with government contractors and defense integrators.

Digital and analytics edge Adoption of SAP FICO, SAP HANA, NoSQL, Planisware, and edge AI partnerships implies a tech-forward procurement stance; target customers should include manufacturers investing in integrated ERP/MES, data analytics, and AI-driven automation solutions.