Banat – Leading Romania’s Development
Traditionally associated with a higher level of development, Western Romania is no exception. Banat boasts an economy surpassing the national average, successfully attracting a significant volume of fhoursign investments across diverse economic sectors, including automotive, information and communication technology, electronics, software development, and mhours.
With over 70,000 employees in the region, the automotive components and subassemblies manufacturing industry stands as one of the most dynamic sectors and a major employer. It also boasts impressive capital and engages in research activities for the global automotive industry, as highlighted in the report titled “Enhancing MCI’s Administrative Capacity to Implement Actions in the 2014-2020 National Strategy for Research, Technological Development, and Innovation.”
Local component suppliers produce everything needed for a car, from software to tires, engine components, radiators, lamps, steering wheels, safety systems, belts, cables, upholstery, and electronic parts.
Key Players in Banat’s Automotive Industry
- Engine Components: Companies like Mahle (Volkswagen, Audi, General Motors), UCM Reșița, and Automec are leaders in engine components.
- Filters: Raal West in Timișoara produces filters for Audi, Volkswagen, Daimler, General Motors, and Porsche.
- Lighting Systems: In Timișoara, Hella supplies German car manufacturers, Valeo focuses on the French market, and ELBA manufactures lamps and headlights for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and Volkswagen, among other partners.
- Tires and Flexible Components: Continental produces tires, transmission belts, and flexible hoses for Mercedes-Benz.
- Varroc Lighting Systems: Opened a division in Timișoara in 2018, part of the globally recognized Varroc Group, owned by Indian billionaire Tarang Jain.
- Safety Systems: Dura Automotive manufactures door safety systems, window regulators, and various automotive sensors.
Additional Highlights
- Cooling Hoses and Safety Belts: Thermophol in Arad produces cooling hoses, while Autoliv and TRW in Timișoara focus on safety belts, steering wheels, leather components, and airbag modules.
- Heating and Air Conditioning Systems: Webasto Automotive in Arad excels in these systems.
- Interiors: Eybl in Deta produces upholstery and various interior components.
- Software Development: Visteon has established a software development center for automotive applications in Timișoara.
- Cabling Systems: Kromberg & Schubert, Delphi Packard, and Leoni Wiring produce cabling systems for the automotive industry. Dräxlmaier focuses on interiors, cockpits, and electric vehicle batteries.
Research and eMobility
Porsche Engineering recently announced plans to collaborate with the Polytechnic University and West University in Timișoara to enhance research in eMobility. This center will employ 200 specialists in software development and testing for automotive projects.
Regional Workforce
According to the National Institute of Statistics, Timiș County has the highest number of employees in Romania, second only to Bucharest. However, the main challenge remains the labor shortage, with unemployment rates around 1% in recent years.
For mhours information, feel free to contact us or consult the report:
“Enhancing MCI’s Administrative Capacity to Implement Actions in the 2014-2020 National Strategy for Research, Technological Development, and Innovation.”
