Deep Intelligence Across Industries

Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1974 Workforce: ~5,700 Company Working: Gentex Corporation engages in the designing, developing, and manufacturing of electro-optical products for the automotive, commercial building, and aircraft industries. It also manufactures dimmable aircraft windows for the aviation industry and signaling devices and commercial smoke alarms for the fire protection industry. The company operates through two reportable business segments—automotive products and other. The automotive segment manufactures automatic-dimming rearview, non-dimming mirrors and electronics for the automotive industry. The other segment includes dimmable aircraft windows and fire protection products.

Company Headquarters: Germany Founded: 1905 Workforce: ~29,000 Company Working: Knorr-Bremse AG is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. It operates through three business segments, namely, rail vehicle systems, commercial vehicle systems, and others. In the rail vehicle systems segment, the company provides braking systems, intelligent entrance systems, HVAC systems, auxiliary power supply systems, control components & windscreen wiper systems, platform screen doors, friction material, driver assistance systems, and electrical traction equipment. The commercial vehicle systems segment offers the customers braking systems for trucks, buses, trailers, and agricultural machinery. Knorr-Bremse AG has its presence in countries such as France, India, Italy, Germany, the UK, Japan, Mexico, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, South Korea, and the US. Some of the subsidiaries of the company are Kiepe Electric GmbH, Microelettrica Scientifica S.p.A, Knorr-Bremse Asia Pacific (Holding) Ltd, G.T. Group Ltd, and The New York Air Brake Corporation.

Company Headquarters: Japan Founded: 1929 Workforce: ~ 9,000 Company Working: Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd (Akebono Brake) is engaged in the business of providing advanced braking, and noise, vibration & harshness (NVH) solutions for the automotive industry. It manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers and drum brakes. The company also offers products such as disc brake pads, disc rotors, drum brake linings, drum brake shoes, wheel cylinders, drum-in-hat brakes, and sensors. Its products cover a range of categories, from passenger cars to high-performance vehicles. It also supplies brakes for motorcycles, rolling stock, and industrial machinery. Akebono Brake operates its R&D technical centers in the US, Japan, and France, and manufactures brake friction materials and components in 30 wholly-owned or affiliated facilities worldwide. Some of the customers of the company are the key automotive OEMs, including Audi, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

Company Headquarters: France Founded: 1923 Workforce: ~ 109,900 Company Working: Valeo is a global automotive supplier and partner to manufacturers. As a technology company, it develops novel solutions for smart transportation, with a special emphasis on intuitive driving and lowering CO 2 emissions. The company supplies auto parts in four business segments: comfort and driving assistance, powertrain systems, thermal systems, and visibility systems. In comfort and driving, the firm creates technology aimed at more autonomous and automated driving experiences. The powertrain segment produces full electrification solutions for urban cars and hybridization systems for all vehicles. Within the thermal area, Valeo manufactures car HVAC systems, engine and battery temperature management devices, and air-quality control solutions. The visibility division is responsible for the production of interior and exterior car lights as well as windscreen wipers. Valeo's operational profits are distributed uniformly across all of its business sectors. It has 187 plants, 65 research and development centers, and 15 distribution platforms in 33 countries across the globe. The company has operations in the U.S, Europe, Asia, France, and Africa.

Company Headquarters: US Founded: 2000 Workforce: ~100 Company Working: Digital Ally is a leading provider of digital video imaging and storage products for law enforcement, security, and commercial applications. The company offers in-car digital video/audio recorder contained in a rear-view mirror for use in law enforcement and commercial fleets; a system that provides law enforcement customers with audio/video surveillance from multiple vantage points and hands-free automatic activation of body-worn cameras and in-car video systems; a miniature digital video recording system designed to be worn on an individual’s body; and cloud storage solutions for cloud-based fleet management and driver monitoring/training applications. The company sells only one digital audio/video body-worn camera system of the company—FirstVU HD—that is a body-worn camera primarily designed for law enforcement end-users with an average selling price of USD 595. The key competitors of Digital Ally in the body-worn camera market are Axon, Reveal Media, and WatchGuard.

Company Headquarters: South Korea Founded: 1962 Workforce: ~13,000 Company Working: Mando Corp. is engaged in the production and sale of automotive components. It operates through four business segments, which are brake system, steering system, suspension system, and driver assistance system. The brake system segment comprises caliper brakes, master cylinder & booster, drum brake, electric parking brake, ABS, TCS, ESC, integrated dynamic brake, and premium stylish caliper. The suspension system segment includes damper spring modules, shock absorbers, suspension struts, self-levelers, and semi-active suspensions. Since 1997, the company has partnered with the Anand Group for the distribution of its ABS. Its steering systems comprise steering gear systems, steering columns, electric power steering systems, and intermediate shafts, among others. Mando Corp. has 20 manufacturing plants, seven sales offices, and seven vehicle test centers. Additionally, it has 16 R&D centers across China, India, the US, Sweden, Germany, South Korea, and New Zealand. Some of its major customers are General Motors, Ford Motor Corporation, Fiat Chrysler Corporation, Nissan Motors Company, Volkswagen AG, BMW AG, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Hyundai Motor Group. The company has a brake manufacturing facility in South Korea.

Company Headquarters: US Founded: 2002 Workforce: ~300 Company Working: Watchguard is a leading provider of mobile video solutions such as in-car video systems, body-worn cameras, and evidence management software. The company operates in three business segments namely in-car video, body cameras, and evidence management software. The company primarily caters to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the US and Canada. The company supplies products to nearly one-third of the law enforcement agencies in the US and Canada. In 2019, the company was acquired by Motorola Solutions, Inc. to expand its mission-critical ecosystem.

Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 2002 Workforce: ~65 Company Working: Reveal Media Limited is a leading provider of smart, efficient, and secure body-worn cameras, digital evidence management, and related consultancy services. The company's body-worn video systems include encryption, recording, and onboard playback features enabling frontline officers to complete their tasks efficiently. For more than 15 years, it has been catering to customers, including the police force, local government, and private security agencies. For instance, the City of Clare Police department has been using Reveal RS1-SX body cameras since January 2014. The company has a strong presence in Europe and Asia. Reveal Media Limited was the first manufacturer to introduce AES encryption in a body camera. The company operates in more than 40 countries, with its offices in the US, the UK, and Hong Kong.

Company Headquarters: Germany Founded: 1915 Workforce: ~1,47,797 Company Working: ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a global technology company that is engaged in providing suspension systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technologies. Additionally, it supplies driveline and chassis as well as active & passive safety technology to OEMs and aftermarket consumers. The company is primarily known for its design, research & development, and manufacturing activities in the automotive industry. It operates through nine business segments, which are car powertrain technology, car chassis technology, commercial vehicle technology, industrial technology, e-mobility, active safety systems, passive safety systems, aftermarket, and electronics & ADAS. Automotive braking systems are offered under its active safety systems segment. The car chassis technology segment offers shocks, dampers, steering, and chassis parts. ZF Friedrichshafen AG provides its products and services through various brands, including SACHS, LEMFÖRDER, and TRW. It has a strong global presence and operates across 230 locations in around 40 countries worldwide. The company has its production locations in the countries such as The Czech Republic, Germany, India, and Slovakia.