Inteva Products Strengthens Interiors Position with Acquisition of Portions of International Automotive Components (IAC) Group in Europe

Troy, Mich., December 1, 2025 – Inteva Products, a leading global automotive supplier of engineered components and systems, announced today that it has acquired portions of International Automotive Components (IAC) Group’s European business. With this acquisition, Inteva strengthens its competitive position as an innovative leader in the automotive interiors market while expanding its global engineering expertise.

“Today marks the beginning of an exciting chapter as we officially welcome our new colleagues from select IAC operations in Europe to Inteva Products,” said Gerard Roose, President and CEO, Inteva Products. “We’re bringing together two exceptional teams with a shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer success. Together, we’re stronger, more capable, and better positioned to shape the future of the automotive industry. We couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead.”

With the acquisition, Inteva has a global workforce of 12,000 employees at 37 locations around the world. Inteva has engineering and technical centers in North America, Europe, and Asia supporting global customers with full-service design, development, integration, prototype, testing, and validation capabilities.

“Our IAC European team has built a strong regional foundation for the business,” said Kevin Baird, CEO, IAC Group. “Inteva Products is the right partner to build upon this strength. They share our commitment of innovation, customer success and overall excellence. This move creates exciting future opportunities for our teams, as well as our customers and other stakeholders.”

“Our customers are at the center of our business, and today’s milestone is all about delivering even more for them. By adding complementary products and technologies, we are broadening our capabilities and delivering even greater value across our core product segments,” said Marco vom Wege, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Inteva Products, responsible for Merger & Acquisition activities. “This allows us to deepen our expertise and accelerate innovation, opening new opportunities to serve our customers better, and faster, than ever before.”

Inteva’s innovative product lines serve a variety of industries. The company has organized its product and service offerings around four product lines, including closure systems, interior systems, latches, and motors and electronics.

“By joining forces with the global Inteva Products team, we are combining complementary strengths and unlocking new potential,” said Martin Stüttem, COO Europe & RSA, IAC Group. “Together, we will foster collaboration, share knowledge, and deliver even greater value. We are thrilled to embark on this journey as part of Inteva and look forward to what we can achieve together.”

 

Contact: Paige Coates, Global Director, Communications, Inteva Products, pcoates@intevaproducts.com 

 

About Inteva Products 

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Closure Systems, Interior Systems, and Motors & Electronics. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 30 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For future company updates, please visit the Inteva Products website, or the company’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

 

About IAC Group

Headquartered in Luxembourg, International Automotive Components (IAC) Group is a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, including instrument panels, console systems, door panels, headliners, and overhead systems to automakers worldwide. With nearly 7,500 employees, IAC Group is a billion-dollar global manufacturing company operating in 15 locations, including 12 manufacturing facilities in Mexico and the US. For more information, visit www.iacgroup.com.