Our site in Aveiro has more than four decades of manufacturing experience and is one of Horse Powertrain’s key production sites for transmissions and hybrid powertrain components.
It specializes in the production of manual transmissions, mechanical components, e-motors and Power Electronic Boxes (PEBs).
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KEY FACTS
Founded
1981
Founded
1981
Size
~329,000sqm
Size
~329,000sqm
Production (2026 - transmissions, e-motors and PEBs)
772,550
Production (2026 - transmissions, e-motors and PEBs)
772,550
CAPABILITIES
Our Aveiro site manufactures manual transmissions, mechanical components, e-motors and Power Electronic Boxes for hybrid powertrains.
Its integrated manufacturing capabilities include machining, assembly and production of key electrified powertrain components.
TECHNOLOGY AND FACILITIES
Aveiro combines large-scale manufacturing with continuous investment in digitalization and production technology.
Key activities and capabilities include:
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Annual production of more than 480,000 transmissions
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Integrated production of e-motors and Power Electronic Boxes
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Mechanical component manufacturing representing around 30% of site turnover.
The site is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards, together with RHP and DGERT certifications, and has achieved Great Place to Work certification.
HISTORY
OVER 40 YEARS OF HISTORY
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1981 Site established
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1981 Production of the 354-type HA gearbox, intended for Renault 4 and Renault 5 vehicles
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1983 Signing of the Funfrap casting investment agreement
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1987 One million C-engines for Twingo produced at the plant
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1996 Production begins for manufacturers outside Renault Group
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2001 Manufacturing focused on the Renault-Nissan Alliance
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2023 Allocation of the Power Electronic Box program
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2024 Production of e-motors and Power Electronic Boxes begins
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2025 Won the Multinational category at the Export & Internationalization Awards
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2026 Celebrates 45th anniversary of the site
ADDRESS
Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain Ltd.
Apartado 10 – Cacia
3800-640 Aveiro
Portugal