6 Sep 2021 / 10:09 Coburg / Wolfsburg, 6 September 2021. The antitrust authorities have issued all of the necessary approvals for the planned joint venture between Brose and Volkswagen, paving the way for the company to begin work as scheduled in early 2022. Brose Sitech intends to become a leading global supplier of seat systems and interior solutions.Seat systems and connected interior solutionsBrose and Volkswagen signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in spring. The company will work on the development and production of complete seat systems, seat structures and components as well as connected interior solutions. The objective is to become a key global system supplier. Brose will own a one-half interest in Volkswagen subsidiary SITECH. Brose and Volkswagen will each hold a 50 percent share of the planned joint venture. The parties have agreed that Brose will take over the industrial leadership and consolidate the joint venture for accounting purposes. Independent supplier of complete seats The portfolios of the participating companies complement each other perfectly. SITECH has extensive expertise in the development, assembly and logistics of complete seat systems. As a leading supplier of seat structures, Brose is bringing its systems knowledge and years of expertise in manual and power adjusters as well as comfort components to the table. Brose Sitech wants to expand the existing business with the Volkswagen Group and also act as an independent seat supplier for other car manufacturers.Flexible, personalized design Seats are a key differentiator in interior design. They have a major impact on the user experience in terms of comfort. E-mobility, autonomous driving and cross-system connectivity are changing the requirements for the interior of tomorrow. The vehicle interior is increasingly developing into a mobile living space. New, flexible options for personalized design are becoming almost as important as comfort and safety. Press contactBrose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG, Coburg Volkswagen Group ComponentsKatja Herrmann Ariane KilianManager External Communications Director CommunicationsPhone +49 9561 21 3430 Phone +49 5361 9 76854katja.herrmann@brose.com ariane.kilian@volkswagen.deSITECH Sitztechnik GmbHMarta SkowrońskaExternal CommunicationsPhone +48 795 160 922marta.skowronska@pl.sitech-automotive.com 23 Jun 2025 / 14:16 Planned market expansion: Brose Sitech signs Share Purchase Agreement regarding the acquisition of the foam manufacturer Proseat Brose Sitech will acquire the German foam manufacturer Proseat, headquartered in Mörfelden,... 2 May 2025 / 07:44 Manuela Böhme joined the Brose Sitech Group as Chief People Management Officer on May 1, 2025 Manuela Böhme has succeeded Kai Feuerherdt on the Brose Sitech Group's Executive Board. Kai... 28 Feb 2025 / 07:49 Brose Sitech received first Diamond to the Platinum Statuette of the Polish Business Leader The Grand Gala of Polish Business Leaders, organized by the Business Centre Club, was held...