GRAPHIC EXAMPLE Stoneridge is a leading European manufacturer of driver information systems, tachographs and instrument clusters for the automotive industry. Philip Yorke reports on how the company is continuing to gain market share through innovation and product excellence.
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toneridge Electronics is a major supplier to the automotive, truck and offroad vehicle manufacturers. Stoneridge’s diverse range of products includes telematic systems, driver information systems, tachographs, multiplex systems and cockpit switch modules. The company also offers a variety of aftermarket products and works in close collaboration with most of Europe’s premier automotive and truck vehicle manufacturers. 42 Industry Europe
Since 1988 Stoneridge Electronics AB, formerly Berifors, has been committed to the transportation market and quickly earned a reputation for excellence in both product design and project management. In addition the company is recognised for its innovative research and for offering close cooperation in the development of new products with its customers. Stoneridge Electronics is an integral part of the giant US Stoneridge Group, which is
based in Warren, Ohio, and has 17 manufacturing and design centres worldwide. The Group employs over 6000 people, of whom, around 600 are located at Stoneridge Electronics in Sweden. In 2010 the group achieved a turnover of more than $700 million.
Focus on heavy and off-road vehicles
The company’s focus on the heavy and off-road vehicle markets has provided it with the ability to satisfy the most demanding
