Powered by spirit, Driven by innovation

Inalfa Roof Systems creates exceptional in-vehicle experiences for people all over the world. At Inalfa, the goal is to be the absolute number one innovative company in its industry, producing innovative and high quality user-centered roof systems for the automotive and truck industry.

As market leader in the design, engineering, and production of automotive roof solutions, Inalfa applies expertise, knowledge, and experience for the roof systems of today, tomorrow, and the more distant future. Inalfa Roof Systems is a company who lives and breathes innovation. Authenticity elicits enthusiasm and inspiration among all audiences: clients, stakeholders, suppliers, and employees.

Dutch roots

Inalfa was originally founded in the Netherlands in 1946 as a metal processing company. Through continuous innovation and following trends in the market, Inalfa slowly shifted towards the automotive industry. And with success; known for our reliability and flexibility, Inalfa is leading in roof systems technology and solutions. With over 700 life patents and a global market share of approximately 25%, Inalfa delivers roof systems to almost every major car and truck manufacturer in the world.

Since 2011, Inalfa Roof Systems is part of the BHAP (Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.) family, which is one of the biggest suppliers of automotive parts in China. The headquarters

are still based in the city of Venray in the Netherlands, more or less in the center of automotive Europe where the European customers can be supplied with the best quality and best delivery time. Next to that, Inalfa is spread over three continents, with various factories and development centers in Europe, Northern America and Asia.

The emerging market is challenging

As a global pandemic changes the ways people drive and travel, Inalfa is focusing on developing a car sunroof that is fit for the future. The COVID-19 pandemic was a recent example of a crisis that has revealed to Inalfa which sunroof features will retain enduring importance in the future. “We are in the process of coming up with a new generation of roofs, and changing behaviors as a result of COVID-19 have shown us what we need to prioritize,” CEO Jörg Buchheim explains. “We see car companies accelerating their investments in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, and we’re also seeing rising cost competitiveness. Therefore, we have begun developing roofs that are very cost-optimized. These roofs are lighter, they open wider, and they are easy to integrate into new generations of cars.”

Because of that, people at Inalfa are always curious about the opportunities that lie at the crossroads of emerging car manufacturers’ and consumer needs, demanding disruptive technologies in mobility, in-vehicle designs, and in business dynamics. Especially in times like this, where everybody is focused on an environmental friendly world, whilst at the same time longing for that extra luxury.

But just dreams, speculations, and hypes will not build something real. Dreams, speculations, and hypes cannot figure out what the new direction may be. Therefore, while others dream and speculate about what might be and talk hypes, the Inalfa team is working hard on figuring out that new direction together. A client-supplier long-term alliance is needed to jointly take the challenges of the global automotive market. Open innovation is key for any company to be successful and we do so by leveraging on the strength of partners, suppliers, and customers.

In its vision, roof systems play a vital role in creating better ride experiences. Think of new and intuitive communication assistance in every situation. Perfect connectivity with the surroundings! Quality time during rides requires invehicle interior, which is tailored to drivers’ and passengers’ needs and moods. Whether that is sightseeing, getting work done, catching up on sleep or simply having fun with friends.

Intelligent glass solutions, expanding the range of perception of the outside. Or in-textile lighting, creating more intense ride experiences, transforming the car interior in a personal comfort zone. With the proper roof solutions, there is so much more a consumer can do with a car than just drive it.

Inalfa is not just about making state-ofthe-art modular roof systems for today. Inalfa is about something much more than that. It’s about adding value to a customer’s life in a broader sense.

Learn more about Inalfa’s trends, technologies and infinite possibilities at the website WWW.INALFA.COM.