The basis for what would later become Hilite was laid in 1930 with the founding of Heller Hydraulik.
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As a partner of the automotive and commercial vehicle industry around the world, we are continually driving innovations in mobility as part of our pioneering environmental and energy policy.
Our commitment has always been: “Lower consumption, lower emissions, higher performance.” To do this, we concentrate completely on our core competencies: the development and production of components for optimizing engine, transmission, thermal management, and hydrogen applications.
Our mission is clear: to contribute to a cleaner environment through innovative products and technological solutions that lead the way in sustainable mobility.
The basis for what would later become Hilite was laid in 1930 with the founding of Heller Hydraulik.
Marktheidenfeld has always been the perfect zip code for Hilite’s headquarters.
locations (5 production sites and 3 development centers) in Europe, North America and Asia epitomize Hilite’s international solutions expertise.
people work for Hilite worldwide.
patents bear witness to Hilite’s enormous innovative power in R&D. The R&D department alone employs around 290 people.
components for variable valve timing (VVT) systems and dual clutch transmissions (DCT) each year make Hilite the global market leader in the segment.
customers from all over the world make up our customer base – including leading manufacturers in the automotive and commercial vehicles industry and renowned sector suppliers.
An absolute determination to drive innovations in mobility both locally and globally is the key parameter that defines our company’s development. Take a look at some of the milestones we have achieved along the way. We are growing all the time – yet still remain true to ourselves. Our business partners have always valued our personal reliability and our competence.
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