Hungarian automotive industry: week 9 2019 edition
Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector. We found out where the first new-gen CLA from Kecskemét is headed, Korean battery plant announces investment in Komárom, financing made available for R&D activities.
Győr-based Audi Hungaria was home to the semi-final round of the “Szakma Sztár Fesztivál” (Profession Star Festival) competition in the automotive segment. The event was attended by students from 43 vocational schools around the country, and competed in eight automotive disciplines in front of a jury consisting of seasoned professionals.
The serial production of the new-generation CLA began weeks ago in Kecskemét. The first production car is already on its way to its new owner in New Zealand.
Spanish-owned parts manufacturer F. Segura has announced a HUF 4.2 billion capacity-expansion investment in Szolnok.
Bosch has been awarded with a job creation award.
“Our funding framework allows the possibility of financing the hiring of new development engineers or establishing an R&D team. In addition, we provide substantial R&D tax benefits,” Zoltán Birkner, president of the Hungarian Research, Development and Innovation Office.
Metalworker Lemeztechnika Gyártó, Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató Kft. is expanding its Pécs-based plant with painting and sheet cutting lines.
SK Innovation has announced to expand the production area of its battery plant in Komárom by 430,000 square metres.
The Association of Hungarian Vehicle Component Manufacturers (MAJOSZ) held a brunch event to present a Slovakia-based innovation business to its Hungarian member companies. CEIT’s activities include 3D scanning, digitisation, database design and implementation, process optimization and scenario management, monitoring and analysis.
Bosch will modernise its Hatvan-based plant with a HUF 9.6 billion investment.
The Association of Hungarian Women in Science (NaTE) will hand out excellence awards in the field of biology, chemistry and technical disciplines on the International Women’s Day.
Hungarian new car registrations grew by 12.6 percent in February, with sales once again led by Suzuki.
We interviewed electronics and lighting systems manufacturer Melecs about their hiring methods.
A new vehicle building team has been formed at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). We sat down with team principle Péter Marton about the future plans and aims of BME Motorsport.
Alexa Zsófia Vas, a student from Győr, is developing a 3D-printed robot arm. Her aim is to create affordable prosthetics to those in need. After completing her studies, she has plans to seek employment in robotics.
