Hutchinson, founded in 1853 and headquartered in Paris, France, is a global industrial leader specializing in multi-material solutions for harsh environments across land, air, and sea. Its key industry focus lies in the automotive, aerospace, rail, defense, and energy sectors. The company designs and manufactures advanced vibration control systems, fluid management solutions, and sealing technologies tailored for complex industrial and infrastructure applications. Hutchinson stands out through its dedication to eco-design, sustainable innovation, and participation in major collaborative programs like Clean Sky 2. It integrates custom-engineered systems that enhance industrial-grade performance, comfort, and safety while meeting stringent environmental standards. With operations in 25 countries and a workforce of over 40,000 employees, Hutchinson serves a diverse range of industries with a global footprint.
To address the acoustic challenges of electric vehicles, Hutchinson has developed a NVH (noise vibration, harshness) encapsulation solution with acoustic and thermal properties reduce the noise of cooling compressors and e-motors.
Hutchinson celebrated on July 11th, 2024 the laying of the foundation stone for its new distribution center of sealing solutions in Mannheim, a key project that demonstrates its commitment to innovation and sustainability. With an investment of over 7 million euros, the distribution center, which is planned to begin operations in the third quarter of 2025, embodies the company's Industry 4.0 strategy and strengthens its ability to meet the needs of the German customers, while integrating a photovoltaic system for a neutral climate footprint.
The Hutchinson production plants in Campo Maior, Portugal, and Gozo, Malta, obtained ISO 50001 certification for their energy management system in December 2023.
The automotive industry is undergoing a major shift towards electric vehicles, and battery safety is a top priority. Protecting the battery pack against fire is one of the main concerns of OEMs.
To meet the growing need for sustainable solutions, Hutchinson, expert in rubber and manufacturer of cellular and compact rubber solutions, is launching a lower carbon version of its Bulatex® EPDM foams.
Hutchinson - Precision Sealing Systems has been accompanying developments in the automotive sector for decades by ensuring the safety of circuits through faultless sealing.
Hutchinson Precision Sealing Systems (PSS) has developed an innovative sensor technology: Dymeo®. This solution provides absolute angle measurement, precise motion control and instantaneous speed measurement.
Accurate, robust, and responsive, Dymeo® is suitable for various applications such as automotive, aerospace, defence, railway, medical…