BHTC GmbH

We are the world market leader for climate control and the specialist for outstanding system solutions in the field of HMI (Human-Machine-Interface) in automobiles.

Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH (BHTC), a joint venture of MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG and Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, is one of the world’s leading companies in the field of climate control, operation & display in motor vehicles for the automotive industry.

BHTC was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between Behr GmbH & Co. KG and Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, and today has a global presence with around 2,960 employees – including more than 670 development engineers. Locations are Lippstadt/Germany (headquarters), Novi, Michigan/USA, San Miguel de Allende/Mexico, Shanghai/China, Pune/ India, Tokyo/Japan, Sofia/Bulgaria, Tampere/Finland and Jhubei/Taiwan.

Sales in fiscal 2022 amounted to around 619 million euros.

BHTC is the global market leader for climate control and the specialist for outstanding system solutions in the field of HMI (human-machine interface) in automobiles. These can be classic climate control devices with highly intelligent control algorithms but also state-of-the-art displays with touch and gesture control.

Regardless of ambient and driving conditions, the perfectly coordinated products make a significant contribution to relaxed and safe driving.

High research intensity and technological competence in the fields of electronics, software and mechanics guarantee future-oriented further development.

State-of-the-art production technologies at 9 locations ensure the competitive manufacture of products worldwide

WORLD MARKET LEADER PRODUCT/S

Climate control / climate control, human-machine interface

Location

Lippstadt

Employees

World wide: 2960

Sales Volume

2022: 619 Mio. €

Milestones

1999

Foundation of BHTC in Lippstadt (headquarters)

2002

BHTC Inc. in Novi, Michigan, USA

2004

BHTC Co. Ltd. in Shanghai, China

2006

BHTC Ltd. in Pune, India

2007

BHTC K.K. in Tokyo, Japan

2013

BHTC EOOD in Sofia, Bulgaria

2015

BHTC Mexico S.A. de C.V. in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

2017

BHTC Finland Oy in Tampere, Finland

Contact

BHTC GmbH
Hansastraße 40
59557
Lippstadt

Phone +49 2941 666000

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