LISI GROUP - Activity report 2018

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The automotive industry is currently facing three major
challenges: the first challenge is technological. Linked to
the environmental agenda, it is characterized by changes
in the energy mix, which result in a decline in the use of
diesel in Europe and the promotion of electric vehicles.
This is a digital challenge, focused on the issues of
connected, intelligent and autonomous vehicles. As well
as a societal challenge, that generates the appearance of
newmobility offers that upset generally-accepted habits.
The entire automotive industry is concerned by these
transformations.
TOWARDS A NEW ENERGY MIX
In the short term, the change in the energy mix is the
most significant factor for component suppliers. The
development of electric vehicles leads to changes in
the design of the car structure, meant to compensate for
the weight of the battery and on-board electronics.
These transformations are particularly sensitive for the
mechanical fasteners sector. The development of hybrid
engines will indeed require new fasteners for battery
trays, cooling systems, as well as electrical and electronic
connections. The necessary lightening of the structures
and of the body in white will reduce the thickness and
density of the materials used, as well as the surfaces
(downsizing). The combination of materials (steel,
aluminum, polymers and composites) will require the
development of new multi-material assembly solutions
that guarantee the mechanical - static and dynamic -
strength of the assembly, meeting the corrosion and
weight constraints.
INNOVATION AND OPERATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
These developments will require significant investments in
development, but also to adapt or improve manufacturing
processes. Limiting the cost of vehicles and looking for
solutions to reduce assembly time (standardization,
optimization, etc.) will remain a priority for our customers.
Innovation and the search for operational excellence will
remainLISI AUTOMOTIVE’smajororientationswhenassisting
manufacturers and equipment manufacturers in this
adjustment phase.
5.6
million “e-cars” circulate
around the world
(01/2019)
CONTRIBUTING
TO THE TRANSFORMATIONS
OF THE AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
MARKET DYNAMICS
86
million vehicles sold
worldwide in 2018 (-0.5%)
+60%
increase in electric vehicle
sales worldwide in 2018