Founded by Fiat in 1919, Magneti Marelli S.p.A. is an Italian company that has made its reputation manufacturing systems, modules, and high-technology components for the automotive industry. Employing 38,000 people worldwide, Magneti Marelli has 89 production units, 12 R&D centers, 26 application centers, and a presence in 19 countries. Magneti Marelli itself is a subsidiary of FCA Italy.
The scope of Magneti Marelli’s design and production is impressive. Their business line of products includes, but is certainly not limited to, active and passive safety systems, automotive lighting, powertrain control systems, instrument clusters, suspension systems, and exhaust systems.
When Magneti Marelli is not developing consumer automotive systems they are active motorsport participants where they develop electronic systems for Formula One, Motorcycle Grand Prix, and the World Rally Championship.