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  • RAPA Automotive

    Your valve specialist, automotive supplier and development partner

  • Premium and luxury vehicles

    This is where our know-how comes into play

    Premium- und Luxusfahrzeuge

Valve specialist

With over 100 years of experience, RAPA Automotive is one of the most renowned manufacturers of customized valve components and mechatronic systems.

Development partner

In close cooperation and trusting partnership with our customers, we accompany every project from concept to series production.

First Tier Supplier

As a first tier supplier for the global automotive industry, we are the first in the supplier pyramid after the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Our products are installed directly in the vehicle.

Second Tier Supplier

RAPA Automotive is an important partner for the major system integrators with whom RAPA works as a component supplier.

About us

Autonomous driving, e-mobility and digitalization

For the new mobility of the future

RAPA Automotive is active wherever premium car manufacturers and first tier suppliers are redefining the future of driving.

As an internationally oriented automotive supplier, we develop and manufacture precision valve components and highly complex systems for the chassis, transmission and comfort systems and also offer sensor cleaning solutions for driver assistance systems. The focus here is on mechanical functionality for the development of components and systems. These contribute above all to the targeted optimization of performance-oriented driving characteristics and to increasing driving comfort and safety.

As a system supplier and development partner, our experience and commitment to the complex challenges of our customers and partners are highly valued.

Good to know

RAPA Automotive is a wholly owned subsidiary of the RAPA Group. It is the largest and highest-selling division. We employ around 900 people, of which around 150 engineers and technical experts work in research and development.

What can we do for you?

Our know-how is already in almost every car today. Our experts look forward to every new challenge. The non-everyday is our everyday life. Together we will find the perfect solution.

Our locations worldwide

Germany, USA and China

With our locations in Germany, North America and China, we offer the necessary geographical proximity and the best performance across national borders.

Company headquarters, Selb / Germany

Factory premises, Selb / Germany

RAPA Automotive USA, Auburn AL

RAPA Automotive China, Shanghai

RAPA Automotive China, Jintan

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