# Autoliv and HSAE to form joint venture for automotive safety electronics in China

Autoliv and HSAE (Hangsheng Electric Co., Ltd.) announced a joint venture to develop and manufacture advanced safety electronics for the Chinese automotive market. Autoliv will hold 40% and HSAE 60%, with headquarters and production near Shanghai.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-10-09
- Where: near Shanghai, China
- Status: announced
- Products: Hands-On Detection (HOD), pre-pretensioner mechatronic integration (PPMI), electronic applications for seatbelt systems and driver units
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Autoliv](https://endata.com/companies/7611.md) (partner)
- [Hangsheng Electric Co., Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/87764.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [autoliv.com](https://www.autoliv.com/press/autoliv-and-hsae-new-strategic-joint-venture-advance-automotive-safety-electronics-2395526), 2025-10-09: "This strategic partnership highlights Autoliv's commitment to building long-term relationships with key partners who share our vision and ambitions for automotive safety."

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