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Osram, Continental to Return Joint Venture to Parent Companies

Osram and Continental plan to remain connected as partners for the automotive industry.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

Osram and Continental are planning to realign their joint venture business in smart automotive lighting systems Osram Continental for the future. 
 
In the coming months, the two parent companies will negotiate on separating the business and returning it to the respective companies. 
 
This move is Osram and Continental’s response to the gloomy market environment, which is being further impacted by the coronavirus crisis and which has not developed as originally anticipated. The decision on this potential return is subject to approval by the relevant bodies at Continental. 
 
The companies plan to remain committed to customers in the automotive industry in a future collaborative setup.
 
The industrial aspects that led to the establishment of the joint venture are still valid. 
 
New lighting solutions will continue to need close interplay between electronics, software functionality and modern LED light sources. 
 
This was confirmed by the scope of the new business acquired over the past two years. 
 
To bring the resulting innovations and projects into series production on time, the two companies will jointly ensure the continuity of project implementation and the necessary competences for their automotive customers.
 
Existing customer relationships will remain unaffected. Orders placed and commitments made will of course be fulfilled. 
 
The Osram Continental joint venture employs around 1,500 people at 14 locations worldwide. 
 
The joint venture was established in 2018 to promote smart lighting systems for automobiles. 

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