Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Lippstadt, Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Since 1999
BHTC GmbH, formerly Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH, develops, manufactures, and sells climate control systems, human-machine interface solutions, thermal management components, and climate control software. Headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany, the company was founded in 1999 and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people. It is part of AUO Corporation and serves automotive manufacturers and the electric-vehicle and electronics sectors. In August 2025, BHTC opened an expanded production and development site in Bozhurishte, Bulgaria.
BHTC at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Lippstadt, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
62
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
62
Named foreign suppliers
10
Top origins
Portugal · Germany · Italy · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from BHTC.
What this tells a buyer
BHTC reported revenue of about €619 million in 2022 and has production and development sites in several countries, including the USA, Mexico, China, India, Japan, Bulgaria, Finland, and Taiwan.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product lines include control panels and control units for vehicle air conditioning, center-stack human-machine interfaces, climate sensors, and blower controllers with PTC auxiliary heaters.
BHTC is a subsidiary of AUO Corporation and reports an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
27 years in operation (founded 1999).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
BHTC GmbH, formerly Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH, develops, manufactures, and sells climate control systems, human-machine interface solutions, thermal management components, and climate control software. Headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany, the company was founded in 1999 and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people. It is part of AUO Corporation and serves automotive manufacturers and the electric-vehicle and electronics sectors. In August 2025, BHTC opened an expanded production and development site in Bozhurishte, Bulgaria.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1999 |
Headquarters | Lippstadt, Nordrhein-Westfalen |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What BHTC makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product lines include control panels and control units for vehicle air conditioning, center-stack human-machine interfaces, climate sensors, and blower controllers with PTC auxiliary heaters.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Tooling (source: bhtc.com).
Certifications
BHTC is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — bhtc.com
ISO 14001 — bhtc.com
ISO 45001 — bhtc.com
ISO 50001 — bhtc.com
ISO 9001 — bhtc.com
Trade and customs footprint
BHTC reported revenue of about €619 million in 2022 and has production and development sites in several countries, including the USA, Mexico, China, India, Japan, Bulgaria, Finland, and Taiwan. US customs bill-of-lading records list 62 inbound shipments across 10 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Portugal · Germany · Italy · Spain.
Latest developments
2026-01-05 — News - BHTC (bhtc.com)
2025-11-18 — AUO Mobility Solutions Makes Its Debut: Gearing Up for CES 2026 - BHTC (bhtc.com)
2025-10-30 — 【公告】友達對子公司BHTC GmbH及依投資架構對其子公司辦理現金增資 (yahoo.com)
2025-09-29 — BHTC expands Bozhurishte plant in Bulgaria by 70% (capital.bg)
2025-08-19 — BHTC opens expanded production and development site in Bozhurishte, Bulgaria - MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal (marklines.com)
2025-08-08 — MACHINIST.IN » BHTC India Adds Surface Mount Technology Line at Pune Facility (machinist.in)
Facilities
BHTC is headquartered in Lippstadt, Nordrhein-Westfalen. Public sources also reference these locations:
Bulgaria — capital.bg
Mexico — bhtc.com
Company details
BHTC is a subsidiary of AUO Corporation and reports an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. BHTC was founded in 1999, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Lippstadt, Nordrhein-Westfalen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 27 years in operation (founded 1999). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does BHTC make?
BHTC GmbH, formerly Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH, develops, manufactures, and sells climate control systems, human-machine interface solutions, thermal management components, and climate control software. Headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany, the company was founded in 1999 and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people. It is part of AUO Corporation and serves automotive manufacturers and the electric-vehicle and electronics sectors. In August 2025, BHTC opened an expanded production and development site in Bozhurishte, Bulgaria.
Where is BHTC headquartered?
BHTC is headquartered in Lippstadt, Nordrhein-Westfalen (40 Hansastrasse, Lippstadt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 59557).
When was BHTC founded?
BHTC was founded in 1999.
How big is BHTC?
BHTC has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does BHTC hold?
BHTC lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does BHTC import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 62 inbound shipments for BHTC, with top origins including Portugal · Germany · Italy · Spain.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 294 1666000
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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