Verified Nov 2026
Chassis & Safety Systems
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Clamart, Ile-de-France
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Since 1955
Novares is a French manufacturer of plastic and composite automotive components, with headquarters in Clamart, Ile-de-France, France. The company was founded in 1955 and is estimated to employ between 5,000 and 10,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Recent public reports describe a 2.2 million euro investment to modernize and expand its plant in Barcelona, Catalonia.
Novares at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1955
Headquarters
Clamart, Ile-de-France
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
397
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
397
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Italy · South Korea · Germany · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Novares.
What this tells a buyer
Trade records show 397 shipments associated with the company, with inbound shipments from suppliers in Italy, South Korea, Germany, China, and Portugal among others.
The company lists composite, plastic, powertrain, interior, and aluminum products and holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Novares received two awards from Maruti Suzuki India for performance in June 2026, and it operates facilities in Chennai, India, and France.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
71 years in operation (founded 1955).
397 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Novares is a French manufacturer of plastic and composite automotive components, with headquarters in Clamart, Ile-de-France, France. The company was founded in 1955 and is estimated to employ between 5,000 and 10,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Recent public reports describe a 2.2 million euro investment to modernize and expand its plant in Barcelona, Catalonia.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1955 |
Headquarters | Clamart, Ile-de-France |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Chassis & Safety Systems |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Novares makes
The company lists composite, plastic, powertrain, interior, and aluminum products and holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Composite, Plastic, Powertrain, Interior, Aluminum (source: novaresteam.com).
Certifications
Novares is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — novaresteam.com
ISO 14001 — novaresteam.com
ISO 45001 — novaresteam.com
ISO 50001 — novaresteam.com
ISO 9001 — novaresteam.com
Trade and customs footprint
Trade records show 397 shipments associated with the company, with inbound shipments from suppliers in Italy, South Korea, Germany, China, and Portugal among others. US customs bill-of-lading records list 397 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · South Korea · Germany · China.
Latest developments
2026-09-15 — 𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 Novares Group | Novares Group (linkedin.com)
2026-06-16 — Humanoid Robotics: Novares and Innov8 Pioneer the Deployment of Humanoid Robots in the Automotive Supply Industry - NOVARES (novaresteam.com)
2026-06-15 — Novares wins two awards from Maruti Suzuki India for excellent performance - NOVARES (novaresteam.com)
2026-01-12 — Novares invierte 2,2 millones en su planta de Barcelona (mundoplast.com)
2026-01-05 — Novares invests over 2 million euros to modernize and expand its plant in Catalonia - catalonia.com (catalonia.com)
2025-05-13 — Novares Industrial Sale-Leaseback (jll.com)
Facilities
Novares is headquartered in Clamart, Ile-de-France. Public sources also reference these locations:
Chennai, India — novaresteam.com
France — catalonia.com
Company details
Novares received two awards from Maruti Suzuki India for performance in June 2026, and it operates facilities in Chennai, India, and France. Novares was founded in 1955, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Clamart, Ile-de-France. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 71 years in operation (founded 1955). 397 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Novares make?
Novares is a French manufacturer of plastic and composite automotive components, with headquarters in Clamart, Ile-de-France, France. The company was founded in 1955 and is estimated to employ between 5,000 and 10,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Recent public reports describe a 2.2 million euro investment to modernize and expand its plant in Barcelona, Catalonia.
Where is Novares headquartered?
Novares is headquartered in Clamart, Ile-de-France (361 Avenue du General de Gaulle, Clamart, Ile-de-France, 92140).
When was Novares founded?
Novares was founded in 1955.
How big is Novares?
Novares has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Novares hold?
Novares 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 Novares import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 397 inbound shipments for Novares, with top origins including Italy · South Korea · Germany · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+33 1 55 95 55 94
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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