The MAHLE Group which is among the top 30 automotive suppliers globally and is the world market leader for combustion engine components, systems and peripherals. MAHLE employs approximately 45,000 employees in over 100 production plants and eight research and development centers. In 2008, MAHLE generated sales in excess of EUR 5 billion (USD 7.4 billion). MAHLE Test Systems offers tools and technical expertise for testing vehicle and powertrain electronics for all stages of the vehicle life cycle. MAHLE is a trusted supplier in the development of new testing solutions for various OEM applications ranging throughout the product lifecycle. Test Systems has helped their customers achieve “best in class” build quality (per 2008 J.D.Powers’ report on Initial Quality Study ratings for OEM electrical warranty) while supporting increasingly complex vehicle testing requirements. MAHLE Powertrain encompass every step of powertrain realization from concept to development, calibration, electronic controls, rig testing, validation, prototyping and manufacture. We have our own foundry to make lightweight, precision aluminum castings and production lines for machining and engine assembly. We are highly skilled in calibration for optimum performance and we develop embedded electronic control systems in-house, to manage the powertrain in conjunction with the vehicle network.