AUMOVIO to sell its Mechelen manufacturing site to Dumarey Group

• Following the strategy to focus its manufacturing footprint, the international automotive supplier intends to transfer all employees and the plant to the Dumarey Group while customer relationships would remain with AUMOVIO
• Transaction is subject to the information and consultation phase as required under Belgian law and regulatory approvals
• Contract manufacturing arrangement foresees continued production of current components in Mechelen for a limited period
• The Dumarey Group is a Belgian family-owned industrial group delivering advanced engineering services, systems and components that power vehicles and industry

Frankfurt, Germany and Mechelen, Belgium, April 20, 2026. Technology company AUMOVIO intends to sell its Mechelen manufacturing site to the Dumarey Group, a family-owned company and leader in the development and production of propulsion systems for vehicles and industrial applications. The agreement between both parties foresees that customer contracts would remain with AUMOVIO, while the Dumarey Group would take over the plant and employees and operate the site. The production of AUMOVIO components is intended to continue in Mechelen for a limited period. During this time, the Dumarey Group plans to introduce new products and activities from different industries at the site. In parallel, AUMOVIO would gradually transfer production to other locations within its network.  

The works council of the Mechelen plant has entered the information and consultation phase as required under Belgian law. The transaction is subject to this process and to regulatory approvals. Both parties have agreed not to disclose financial details.  

AUMOVIO’s Mechelen manufacturing site was established in 1971 and employs around 300 people. The plant produces solenoid valves, hydraulic and electronic control units and wheel speed sensors for the automotive industry.

The European automotive market, Mechelen’s primary customer base, is seeing declining production volumes and continued price pressure. In light of these conditions, AUMOVIO is optimizing its global manufacturing footprint. This includes aligning production with market demand and cost requirements.