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Horse Powertrain invests €45 million in Spain’s first tilting gravity die casting plant in Valladolid

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  •  Horse Powertrain invests €45 million in a new Tilting Gravity Die Casting (TGDC) facility at its plant in Valladolid, Spain
  • New 3,500m² facility will increase plant’s cylinder head production capacity by 20% to 360,000 per annum
  • New facility will create 150 new permanent roles at Valladolid

Valladolid, Spain (24 February 2026) – Horse Powertrain, a global leader in low-emission propulsion systems, has invested €45 million to expand cylinder head casting processes at its plant in Valladolid, Spain.

The new aluminum casting facility will be the first in Spain to cast cylinder heads using the innovative Tilting Gravity Die Casting (TGDC) process. Compared to traditional high-pressure die casting methods, the TGDC process significantly enhances the structural integrity of the finished components—an essential requirement for high-efficiency hybrid engines.

Following this investment coming online, Valladolid’s annual production capacity for cylinder heads will rise from 300,000 to 360,000 – a 20% increase. It will create 150 new permanent roles at Valladolid.

Beyond the technological improvements, the new facility enables Horse Powertrain, through its Horse Technologies division, to further internalize component production, enhancing the business’s autonomy and further improving quality control at the Valladolid plant.

Patrice Haettel, COO of Horse Powertrain and CEO of Horse Technologies, stated:
"This new facility not only introduces a new process to Spain, but also further demonstrates Valladolid’s leadership as a world-class automotive plant. By adding this innovative technology to our capabilities, we are growing our production capacity and increasing our flexibility as a business. This milestone is the direct result of the talent and commitment of our team, as well as the support of regional institutions that continue to invest in the industrial future of Castilla y León."

In December 2025, the Junta de Castilla y León declared the newly announced investments —which are associated with the development and manufacture of new propulsion systems — to be a Priority Industrial Project (PIP). This new facility forms part of the company’s ambitious long-term plan in Spain.

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About Horse Powertrain 

Horse Powertrain is a new global leader in hybrid and combustion powertrain solutions, supporting automakers with a range of systems including engines, transmissions, power electronics, and integrated hybrid platforms. Consisting of two divisions, Aurobay Technologies and Horse Technologies, Horse Powertrain operates 17 plants and 5 R&D centers globally, with its twenty customers including some of the world’s leading automakers. Horse Powertrain is headquartered in London, UK, and employs 19,000 people globally. The company’s three shareholders are Renault Group (45%), Geely (45%), and Aramco (10%).

 

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