Autoliv is a global leader in automotive safety systems, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and incorporated in Delaware, USA. The company was founded in 1953 by Lennart Lindblad in Vårgårda, Sweden, under the name Auto Service AB. Initially producing two-point seat belts, the company rebranded to Autoliv AB in 1968. In 1997, Autoliv Inc. was formed through the merger of Autoliv AB, Europe’s leading automotive safety company, and Morton ASP, a prominent airbag manufacturer in North America and Asia.
Today, Autoliv develops and manufactures protective systems such as airbags, seat belts, and steering wheels, serving all major automotive manufacturers worldwide. The company operates in 25 countries and has 14 technical centers. With approximately 70,000 employees, Autoliv generated net sales of $10.5 billion in 2023. In the same year, the company’s products were credited with saving 35,000 lives and preventing 450,000 injuries.
In Turkey, Autoliv operates under the name Autoliv Cankor Otomotiv. The company has a manufacturing facility in the Gebze district of Kocaeli, producing seat belts, airbags, and steering wheels. As of 2023, Autoliv Cankor reported a revenue of 1,032,773,631 TL, export revenues of $145,908,126, and a workforce of 2,480 employees.
Autoliv is also a leader in sustainability and innovation. By integrating digitalization and automation into its business strategy, the company places a strong emphasis on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
