OCTOBER 2025AUTO BUSINESS OUTLOOK 6Across the Asia-Pacific region, automotive hose and piping producers have been undergoing a period of significant structural change, shaped by electrification, stricter emissions regulations, and shifting supply chains. Over the past five years, manufacturers have advanced from producing standard rubber parts to engineering specialized assemblies that enable battery thermal management, vehicle lightweighting, and sustainability.This transformation is redefining how OEMs select partners. Material science expertise, system integration capabilities, and compliance with increasingly strict regional standards are now key differentiators. To stay competitive, APAC suppliers are investing in advanced elastomers, automated production systems, and localized R&D facilities to deliver higher performance while meeting environmental commitments.The transition to electric and hybrid vehicles is one of the strongest drivers of change. Thermal management has become essential, as batteries, inverters, and high-voltage systems require precise temperature control. Hose and piping manufacturers are designing assemblies that tolerate higher pressures, offer enhanced flexibility, and remain compatible with next-generation coolants. China, Japan, and South Korea currently lead in this segment, with India and Southeast Asia scaling rapidly to serve domestic and global markets.Material innovation further reshapes the sector. Silicone and thermoplastic elastomers are supplementing traditional EPDM, providing superior resistance to heat and chemicals. OEMs are also pushing for recycled and bio-based feedstocks, positioning sustainable materials as a competitive edge in meeting automakers' carbon-reduction goals. Beyond cost efficiency, suppliers are differentiating themselves through value-added engineering, embedding sensors for predictive maintenance, developing modular systems for simplified assembly, and adopting automated inspection for consistent quality.This edition highlights the expert perspectives of David Chia, Managing Director at Beckhoff Automation, and Michael Cavaretta, Analytics Executive - Quality Analytics, Ford Motor Company. These esteemed professionals share their invaluable insights on the developments and challenges within the sector, along with possible solutions.We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.Let us know your thoughts!Advancing Hose and Piping Manufacturing ExcellenceCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffClaire Jonathan David CarterOlivia HarperAaron Pierce Ava GarciaMia WilliamsVisualizersManaging EditorMaryann Collins*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffOCTOBER 2025, Volume 10 Issue - 06 (ISSN 2837-3545)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Auto Business OutlookVisit www.autobusinessoutlook.com Email:sales@autobusinessoutlook.comeditor@autobusinessoutlook.commarketing@autobusinessoutlook.comEDITORIALMaryann CollinsManaging Editoreditor@autobusinessoutlook.comAsher BlakeHenry Smith
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