About Us
The Leva Group: seventy years of automotive interiors
Founded in Turin in the 1950s, the Leva Group is now an international leader in the processing of genuine leather, vinyl and polyurethane faux leather, fabrics, and mesh for the automotive interiors sector.
From its historic headquarters in Grugliasco, in the heart of one of the world's most important automotive hubs, the company has grown into an industrial group with plants in Italy, Hungary, and Tunisia.
Flexibility, speed of execution, and a fully verticalized supply chain allow us to produce high-quality finished components in large volumes and within competitive timeframes, constantly investing in the development of cutting-edge processes and technologies to meet the needs of leading European automotive manufacturers.
Design and Co-Design
From the first idea to the finished product, alongside car makers
The skills and experiences gained over seventy years of industrial history allow the
Leva Group supports its customers in every phase of the project, from conception to prototyping,
From technical design to mass production of the finished product. Our structure
internally integrates the technical office, modelling, rapid prototyping and production, guaranteeing a supply chain
fully verticalized and competitive development times.
A participatory approach to co-design
The know-how accumulated in the sector automotive interiors translates into a participatory approach and
proactive in the delicate design and co-design phases. We work closely with the teams
development of the main European car makers, sharing technical solutions, suggestions on
materials and process optimization proposals already in the initial phases of the project, when the choices
engineering has the greatest impact on final cost and quality.
The three pillars of our offering
And'in-depth knowledge of materials — genuine leather, vinyl and polyurethane imitation leather, fabrics
technicians, nets and plastic materials — theexperience in applying innovative processes and the
ability to find the best solutions in the creation and processing of the finished product
are the key elements of our offering. Three pillars that combine to offer our customers
partner with a complete engineering service, from feasibility analysis to production launch.
History of Patents
The research and development activity of Leva SpA translates into a series of patents filed That
They document the company's contribution to the technical evolution of the automotive interiors sector. From
from logistics handling systems to manufacturing processes of multilayer composite panels, from
mesh structures for storage pockets with aesthetic and functional seams, our patent history
tells more than a decade of applied innovation, often developed in partnership con i
main European car makers.
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2019 Patent …2787 — Trolley with steering tiller and steering system
Industrial handling solution that integrates a loading platform and multiple wheels mounted on swivel supports, controlled by a steering tiller. The tiller's rotation allows the forklift to move longitudinally, transversely, and around curves, reducing maneuvering space and optimizing internal logistics flows.
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2018 Patent …5548 — Process for manufacturing a trim panel for interior components of motor vehicles
Process that involves the adhesion of a layer of aesthetic coating to a rigid support element, with the subsequent application of real seams to mechanically join the two layers or aesthetic seams to recreate the appearance of stitching without a structural function.
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2017 Patent …9437 — Process for manufacturing a panel, in particular for interior components of motor vehicles
A process based on the application of a polypropylene film to a planar or three-dimensional expanded polypropylene support element. The resulting panel is lightweight, load-bearing, and highly aesthetically pleasing.
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2016 Patent …3523 — Structure for the rear part of a seat forming a storage pocket
Semi-rigid panel on which a net is fixed, delimited by an upper edge and a portion of lining sewn to the net, defining the outline of a storage pocket integrated into the seat backrest.
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2016 Patent …4465 — Process for manufacturing a multilayer composite panel
Panel made of a three-dimensional multilayered fabric with synthetic yarn and significant thickness: a base layer, an intermediate layer and an external one are arranged on a mold and printed to obtain a lightweight and aesthetic structural component.
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2015 Patent …8629 — Configurable storage device (filed with FCA Italy SpA)
Device equipped with a support structure and a foldable lining that can be moved with respect to the structure, with elastically deformable elements that allow for two configurations: one with a useful internal compartment and one that is retractable and reduces the overall size to a minimum.
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2015 Patent …1034 — Net structure that can be attached to a wall (particularly to the back of the seat) to form a storage pocket
Net delimited by an elastic upper edge and peripheral support structure: in the support cavities there are teeth that prevent the net from slipping, ensuring a secure and long-lasting fixing.
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2013 Patent …0180 — Elastic structure for attaching covers to the back of seats
Mesh with diamond-shaped meshes that grow with height, bordered by elastic edges. The side edges are coupled with rigid slats that can be sewn with zippers, simplifying the assembly of the back covers.
Expertise
Integrated solutions for car interiors
We design and manufacture complex components and systems through a fully verticalized production chain, integrating cutting and die-cutting, weaving, sewing, gluing and upholstering, welding, injection molding, and thermoforming. Expertise, reliability, process engineering, efficiency, and meticulous attention to every detail allow us to consistently serve leading car manufacturers, anticipating market trends through ongoing investments in research and development. We have the human resources, experience, and financial strength needed to manage complex orders quickly, safely, and reliably.
Leva SpA — Italy
The historic heart of the group, based in Grugliasco in the Turin automotive hub, Leva SpA designs and produces leather upholstery, plastic elements, accessories, and handling systems for car interiors for leading European automakers, with expertise consolidated over seventy years of activity.
Leva Hungary
Fracama — Tunisia
Quality as a corporate style
The Leva Group has made quality a true corporate style: a principle that guides every decision, from the choice of materials to final product testing. This commitment extends to environmental protection and workplace safety, certified by the most important international standards in the automotive industry.
Quality
Leva SpA is certified IATF 16949 dal 2011, the reference standard for the automotive sector, as well as ISO 9001 for quality management systems. Process engineering ensures finished product quality and repeatability, even for large production volumes.
Environment
Certificates ISO 14001 Since 2013, we have adopted concrete measures to protect the environment: photovoltaic system, LED lighting, efficient air conditioning, and process optimization to reduce waste. We publish an annual emissions report in accordance with the standards. GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 since 2019.
Safety
The certification ISO 45001 attests to our commitment to health and safety at work. We invest in workplace well-being and the people who work there, because we believe that environmental sustainability and social sustainability are two inseparable dimensions of industrial action.
Our concrete actions for sustainability
Tangible investments that reduce the environmental impact of our plants and improve the efficiency of production processes.
Photovoltaic panels
Photovoltaic system for the production of renewable energy to cover a significant portion of the plant's needs.
LED lighting
Complete replacement of lighting systems with energy-efficient LED technology in production areas and offices.
Efficient air conditioning
Air conditioning system extended to all production areas to ensure worker comfort and consistent process quality.
Process optimization
Continuous review of production processes to reduce waste, optimize consumption, and improve material efficiency.
Request a technical consultation
Our technical office is available to analyze your specifications and propose the most suitable process.
Contacts:
Addresses:
Registered office: Via Pietro Ferrero 7
10095 Grugliasco (TO)
Offices: Via Rodolfo Morandi 10
10095 Grugliasco (TO)
Warehouses: Via Don Minzoni 5
10095 Grugliasco (TO)