INSTRUMENT PANELS, CONSOLES AND COCKPITS

The instrument panel is the main styling feature and focal point in a vehicle’s interior and is the carrier for various safety, climate control and electronic features.

IAC provides a full range of instrument panel product offerings to meet OEM design specifications and price points in every vehicle segment, from entry level to premium and luxury vehicles. We utilize various proprietary technologies to create hard panels, soft-feel panels and panels with sewn leather. Our vertical integration capabilities enable us to produce the majority of components for instrument panel systems, including air distribution ducts, air outlets, glove boxes, decorative appliqués and other plastic trim. Our system integration capabilities allow us to design, engineer, manufacture and assemble complete cockpit systems for OEMs.

Major market trends influencing this product line include surface material differentiation and consumer demand for comfort and craftsmanship. Responding to these trends, we employ proprietary processes such as SprayPUR™, TAC 2™ and FastKast™, which all provide superior surface craftsmanship in touch, color, grain and gloss.

In addition to environmental, durability and safety concerns, OEMs are seeking increased driver comfort without increased cost. Our SmartFoil®, TwinFoil® and TwinSurface® technologies improve the perceived quality of vehicle interiors, especially in the small car segment.

Floor consoles complement cockpit systems. Many features and technologies, such as sewn leather, appliqués and outlets, are utilized in both cockpit systems and floor consoles to ensure interior design continuity.

Our vertical integration capabilities are a key advantage in producing floor consoles for OEMs. Products and processes ranging from injection molded side panels to painted decorative components to leather wrapped armrests allow us to optimize our value chain to meet OEM performance and cost requirements.