FORVIA Shows Lighting Kit at EIMA 2026
The 90 mm LED module and new seating systems will be presented at the Bologna trade fair from 10 to 14 November 2026.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Trucks
FORVIA will present its integrated technology portfolio at EIMA International in Bologna from 10 to 14 November 2026, including the world premiere of the FORVIA HELLA Lighting Kit. FORVIA Seating also makes its EIMA debut with seating systems for off-highway vehicles.
Why it matters
The trade fair gives the off-highway and agricultural sector a look at lighting and seating technology designed to reduce installation depth, energy use and weight. Tightening raw material regulations, particularly in the US market, are shaping the rare-earth-free design approach behind the company's sensor technology.
The new LED module cuts installation depth by up to 45 percent and weight by up to 70 percent compared with equivalent solutions, while raising high-beam luminous efficacy by almost 80 percent. The figures are manufacturer-reported and have not been independently verified in the source material.
The players
FORVIA
FORVIA is a global mobility technology supplier that provides sustainable solutions across automotive and off-highway markets.
FORVIA HELLA
FORVIA HELLA is the lighting business of FORVIA with more than 50 years of experience in the off-highway market.
FORVIA Seating
FORVIA Seating is the seating division of FORVIA with more than 110 years of seating expertise, making its EIMA debut in 2026.
EIMA International
EIMA International is the agricultural machinery trade fair held in Bologna, Italy, and is a key showcase for the off-highway industry.
The details
FORVIA HELLA will unveil the Lighting Kit as a direct 1:1 replacement for existing 90 mm halogen solutions, with identical mounting points and interfaces. Pre-series production begins by the end of 2026, with series launch planned for spring 2027.
Timeline
10 to 14 November 2026: EIMA International trade fair in Bologna.
End of 2026: Pre-series production of the Lighting Kit starts.
Spring 2027: Planned series launch of the Lighting Kit.
Roadmap
The Lighting Kit keeps the established 90 mm halogen form factor so existing off-highway machines can adopt LED lighting without redesigning mounts. It follows a pattern of off-highway suppliers upgrading legacy lamp formats rather than changing vehicle architecture.
Fleet operators and machinery owners replacing 90 mm halogen lamps could gain brighter high beams and lower energy draw without changing mounting hardware. The reduced weight and installation depth may simplify retrofits on existing equipment.
The takeaway
Off-highway operators weighing lighting upgrades should compare LED efficacy and weight gains against the timing of series availability in 2027. Replacement compatibility with existing mounts makes retrofit planning more straightforward.
What happens next
The Lighting Kit enters pre-series production by the end of 2026 and is planned for series launch in spring 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by LEDinside - Let There Be Light with LED | Let There Be Light with LED | Global LED News, Market Intelligence & Research.
