Ficosa
Ficosa is a global automotive supplier that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of vision, safety, and efficiency systems for the automotive industry. It operates as a subsidiary of the Japanese company Panasonic Corporation, which acquired a majority stake in 2017.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Spain
HQ City
Barcelona
Founded
1949
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
ES
Ultimate Parent
Panasonic Holdings Corporation
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
code of conduct
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, IATF 16949
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1949
Foundation
Ficosa was founded in Barcelona by brothers Jose and Xavier Pujol.
2017
Panasonic Acquisition
Panasonic Corporation acquired a majority stake in Ficosa, integrating it into their automotive business.
2019
Full Subsidiary
Panasonic completed the acquisition of all remaining shares to become the sole owner of Ficosa.