SEAT, S.A. is a Spanish automobile manufacturer headquartered in Martorell (Barcelona) and wholly owned by the Volkswagen Group. Founded in 1950, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets passenger vehicles under the SEAT and CUPRA brands, serving customers primarily in Europe and selected international markets.
SEAT’s industrial footprint centers on its Martorell manufacturing complex and technical center for product engineering, testing, and industrialization, with additional component operations in the Barcelona area. Its portfolio includes internal-combustion, hybrid, and battery-electric models. The company’s supply chain spans metals, polymers, coatings, lubricants, adhesives, and battery-related materials, linking it closely to chemical industry inputs such as plastics, paints, sealants, fluids, and advanced composites. SEAT is engaged in initiatives to improve energy efficiency, reduce manufacturing emissions, and support vehicle decarbonization through lightweighting, electrification, and circular material use.