MES, Inc.
Industries / Automotive / Hybrids

Hybrid Vehicles.
Precision Components for
Hybrid Platforms

Precision-engineered aluminum components for HEV, PHEV, and mild hybrid platforms, backed by a reliable, end-to-end global supply chain. Hybrid programs are the most complex sourcing challenge in automotive — combining a traditional powertrain with full electrification under one architecture. MES is built for it.

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HEVPHEVMild HybridDie CastingForgingExtrusionCNC Machining
50–4,400T
Die casting press range
1,500+
Components managed
3
Continents of warehousing
20–55%
Manufacturing cost savings
The Approach

We help hybrid manufacturers deliver the next generation of HEV, PHEV, and mild hybrid platforms with precision-engineered aluminum components, backed by a global supply chain built for automotive’s zero-defect standards.

Every component is produced through the process best suited to its application — die casting for thin-wall housings, forging for high-load structural parts, extrusion for battery enclosures and structural rails, and CNC machining for the precision interfaces that tie them together. One partner, the full aluminum parts catalog, ICE to EV.

01
ICE + EV
One program for both component sets
02
Process
Die cast, forge, extrude, or machine
03
Deliver
On-time, to OEM & Tier-1 spec
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Spotlight

A hybrid carries two powertrains: an internal-combustion system and a full electric drive. That means your supply chain has to deliver traditional powertrain and chassis parts and battery, motor, and inverter components — usually from a dozen different suppliers, each with its own quality system and lead time.

MES single-sources the entire aluminum catalog across both worlds:

ICE + EV in one program

From eCVT housings to battery enclosures, under one framework

Supplier consolidation

Die casting, forging, extrusion, investment casting, and machining, one accountable partner

Capacity when it’s tight

A global network across three continents as North American die-casting supply constricts

Source-verified quality

IATF 16949 supplier network, PPAP-compliant, inspected on the floor

Quality inspection on the factory floor
Hybrid Components

MES provides the complete aluminum component set for modern hybrid platforms — each part matched to its optimal process.

E-Drive & Powertrain
01

E-Drive & Powertrain

eCVT / Transmission Housing — die cast + machined; leak-tight, structurally sound. Motor Housing — die cast + machined; integrated cooling channels for power density. Inverter Housing — thin-wall die cast + machined; designed for electromagnetic shielding.

Die castingCNC machining
Battery System
02

Battery System

Battery Enclosure & Tray — extrusion + CNC; crash safety and corrosion resistance. Structural Rails — extrusion + CNC; energy absorption in collision events. Cooling Interfaces — extrusion + CNC; liquid cooling plates for battery thermal control.

ExtrusionCNC machining
Thermal Management
03

Thermal Management

Cooling Plates — die cast + machined; precision fluid passages for heat dissipation. Heat Exchanger Structures — extrusion + machined; built for high pressure and thermal cycling. Thermal Interface Systems — die cast + machined; precision mounting for electronics and battery thermal.

Die castingExtrusionCNC machining
Structural & Chassis
04

Structural & Chassis

Front Subframe / Cross Member — die cast + machined; optimized for weight and NVH. Suspension Knuckle — forged + machined; high strength and corrosion resistance. Control Arms — forged + machined; weight reduction with durability.

Die castingForgingCNC machining
Mounts & Brackets
05

Mounts & Brackets

Engine Mount Bracket — die cast + machined; vibration isolation and strength. Battery Mount Brackets — extruded + machined; lightweight with corrosion protection. E-Motor Mount Bracket — die cast + machined; NVH-optimized.

Die castingExtrusionCNC machining
Charging & Electrical
06

Charging & Electrical

Charging Port Housing — die cast + machined; precision machining and weather sealing. HV Busbar Housing / Cover — extrusion + machined; electrical insulation and impact protection.

Die castingExtrusionCNC machining
Manufacturing Processes

Five processes. One program.

Die Casting

Die Casting

Forging

Forging

Extrusions

Extrusions

CNC Machining

CNC Machining

Investment Casting

Investment Casting

Why MES

What you need
What MES provides
Traditional powertrain + full electrification in one program
Single-source manufacturing across ICE and EV component families
Supplier consolidation to cut cost and complexity
All five processes under one framework — 20–55% cost savings
Fast qualification for new HEV, PHEV, or 48V platforms
DFM support, prototyping, PPAP-compliant pilot runs, serial ramp
Reliable capacity as NA die-casting supply tightens
Global network across three continents, dedicated specialist + planner
ISO-compliant, diversity-certified, Tier-1-ready partners
ISO 9001:2015 since 2009, IATF 16949 network, SCOMBC Minority Certified
Across the Powertrain

Wherever your platform sits

Traditional gas-engine vehicle on the road

Traditional Automotive

Precision components for gas-engine powertrain, driveline, and structural systems — engineered for high-volume production.

Traditional Automotive
Electric vehicle charging

E-Mobility & EV

Full battery-electric structural castings, enclosures, and motor housings.

E-Mobility
Case Studies

Proven results

Acuity Brands: 12 Weeks of Inventory Eliminated

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Supporting Eaton’s 20+ Global Locations with Managed Inventory

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Securing Supply for a Critical Medical Lift Component

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FAQ

Hybrids require precision aluminum components across the whole vehicle: eCVT and transmission housings, e-motor housings, inverter and power-control-unit housings, battery enclosures and trays, cooling plates, front subframes, suspension knuckles, control arms, and a range of mounts and structural brackets.
Hybrid programs rely on a combination. High-pressure die casting handles transmission, motor, and inverter housings; forging delivers high-load suspension and chassis parts; aluminum extrusion is dominant for battery enclosures and cooling plates; and CNC machining provides the precision interfaces across all of them.
Aluminum offers the strength-to-weight ratio, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and recyclability hybrids require. Lightweighting is critical because a hybrid carries both a combustion and an electric powertrain, and every kilogram saved improves fuel economy and electric-only range.
Most commonly through aluminum extrusion with CNC machining and friction-stir-welded or fastened assembly — producing a lightweight, rigid enclosure that protects the cells, manages thermal load through integrated cooling, and meets crash-safety requirements.
Hybrid transmission and motor housings typically require precision machining at bearing seats, sealing surfaces, and gear interfaces. Concentricity and balance are especially critical for e-motor housings.
Aluminum die castings (A380, ADC12, and equivalents), aluminum extrusions (6000-series), aluminum forgings (6061, 7075), magnesium alloys for select applications, and a range of steels for forged powertrain and chassis components.
MES provides design-for-manufacturability support, prototype development, PPAP-compliant pilot runs, and full-scale serial production. Every customer gets a dedicated supply chain specialist and planner for single-point accountability from sourcing through last-mile delivery.
MES has been ISO 9001:2015 certified since 2009 and partners with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified suppliers globally. MES is also a recognized Minority Certified Company through SCOMBC, supporting OEM and Tier-1 supplier-diversity requirements.
Get Started

Lightweight. Performance. Reliability. At scale.

Contact MES to learn how our manufacturing capabilities can support your hybrid vehicle programs.

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