Established in 1908 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Strattec Security Corporation specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of automotive access control products. Predominantly operating in North America, their solutions are frequently branded under the VAST Automotive Group. Their comprehensive product line includes both mechanical and electronically advanced locks and keys, passive entry and start systems, ignition lock housings for steering columns and instrument panels, various latches, power sliding side door systems, power tailgate and liftgate mechanisms, power deck lid systems, and door handles, among other related components. Beyond manufacturing, Strattec also provides full service and aftermarket support for its products. The company's diverse customer base encompasses original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for cars and light trucks, other transportation-related manufacturers, as well as wholesale distributors, other marketers, and direct users of component parts. Furthermore, certain products are supplied to non-automotive commercial clients. Internationally, Strattec exports its goods to regions including Europe, South America, Korea, China, and India.
Gabelli To Host 50th Annual Automotive Symposium
Gabelli Funds will host its 50th Annual Automotive Symposium on November 2-3, 2026, at the Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas, linking investors with executive leadership across the automotive value chain.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) is listed first among 19 presenting companies, alongside AutoZone, O'Reilly Automotive, Genuine Parts, and Penske Automotive, with senior management presentations and one-on-one meetings available.
Planned discussion topics include tariff effects, vehicle affordability, vehicle complexity and the shift to autonomous vehicles, and aftermarket resilience; the symposium will also be webcast.
This is a conference-calendar announcement issued by Gabelli, not a company disclosure — it contains no new financial or strategic information about AutoNation.