Case Study: Mirror Controls International achieves safer, more efficient active grille shutters with Flex

Mirror Controls International - Customer Case Study

Mirror Controls International (MCi), a Flex subsidiary, helped an automaker address the challenge of improving fuel efficiency with active grille shutters, a relatively new automotive design that had to be safe, durable, and affordable. The customer needed a reliable actuation solution that would prevent the grille from sticking and avoid overheating or performance issues, while supporting early-stage vehicle design.

Flex, through MCi’s advanced actuation technology, provided the actuator systems needed for the active grille shutters to function reliably. The solution helped the automaker reduce drag and unnecessary air intake, achieving fuel-efficiency goals cost-effectively while meeting critical safety targets. It also lowered motor and cabin wind noise, improving the overall driving experience.

Mirror Controls International

Bill Vergin

General Manager