STOCKHOLM, Sweden Autoliv has announced the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Queretaro, Mexico. This new plant will be operational by year end and will mark the fifth facility for Autoliv in Mexico.
Autoliv already has two facilities in Queretaro producing airbag cushions, airbag modules and steering wheels for the North American market. By opening a third facility, the company can move its local airbag assembly operations to the new plant, allowing the existing plants to focus on steering wheel and cushion business. The new $4 million facility will employ approximately 500 associates at the El Marques Industrial Park in Queretaro.
Currently, Autoliv has more than 5,000 of its 42,000 global employees based in Mexico. Main customers for the Autoliv facilities in Mexico include Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.