IAC Opens First South American Plant In Itatiaia, Brazil, To Support Jaguar Land Rover
The new facility assembles and delivers highly crafted cockpits to Jaguar Land Rover do Brasil to support the production of the 2017 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque premium sport utility vehicles.
Ficosa Awarded Multiple Contracts Worth $510M In North America
The company has been awarded four contracts from two American OEMs to produce 8.9 million units of rear-view mirrors over a period of five years in North America.
TE Connectivity Expands Manufacturing Plant In Steinach, Switzerland, To Support Automotive Customers In EMEA
The €13 million (approximately $15 million), 29,500-square-foot-plus expansion will increase overall production capacity by 30 percent, and will provide a number of new jobs with additional advanced molding and stamping machines.
Dayco Powers Several International Engine Of The Year Award Winners
Seven out of 12 category winners this year were built with Dayco engine products and drive systems.
Auto Parts Supplier Intran Promotes Mexican Manufacturing With New Website
Intran has launched the new website to boost its brand and highlight the benefits of manufacturing In Mexico.
From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: Mexico’s Automotive Supply Chain And Opportunities For Suppliers
GlobalBusinessProfessor.com’s latest Audio Interview, “Mexico’s Automotive Supply Chain and Opportunities for Suppliers,” features Alba Peña, vice president, sourcing and supply chain for Grupo Prodensa. In the 11-minute interview, Peña describes the status of the automotive supply chain in Mexico today. She identifies the gaps in the supply chain, the types of quality controls Mexico suppliers implement, the suppliers’ capacity to take on more U.S. projects, and which commodities will provide more competitive advantage vs. world costs.
New Voodoo Ride Wash And Café Centers A ‘Big Hit’ In China
In addition to the detailing center and café, the two locations serve as retail outlets for the complete line of Voodoo Ride car care products and other Voodoo Ride lifestyle products, such as apparel and accessories.
Automechanika Frankfurt To Feature ‘Tomorrow’s Service & Mobility’ In The ‘Festhalle’ For The First Time
Automobile manufacturers, suppliers and start-ups will present future-oriented products and solutions from the fields of connectivity, alternative powertrains, autonomous cars, mobility services and smart data analytics.
Retired Bosch Associate Anton van Zanten Honored For His Life’s Work
The Dutch native developed the anti-skid system as the head of a 35-member research group at Bosch, during a career that spanned more than 25 years.
Johnson Controls To Build 4th Automotive Battery Plant In China
At full capacity, the more than $200 million USD plant will employ 650 people who will manufacture both conventional flooded and absorbent glass mat battery technologies.
Lear Signs Agreement For New, Expanded Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters And Technology Complex In Shanghai
The new Asia headquarters will support approximately 31,000 Lear employees in 11 countries in Asia, including almost 22,000 in China.
Axalta Opens Expanded European Technology Center In Wuppertal, Germany
The center will be home to the company’s liquid coating research facilities for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
