Valeo Announces 50/50 Joint Venture Agreement Project With Siemens
The joint venture will capitalize on Valeo’s and Siemens’ leading positions in their respective sectors, with the ultimate goal of creating a global leader in the fast-growing market of automotive electrification.
Magneti Marelli Opens New Chinese Headquarters In Shanghai
In addition to hosting the administrative and commercial staff for the powertrain, automotive lighting, exhaust systems, suspension and aftermarket areas, the new building also includes an R&D center for the powertrain and automotive lighting business areas.
Inteva Products Builds New Facility In Czech Republic
The new facility produces window regulators and latches for Inteva’s European customers and currently employs 250 people, with plans for additional growth.
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier Visits Bosch Plant In China
The “Made in China 2025” initiative offers opportunities for Industry 4.0 in China, an important market for Bosch.
New International Mission Promotes Autopromotec 2017
The event organizers flew to South Korea, the world’s fifth-ranked auto industry, to promote the 2017 automotive aftermarket trade show in Bologna.
From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: Advanced Purchasing Dynamics
Manufacturing companies can learn how to decrease costs and improve their bottom line by watching Jeoff Burris’ On-Demand Seminar, “Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing.”
Infiniti Offers Top International Engineering Students Formula One Career Opportunity
Infiniti’s new technical partnership with the Renault Sport Formula One Team includes the unique automotive-to-Formula One 12-month training program for young engineers.
Renault Launches Major Expansion In Morocco
On Friday, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI presided over the launch of the “Renault Ecosystem,” a major new expansion of French auto manufacturer Renault’s existing investments in the country.
TI Automotive Opens New Manufacturing Facility In Monterrey, Mexico
The new, 53,000-square-foot facility will produce fluid carrying systems for the new Hyundai/Kia manufacturing facility located nearby. TI Automotive is expected to employ around 100 people at full production, which is expected to be achieved in May.
Dana Aftermarket Connects With Middle Eastern Customers At Automechanika Jeddah 2016
This newest edition to the Automechanika brand of global fairs gave Dana the opportunity to have face-to-face interaction with Middle Eastern customers and present its Spicer and Victor Reinz aftermarket products to the region.
Nexteer Automotive Opens New Plant And Technical Center In Poland
The new plant will allow Nexteer to expand its manufacturing capabilities for electric power steering (EPS) systems for its current European customers, including BMW, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot Citroen.
From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: How Updated Rules On Automotive Patent Litigation Can Impact You
In the early 2000s, there was a rise in patent litigation within the automotive industry. One big contributor was the increase in patent litigation started by “patent trolls,” also known as Non-Practicing Entities. In the audio interview, GlobalBusinessProfessor.com talks with Melinda Zatkoff, associate attorney, Brinks Gilson & Lione, who evaluates on recently updated joinder rules for patent litigation, which become more restrictive and limit the number of defendants that can be sued together.
