Optronics Forms Strategic Alliance With Dorian Drake
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Optronics International, an American offshore vehicle lighting manufacturer, has finalized contract negotiations with export management leader Dorian Drake International Inc. Officials from both companies expressed excitement about the new relationship, which will enable Optronics to gain access to worldwide markets for its lighting products. The news was released at the Heavy
BorgWarner Facility In India Recognized By GM For Quality
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BorgWarner‘s manufacturing plant in Manesar, India, was presented with a 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence Award from GM India. The award recognizes top-performing suppliers that meet or exceed GM’s stringent quality criteria for timely delivery, high-quality products, smooth production processes and maintaining quality systems such as ISO/TS16949. “At BorgWarner, we are driven
Dana Divests Its Venezuelan Operations
MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana has completed the sale of its Venezuelan operations, C.A. Danaven, to Manufacturing and Logistics Solutions Ltd., an independent and locally operated company. C.A. Danaven provides drivetrain products primarily to global automotive vehicle manufacturers in Venezuela and has manufacturing and assembly facilities in Valencia and Guacara. The company had sales of approximately
Atlas Copco Ranked 23rd Among World’s Most Sustainable Corporations
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Atlas Copco has ranked 23rd among the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index. The list was announced on Jan. 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The company also was listed first overall in the machinery industry. This is the ninth time that Atlas Copco has
ThyssenKrupp Increases Investment In Engine Project At China’s Changzhou National Hi-Tech District
CHANGZHOU, China – On Jan. 19, ThyssenKrupp (China) invested approximately $85 million to build an automotive electronic power steering (EPS) system facility in the Changzhou National Hi-Tech District (CND) Eastern China’s Jiangsu Province. The facility is expected to go into production in 2016. Changzhou is now home to nearly 200 companies engaged in some aspect
Cooper Standard Plans To Restructure European Operations
NOVI, Mich. – Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., has announced plans to restructure its European manufacturing footprint based on current and anticipated market demands. The company aims to further improve Cooper Standard’s European capabilities by removing excess capacity, improving cost structure and shifting some production to its Eastern European facilities. Actions
Eaton’s San Luis Potosi Plant Receives Mexico’s National Quality Award
SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico – Eaton announced that its San Luis Potosi, Mexico, (SLP), facility has won the 2014 National Quality Award for exemplary quality and organizational capability, including innovation, competitiveness and sustainability. Eaton’s SLP plant was the overall winner in the Manufacturing category, based on a comprehensive on-site evaluation conducted by an independent team
Link Motion, MTA SpA To Partner On Automotive Platforms
TAMPERE, Finland & MILAN, Italy – Link Motion and MTA SpA have announced a strategic cooperation on Link Motion platform, an optimized software and hardware vehicle computer, which helps vehicle manufacturers create cost-effective and secure in-vehicle infotainment systems. The companies aim to strengthen their common offering for vehicle manufacturers with this partnership. Link Motion is
Charter Members Of The China Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Make Inaugural Visit To United States
Bi-lateral orientation conference includes interaction with customers, key vendors, shareholders and staff.
Hankook Tire Selected For Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index For Two Consecutive Years
Company recognized for its corporate social responsibility activities, ethics management and environmental management.
AkzoNobel Opens State-Of-The-Art Vehicle Refinishes Plant In China
The new factory adds around 25 million liters of capacity for Sikkens, Lesonal and Prime vehicle refinishes products. It also strengthens AkzoNobel’s position as one of the leading players in China’s vehicle refinishes and commercial vehicle OEM markets, building on its acquisition of Changzhou Prime Automotive Ltd. in 2010.
Federal-Mogul Powertrain Expands Manufacturing Footprint In China
Company opens new state-of-the-art systems protection facility in Changshu; will supply products for automotive, high-speed rail and aviation sectors.
