BEIJING — TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has launched production of airbag electronic control units (ECUs) from its wholly-owned subsidiary in Anting, China.
TRW Automotive Components (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. was established in 2002 and initially produced power rack and pinion and electrically powered hydraulic steering systems beginning in 2003. The plant is now manufacturing and shipping safety electronics ECUs to a major Japanese vehicle manufacturer for its global platforms.
The company has invested $11 million in the 12,000-square-foot facility to date. The plant currently employs 120 people and expects to double that number as production increases in 2005.
“The production of safety electronics in China is another significant step in our efforts to support the global expansion of our customers in the region,” said Peter Lake, executive vice president, sales and business development for TRW Automotive. “TRW continues to expand the breadth and depth of its product lines in China and, we believe, is well positioned to supply customers with a full range of active and passive safety products.”
For more information, go to: www.trwauto.com.
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