offer openings above both the front and rear seats. In preparation for the expansion, the company will drastically revamp equipment and layouts at the Chinese facilities. In Korea, Webasto will establish its third plant in order to cater to the needs of Renault. The new facility will be located in Fusan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Aug.26, 2008) Webasto Japan Co., Ltd., a leading supplier of automotive roof systems headquar...

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therson Group and named SMR - Samvardhana Motherson Reflectec. 2010 Established two new assembly plants in India. Launched construction of plants in Brazil and Hungary. Aug. 2013 Opened a new production plant for automotive mirrors in Langfang, Hebei Province, China. 2015 Started plants in USA and China 2016 Started plants in USA and South Korea 2017 Started plants in India and China 2018 Started plant in Mosonszolnok, Hungary 20...

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in the Czech Republic 2005 Acquisition of Knipping Group of GermanyDisposal of Lisi Automotive Gradel 2007 Disposal of Monistrol plant in the Haute-Loire (France) 2008 Creation of a second production site in Shanghai 2010 Acquired automotive fastener plants from Acument Global Technologies (USA) 2014 Acquired the minority interests of LISI Jiehua Automotive Co. Ltd. raising its stake from 75% to 100%. 2015 Started operations at a new ...

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t this stage, no one has been hurt. (From a press release on January 23, 2017) BASF takes over the polyurethane (PU) compound business for car window encapsulation from Recticel for EUR 38.2 million. The acquisition comprises the compounds' business from Recticel's Exteriors division in Europe, the USA and Asia. Recticel's two production plants in the Exteriors division, in Wetteren (Belgium) and Auburn Hills (USA), are not included in the transa...

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cturing and marketing cooperation in intelligent power and data supply systems for vehicles. Nov. 2001 Sold its shares in the plastics technology company PKC Electroplast Oy. 2002 AS AJT Harju Elekter becomes a part of PKC Group. 2003 Carhatec Group becomes a part of PKC Group. 2004 Unit in USA started operations. Electronics business was spun off into a subgroup. 2005 Established a subsidiary in China. Aug. 2006 Acquired the business...

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al agreement with Indian company Polyplastics. Inaugurated new manufacturing plant in Curitiba, Brazil (Zanini do Brasil, Ltda.) Inaugurated new manufacturing plant in Zaragoza, Spain (Zanini Epila. S.L.) 2000 Inaugurated new Technical & Commercial Office in Southfield, Michigan, U.S. (Zanini USA, Inc.) 2003 Acquired Del-Met Winchester in Winchester, Tennessee, U.S. (today Zanini Tennessee, Inc.) 2006 Formed technical & commercial agree...

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lue Macaw, Brazil.New plant started in Argentina. 1999 Established a new plant in Brandys, Czech Republic to manufacture complete exhaust systems for the Skoda Felicia Diesel and downpipes for the Opel Omega series. Feb. 2000 Bosal International North America announced plans to expand its three USA plants. Dec. 2000 Bought the aftermarket wholesaler SDL, one of the Company's biggest UK customers. The purchase will ensure its continued suppl...

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by Volkswagen to produce various car models. Received a contract to supply hydro mounts to Ford. Received a contract to supply spring seats for Daimler Chrysler's new mini van. In a joint venture with Delphi, the Company signed a contract to supply a complete system of engine mounts for Ford USA, which includes hydraulic engine mounts. Distribution operations were sold to Nordic Capital. Acquired BTRNO Anti vibration systems (BTRAVS). ...

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iming Gear Business. Jan. 2016 The Company was acquired by Magna International. Magna completes acquisition of Getrag Getrag opens new office in Munich, Germany Dongfeng Getrag begins mass production of dual-clutch transmissions Magna's China JV begins mass production of DCTs for compact cars Musashi Seimitsu Industry wins first order for differential assemblies from Getrag Magna's vision system featured on Ford S-MAX Vignale GKN to acquire ...

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2002 Took over the Neyr Group - sites in France, England, Spain, Mexico, Czech Republic. 2003 Took over the main assets of the Aries Group - sites in France and Italy. 2005 Established TB Meca Poland in Legnica, Poland.(Joint venture with Denso and Toyota Boshoku) 2006 Established Mecaplast USA in Detroit, USA. 2007 Established Car Body Skills Center in Monaco. 2009 Established Mecaplast India in Chennai, India. 2011 Established new...

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hydraulic convertible top systems and pneumatic gearshift systems. The closing of this acquisition is expected to be effective by end of 2010. (From a press release on October 26, 2010) HOERBIGER Automotive Comfort Systems, Inc. has expanded its production capacity at its Auburn location, Alabama, USA. This company supplies hydraulic drives for convertible tops, tailgates and trunk lids, pneumatic multicontour seats, and pneumatic gear shifting ...

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Howmet Aerospace Inc. USA John C. Plant (Chairman and CEO) -The Company develops and manufactures engineered solutions made from titanium, aluminum, nickel superalloys, and other materials primarily for aerospace and commercial transportation applications. For commercial vehicle applications, the Company manufactures forged aluminum wheels and fastening systems. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the aerospace market accounted for 68% of...

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ive Components Kunshan Co. Ltd. Mar. 2016 Opened new plant in Togliatti, Russia, manufactures door hinges and other products for the Russian market. Jun. 2016 Opened new plant in Mexico. 2017 Established a new location contains headquarters and production department in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Jun. 2018 Opened new plant in Chongqing, China for manufacturing door hinges, door checks, hood hinges and rear lid hinges. Oct. 2018 Opened ...

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Strattec Security Corporation USA Jennifer Slater (President and CEO) -The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets automotive security, access control, and user interface control products and solutions primarily for North American customers. Its security and access products include mechanical and electro-mechanical locks and keys, passive entry passive start systems, phone as a key systems, steering column and ignition lock housing, l...

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t would be dedicated to the production of assemblies and stampings for the VW Polo. 2000 Construction of a five-story building for the group's central services and offices. 2001 Established Doga do Brasil. Expanded the total available surface of 2,100 sq. m. in Abrera. 2003 Established Doga USA. 2004 Established Doga Italia. 2005 Established Doga Femaplast (Italy). 2007 Established Doga Nantong (China). 2008 Opened Technical cente...

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Superior Industries International, Inc. USA Majdi Abulaban (President and CEO) -The Company designs and manufactures aluminum wheels for OEMs the North American and European automotive markets as well as for the European aftermarket. The Company is one of the world’s largest aluminum wheel suppliers to global OEMs and one of the leaders in manufacturing aluminum wheels for the European aftermarket. Sales of OEM aluminum wheels accounted for app...

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Autokiniton Global Group, LP (Formerly Tower International, Inc.) USA George Thanopoulos (Chairman & CEO) -The Company is a leading North American manufacturer of automotive structural components and assemblies. The Company supplies stampings, frames and structural designs, and complex welded assemblies for vehicles across a range of segments and powertrains including small cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and minivans with combustion, hybrid, or elect...

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up to 6 percent. Both the Active Air Blinds and the Active Grille Shutters shorten the engine warming-up period, and this in turn has positive effects on emissions and fuel consumption. (From a press release on April 11, 2018) Roechling informed that it will manufacture wheel arch linings in Akron, USA for electric vehicles start-up Lucid Motors from 2019. In China, Roechling is developing plastic parts for start-up Nio based in Shanghai for two ...

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on the remaining 35% for USD 68.6 million. 2013 Signed alliance agreement with Mahinda Group to form global automotive component supply network. The Company acquired stake in Systech, while Mahindra acquired a stake in the Company's forging businesses. Formed joint venture with Grupo Antolin-Irausa S.A. to manufacture metallic structures and subassemblies for car seats. 2014 Acquired 100% share of its Brazilian subsidiary, CIE Autometal. ...

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Gibbs Die Casting Corporation USA Greg Risch (President and CEO) -The Company is a manufacturer of die-cast, machined, and assembled products for the automotive industry, specializing in vertical and horizontal die-cast processes.-The Company produces driveline, powertrain, and transmission parts for a variety of vehicle applications including ICE, electric, hybrid and autonomous applications.-In February 2025, Architect Equity, a private equity ...

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