ica and has 55 manufacturing facilities and nine product development and engineering facilities throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Spain. Flex-N-Gate's major product lines include complete bumper assemblies, mechanical assemblies, exterior plastic trim, aluminum and steel modular stamped body-in-white and chassis assemblies, and complex welded structural assemblies for the light vehicle market. (Indiana Economic D...

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ction sites located in Germany, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, China, and the U.S. 1802 Johann Conrad Fischer founded the first iron foundry in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. 1948 Under the management of Georg Fischer, the son of J.C.Fischer, it had become one of the European leaders in industrial steel casting. Jan. 1991 The Company was restructured into a holding company with entrepreneurial and legal independence in principal industrial act...

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egments as well as complete battery storage systems. The company also showed lightweight components made of thermoplastics for drivetrain, body, and underbody applications, as well as the cockpit cross-car beam, a metal forming hybrid beam manufactured by overmolding local metal reinforcements from steel, aluminum, or cast structures. In addition, it unveiled ElroSeal-G, the latest innovation in sealing technology and high-performance plastics fo...

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ns production Toyota Boshoku establishes door trim production company in North America Toyota Boshoku to close U.S. seat cover plant Toyota Group parts suppliers are stepping up their collaboration for next-generation technologies like autonomous driving and electrification technologies. Aichi Steel Corporation will discuss joint research and development for drive motors by utilizing raw material technology. Aisin Group and Toyota Boshoku Co...

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door systems Power back door systems Power door locks Slide door closers Door hinges Door checks Flush handles Outside door handles Inside door handles Smart door handles Universal steps -Aisin Takaoka "Die quench" door beam ｰShiroki Corporation Door frames; aluminum Frame moldings; stainless steel Window regulators Roof related products Sunroofs Roof rails Aerodynamic devices Grille shutters Active front spoilers Active rear spoilers ...

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proposal will be presented at a shareholders meeting in 2026. If approved, the Company’s shareholders will receive shares in the Automotive business in proportion to their existing shareholding in AB SKF. (From a press release dated September 17, 2024) Business Partnerships Partnership with Swiss Steel Group on sustainable steel bars and wires-The Company decided to source “GreenSteel Climate+” from Swiss Steel Group for bars and wires prod...

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ree years. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Oct.9) Hitachi, Ltd. announced its joint development with Osaka University group led by Professor Seiji Katayama, Joining and Welding Research. Institute, of a new laser welding technology which saves 50% output. Laser welding is used for steel sheet joining as a vehicle weight reduction technique. Powered by the same level of output as of the conventional method, the new technology wil...

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e self-supportive in development activities. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 11, 2012) Denso Corporation (Denso) and Aisin Corporation (Aisin) will actively promote their key products for electrified vehicles. Denso has developed a high-performance magnet using inexpensive steel and nickel. The new magnet is equal or higher in terms of performance to neodymium, a rare earth material. Denso has successfully developed an i...

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ge-scale cost reduction" as the Etios' biggest challenge, which it aims to achieve through such varied approaches in procurement. Jay Bharat Maruti Ltd., (JBM), a Maruti Suzuki subsidiary, will provide small sheet-metal parts. As for Tata Group companies, Toyota will step up procurement of iron and steel from Tata Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. and will purchase parts from Tata's joint venture with Yazaki Corp., Japan, as well. (From an article in the ...

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olidated subsidiary), in Thailand together with T Siam Commercial Co Ltd., which is the Company's distributor in Thailand. Nov. 2005 Established a supervisory company, Yokohama Rubber (China) Co., Ltd., in Shanghai, China. Apr. 2006 Established Suzhou Yokohama Tire Co., Ltd. in China to produce steel radial tires for TBs (trucks and buses).  This subsidiary is wholly owned by Yokohama Rubber (China) Co., Ltd., the Company's management compan...

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Hirschvogel Group (Hirschvogel Holding GmbH) Germany Matthias Kratzsch (CEO) -The Company is one of the largest international automotive suppliers in steel and aluminum forged and machined parts.-In 2021, the Company adjusted its strategy to the trends shaping the automotive industry, focusing on aligning its business towards E-mobility and zero-carbon mobility concepts. -At the start of 2022, the Company underwent a restructuring process, leadi...

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unting screwless luggage ring for the vehicle BIW that withstands high cargo loads required for passenger cars Strong clip with long textile tether allows upper trims to safely detach a larger distance from car body when airbag is deployed Applications: Upper trims: A-Pillar, C-pillar and Headliner Steel threaded inserts & studs for plastic applications with a unique wave pattern to provide high pull-out & torque resistance Applications: cylinder...

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y variable transmission (CVT) for supplying circular parts (rings) to the plant in Vietnam, which plans to manufacture 2.3 million units in 2015. While producing some parts locally, the Vietnamese plant will procure rings, which require high-level sophisticated production engineering for laminating steel plates, from the Group's mother plant in Europe for the time being. To cope with an increasing ring production after full-scale launch of the op...

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rnational Automotive Components (IAC) has launched its FiberFrame lightweight, natural fiber sun roof frame on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The innovation is made of 70 percent renewable raw material content and provides up to 50 percent in weight saving compared to conventional metal-reinforced steel sun roof frames. FiberFrame started production in November 2015 at IAC's Center of Excellence for overhead products in Prestice, Czech Republic....

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1.68 Others 34.35 Total 100 Chassis and suspensions-Chassis modules-Suspension modules-Axle modules-Front axle modules-Rear axle modules-Shock absorbers-Steering systems-Power steering-Steering linkages-Tie rods-Steering knuckles-Steering columns-Steering ball studs-Coil springs-Stabilizers-Steel wheels-Chassis parts-Suspension partsBrakes-Brake modules-Drum brakes-Disk brakes-Air brakes-Electromagnetic brakes-Brake calipers-Vacuum booste...

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is the automotive standard for high-speed data communication. With FlexRay, it is possible to create the x-by-wire systems, such as steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire, which electronically control steering, braking and other operations and replace the hydraulic and mechanical control systems including steel wires. NXP's FlexRay transceiver was first introduced to the 2007 BMW X5 in the world. In 2008 this was followed by the fifth-generation 7 serie...

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le Jeep supply contract, closing Detroit-area plant Forvia builds new seat assembly plant with BYD in Rayong, Thailand Faurecia participates in FCVC 2023 Faurecia develops seats of all-new Renault Rafale Forvia’s new technologies select for multiple awards FORVIA reveals world's first carbon-free steel seat structure through partnership with SSAB Forvia representatives visit production site of NPP POLIPLASTIC in Tolyatti, Russia FORVIA collabor...

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allowing the engine to operate at Lambda 1, providing energy recuperation to the vehicle's electric system. For plug-in hybrid/extended range electric passenger vehicles Suitable for low viscosity oil bearing systems Engine thermal efficiency (BTE) exceeds 45% Mass production timing: 2024 Stainless steel turbine shell material and targeted aerodynamic design Strong power, fast acceleration, low fuel consumption Mass production timing: 2025 48V an...

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rs, the Company has been able to reduce its global production-related CO2 emissions by 56% through the reduction in energy consumption, the purchase of green electricity, and the in-house use of photovoltaics at many locations. It also emphasizes responsibility along the supply chain by using green steel. (From a press release dated July 3, 2024) Outlook -For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company expects its sales and net sales wil...

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ysteme fur Nutzfahrzeuge, with Honeywell and Knorr-Bremse AG holding 20% and 60% respectively. Bosch and Knorr-Bremse are to work together on electronic brake controls for trucks. Sep. 1999 The Company and the Japanese automotive and rolling stock company Nabco Ltd, 33% of which is owned by Kobe Steel, agreed to co-operate in the area of commercial vehicle braking systems. Dec. 1999 The Company announced it would spend EUR28.1m by 2001 on re...

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