and washer systems, motors and drives, press-formed parts, die-forged parts, and jointed and welded mechanical assemblies.-The Company serves both the OEM and aftermarket sectors for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, trains and off-road vehicles.-In December 2022, the Company was acquired by Nazca Capital, a leading firm in private equity investment in unlisted Spanish small and medium enterprises. The acquisition enables the C...

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production at its new aluminum car wheel factory in Tatabanya, Hungary. 1990's At the request of customers, products become increasingly specific. 2006 Foundation of the Joint-Venture FOXTEC Ikhwezi (Pty) Ltd. in East London, South Africa with IKHWEZI Investment Holding (Pty) Ltd. (30%). 2010 Acquired 50% shares in the 50-50 joint-venture called Suoftec Light Metal Products Production & Distribution Ltd. from its joint-venture partner, Supe...

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Adopted the company name, Alcoa Inc. 1984 Jointly with Fujikura Ltd. of Japan, established a joint venture, Alcoa Fujikura Ltd., to produce fiber optics. 1986 Alcoa Fujikura purchased Pep Industries, a subsidiary of the Company, which makes automotive wire harnesses. 1991 Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. acquired a majority interest in Stribel GmbH, a German producer of original equipment electrical, electromechanical and electronic components for auto...

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otifications from the New York Stock Exchange in which trading of its common stock would be suspended as the Company had been unable to meet the New York Stock Exchange’s listing standards. Following this notification, on July 8, 2025, the Company announced that it entered into an agreement to be acquired by a group of its term loan investors, including Oaktree Capital Management. As part of the agreement, the group of investors will convert a ...

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, 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 electric powertrains.-On September 30, 2019, the Company, then known as Tower International, was acquired by a subsidiary of Autokiniton Global Group, a portfolio company of a global private equity firm. With the acquisition, the Company merged wi...

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n Inn, South Carolina started to produce for the North American market. 2001 Started the operation in a new plant in Thuringia, Germany. 2006 Opened a new production plant in Pune, India 2007 Opened a new production facility in Eisenach to expand the production of DPF for retrofitting. 2010 Acquired the Danish company Grundfos NoNOx A/S. which produces SCR systems for truck and bus diesel engines Sep. 2012 Opened Faulquemont factory in ...

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to these are compression molded parts for underbodies and engine compartments. (From a press release on July 18, 2012) The Roechling Group announced that it has started production in its new plant in Wackersdorf, Germany. Last year Roechling Automotive, previously located in an innovation park, had acquired a 36,000-square-meter property in the industrial area. In May 2013, construction began on a new production facility. The total investment amo...

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ts machinery and manufacturer of molds that supplies the European market. Sep. 2006 Took a major EUR 19 million stake in the share capital of Brazilian firm Durametal, to set up a joint venture designed to lead brake drum, brake disc and wheel boss production in the globalized market. Dec. 2006 Acquired 51% of Chinese firms Shanghai Sandun Auto Parts Co., Ltd and Shanghai Sandun Auto Parts Manufacture Co., Ltd ("Sandun") at an estimated cost ...

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g leadership team and maintain its manufacturing operations in Henderson, Kentucky. Architect’s acquisition of the Company represents the equity group’s seventh platform acquisition and first acquisition that focuses primarily on the automotive industry. -The Company is a private entity. It was acquired by Architect Equity, a private equity group, from Koch Enterprises, Inc. in February 2025. Chassis-Bracket-Steering wheel armaturesDriveline-...

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Mexico and one each in the U.S. and Belgium. The Transmissions Business also has research and development operations in the U.S., Mexico and Belgium. Aug. 1973 Established in Mexico City as Desc, Sociedad de Fomento Industrial, S.A. de C.V. Aug. 1975 Listed on Mexico Stock Exchange Dec. 1992 Acquired 40% of the shares of Grupo Irsa, S.A. de C.V. (GIRSA). Feb. 1994 Present name adopted Jun. 1994 The Company's indirect subsidiary Spicer,...

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veloped a V-belt, which is their major product. 1954 Its first international manufacturing facility was build in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. 1958 Opened a manufacturing facility in Mexico. 1963 Built a belt and hose plant in Erembodegem, Belgium, the first of many European facilities. 1980s Acquired the Uniroyal Power Transmission Company. 1996 The Company was acquired by the British-based Tomkins plc, which became a part of Pinnafore G...

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magnesium, and steel alloys. Its solutions are focused on enhancing vehicle efficiency, reducing weight, and improving safety and driving performance. The Company also provides the ShilohCore proprietary line of NVH-reducing laminate acoustic materials.-MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm, acquired majority ownership of the Company on November 30, 2020. The Company is currently working with Dura Automotive, an automotive supplier which M...

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began in 1982, with the opening of new plants in Gottingen and Waldkirch. 1983 The parent company, "Pegulan AG" sold the Company to the BAT (British American Tobacco) concern. 1990 Klockner-Werke AG took over the Eurotec group, merged the Waldkircher factory with its subsidiary, Kautex AG, and acquired "Plastimat" in the Czech Republic, a main supplier of the Volkswagen brand, Skoda. 1996 Eurotec-Systemteile GmbH merged with Peguform-Werke...

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da turned out its 100-millionth tire. 2006 The Aiken County plant in South Carolina, USA produced its 50-millionth tire. 2007 Bridgestone Firestone do Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda inaugurated its second Brazilian facility in the state of Bahia. May, 2007 Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. acquired Bridgestone Bandag, LLC. 2009 Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH) was changed to Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM). Sep. 2021 The c...

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ntenance and repairs. 1949 The Company started the production of engine bearings. 1955 First exports of bearings; introduction of the "Miba" brand. 1963 The first sintered components were produced. 1975 Started producing friction materials. 1986 Listed on the Vienna stock exchange. 1991 Acquired Tyzack Transmission Components Ltd. 1991 Acquired Miba Handelsgesellschaft mbH-Motor-Center Mitterbauer GmbH. 1991 Acquired an 80% intere...

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Glass Solutions, which provides specific glass solutions for various transportation segments. Nov. 2014 Divested Guardian Automotive Products, Inc. and Guardian Automotive-E S.A. to Central Glass Co., Ltd. Jul. 2016 SRG Global opened an Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, China. Feb. 2017 Acquired by Koch Industries Inc., through a transaction of the Company's remaining 55.5% of outstanding shares. Apr. 2025 Atlas Holdings completed t...

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Capitalized at CNY 150 million. Dec. 2001 Listed on the Shanghai stock exchange. Issued 70 million shares. Paid-in capital of CNY 220 million. Oct. 2003 Established Suzhou Huachang Mechanical and Electrical Co., Ltd. jointly with Tokai Rika and two Korean automotive parts suppliers. Oct. 2003 Acquired a 48% ownership in Shanghai Hongyang Seal Products Co., Ltd. by purchasing shares from Guizhou Hongyang Machinery (Group) Corporation. May ...

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trategic exit of specific lower margin products. Segment sales also declined by USD 2.4 million due to negative foreign currency translation effects. The sales decreases were partially offset by growth in the Company’s passenger car business due to the vehicle electrification trend. Acquisitions Acquired wafer fab in Dortmund, Germany from Elmos Semiconductor-On December 31, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of a 200mm wafer producti...

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from Mexico City in Ecatepec, the State of Mexico. 1970 Rassini exported its first shipment of suspensions to the United States. 1974 Rassini opened its first leaf spring plant in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, near the U.S. border. 1979 A group of Mexican investors headed by Antonio Madero Bracho acquired control of the Minas de San Luis mining company. Having been traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange since 1967, the new owners changed the name...

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cal applications in the light, commercial, and industrial vehicle markets.-In April 2017, American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) completed the acquisition of the Company. As a result, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of AAM. The Company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of AAM since being acquired in April 2017. Oct. 2012 American Securities LLC acquired HHI Holdings. Dec. 2012 American Securities LLC acquired Metaldyne, LLC. Jun...

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