on will be invested in the phase 1 of this project. Approximately 400 new jobs could be created in a phased plan over the next four years. The new 14,280 square meter production facility is expected to be complete by April 2016. It will supply major car manufacturers in Europe and Russia, including Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes and FCA. When phase 1 is fully operational it will have capacity to produce over one mil...

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th Macedonia announced that KOSTAL Group is investing EUR 50 million to produce the latest SAC (Smart Actuator Charging) technologies and charging systems from the Volkswagen group. The investment will be realized in the period July 2023 - December 2026. It will be installed in the latest models of Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Audi, and Porsche. KOSTAL Macedonia" will become the only global location where these power electronics systems will be produ...

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additional jobs. (From a press release on October 17, 2016) Martinrea invested USD 35 million to install a new tandem press its facility in Silao, Mexico to supply stamping products to several automakers. The production site now has five press lines to manufacture chassis components for Nissan, GM, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz and BMW. Martinrea’s Silao facility produces fuel tanks, steel and aluminum stampings, and various assemblies. The company...

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supplying interior parts for Peugeot 308 Faurecia supplying interior and exterior parts for Citroen C4 Cactus Faurecia supplying front seat frame for Nissan Qashqai and Rogue Faurecia opens new plant at Audi's production site in Brussels, Belgium Faurecia supplying various components for Volkswagen Golf Faurecia provides interior components for Audi A3 Faurecia opens new laboratory for seat components in Mexico Faurecia supplying interior parts f...

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Valeo S.A. launched the third phase of the construction project at its drivetrain system plant in Nanjing, China on September 8, 2015. When the new production lines are completed, the plant will be able to produce 17 million sets of friction materials per year for automakers such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, and Chery. Valeo currently has four plants in the Nanjing Jiangning Development Zone, with each plant producing drivetrain c...

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rom a press release on May 22, 2018) According to the Freudenberg Group, 85% of cars currently produced in Brazil are equipped with one of its particulate filters or activated carbon filters manufactured at the company’s plant in Jacarei. The company sells 840,000 of its cabin filters annually to Volkswagen, MAN, Renault, Nissan, FCA/Fiat and GM. Recently launched models, such as the VW Polo and Virtus, Fiat Argo, Nissan Kicks, and VW Delivery ...

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supplying just-in-time exterior plastic parts for the automaker. MEI Meerane covers a production area of 15,000 square meters and currently employs 140 people. The plant's capabilities include injection molding, painting and assembly. Its first program consists of front and rear bumpers for the new Golf VII. In late 2014, the plant is expected to start production of rocker panels for the next generation of the VW Passat. (From a press release on ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/25

e European and North American markets. -The Module business had total sales of EUR 2,814 million in 2024, or a decrease of 3.4% from 2023. The reduction in sales from the previous year was primarily due to lower call-offs by our customers in almost all markets, in particular from our core customers Volkswagen, Ford, Daimler and BMW. The ramp-up and start of production at our new plant in Bratislava, Slovakia partly compensated for the lower volum...

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tal Volkswagen Porsche Taycan (Germany) 9J1 2024 iSi Automotive Volkswagen SEAT CUPRA Born (Germany) 2024 Veoneer Autoliv Volkswagen SEAT CUPRA Formentor (Germany) 2024 Veoneer Autoliv Volkswagen SEAT Leon (Germany) KL 2024 Veoneer Autoliv Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf (Germany) CD1 2023 Continental Volkswagen Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS/GTS/T (Germany) 964 2023 Continental Volkswagen Porsche 911...

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Changchun, Jilin province that will replace the Company's existing plant in this city in China. The cost for the new plant will be 6 million USD. The new plant will more than double the existing floor space. Autoliv's Changchun plant manufactures seatbelts, frontal airbags and side airbags for FAW-Volkswagen, FAW Car, Great Wall, Beijing Benz Automotive, BMW Brilliance Automotive, and Shanghai GM (Shenyang) Norsom. Recently, Autoliv also announc...

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pumps air directly into the engines intake system that when mixed with fuel creates more power. (From a press release on Jul 17, 2008) Eaton Corporation announced that its fifth generation supercharger will be used to power the 1.4-liter TSI direct-injection engine available in the 2009 Volkswagen Golf. Eaton partnered with Volkswagen to develop the "twincharger"system. For the European launch, the new Golf offers a choice of four direct-injecti...

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Schaeffler newly appoint 12 companies as premium suppliers Continental to expand truck and bus tire plant in the Czech Republic Continental to showcase advanced technologies in collaboration with IBM at CES 2014 Continental opens fuel laboratory in Germany Continental supplying tires for Volkswagen Golf 7, CC, and Beetle Continental and BMW team up on highly automated driving Continental steadily advances automated driving system Continental to ...

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l be produced at the Uitenhage plant in South Africa in 2010. On August 14, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) announced that  seven vehicle manufacturers operating in the country will go on a 48-hour strike from August 19. The seven carmakers are Nissan, BMW, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. According to a NUMSA personnel in the negotiation, a total of 31,000 workers will be part of the strike....

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mbined 800 new jobs. Training of new employees began in June. On August 14, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) announced that  seven vehicle manufacturers operating in the country will go on a 48-hour strike from August 19. The seven carmakers are Nissan, BMW, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. According to a NUMSA personnel in the negotiation, a total of 31,000 workers will be part of the strike....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/18

method Brisa Bridgestone Sabanci Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. Istanbul, Turkey Manufacture and sales of automotive tires 43.6   Mar. 1931 Established the Company as Bridgestone Tire Corporation in Kurume, Fukuoka and started production of automotive tires Oct. 1935 Started production of golf balls Apr. 1937 Started production of anti-vibration rubber May, 1937 Moved headquarters to Tokyo Sep. 1937 Started production of belts and...

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to acquire S1nn GmbH & Co. KG, a developer of infotainment systems, connectivity and car audio solutions. Founded in 2004 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, S1nn provides a range of technology and system integration solutions and software application services to top tier automotive companies, such as Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Bentley and Tesla Motors. S1nn currently has a workforce of approximately 100 employees. The S1nn team will be integrated i...

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na ZF acquires Intellic Germany GmbH to develop next-gen fleet connectivity for commercial vehicles Wolfspeed, ZF partner for Silicon Carbide semiconductor production, R&D in Germany Schaeffler forms joint venture Cofinity-X GmbH with BASF, BMW Group, Henkel, Mercedes-Benz, SAP, Siemens, T-Systems, Volkswagen, and ZF ZF introduces 5G network at Jeversen commercial vehicle test track in Germany ZF and Foton Motor to build AMT plant for mid-sized v...

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ooperation company with a majority interest held by Audi in China. Local manufacture of the first PPE model produced jointly with FAW is scheduled to start by 2024. The new plant will receive an investment amount of over CNY 30 billion. Changchun is also the headquarters of the joint venture FAW‑Volkswagen, which Audi has been involved in for more than 30 years. The founding of the new PPE company is officially scheduled for the first quarter...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/09

Škoda Superb) and preparations for the electric Porsche Cayenne. Total investments since 1991 have reached EUR 5.8 billion. On March 8, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen will stop taking orders for several plug-in hybrid models from March 9, 2022. Orders for plug-in hybrid versions of the Golf, Tiguan, Passat, Arteon, and Touareg models will be halted until further notice. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrown a new spanner in the wor...

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d with Victor Reinz cylinder head gaskets and Victor Reinz thermal-acoustical protective shielding (TAPS); ・Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbodiesel DOHC V-6 – Utilizes Victor Reinz turbo gaskets. ・Subaru WRX 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC H-4 – Features Victor Reinz cylinder head gaskets. ・Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Turbocharged DOHC – Utilizes Long engine oil coolers. ・Volvo S60 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC – Includes Victor Reinz TAPS. (From a press re...

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