SAILAUF, Germany, Sept. 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Magna International Inc.,
the global leader in volume and sales for automotive latching
products, announces that its Motrol closures manufacturing division
in Guasticce, Italy, has achieved
a noteworthy milestone: 50 million side-door latches manufactured
for Volkswagen Group vehicles. Since starting production in 2003,
Magna's Motrol division has supplied many of the Group's vehicles
with its highly engineered side-door latches.
The Magna plant in Guasticce initially supplied one Audi model,
and in the following years production was expanded to supply
side-door latches on additional vehicles within the Volkswagen
Group portfolio. This led to a rapid increase in door-latch
production volume for the plant, which by 2012 was producing an
average of 6 million latches per year, a production record for the
facility.
"We have been developing and manufacturing side-door latches for
our Volkswagen Group customers for more than 10 years, and our
product is a true benchmark in terms of reliability, quietness and
real-world quality performance," said Frank
Seguin, president of Magna Closures. "This production
milestone demonstrates our capabilities in supporting global
vehicle programs with innovative and competitive products, as well
as the confidence our customers place in us."
About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 317 manufacturing
operations and 83 product development, engineering and sales
centres in 29 countries. We have over 130,000 employees focused on
delivering superior value to our customers through innovative
products and processes, and World Class Manufacturing. Our product
capabilities include producing body, chassis, interior, exterior,
seating, powertrain, electronic, vision, closure and roof systems
and modules, as well as complete vehicle engineering and contract
manufacturing. Our Common Shares trade on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (MG) and the New York
Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit
our website at www.magna.com.
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SOURCE Magna International Inc.
Image with caption: "Riccardo
Berti (left), Director of Product Management & Business
Development at Magna Closures Europe, and Franco Ottino, Director of Engineering at Magna
Closures Europe, at the 50 million latches celebration held at
Magna's Guasticce, Italy,
manufacturing facility. (CNW Group/Magna International Inc.)".
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