AURORA, ON,
Oct. 28, 2014 /CNW/ - Magna
International Inc. announced today the grand opening of DexSys, a
new greenfield facility in Delta
Township, Michigan, for the manufacture of automotive
exterior products. Company officials were joined by Michigan Governor Rick
Snyder, United States
Senator Debbie Stabenow, members of
local government, and executives from General Motors to celebrate
the occasion.
The 290,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art injection molding and
robotic paint line facility will employ approximately 340 people at
full production. The facility will produce front and rear fascias
for several vehicles within the General Motors line-up, including
the Cadillac ATS, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave.
"On behalf of Magna, I want to thank Delta Township and the state of Michigan for their ongoing support and
collaboration on this project," said Magna Exteriors President
Grahame Burrow. "They have helped
make it possible for us to come here and establish this world-class
operation, and we are excited for the opportunity to support our
customer General Motors from this new facility."
With the addition of DexSys, Magna now has 28 manufacturing
operations and more than 10,000 employees in the state of
Michigan.
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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Image with caption: "Magna International Inc. announced today
the grand opening of DexSys, a new greenfield facility in
Delta Township, Michigan, for the
manufacture of automotive exterior products. Company officials were
joined by Michigan Governor
Rick Snyder, United States Senator Debbie Stabenow, members of local government,
and executives from General Motors to celebrate the occasion. (CNW
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