Magna takes the top three spots in Mass Market
Compact SUV/MPV segment
AURORA, ON, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Magna International
Inc. today announced that its Magna Seating operating unit has
received the top three rankings for seat quality in the Mass Market
Compact SUV/MPV vehicle segment, according to the J.D. Power 2015
Seat Quality and Satisfaction StudySM released
August 20.
The Magna-made seats in the Ford C-Max ranked highest in the
compact SUV/MPV segment, while the seats Magna supplies for the
Ford Escape and Chevrolet Equinox ranked second and third in the
same segment. Magna manufactures the complete seat systems for the
C-Max in Highland Park, Michigan,
the Escape in Shepherdsville,
Kentucky, and the Equinox in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
"This market recognition of our seat quality reflects the
commitment of our employees at these three facilities," said
Mike Bisson, president of Magna
Seating. "We focus daily on achieving world-class levels of
manufacturing so we can support our customers with high-quality
seats that are comfortable, functional and best-in-class."
The J.D. Power 2015 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study provides
automotive manufacturers and suppliers with quality and
satisfaction information related to automotive seating systems.
New-vehicle owners are asked to rate the quality of their vehicle
seats and seat belts based on whether or not they experienced
defects/malfunctions or design problems during the first 90 days of
ownership. The study is based on responses from more than 84,000
purchasers and lessees of new 2015 model-year cars and light
trucks. The study was fielded from February through May 2015.
About Magna International
We are a leading global
automotive supplier with 287 manufacturing operations and 81
product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries.
We have approximately 124,000 employees focused on delivering
superior value to our customers through innovative products,
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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