New Release - Magna Chassis Facility in Brazil Receives Fiat Qualitas Award
AURORA, Ontario, June 3, 2014 – Magna International Inc. announced that a Cosma International manufacturing division in Ibirité, Brazil, has received a Fiat Qualitas Award for achievements in quality, innovation, competitiveness and service. Fiat presented the award to Cosma at a ceremony in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
“We’re honored Fiat recognized the hard work and commitment to world class manufacturing principles of the men and women at our Ibirité facility,” said Cassiano Corazzari, Vice President, Cosma do Brazil. “This recognition reflects our goal of delivering superior value to our customers in South America and around the world.”
Fiat recognized 26 suppliers in seven categories for providing high-quality products and exceptional service that helped the Italian automaker strengthen its position as the leading car and light truck manufacturer in Brazil. Cosma was recognized in the “Metal Materials and Powertrain” category.
Cosma’s Ibirité facility employs approximately 150 people and manufactures chassis structure assemblies for Fiat.
About Cosma International
Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., manufactures a comprehensive range of metal body systems, components, assemblies and modules including complete vehicle frames, chassis systems and body-in-white systems using a variety of innovative processes such as hydroforming, stamping, roll forming and die casting.
About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 315 manufacturing operations and 82 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries. We have over 128,000 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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“We’re honored Fiat recognized the hard work and commitment to world class manufacturing principles of the men and women at our Ibirité facility,” said Cassiano Corazzari, Vice President, Cosma do Brazil. “This recognition reflects our goal of delivering superior value to our customers in South America and around the world.”
Fiat recognized 26 suppliers in seven categories for providing high-quality products and exceptional service that helped the Italian automaker strengthen its position as the leading car and light truck manufacturer in Brazil. Cosma was recognized in the “Metal Materials and Powertrain” category.
Cosma’s Ibirité facility employs approximately 150 people and manufactures chassis structure assemblies for Fiat.
About Cosma International
Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., manufactures a comprehensive range of metal body systems, components, assemblies and modules including complete vehicle frames, chassis systems and body-in-white systems using a variety of innovative processes such as hydroforming, stamping, roll forming and die casting.
About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 315 manufacturing operations and 82 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries. We have over 128,000 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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THIS RELEASE MAY CONTAIN STATEMENTS WHICH CONSTITUTE “FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS” UNDER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LEGISLATION AND ARE SUBJECT TO, AND EXPRESSLY QUALIFIED BY, THE CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMERS THAT ARE SET OUT IN MAGNA’S REGULATORY FILINGS. PLEASE REFER TO MAGNA’S MOST CURRENT MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL POSITION, ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM AND ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 40-F, AS REPLACED OR UPDATED BY ANY OF MAGNA’S SUBSEQUENT REGULATORY FILINGS, WHICH SET OUT THE CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMERS, INCLUDING THE RISK FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL EVENTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE INDICATED BY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON MAGNA’S WEBSITE AT WWW.MAGNA.COM.