News Release - Magna Expands Interiors Facility in Slovakia
SAILAUF, Germany, July 28, 2014 – Magna International Inc. announces the expansion of its interiors manufacturing facility in Trnava, Slovakia, to accommodate recently awarded additional automotive interiors business.
Magna Interiors Trnava, will nearly double in size from 8.700 square meters to more than 15.500 square meters once the expansion is complete. The facility produces interiors products such as door panels, instrument panels and armrests for various global automakers.
“Continuing to grow our business and expand our plant is proof that we are delivering value to our customers,” said Ralf Link, General Manager Magna Interiors Trnava. “Additionally, this expansion positions us for future growth opportunities, which is good for our employees and the local community.”
Magna Interiors Trnava started production in 2006 with 20 employees. Today, the facility has nearly 400 employees.
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.
Magna Interiors Trnava, will nearly double in size from 8.700 square meters to more than 15.500 square meters once the expansion is complete. The facility produces interiors products such as door panels, instrument panels and armrests for various global automakers.
“Continuing to grow our business and expand our plant is proof that we are delivering value to our customers,” said Ralf Link, General Manager Magna Interiors Trnava. “Additionally, this expansion positions us for future growth opportunities, which is good for our employees and the local community.”
Magna Interiors Trnava started production in 2006 with 20 employees. Today, the facility has nearly 400 employees.
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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