News Release - Magna Divisions in China Receive Customer Excellence Awards

SHANGHAI, China, May 20, 2015 – In China, the number eight symbolizes positivity, good fortune and a strong reputation. At Magna International Inc., eight represents the number of its manufacturing divisions in China that have been recognized by numerous customers for similarly positive traits: quality, innovation, competitiveness and service.

"We are honored to have many of our customers recognize our hard work and the commitment we have to world-class manufacturing,” said Jim Tobin, Chief Marketing Officer and President, Magna Asia. “These awards reflect our goal of being a supplier of choice and delivering high-quality solutions to our customers in China and around the world.”

Magna manufacturing divisions receiving customer excellence awards include:

  • Changshu Intier Automotive Interiors Co., Ltd – Excellent Supplier Award, Chery Jaguar Land Rover
  • Magna Closures (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. – Quality Contribution Award, Changan; Global-KD Excellent Supplier Award, Honda; Product Development Excellence Award, GAC Group; Creative and Leading Quality Award, Shanghai General Motors; Vendor Award, Proton; Supplier Quality Excellence Award, Shanghai General Motors; Quality Contribution Award, Toyota Guangzhou
  • Cosma Automotive (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Changchun Branch – Best Quality Award, Shanghai General Motors Norsom
  • Changsha Cosma Automotive Co., Ltd. – Excellent Supplier Award, GAC-Fiat
  • Cosma Automotive (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. – Top Supplier Award, Changan Ford
  • Cosma Automotive (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Successful Candidate for Excellent Supplier and Excellent Quality Supplier Bronze Medal awards, Shanghai Volkswagen; Excellent Quality Supplier Bronze Medal Award, Shanghai General Motors
  • Magna Automotive Mirrors (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd – Best Parts Management, Shanghai General Motors; Best Supplier, Chery Automotive
  • Guangdong Magna Automotive Mirrors Co.,Ltd – Best Supplier, Peugeot; Best R&D Cooperation, Brilliance

Magna has grown its China footprint to 32 manufacturing facilities and nine product development, engineering and sales centers. The company recently opened an 8,000-square-meter exteriors facility in Hangzhou and currently employs approximately 11,000 people in China.

About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 316 manufacturing operations and 87 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries. We have approximately 133,000 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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