News Release - Magna Grows Seat Business With New Ohio Facility
- Plant to make seat structures
- 150,000-square-foot facility,
$60 million initial investment - Marks Magna’s 5th manufacturing plant in
Ohio
TROY, Mich.
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The company held a groundbreaking ceremony today at the site where construction has recently started on the 150,000-square-foot facility with an initial investment of approximately
“As our customers expand their manufacturing footprints around the world, we will be there to support them with world-class design, engineering and manufacturing,” said Walker. “With this investment and job creation we are extremely pleased to contribute to the strong automotive industry in
Magna’s new seating plant is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2020 and employ 300 people by 2021, with the possibility for future growth. The facility represents Magna’s first dedicated seat structure plant in the
The company currently has four manufacturing operations and employs approximately 2,700 people in
INVESTOR CONTACT
louis.tonelli@magna.com, 905.726.7035
MEDIA CONTACT
tracy.fuerst@magna.com, 248.631.5396
ABOUT MAGNA
We are a mobility technology company. We have more than 169,000 entrepreneurial-minded employees and 338 manufacturing operations and 89 product development, engineering and sales centres in 28 countries. We have complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise, as well as product capabilities which include body, chassis, exterior, seating, powertrain, active driver assistance, electronics, mirrors & lighting, mechatronics and roof systems. Magna also has electronic and software capabilities across many of these areas. Our common shares trade on the
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