VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich.,
April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) has unveiled a new
Innovation Center at the global automotive supplier's corporate
headquarters in Van Buren Township,
Mich. The state-of-the-art facility combines a technology
showroom with a conferencing area, design studio, collaboration
space and "experience lab" – aimed at fostering creativity and
teamwork in delivering new products and solutions for
automakers.
"The innovation center is a reflection of Visteon's global
vision for developing leading-edge technology in our core cockpit
electronics and climate businesses," said Visteon President and CEO
Timothy D. Leuliette. "It provides a
welcoming and functional workspace that encourages rich dialogue
and an exchange of creative ideas among customers, employees and
strategic partners."
The progressive, 7,600-square-foot innovation space was designed
to offer a premium experience for customers who visit the center,
as well as for the industrial designers and innovators who work
there. "The inspirational appearance stimulates rich discussion
while the collaboration tools ensure effective meetings," said
Tim Yerdon, Visteon's global
director of innovation and design.
The product showroom includes a blend of advanced concepts and
products newly in production, developed by Visteon's electronics
business and its majority-owned climate business, Halla Visteon
Climate Control. From paint to lighting, the innovation center was
designed to incorporate environmentally conscious materials in an
aesthetically pleasing environment.
The center has gotten off to a fast start with Visteon's
customer base, which includes the world's leading vehicle
manufacturers. "We've achieved a record number of visits to Visteon
from customers and key partners since the innovation center opened,
including full-day customer workshops," Yerdon said. "This not only
speaks to the physical attributes of the space, but also to the
appeal and relevance of the innovations inside."
About Visteon
Visteon is a leading global automotive supplier delivering value
for vehicle manufacturers and shareholders through businesses
including Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp., Visteon Electronics
and Visteon Interiors. Visteon designs, engineers and manufactures
innovative components and systems for virtually every vehicle
manufacturer worldwide. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK; Visteon has facilities in 29
countries and employs about 24,000 people. Visteon had sales of
$7.4 billion in 2013. Learn more at
www.visteon.com.
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