AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) officially opened another production plant
at its campus in Ningbo, China, on
November 28, 2012. Propelled by the
rapidly growing Chinese automotive market, BorgWarner is expanding
its capacity to meet increasing demand for fuel-efficient systems
and technologies. The all-new high-tech manufacturing facility will
produce and test Morse TEC variable cam timing (VCT) technologies
and engine timing systems to support the production and launch of
over 50 programs with more than 20 different customers. The opening
ceremony also celebrated the inauguration of BorgWarner's
world-class Ningbo Engineering Center which provides research and
development, applications engineering and management support.
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"With our new plant and engineering center in Ningbo, we are strengthening our excellent
position as a leading supplier of advanced powertrain solutions in
the rapidly growing Asian market," said Timothy M. Manganello, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, BorgWarner. "Our latest manufacturing expansion
increases our existing product lines, enabling us to produce
high-tech products for our customers locally, and our newest
engineering center expands BorgWarner's global network of technical
centers, enhancing our ability to introduce new technologies
quickly. For nearly 20 years, BorgWarner has delivered advanced
technologies to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance
vehicle performance in China. We
look forward to continuing our growth in China in the future."
The newest state-of-the-art production plant at BorgWarner's
Ningbo campus comprises 177,000
square feet (16,500 square meters) of manufacturing space. The
facility features assembly lines, test stands and component level
manufacturing to produce Morse TEC silent chains, roller chains,
VCT technologies and engine timing systems for major Chinese joint
ventures and domestic vehicle manufacturers.
With a building area of 107,000 square feet (10,000 square
meters), the Ningbo Engineering Center increases BorgWarner's
capabilities to develop new technologies locally and validate
products quickly to meet the unique specifications of the Chinese
market. The engineering center includes a prototype shop as well as
two turbocharger and engine test stands. The building has been
designed to allow for further growth with capacity for additional
test equipment.
Since 1993, BorgWarner has established a technical center in
Shanghai, launched its
largest wholly-owned foreign entity campus in Ningbo and formed three joint ventures
across China. The Ningbo campus opened in 2006 to produce
advanced turbocharging technologies and emissions products such as
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems and secondary air pumps.
With the extension of the campus in 2008, BorgWarner enlarged its
local production of fans and fan drives with a manufacturing plant
that uses state-of-the-art geothermal technology to heat and cool
the building, reducing energy costs by 30% - 60% without emitting
carbon dioxide.
About BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a technology leader in highly
engineered components and systems for powertrain applications
worldwide. Operating manufacturing and technical facilities in 57
locations in 19 countries, the company develops products to improve
fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance performance. Customers
include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors,
Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA,
and MAN. For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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