AUBURN HILLS, Michigan,
Oct. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner Transmission Systems Korea, a BorgWarner
majority-held joint venture, opened a new facility in Jincheon,
South Korea. The new building is
the company's third manufacturing plant in South Korea for transmission technologies,
joining existing facilities in nearby Eumsung. Built to meet
growing demand for its transmission technologies, the new facility
will produce a variety of automatic transmission components,
including clutch modules, clutch sets and friction plates. The new
environmentally friendly 182,600-square-foot (17,000-square-meter)
facility will also provide space for engineering, sales and
administrative functions. The site includes ample area for future
expansion.
"Local manufacturing provides customers, such as Hyundai and
Kia, with high-quality transmission components, fast delivery and
local engineering support," said Robin
Kendrick, President and General Manager, BorgWarner
Transmission Systems. "We are excited to expand production in
South Korea, supplying advanced
transmission technologies to help improve performance and fuel
economy for drivers around the world."
Established in 1988, BorgWarner's facility in Eumsung,
South Korea, has been supplying
Hyundai and Kia with localized production of automatic transmission
components since 1990. BorgWarner has built a strong reputation for
quality and safety, earning 15 Five Star Quality awards since this
award began in 2003, as well as three Supplier of the Year awards
from the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group for exceptional quality
and performance.
BorgWarner's new energy-efficient building uses waste heat from
compressors, an advanced ventilation system to heat and cool the
production area, double doors to prevent heat loss, and
light-emitting diode (LED) lamps for efficient lighting.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
product leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrains around the world. Operating manufacturing and technical
facilities in 57 locations in 18 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
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