Cosma International awarded frame for GM's next-generation full-size pick-up and SUV platform
24 November 2009 - 3:19AM
PR Newswire (US)
AURORA, ON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cosma International,
an operating unit of Magna International Inc. and a leading global
automotive body and chassis systems supplier, announced today that
it will supply the frame assembly for General Motors' next
generation of full-size light-duty pickups and SUVs. This is the
third generation of frames Cosma has been awarded on this platform
by GM. Cosma will produce the new frames from its state-of-the-art
manufacturing facilities located in St. Thomas, Ontario, and
Saltillo, Mexico. "Receiving this third-generation frame business
from GM is a real testament to our ability to deliver on key areas
including cost and quality," said Horst Prelog, President, Cosma
International. "GM is a long-term valued customer of ours and we
look forward to continuing our partnership with them." About Cosma
Cosma International (http://www.cosma.com/), an operating unit of
Magna International, manufactures a comprehensive range of metal
body systems, components, assemblies and modules including complete
vehicle frames, chassis systems and body-in-white systems using a
variety of innovative processes including hydroforming, stamping
and roll forming. Serving customers in the automotive and other
industries such as alternative energy, Cosma has 37 manufacturing
facilities and 12 product development and engineering centers
worldwide. About Magna International Magna International
(http://www.magna.com/) is the most diversified automotive supplier
in the world. We design, develop and manufacture automotive
systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineer and
assemble complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original
equipment manufacturers of cars and light trucks in North America,
Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. Our capabilities include
the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive
interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body and
structural systems; vision systems; electronic systems; exterior
systems; powertrain systems; roof systems; as well as complete
vehicle engineering and assembly. We have approximately 72,000
employees in 242 manufacturing operations and 85 product
development and engineering centers in 25 countries. DATASOURCE:
Magna International Inc. CONTACT: Tracy Fuerst, Director, Corporate
Communications, (248) 729-2731,
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