The Osram Continental JV’s product portfolio will feature semiconductor-based lighting modules such as LED modules for front and rear headlights, laser modules and light control units.
The addition of the liftgate joint venture raises to 50 the number of Magna facilities in China, where the Canada-based supplier has more than 22,700 employees.
“Adient’s partnership with the American Center for Mobility furthers our commitment to developing safety and mobility standards for autonomous vehicles,” Adient Chairman and CEO Bruce McDonald says.
Besides enhancing occupant safety, the module features a flexible design for various vehicle interior sizes and configurations, including cockpit concepts for future autonomous vehicles, ZF says.
The 47,000-sq.-ft. facility will serve as the company’s technology showcase, including engineering and assembly of the next-generation Autocraft autonomous guided vehicles for material handling.
The greenfield site is the final phase of IAC’s Prestice 2 location and will enable the automotive supplier to continue supporting its customers in Eastern Europe.
The acquisition provides Shiloh with leading aluminum and existing magnesium casting and stamping capabilities and processes representing over €110 million in annualized sales revenue.
The joint venture with partner CITC’s China Aviation Lithium Battery Co. subsidiary will allow Continental to offer its 48V mild-hybrid system from a single source.