Magna Expands Birmingham, Alabama, Manufacturing Plant
09/08/2017
According to company officials the expansion is necessary to continue helping automakers address global demand for decreased carbon dioxide emissions and improved fuel economy through vehicle lightweighting.
The new facility will feature a manufacturing process, high-pressure aluminum casting, that further enables Magna to provide vehicle lightweighting and part-reduction solutions for customers, company officials said. The new capabilities improve upon traditional steel multi-piece welded assemblies, which can take upwards of 12 stampings to produce one structural component. High-pressure aluminum casting allows production of full structures in one piece, reducing vehicle mass without compromising performance, structural integrity or safety.
"We remain focused on lightweighting to help improve fuel economy while decreasing vehicle emissions over time," said John Farrell, President of Cosma International, Magna's body and chassis operating unit. "The Kamtek expansion demonstrates our dedication to meeting these challenges head-on through leading-edge manufacturing processes that streamline vehicle weight reduction for our customers."
The Kamtek facility employs approximately 850 people and produces structural components for various customers including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Nissan. The new facility will initially produce lightweight aluminum front shock towers for a major global automaker, with additional customers and programs expected in the future.
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