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11 SEPTEMBER 2017 AL CIRCLE

Magna inaugurates new high-pressure aluminium casting facility in Alabama

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Magna, a leading global automotive supplier, is expanding operations to add aluminium casting capabilities at its Kamtek facility in Birmingham, Alabama.  The $60 million facility will initially manufacture lightweight aluminium front shock towers for a major global automaker.

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“High-pressure aluminium casting allows production of full structures in one piece, reducing vehicle mass without compromising performance, structural integrity or safety,” according to company’s press release.

 John Farrell, president of Cosma International, Magna's body and chassis operating unit said: "We remain focused on lightweighting to help improve fuel economy while decreasing vehicle emissions over time.”

 “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."

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The company’s Kamtek facility manufactures structural components for Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Nissan. Magna has 327 manufacturing operations and 100 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries.


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