AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- In late 2015, BorgWarner will begin manufacturing advanced
engine timing chains at its campus in Itatiba City, Brazil, making it the first automotive
supplier to produce chains locally in Brazil for the South American market.
More durable than belts, BorgWarner's low-friction, low-noise
engine timing chains are designed to optimize engine efficiency for
better fuel economy, lower emissions and improved performance. The
company's expansion in Brazil will
support a major light vehicle program with one of the country's top
automakers.
"Today, over 80 percent of light vehicle engines in South America use belts. Already proven in
other markets around the world, chains last the lifetime of the
engine, require less space under the hood and are more durable,
especially in today's high-power engines. Many automakers in the
region are recognizing the advantages and moving from belts to
chains," said Joe Fadool, President
and General Manager, BorgWarner Morse TEC. "In South America, we
expect demand for engine timing chain to grow from 18 percent of
light-duty engines today to 55 percent in 2019. With our latest
expansion in Brazil, BorgWarner's
products support automakers' efforts to comply with the country's
INOVAR-AUTO regulations and offers our customers localized
production along with over 100 years of expertise in chain-driven
engine timing systems."
BorgWarner produces a full range of silent, roller and bush
chains. Designed for today's light-duty engines, BorgWarner's
silent chains feature super finish aperture (SFA) links to improve
wear performance and optimized chain geometry to reduce mass.
Advanced designs and manufacturing processes decrease friction up
to 25 percent, resulting in improved fuel economy, less noise and
greater durability. Available in a range of pitches, BorgWarner
also manufactures roller and bush chains for applications that
require reduced cost, lower weight and high durability even in
severe environments.
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 58 locations in 19 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
More durable than belts, BorgWarner's best-in-class silent
engine chains are designed to reduce friction to improve fuel
economy, reduce emissions and decrease noise.
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