- Innovative process earns SPE Award
- New, flexible manufacturing solution for automotive
exteriors
- Latest recognition increases SPE awards to seven total in 2016
for the company
TROY, MI, Nov. 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Magna International Inc.
announced today that it has won an Innovation Award from the
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) for its unique process of laser
cutting and welding front and rear fascias for the 2017 Chevrolet
Camaro ZL1. Magna received the top award in the
Process/Assembly/Enabling Technologies category at SPE's Automotive
Division 2016 Innovation Awards Competition & Gala on
Nov. 9 in Livonia, Mich. The process, which can be
applied to other plastic exterior components, is used instead of
punch and ultrasonic welding, providing greater flexibility for
lower-volume programs.
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"Developing new processes, materials and technologies is key to
supporting our customers," said Magna Exteriors President
Grahame Burrow. "The
recognition we have received from SPE underscores our commitment to
producing and delivering innovative exterior systems and
components."
This latest honor comes on the heels of a near sweep by Magna at
the SPE Central Europe Automotive Awards last month where the
company won five awards, including the Grand Award for a unique,
lightweight skid plate made for a premium European automaker. The
laser cutting and welding process also won the SPE Detroit
Chapter's Innovation Award in the exteriors category last
month.
TAGS
Automotive exterior products, automotive exterior systems,
automotive exterior innovation, award-winning automotive
exteriors
ABOUT MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 312 manufacturing
operations and 98 product development, engineering and sales
centres in 29 countries. We have over 155,000 employees focused on
delivering superior value to our customers through innovative
products and processes, and World Class Manufacturing. We have
complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise,
as well as product capabilities which include body, chassis,
exterior, seating, powertrain, electronic, active driver
assistance, vision, closure and roof systems. Our common shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock
Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit our
website at www.magna.com.
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