AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner will expand its Powertrain Technical Center in
Auburn Hills, Michigan, to support
programs in North America and
supplement its global network of technical centers. The nearly
46,000-square-foot addition will include space for program
managers, sales and engineering professionals. Driven by
BorgWarner's escalating growth, the expansion is expected to be
complete in early 2015 and support up to 200 regular full-time jobs
at the BorgWarner facility.
"Around the world, BorgWarner is building new manufacturing
facilities to deliver technologies engineered to improve fuel
economy, emissions and performance. Expanding the Powertrain
Technical Center in Michigan will
help us accelerate innovation for current and future programs,"
said Christopher P. Thomas, Vice
President and Chief Technology Officer, BorgWarner, and leader of
the Powertrain Technical Center in Auburn
Hills. "With cooperation and incentives from local and state
governments, BorgWarner is pleased to continue investing in
Michigan and participate in
driving the automotive industry—and the local economy—forward."
Opened in 2002, the BorgWarner Powertrain Technical Center
unified the company's diverse businesses into a "powertrain
powerhouse," accommodating engineering, research and development,
sales and marketing for each group. The work environment reflects
BorgWarner's commitment to innovation through collaboration.
Earlier this year, the company completed a new engineering garage
and vehicle test lab at the technical center.
In 2005, BorgWarner also moved its world headquarters from
Chicago to Auburn Hills. BorgWarner's continued
investments in Michigan include
donations to universities and contributions to local charitable
organizations.
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 60 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.
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SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.