AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Aug. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) plans to invest $9.4
million in its plant in Dixon,
Illinois, over the next three years. The expanded production
capacity will allow BorgWarner to optimally supply several
customers with environmentally friendly technologies, including
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers, tubes and thermostats—key
technologies that help reduce emissions and improve fuel economy
for passenger cars and on- and off-road commercial diesel vehicles.
BorgWarner expects to create 40 new jobs, including opportunities
in the areas of manufacturing and product engineering, supplier
quality, supply chain, and technical and quality support.
"We are pleased to support the local economy with expanded
operations in Dixon and appreciate
the encouragement we have received from both the city of
Dixon and the state of
Illinois," said Paddy Lange, Plant Manager Dixon, BorgWarner
Emissions Systems. "Dixon's
infrastructure gives us the ability to meet growing customer demand
in North America, which is likely
to increase within the next few years."
BorgWarner's Dixon plant
celebrated its 50th anniversary in July 2013. In the past five decades, BorgWarner
has continuously increased manufacturing capacity to meet market
demands, achieving a market-leading position for several EGR
products for both passenger cars and commercial diesel vehicles.
With a total area of 135,000 square feet and a current workforce of
210, the Dixon plant is an
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection
Program (OSHA VPP) site and is certified in ISO TS 16949 quality
standards. In addition, the plant received a BorgWarner Global
Safety Award in 2013 for achieving a minimum number of work-related
injuries or illnesses over a five-year period.
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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