Supply and Demand

Automotive Industries, June, 2000

TI Wins Ford Contract

TI Group Automotive Systems obtains a contract to supply fuel and broke line systems for Ford subcompact pickup trucks produced in North America. The contract includes broke lines, fuel lines and quick connectors. The components will be produced at TI's Ohio manufacturing facilities.

TRW Expands To Mexico

TRW opens its 200,000-square-foot brake manufacturing plant in Santa Rosa Jauegui, Mexico. As part of the actuation process, workers will assemble brake master cylinder and vacuum booster modules. In addition, the plant produces corner modules, disc brake calipers, drum brakes and wheel cylinders.

GM, Reynolds From Alliance

Reynolds and Reynolds, based in Dayton, Ohio, will develop and provide web-based retail information technology and services to GM. It will integrate GM's e-business information technology and dealer management systems to offer consumers on-line and in-store experiences.

ASIA

Delphi Expands Technical Center

Delphi Technical Center establishes a software technical center in Bangalor, India. It will develop microprocessor software used in embedded controls for electronic systems such as engine and powertrain controllers, antilock brakes, radios, clusters and air control systems.

GM Opens Plant

GM opens a $640 million assembly plant in Thailand. The plant will manufacture 40,000 units by the end of 2001. It will produce the Zafira minivan, which will be exported to Europe.

EUROPE

TRW Expand In Poland

TRW will construct a manufacturing facility for braking actuation units in Gilwice, Poland. Construction is expected to be complete by February 2001, when the company will install plant and equipment. A braking actuation system serves as the interface between the driver and the braking system.

Renault, Nissan In European Venture

Renault based in Paris, and Nissan combine their European sales and marketing operations. The alliance between the two companies will use Renault's network to raise Nissan's profile in Europe. Renault will sell Nissan sport utility vehicles under its name, while Nissan will sell Renault's light commercial models.