AAM expands its manufacturing presence in Asia with new facility in Thailand
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Rayong, Thailand, September 9, 2011 - American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings,
Inc., (AAM) which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced the grand
opening of its Rayong Manufacturing Facility, located in the Hemaraj Eastern
Seaboard Industrial Estate in the Rayong Province of Thailand.
Joseph S. Tang, the plant manager of Rayong Manufacturing Facility, will oversee
the facility's manufacture of highly engineered and proven driveline products
for the region. Products manufactured at the facility include front axles, rear
axles; and driveshafts.
"We are extremely pleased to celebrate the grand opening of AAM's sixth regional
manufacturing operation in Asia," said AAM Executive Vice President, Worldwide
Operations John J. Bellanti. "Rayong Manufacturing Facility will allow us to
leverage AAM's historic track record of world-class quality, delivery,
reliability and outstanding warranty performance while furthering AAM's global
expansion strategy in the second largest pickup truck market in the world."
"Profitable growth in Asia is a key component of our global business strategy,"
said President-AAM Asia, Vice President-AAM, Steven J. Proctor. "This new
manufacturing facility reflects AAM's commitment to Asia while allowing us to
provide advanced-technology products for current and potential new customers
throughout the region."
Rayong Manufacturing Facility is a regional manufacturing plant that occupies
approximately 125,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, with an additional 13,000
sq. ft. dedicated to administration. Currently, 195 associates are employed at
the facility. When fully operational, the facility will have approximately 275
engineering and manufacturing associates.
About AAM
AAM is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, design and validation of
driveline and drivetrain systems and related components and modules, chassis
systems and metal-formed products for trucks, sport utility vehicles, passenger
cars and crossover utility vehicles. In addition to locations in the United
States (Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania), AAM also has
offices or facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg,
Mexico, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
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For more information...
Christopher M. Son
Director, Investor Relation,
Corporate Communications & Marketing
+1 (313) 758-4814
chris.son(at)aam.com
Or visit the AAM website at www.aam.com.
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