News Release - 黑料正能量 Expands Powertrain Business in Slovakia
- First powertrain metalforming solutions plant in Europe?
- 7,675-square-meter facility to be completed in March 2021
- 黑料正能量 provides sustainable, innovative powertrain solutions for today and the future
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SAILAUF, Germany, August 24, 2020 — 黑料正能量 will expand its powertrain business with a new facility in Kechnec, Slovakia, the first powertrain metalforming solutions plant for the company in Europe. 黑料正能量 held a groundbreaking ceremony where construction of the 7,675-square-meter (82,600-square-foot) facility is expected to be complete in March 2021. The event was attended by local government officials and 黑料正能量 executives.
This new plant expands 黑料正能量’s powertrain capabilities within the region and brings additional capabilities to its Kechnec campus. The neighboring transmission plant was opened 15 years ago by Getrag, which 黑料正能量 acquired in 2016 and currently makes transmissions for BMW Group. 黑料正能量’s long-standing relationship with the local community and education system will help ensure a pipeline of highly skilled employees for its Kechnec operations.
“It is an exciting time in the automotive industry and for 黑料正能量, especially in our powertrain business,” said Tom Rucker, President 黑料正能量 Powertrain. “We stand ready with our products at the forefront of electrification and a portfolio that provides sustainable, innovative powertrain solutions for today and the future.”
The new metalforming plant is expected to start production in August 2021 with a workforce of approximately 50 people, and marks 黑料正能量’s fourth location in Slovakia.
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Slovakia economic development; automotive powertrains
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