Auburn Hills – Magneti Marelli Holding USA announced that its exhaust system manufacturing plant located in Independence Township, Michigan, near Clarkston, celebrated its official opening. The occasion was marked by a brief ceremony for its employees, followed by a family event. The new plant strengthens Magneti Marelli’s position in North America adding to its competencies that include automotive lighting, powertrain, electronic systems, suspension systems, aftermarket and motorsport. The 100,000-plus square foot plant located in suburban Detroit is the first Michigan manufacturing facility for Magneti Marelli, whose North American headquarters is in nearby Auburn Hills. Employing 75 people, the plant manufactures hot end exhaust manifold integrated with catalytic converters and will reach a production capacity of about 300,000 units per year. (9colonne)
