Mr. Swamy Kotagiri reports
MAGNA PRODUCES TEN MILLIONTH REARVIEW CAMERA IN HOLLY, MICHIGAN
Magna International Inc. has reached a
production milestone at its electronics facility in Holly, Mich.,
where the 10 millionth automotive rearview camera was recently
manufactured.
With more than 130,000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing
space and approximately 390 employees, Magna Electronics Holly is the
only rearview camera maker in the United States and the North American
market leader in automotive camera manufacturing. Serving many of the
world's leading auto makers, Holly ships its cameras to 47 different
locations in North and South America, Europe and Asia. It began
manufacturing cameras in 2005 and has steadily increased its annual
output as rearview monitors and other camera-based driver assistance
systems have grown in popularity.
The Holly operation also serves as the global incubator for Magna's
camera products and the manufacturing expertise required to make them.
Since establishing its camera-manufacturing template in Holly, Magna
has duplicated the processes and equipment in its facilities in Germany
and China to achieve consistently high quality and the ability to
support customers on a global basis.
"This milestone is a testament to our innovative spirit and commitment
to world-class manufacturing," said Olaf Bongwald, vice-president Magna
Electronics. "As driver assistance technologies continue to expand
globally, Magna looks forward to sustained market leadership and future
production milestones."
Earlier this year, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) adopted a rule mandating rear visibility
technology in all vehicles under 10,000 pounds manufactured on or after
May 1, 2018. Since rearview cameras offer auto makers a cost-effective
and reliable way to comply with the recent NHTSA rule, Magna expects to realize additional opportunities to
further enhance its leadership position in this product area.
Magna's complete portfolio of camera and driver assistance systems
includes rearview, side-view and front-facing cameras that support
systems such as adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking,
360-degree bird's-eye view and automated parking.
"With engineering and manufacturing teams in the U.S., Germany and
China, Magna is uniquely positioned to support our global customers
with our innovative camera technology," said Swamy Kotagiri, Magna's
chief technical officer. "Cameras are a highly flexible sensor to
include in an automobile -- once we have one or more cameras in place,
there are many natural applications for driver assistance and safety
that enhance the driving experience."
Magna Electronics Holly was recognized last month by the I-69 Next
Michigan Development Corporation for job creation and the positive
impact the facility has made on mid-Michigan.
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