Three Top North American Companies Receive the Invest in France Automotive Award in Detroit.CHICAGO -- Three top North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. automotive companies were honored last night by the French government at the tenth annual Invest in France Automotive Awards ceremony held at the Detroit Institute of Arts The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), originally named the Detroit Museum of Art, has one of the largest, most significant art collections in the United States. during the 2006 SAE World Congress. The three companies honored this year were BorgWarner Inc., Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., and Mark IV Automotive Inc. The Invest in France Automotive Awards are presented annually by the Invest in France Agency to recognize leading North American automotive companies that have made a significant investment in new or expanded facilities in France. The French government presents these awards because of the importance of the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. in France. With 19 auto manufacturing plants producing over 3.6 million vehicles annually, the country is Europe's second largest automotive manufacturing center. France is also home to nearly 600 tier-one and more than 3,000 tier-two suppliers. And, like Detroit, Paris is the leading automotive purchasing center for the continent, with its purchasing decisions affecting nearly 14 percent of global vehicle production. Each of the three companies received a highly prized, limited-edition crystal automobile designed and cast by the world-renowned glasswork manufacturer Compagnie Francaise du Cristal Daum. Founded in 1887 by master craftsman A master craftsman (sometimes called only master or grandmaster) was a member of a guild. In the European guild system, only master craftsmen were allowed to actually be members of the guild. Jean Daum and his descendants DESCENDANTS. Those who have issued from an individual, and include his children, grandchildren, and their children to the remotest degree. Ambl. 327 2 Bro. C. C. 30; Id. 230 3 Bro. C. C. 367; 1 Rop. Leg. 115; 2 Bouv. n. 1956. 2. , Daum Crystal represents the glassmaker's highest achievement in the world of decorative arts decorative arts, term referring to a variety of applied visual arts, both two- and three-dimensional, including textiles, metalwork, ceramics, books, and woodwork, as well as to certain aspects of architecture (see ornament), public buildings, and private houses (see . Presenting the crystal awards to executives representing the three awardees were Laurent Trupin, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Invest in France Agency; The Honorable Richard Barbeyron, Consul General consul general n. pl. consuls general Abbr. CG A consul of the highest rank serving at a principal location and usually responsible for other consular offices within a country. of France in Chicago; and Michel Viger, President of the Invest in France Agency North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Receiving the awards on behalf of their companies were Tim Manganello, CEO, BorgWarner Inc.; Jim McElya, CEO, Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.; and Bill Montague, CEO, Mark IV Automotive Inc. BorgWarner was recognized for its most recent investment in a new 160,000-square- foot facility located in Eyrein, a town in the French region of Limousin. The new facility will be a key step in meeting increasing demand for BorgWarner DualTronic(TM) transmission technology in Europe as well as additional new business in transmission controls systems. Areas of operation will include application engineering, testing and manufacturing capabilities for these systems. BorgWarner currently manufactures solenoids and transmission control modules at a plant in Tulle Tulle (t  l, Fr. tül), town (1990 pop. 18,685), capital of Corrèze dept., S central France. Firearms and other goods are made there. Tulle was built around a 7th-century monastery. , and plans to move that operation's employees and
production to the new facility when it is completed in the summer of
2006. BorgWarner first arrived in France in 1996 with its first European
acquisition in Tulle. Since then, it has expanded its presence in France
with additional facilities in Chazelles-sur-Lyon (Rhone-Alpes), La
Ferte-Mace (Normandy), and the Paris area.Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. received an award for the recent $6 million expansion of its plant in Vitre (Brittany) to accommodate the introduction of a new product line. The facility currently employs 720 people, and produces sealing systems and windows, particularly for the new Peugeot 407 model. Cooper-Standard Automotive specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of systems and components for the global automotive industry, and also has facilites in Argenteuil (Ile-de-France), Creutzwald (Lorraine), Lillebonne, and Bolbec (both in Normandy). Mark IV Automotive, of Mark IV Industries Inc., was recognized for the recent $8 million expansion of its facility in Fraize (Lorraine). The factory specializes in motor air admission systems and has experienced such overwhelming business growth - its revenues tripled over three years - they were spurred to follow up their recent expansion in 2003 with further expansion. The recent investment includes the addition of 150 employees (doubling their workforce) and adding greater production capacity. Mark IV Automotive also has operations in Orbey (Alsace) and Chateauroux (Center). Sponsors: The 2005 Invest in France Automotive Awards ceremony was sponsored by Ward's AutoWorld Ward's AutoWorld is an automobile trade magazine. It has been published since 1924, originally as Cram Report, and continues into modern times with a monthly print version (Ward's AutoWorld), twice-monthly newsletters (Ward's Automotive Reports and , the automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and industry's preferred magazine, which puts news, trends and technology into perspective for today's automotive professional; RSM International RSM International is a global network of professional service firms. Member firms operate in over 70 countries worldwide, employing over 23,000 people. Total revenues for 2006 were in excess of $2.7 billion USD, placing RSM International in the top 7 global accountancy firms. (RSMi), the sixth largest professional service accounting and consulting organization in the world, operating in over 70 countries and bringing together the talents of over 20,000 individuals in over 600 offices; and Butzel Long Butzel Long is a law firm based in Detroit, Michigan. The firm has over 225 lawyers and offices throughout Michigan, as well as branches New York, Washington, D.C., Florida, and China. They specialize in commercial law. , a leading law firm with over 215 lawyers and offices throughout Michigan and in strategic locations in Florida and China. Previous Recipients: Including this year's three corporate recipients, the Invest in France Automotive Award has been bestowed on a total of thirty-six leading North American corporations. Previous winners are:
2005: GM Powertrain, Magna International, and Spartech Corporation
2004: AxleTech International, Cignet LLC, and Johnson Control, Inc.
2003: Advanced Accessory Systems LLC, Burgess-Norton Mfg Co., Dow
Automotive, L&L Products, Inc., Visteon Corporation
2002: ArvinMeritor, Lear Corporation, Altair Engineering
2001: Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems, Harman International, Moll
Industries, The Timken Co.
2000: Visteon, Act Laboratories, Honeywell Turbocharging Systems
1999: Dana Corporation, Oxford Automotive
1998: ITT Automotive, Standard Products, Tenneco Automotive
1997: Eaton Corporation, Ogura Corporation, Rockwell
International, TRW
1996: BorgWarner, Donnelly Corp., Ford Motor Co., Gates Rubber,
Delphi Thermal Systems
About the Invest in France Agency (IFA Immunofluorescent assay (IFA) A blood test sometimes used to confirm ELISA results instead of using the Western blotting. In an IFA test, HIV antigen is mixed with a fluorescent compound and then with a sample of the patient's blood. ) The Invest in France Agency is the French government agency for international investment. Invest in France Agency North America provides US, Canadian and Mexican executives with customized, confidential, complimentary services including financial and fiscal incentives, key industry contacts and site selection studies. Its mission is to help North American companies find the most profitable and competitive solution in France for their business in Europe. |
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