TRW Fasteners Opens China Plant

Jason Sandefur

TRW Automotive”s Engineered Fasteners & Components business opened a new plant in Langfang, China, to manufacture interior auto components. Located 60 kilometers from Beijing, the new facility is expected to employ up to 100 people by the end of 2007.
“This is a key step in developing our presence in China to support domestic and international vehicle manufacturers in this market,” stated Edwin Schulze, general manager of TRW Engineered Fasteners & Components, China.
The move follows the success of TRW”s fastening system plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, which opened in 1998.
Livonia, MI-based TRW Automotive reported 2005 sales of $12.6 billion and employs 63,000 people in 26 countries. \ �2006 FastenerNews.com