Tuesday, 24. June 2008
Daetwyler Rubber Expands Business in NAFTA Countries
Schattdorf (Switzerland), 24 June 2008. Daetwyler Rubber is expanding its presence in NAFTA countries to continuously meet demanding customer requirements. In July 2008 Daetwyler Rubber will open a new plant in Silao, Mexiko. The new production site is in Guanajuato state, within the so-called “Golden Triangle” of Mexico, and will offer 5,000 square meters of production space.
In the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) zone more and more American factories of OEM carmakers and their suppliers are moving to Mexico, to utilize the advantages Mexico offers as a low-cost country known for its strong industrial development.
„Daetwyler Rubber believes the right way to meet future needs of customers is to offer a suitable balance of global marketing, strong technical competence, innovation capacity, and competitive production close to the customer. This strategy we are systematically realizing also in the NAFTA zone. With business expanding in North America and the new plant opening in Mexico, Daetwyler Rubber supports the strategic development of customers in this region“, says Alessandro Ranzoni, Head of Automotive & Construction Components.
The new plant is being built in Las Colinas Industrial Park, a booming commercial development close to Silao. Here, 70 percent of the Mexican automotive industry is concentrated within a radius of 400 kilometers.
Daetwyler Rubber (www.daetwyler-rubber.com)
Daetwyler Rubber is a leading specialist in rubber technology. Delivering high quality, high-tech products, Daetwyler Rubber provides innovative, custom designed sealing and insulation solutions. As a global development partner, Daetwyler Rubber is a recognised component maker for automotive suppliers, construction companies and other industries. The Automotive Business Unit's strategic applications include braking systems, fuel and engine management, as well as comfort and safety equipment. Daetwyler Rubber is part of the Swiss Daetwyler Group whose five divisions generate approximately 900 million Euros in revenue with some 4,700 employees worldwide.
Contact:
Daetwyler Rubber, Alessandro Ranzoni, Militaerstrasse 7, 6467 Schattdorf, Switzerland,
tel. +41 41 875 16 85, fax +41 41 875 17 60, eMail: alessandro.ranzoni(at)daetwyler-rubber.com
