In China, the number eight symbolizes positivity, good fortune and a strong reputation. At Magna International Inc., eight represents the number of its manufacturing divisions in China that have been recognized by numerous customers for similarly positive traits: quality, innovation, competitiveness and service.
“We are honored to have many of our customers recognize our hard work and the commitment we have to world-class manufacturing,” said Jim Tobin, Chief Marketing Officer and President, Magna Asia. “These awards reflect our goal of being a supplier of choice and delivering high-quality solutions to our customers in China and around the world.”
Magna manufacturing divisions receiving customer excellence awards include:
- Changshu Intier Automotive Interiors Co., Ltd – Excellent Supplier Award, Chery Jaguar Land Rover
- Magna Closures (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. – Quality Contribution Award, Changan; Global-KD Excellent Supplier Award, Honda; Product Development Excellence Award, GAC Group; Creative and Leading Quality Award, Shanghai General Motors; Vendor Award, Proton; Supplier Quality Excellence Award, Shanghai General Motors; Quality Contribution Award, Toyota Guangzhou
- Cosma Automotive (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Changchun Branch – Best Quality Award, Shanghai General Motors Norsom
- Changsha Cosma Automotive Co., Ltd. – Excellent Supplier Award, GAC-Fiat
- Cosma Automotive (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. – Top Supplier Award, Changan Ford
- Cosma Automotive (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Successful Candidate for Excellent Supplier and Excellent Quality Supplier Bronze Medal awards, Shanghai Volkswagen; Excellent Quality Supplier Bronze Medal Award, Shanghai General Motors
- Magna Automotive Mirrors (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd – Best Parts Management, Shanghai General Motors; Best Supplier, Chery Automotive
- Guangdong Magna Automotive Mirrors Co.,Ltd – Best Supplier, Peugeot; Best R&D Cooperation, Brilliance
Magna has grown its China footprint to 32 manufacturing facilities and nine product development, engineering and sales centers. The company recently opened an 8,000-square-meter exteriors facility in Hangzhou and currently employs approximately 11,000 people in China.
