Magna wins BMW seat supply deal, breaks ground on South Carolina plant

Magna International won several seating supply contracts with BMW Group and began construction of a 230,000 sq. ft. plant in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to fulfill the orders. The plant is expected to employ up to 480 people by 2020.

“This is a new chapter in the ongoing collaboration between Magna and the BMW Group, as it’s our first seating business award with this valued global customer.”canadianmanufacturing.com

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• canadianmanufacturing.comMagna Wins BMW Seat Supply Deal, Breaks Ground On South Carolina Plant - Canadian ManufacturingDavid KennedyDec 7, 2016
• autonews.comBMW selects Magna to replace Lear for X5, X6 seating business in S.C. - Automotive NewsStephanie Hernandez McGavinDec 8, 2016

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