# Magna forms JV with HAPM for automotive seating in China

Magna International is setting up a joint venture with Hubei Aviation Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. (HAPM) to manufacture automotive seating systems in China. The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of 2017.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-05-02
- Where: Hubei Xiangyang, China
- Status: announced
- Products: automotive seating systems, seat mechanisms and frames
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Magna International](https://endata.com/companies/2534.md) (partner)
- [Hubei Aviation Precision Machinery](https://endata.com/companies/17097.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [tiresandparts.net](https://tiresandparts.net/news/parts/magna-expands-manufacturing-presence-chinese-jv/), 2017-05-02: "As a world leading automotive supplier, Magna’s global resources and expertise will be vital to the joint venture’s success."

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