# Formex expands partnership with Volkswagen South Africa for new Polo

Formex will assemble and stamp automotive components for the new VW Polo in South Africa, involving 33 new parts and 42 tools. The expansion will make Formex a key supplier for about 30,000 cars per year for seven years.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-05-17
- Where: Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 30,000 cars per year
- Products: stamped and assembled automotive components for VW Polo
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Formex Industries](https://endata.com/companies/9053.md) (supplier)
- [Volkswagen South Africa](https://endata.com/companies/9054.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [formex.co.za](https://formex.co.za/news/formex-expands-partnership-with-vwsa/), 2021-05-17: "This partnership has now expanded and Formex will be assembling and stamping automotive components for the new VW Polo in South Africa."

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