Faurecia has inked a three-year co-operation agreement with FAW Foundry in Changchun (China), for the development of magnesium alloy seat frames.
The agreement was signed by Faurecia chairman and CEO, Yann Delabrière, Faurecia China president, Jean-Michel Vallin and FAW Foundry general manager, Sun Feng, with a view to cutting automotive seat weight.
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“The challenge of reducing emissions calls for new breakthrough innovations in the automotive industry, particularly in the field of weight reduction,” said Vallin.
“Magnesium alloy seat frames potentially offer a 25% weight reduction compared with steel frames.”
For his part, Feng noted: “We are eager to start cooperating with Faurecia, the world’s number one in automotive seat frames and mechanisms and also a long-term partner of FAW Group.”
FAW Foundry is wholly-owned by China FAW Group and says it is currently the largest auto casting manufacturer in China.
Faurecia has been operating in China for almost 20 years and employs 8,500 people,
including 700 engineers.
