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ArticleOUT NOW: Latest edition of APS
This year's issue of Automotive Paintshop Solutions is now available to view for free here, covering the latest developments by paint suppliers, current paintshop projects by vehicle-makers, trends in robotics, the most advanced quality-control technologies and software to improve energy efficiency.The in-depth articles are as follows:Keeping finishes up to scratch ...
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ArticleBrilliant simplicity
Geico Taikisha’s chief operating officer, Daryush Arabnia, explains how the company’s new LeanDip system was inspired by customer feedbackCharacterised by its extreme simplicity of operation and maintenance, the LeanDip conveyor system handles bodies continuously and in a stop-and-go process recommended for high and low production volumes. LeanDip allows the body ...
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ArticleZanlunghi to lead FCA in Australia
Australia – Currently managing director of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK, Steve Zanlunghi now takes up the role of president and CEO, FCA Australia, The appointment is effective from August 1.Zanlunghi joined FCA in 1997 and worked in Chrysler's Customer Center before taking up several senior executive positions in the ...
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ArticleEditor's note: The eye of the beholder
The allure of a gleaming surface has always been irresistible to the human eye. While technological complexity and model diversity are increasing to a bewildering degree, the external appearance of a vehicle remains an obvious deciding factor for most buyers. As a result, OEMs and their paint providers are coming ...
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ArticleFCA's $1.48bn for Sterling Heights
US – The investment will go towards retooling the Michigan assembly plant for production of the next-generation Ram 1500 pick-up truck. The factory will stop making the Chrysler 200 in December 2016 in preparation for its transformation.The vehicle-maker said that its plans for Warren Truck Assembly Plant, which currently builds ...
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ArticlePacifica progress
As FCA US smoothly implements a $744m upgrade at its Windsor plant in Canada, AMS focuses on the new equipment in the paintshop, including innovative oil separation technology and a robotic sealing system“What we were asking the Windsor team to do had never been done before,” said Brian Harlow, vice ...
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Influential India
India’s automotive component sector is relishing its new place on the international stageChanges in the Indian component sector have prompted growth in the role of its companies worldwide in recent years. Likewise, European, Japanese and American suppliers have moved into India. Until around a decade ago, the Indian automotive components ...
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ArticleInfluential India
India’s automotive component sector is relishing its new place on the international stageChanges in the Indian component sector have prompted growth in the role of its companies worldwide in recent years. Likewise, European, Japanese and American suppliers have moved into India. Until around a decade ago, the Indian automotive components ...
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ArticleFCA Jefferson North makes 6m vehicles
US – The milestone unit at the Detroit, Michigan, assembly plant was a 75th edition 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, powered by a 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine. The vehicle was due for delivery to a local customer.“Reaching this milestone is a reflection of this plant’s commitment to supporting the continued growth ...
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FCA announces management changes
US – Scott Garberding has been named global head of quality, in addition to taking responsibility for quality in North America. Scott Thiele is now chief purchasing officer for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Group, plus North America.Garberding was previously chief purchasing officer for the Group, with direct responsibility for Europe, ...
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ArticleFCA Windsor makes first new Pacifica
US – Production of the sixth-generation Chrysler vehicle began after the completion of major construction projects at the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015, plus subsequent upgrade work. Since September 2014, the number of personnel has also increased by 1,200 to 6,000 on three shifts.According to Fiat Chrysler ...
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ArticleFCA Toledo gains Silver WCM status
US – The assembly site in Ohio is the first plant in the country to achieve the World Class Manufacturing accolade, and the third facility in North America. Toledo received Bronze in July 2012.Silver status was awarded after a two-day audit, during which Toledo earned a minimum of 60 points ...
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ArticleFCA to invest $74.7m at Trenton
US – The vehicle-maker will retool North Plant at Trenton Engine Complex, Michigan, to produce next-generation, four-cylinder engines from the third quarter of 2017. Assembly will take place on the flexible production line which was installed in 2012.“This investment in our flexible production line at Trenton North will allow us ...
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ArticleNexteer announces European expansion
Poland – The motion control specialist will spend over $16m on building a third plant and on opening a technical centre in Tychy later this year. The company will add 100 engineers to its workforce and has already started the recruitment process.The new factory will boost Nexteer’s capacity to produce ...
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ArticleFCA Windsor makes 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Canada – The first vehicle rolled off the line at the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) assembly plant in Ontario, ahead of deliveries to dealerships this spring. The 2017 model is based on a new platform, and the manufacturer claims that it “revolutionises” the segment with “nearly 40 minivan ‘firsts’”.Building on ...
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ArticleFCA Warren’s new press comes online
US – The vehicle-maker invested $63m to update the capabilities of its 65-year-old Michigan plant with the latest stamping technology, which will increase capacity by up to 12,000 hits per day or around 3.6m parts per year. Until now, the most modern press line at Warren Stamping Plant was more ...
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ArticleKreibich becomes FCA safety advocate
US – The position has been newly created at Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance (VSRC), an organisation which was streamlined in 2014 to improve critical decision-making. Kristen Kreibich will be responsible for enhancing the safety culture at FCA USA.Her key tasks will involve: promoting greater awareness of vehicle and occupant ...