AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Unprecedented. Unprecedented rainfall, unprecedented disaster, unprecedented need. Just a few of the ways the events of September 2017 unfolded in North America. And facing the fallout, Faurecia employees in Canada, Mexico and the United States gave an unprecedented response.

Each year in September, the more-than-20,000 employees of Faurecia North America fight hunger in their communities during the annual FUELS (Faurecia Unites with Employees for Local Service) Community Food Drive. Inspired by their neighbors' needs in communities throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States, employees raised 1.157 million meals in 2017 - surpassing the goal of 1 million meals. The money and food collected were then donated to local food bank partners in those communities.

"Our employees answered the call to help their neighbors in need this September. They were especially inspired by the natural disasters in and around the Houston, Puebla and Mexico City areas," said Kevin Lammers, President of Faurecia USA Holdings, Inc. "Each year, employees' FUELS efforts are impressive, but this year's call-to-action resulted in unprecedented generosity and determination of spirit. Looking ahead, I see employees continuing to inspire action in their communities and everyday lives."

Since the FUELS food drive began in 2010, Faurecia North America employees have donated 6.61 million meals, and the giving campaign has taken root at Faurecia sites around the world.

Since its creation in 1997, Faurecia has become a leading global supplier of automotive parts and a preferred partner to automakers throughout the world. To learn more about how you can become a Faurecian and "Inspire Mobility," visit http://careers.faurecia.com. 



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About Faurecia

Founded in 1997, Faurecia has grown to become a leading player in the global automotive industry. The Group focuses its technology strategy on development of Sustainable Mobility solutions for improved fuel economy and air quality, as well as Smart Life On-board technologies for the cockpit of the future. To meet these challenges, Faurecia is accelerating its innovation to meet the changing needs of its customers and is rapidly expanding its innovation ecosystem through partnerships, acquisitions and investments in start-ups.

With 330 sites including 30 R&D centers, 100 000 employees in 34 countries, Faurecia is now a global leader in its three areas of business: automotive seating, interior systems and clean mobility. In 2016, the Group posted total sales of EUR18.7 billion. Faurecia is listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris stock exchange and trades in the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market. For more information www.faurecia.com and our newsroom https://newsroom.faurecia.com/

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