AURORA, Ontario, July 3, 2013 - Magna International Inc. has received the Volkswagen Group Award 2013 in the Global Champion category for outstanding achievements in entrepreneurial performance and swift support for Volkswagen in emerging markets. The 11th annual awards were presented Friday, June 21, 2013, in Dresden, Germany.
Magna is among 21 suppliers recognized for excelling in the areas of development expertise, product quality, competitiveness, and project management. Specifically, Magna was acknowledged for its flexibility and fast response times in Russia, and for transferring high-quality standards and technology to markets outside of Europe.
"Our entrepreneurial culture has always been at the heart of our success," said Don Walker, CEO, Magna International. "This award reflects our ongoing commitment to support the growth of our global customers in emerging markets."
The Volkswagen Group has presented the Group Award to its best suppliers since 2003. The award recognizes suppliers that play key roles in Volkswagen's global growth.
"It is clear that our global orientation can only be successful if it goes hand in hand with the internationalization of our suppliers," said Dr. Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz, a Member of Volkswagen AG's Board of Management. "We must join together to leverage the opportunities for further successful growth."
About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 315 manufacturing operations and 87 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries. Our 121,000 employees are focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing. Our product capabilities include producing body, chassis, interior, exterior, seating, powertrain, electronic, vision, closure and roof systems and modules, as well as complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing. Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit our website at www.magna.com.
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Magna International Inc. is a Canada-based global automotive supplier. The Company has complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise, as well as product capabilities which include body, chassis, exterior, seating, powertrain, active driver assistance, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting, and roof systems. Its Veoneer Active Safety provides sensor, software and systems engineering solutions to a range of customers. The Company's segments include Body Exteriors & Structures; Power & Vision; Seating Systems; and Complete Vehicles. Its Body Exteriors & Structures include body structures, chassis structures, exterior, energy storage systems and other. Its Power & Vision products include electrified powertrain technologies, powertrain subsystems and other. Its Complete Vehicles consist of complete vehicle engineering and complete vehicle manufacturing. The Company's global network includes 341 manufacturing operations and 88 product development.
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