Daito Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. : Delphi Begins Full Production at New Diesel Plant Near Iasi

MIROSLAVA, Romania - Delphi Automotive's latest diesel plant in Miroslava, which began production in 2009, is now fully operational, giving Delphi a production base in central Europe to better serve its global customers.

The Miroslava plant, a dedicated diesel site, produces high-precision diesel fuel injection components, mainly pumps and injectors, for common rail systems serving customers around the world. The latest product in the plant production range is the Combined Valve Adaptor [CVA] that includes the control valve of the injector.

To date, Delphi has invested more than 155 million euros in production projects at the site and hired more than 2000 employees from Iasi and Miroslava. This new 36,500-square-meter facility followed a brownfield investment in Tehnoton in 2008. In 2009, Delphi began the expansion in production areas in Miroslava which became operational in September the same year.

Delphi continues to develop local expertise and future leadership at the site. The production areas in Miroslava have also served as a training site, offering tailored training programs to new employees. These career development and training opportunities position Delphi as one of the most attractive employers in the region.

Delphi celebrated the completion of the plant with a grand opening ceremony on November 6. Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc attended the event, along with Delphi's John Fuerst, president, Delphi Diesel Systems.

With this new diesel plant in Romania, Delphi has strengthened its extensive global diesel manufacturing footprint. Worldwide, the group now operates sites dedicated to diesel engine management system activities, with a presence in France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Romania, Hungary, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, India, Singapore and Korea.

"We view Romania as a very attractive business environment for manufacturing high-tech components for the automotive industry and appreciate the support we have received from the Romanian authorities," said Fuerst. "Current activities are related to programs awarded by our customers which establish the plant as a core manufacturing base for the coming years."

"We continue to provide extensive training to grow highly qualified local candidates to work on high-end technology that requires machining to a micron level that is 150 times smaller than a human hair. This expertise supports the manufacturing of fuel injection system solutions being produced and further developed to meet carmakers' needs to comply with increasingly stringent market regulations" said John Hutson, plant manager, Delphi Diesel Systems Romania.

The common rail system works at pressures up to 2000 bar, requiring high-precision machining which is controlled to within a few microns of tolerance. This ultra-high precision technology is assembled in controlled environments that approach medical standards of cleanliness. The assembly operations must be performed in a strictly controlled "clean room" operated by highly trained workers.

While discussing partnerships with educational institutions, Hutson added "Delphi has established a strong partnership with local educational institutions to finalize our long-range investment and capacity-expansion plans. This partnership helps us prepare graduates to meet industry needs by offering students access to the latest technology and modern equipment through various projects."

Delphi in Romania

Delphi has operated in Romania since 1997 - with more than 12,000 employees at four plants. The Delphi plants in Sannicolau Mare, Ineu and Moldova Noua produce electrical/electronic distribution systems while the plant in Miroslava/Iasi produces diesel engine management components.

About Delphi

Delphi is a leading global supplier of electronics and technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle and other market segments. Operating major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support facilities in 30 countries, Delphi delivers real-world innovations that make products smarter and safer as well as more powerful and efficient. Connect to innovation at www.delphi.com.