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United Technologies Automotive Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in Poland

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United Technologies Automotive (UTA) has announced the opening of a 38,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Plonsk, Poland, which will produce wiring harnesses for Ford's small cars. The facility will be housed within a Ford Motor Company assembly plant, with UTA initially leasing floorspace from the automaker. The new operation is expected to create 350 jobs and begin production in January. Richard Sloan, President of UTA-Europe, stated that the establishment of the manufacturing plant in Plonsk marks a return to the company's roots in the automotive industry, dating back to 1930 when UTA began making wiring harnesses for Ford in a leased section of the Highland Park, Michigan, facility.

Key Takeaways:

  • UTA will operate a 38,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Plonsk, Poland, producing wiring harnesses for Ford's small cars.
  • The facility will be housed within a Ford Motor Company assembly plant, with UTA leasing floorspace from the automaker.
  • The operation will create 350 jobs and begin production in January.
  • The establishment of the manufacturing plant in Plonsk marks a return to UTA's roots in the automotive industry, dating back to 1930 when the company began making wiring harnesses for Ford.
  • UTA is a major supplier of electrical, electronic, and interior trim systems and components to car and light truck manufacturers.
  • UTA's products are part of nearly every passenger vehicle built in North America and Europe and an increasing number in Asia.
  • The company is a subsidiary of Hartford, Conn.-based United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), which provides a broad range of high-technology products and services to the aerospace, building systems, and automotive industries.
  • UTA is expected to employ 350 workers at the Plonsk facility, with Richard Sloan stating his enthusiasm for the new opportunity.

Statistics:

  • The manufacturing facility will cover 38,000 square feet.
  • UTA will create 350 jobs at the Plonsk facility.
  • Production is expected to begin in January.
  • UTA's products are used in nearly every passenger vehicle built in North America, Europe, and an increasing number in Asia.
  • The company has a history dating back to 1930 when it began making wiring harnesses for Ford.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire press release, Dec. 19 [2]
  • United Technologies Automotive website: [www.uta.com] [2]
  • United Technologies Corp. website: [www.utc.com] [2]

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