Inteva Products Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Manufacturing in Dingmao District of Zhenjiang, China

TROY, Mich., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Inteva Products is showcasing its engineering and manufacturing excellence in China on September 22, 2011 as it celebrates the 10 year anniversary of operating in the Dingmao District of Zhenjiang, China. The manufacturing operation and technical center in Dingmao opened in 2001 and currently employs over 500 people. Inteva Products Zhenjiang produces latches and actuators, window regulators and electric motors for customers such as SVW, Chery, Haima, DPCA, CFMA and Interco. The technical center also provides product validation and testing for roof systems. The company has had a manufacturing presence in Zhenjiang since 1993.

"The success of Inteva Products Zhenjiang is directly attributable to our relentless pursuit of excellence and dedication to the highest standards of customer service," said Lon Offenbacher, President and CEO, Inteva Products. "Zhenjiang is an excellent location and I appreciate the support we have received over the years from the local government agencies. Inteva's continued success and growth in China reflects our commitment to being a world leader in Closure Systems, Interior Systems, Roof Systems and Motors and Electronics."

Offenbacher will be joined by Sun Jiazheng, Zhenjiang New Development Zone Official, Li Ziaoping, Vice Mayor of Zhenjiang City, and other local officials for the anniversary celebration at the plant.

"This is a great day of celebration for Inteva Products Zhenjiang and we are deeply honored by the customers and officials who wish us well," said Xiong Xinqiu, Inteva Zhenjiang Plant Manager.

Inteva has five manufacturing operations and three technical centers in China employing approximately 1,500 people. Roof Systems are produced at two facilities in Shanghai including Inteva's joint venture SAMAP. Final assembly and testing of Roof Systems is done in Changchun. In Zhenjiang, Inteva produces latches and actuators, window regulators and electric motors. SDADS, an Inteva joint venture in Shanghai, manufactures door latches and door modules. Door modules are produced in Changchun. Inteva has engineering and technical centers in Shanghai and Zhenjiang. Together these operations and technical centers serve the world's leading passenger car OEMs.

About Inteva Products, LLC

Inteva Products, LLC is a leading global supplier offering value-based innovation and environmentally-friendly products that enhance quality and performance. Inteva serves original equipment manufacturers in six key markets: automotive, commercial vehicle, defense, marine, consumer and industrial. Focused on delivering high-value quality, on time and on budget, Inteva has global resources for engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Closure Systems, Interiors Systems, Motors and Electronics, and Roof Systems. Inteva is focused on sustained profitable growth, providing excellent customer service and being a best place to work for employees. The company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan and employs over 8,000 people in 18 countries. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

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