BorgWarner expanded its manufacturing facility at its campus in Ramos-Arizpe, Mexico, to meet increasing demand for emissions technologies in North America. The facility will produce exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) modules, ignition coils and coolant control valves for gasoline- and diesel-powered passenger cars, minivans and light-duty trucks. The expansion will increase capacity for current products as well as BorgWarner’s latest advancements in emissions technologies. The company expects to create approximately 350 new manufacturing jobs at the facility over the next two years.
“BorgWarner’s advanced emissions and ignition technologies help automakers meet stringent emissions standards while improving fuel economy and engine performance,” said Brady Ericson, president and general manager, BorgWarner Emissions Systems. “Our expansion in Mexico complements our recent multimillion-dollar investment in Dixon, Illinois. It is an important part of our overall growth and consolidation strategy aimed at serving our customers’ growing needs.”
BorgWarner’s gasoline EGR technologies help automakers reduce fuel consumption by recirculating and cooling exhaust gases to reduce combustion temperatures in the engine. An Automotive News 2015 PACE Award finalist, BorgWarner’s new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module is the first EGR module designed specifically for gasoline engines. With an integrated EGR cooler and EGR valve, BorgWarner’s compact EGR module provides improved packaging, reliability, response and efficiency to optimise exhaust gas recirculation.