Delphi Invests in Anderson, Ind., Facility
FLINT, Mich., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphi Automotive Systems (NYSE: DPH - news) is investing nearly $2.7 million in its Anderson, Ind., manufacturing facility, according to Donald L. Runkle, president of Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems.
$1.7 million is for the installation of two lean assembly cells in Anderson's ignition plant. The assembly cells will replace two existing production lines and will be used for the manufacture of a direct-ignition system. Delphi will also invest $946,000 to restore approximately 280,000 square feet of the ignition plant roof. Both investments will be made this year.
The direct-ignition system is an electronic engine-sensing and spark- control system that determines spark plug timing. The system connects to the engine electronically, not mechanically; therefore, it has no moving parts and does not require timing adjustment. A typical package includes one two-tower inductive coil for each cylinder pair and ignition module, and a crankshaft and/or camshaft position sensor. The direct-ignition system is compatible with today's sophisticated engine management systems as well as simpler systems.
''We're excited about the new assembly cells we will be implementing in our plant here in Anderson,'' said William P. Elia, ignition plant manager. ''This investment in our direct-ignition system assembly process will help us improve our competitiveness.''
Capital expenditures announced during the first six months of 1999 for Delphi's Dynamics & Propulsion Sector worldwide were in excess of $165 million. During 1998, Delphi invested approximately $900 million in capital expenditures for all of Delphi's locations in the United States.
Delphi Automotive Systems (NYSE: DPH - news), with headquarters in Troy, Mich., USA, is a world leader in automotive component and systems technology. Delphi's three business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communications -- provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has approximately 201,000 employees and operates 168 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 38 joint ventures, 51 customer centers and sales offices, and 27 technical centers in 37 countries. Regional headquarters are located in Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Delphi can be found on the Internet at delphiauto.com
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