Marelli

【SAITAMA, Japan - September 12, 2019】
Leading automotive supplier MARELLI has announces plans to reorganize its production bases in Japan, which will result in company ceasing production within the Calsonic Kansei Tochigi Corporation Tochigi Plant and Sano Plant District 1; Calsonic Kansei Utsunomiya Corporation; and Calsonic Kansei Yamagata Corporation operations.

These changes form part of MARELLI's ongoing strategy to ensure its operations are structured in a way that can best respond to the significant changes within the global and domestic automotive industry. Following a thorough review, the company has concluded there are no viable alternatives to these plans.

MARELLI is working to strengthen its position so that it can compete and thrive as a global Tier 1 supplier. To do this, it is focused on growing its business through customer and product diversification, cost leadership, the development of a world class product portfolio and targeted technology leadership.

As domestic automobile production continues to slow down, it is imperative to build a production system that can withstand the industry headwinds and meet the demand of global customers. This reorganization will enable MARELLI to strengthen its competitiveness and fulfill its responsibility to provide customers with a stable supply of high-quality products.

Next steps
•We plan to cease operations at Calsonic Kansei Tochigi Corporation Tochigi Plant and Sano Plant District 1 at the end of February 2020; Calsonic Kansei Utsunomiya Corporation at the end of September 2020; and Calsonic Kansei Yamagata Corporation at the end of October 2020.
•We will transfer appropriately the production at these plants to the MARELLI group other plants or by outsourcing.
•We will provide as much support as possible to the employees at these plants as we can move them to group companies in principal.
•We shall take all possible measures to complete the transition to maintain quality and ensure a stable supply for our customers.

Outlines of the factories
•Calsonic Kansei Tochigi Corporation (No. of employees: 411)
(Tochigi Plant)
-Location: Shimotsuke City, Tochigi
-Main production items: Cockpit module parts, interior products
(Sano Plant District 1)
-Location: Sano City, Tochigi
-Main production items: Heat exchange, climate control systems
•Calsonic Kansei Utsunomiya Corporation
-No. of employees: 121
-Location: Utsunomiya City, Tochigi
-Main production items: Compressors, logistics operations
•Calsonic Kansei Yamagata Corporation
-No. of employees: 112
-Location: Sagae City, Yamagata
-Main production items: Compressors

About MARELLI

MARELLI is a progressive, open-minded and truly global partner who inspires you to go further. MARELLI brings together two successful global automotive manufacturers from Italy and Japan, with a world-leading reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence (Monozukuri). MARELLI operates out of 170 facilities and R&D centers across Europe, Japan, the Americas, and Asia Pacific, and has operational headquarters in Saitama, Japan and Corbetta, Italy.

Contact Details

Global Communication Department, MARELLI

Tel.: +81-48-660-2161

As announced on September 9, Calsonic Kansei Corporation will change its name to "Marelli Corporation", while Magneti Marelli S.p.A. will be renamed as "Marelli Europe S.p.A. from October.