Faurecia Opens Second Manufacturing Plant in Michigan

Aug. 3, 2012

The plant specializes in injection molding, thermoforming and in-mold graining processes to create 10 parts for the 2013 Cadillac ATS.

Adrienne Selko

Faurecia (IW 1000/212), the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier and North America's largest supplier of interior systems, opened a second production facility in Fraser, Mich., on Wednesday.

The plant specializes in injection molding, thermoforming and in-mold graining processes to create 10 parts for the 2013 Cadillac ATS interior module: a glove box, knee bolster, defroster grille, center console, front- and rear-door bolsters and two appliques.

The employs 106 and is expected to reach full production levels before the end of this year.

"Auto manufacturing continues to play an important role in Michigan's reinvention," said Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. "Workers at this facility are integral to the assembly of some of the best-selling vehicles produced by General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, and we appreciate Faurecia's commitment to our state with its new Fraser plant."

Employees at the Masonic plant will adopt the Faurecia Excellence System (FES), which the company employs across all aspects of its operations worldwide, from research and development to production, sales and corporate functions.

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Adrienne Selko | Senior Editor

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Bio: Adrienne Selko has written about many topics over the 17 years she has been with the publication and currently focuses on workforce development strategies. Previously Adrienne was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank. She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck? which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list. She is also a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics and EHS Today.

Editorial mission statement: Manufacturing is the enviable position of creating products, processes and policies that solve the world’s problems. When the industry stepped up to manufacture what was necessary to combat the pandemic, it revealed its true nature. My goal is to showcase the sector’s ability to address a broad range of workforce issues including technology, training, diversity & inclusion, with a goal of enticing future generations to join this amazing sector.

Why I find manufacturing interesting: On my first day working for a company that made medical equipment such as MRIs, I toured the plant floor. On every wall was a photo of a person, mostly children. I asked my supervisor why this was the case and he said that the work we do at this company has saved these people’s lives. “We never forget how important our work is and everyone’s contribution to that.” From that moment on I was hooked on manufacturing.

I have talked with many people in this field who have transformed their own career development to assist others. For example, companies are hiring those with disabilities, those previously incarcerated and other talent pools that have been underutilized. I have talked with leaders who have brought out the best in their workforce, as well as employees doing their best work while doing good for the world.