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Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain Gives Best Supplier Award to BorgWarner


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AUBURN HILLS, MI--June 23, 2011 -- BorgWarner Morse TEC's Ningbo, China, facility received a Best Supplier Award from Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain for excellence in quality, delivery and communication. Out of 66 suppliers, BorgWarner was one of two to receive the award during Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain's annual powertrain supplier conference.

"BorgWarner is pleased to provide Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain with high-quality, reliable timing systems that deliver quiet, durable performance," said James Verrier, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Morse TEC. "We are honored to receive this recognition, and congratulate our team for their hard work and dedication."

The Ningbo, China, facility locally produces timing chain drives for the EA111 engine used to power the VW Polo and Touran as well as the Skoda Octavia, Superb and Fabia.

About BorgWarner Morse TEC

BorgWarner Morse TEC is a world-leading designer and producer of systems and components for engine timing and drivetrain applications on passenger cars, trucks and power sport vehicles. Key technologies include fully integrated engine timing systems, advanced drivetrain and HY-VOŽ power transmission chains, and innovative variable cam timing (VCT). BorgWarner Morse TEC provides low friction, durable, economical systems with low noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) to deliver improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and better performance.

About BorgWarner

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 59 locations in 19 countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN.