Delphi Invests in Piracicaba Facility

17 August 1999
Delphi Invests in Piracicaba Facility
    FLINT, Mich., Aug. 17 -- Delphi Automotive Systems
is investing $3.9 million in its Piracicaba, Brazil, battery
production facility, according to Donald L. Runkle, president of Delphi Energy
& Engine Management Systems.
    $1.8 million will be used to purchase equipment and tooling so that Delphi
can produce additional European standard batteries for European automotive
manufacturers located in Brazil and for the aftermarket.  The addition of
these European standard batteries to Delphi's South American portfolio allows
Delphi to continue pursuing new business with various manufacturers.
    Also, Delphi will invest $2.1 million in 1999-2001 to upgrade the fire
protection system at the Delphi Energy Piracicaba plant.  System upgrades are
required as a result of new products and improvements that are being
implemented at the facility.
    "This investment at the Piracicaba facility will allow us to better grow
the business and improve our competitiveness," Runkle said.  "It is essential
that we continue to dedicate capital to projects that will give Delphi Energy
a technological edge heading into the next century.  Investing in our
facilities, equipment and processes will accomplish this."
    This investment is made in addition to the $168.1 million in investments
already committed for the Dynamics and Propulsion sector during the first six
months of 1999.
    Delphi Automotive Systems, 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.  Delphi can be found on the Internet at http://www.delphiauto.com .