New Plant Manager Joins Visteon Corporation's Indianapolis Plant
16 June 2000
New Plant Manager Joins Visteon Corporation's Indianapolis PlantINDIANAPOLIS - Visteon Corporation has appointed Paul Cope to the position of plant manager at its Indianapolis manufacturing facility. The position is the first North American assignment for Cope, who brings international experience and manufacturing expertise to his new role at the Indianapolis plant. Prior to his appointment, Cope spent the last four years in England as plant manager of Visteon's Swansea plant. With the help and support of the Indianapolis team, Cope hopes to bring more Ford and non-Ford business to the plant. "I'm very excited about working with the Indianapolis team," Cope said. "I think we have the dedication and talent needed to deliver high-quality products to our customers. We just need to stay focused and committed to customer satisfaction to succeed in attracting new business from Ford and other vehicle manufacturers." The Visteon Indianapolis Plant employs a combined hourly and salaried workforce of 2,900; hourly workers are represented by UAW Local 1111. The facility manufactures and assembles steering systems components for automobile manufacturers throughout the world. Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has a global delivery system of more than 130 technical, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located in 23 countries. It has 81,000 employees working in three business segments: Dynamics and Energy Conversion; Comfort, Communication and Safety; and Glass.