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BorgWarner Cooling Systems HQ & Technical Center Ground Breaking

13 November 2000

BorgWarner Cooling Systems Division Headquarters & Technical Center Ground Breaking    
    MARSHALL, Mich., Nov. 10 The Ground Breaking Ceremony to
launch the construction of the BorgWarner Cooling Systems Headquarters and
Technical Center took place October 17, 2000.  The facility will be located in
the Brooks Industrial Park, Marshall, Michigan.  It will house all North
American based research, technical, application and product engineering
personnel and administrative staff.  The synergistic environment will support
BorgWarner's plans for growth through innovative product leadership.
    BorgWarner Cooling Systems' President and General Manager, John McGill,
welcomed attendees to the event and gave special mention to some of those
present including, members of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation,
Local Development Finance Authority, Marshall City Council, among others.
Also in attendance were State Representative Jerry VanderRoest, Senator John
Schwarz, and Marshall Mayor John Miller who expressed their support for the
new facility.
    The architect selected for the project is Design Plus, Inc. from Grand
Rapids, Michigan.  Miller-Davis, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was awarded
contractor for the project.  The 56,000+ square foot facility will be located
on 5.3-acre lot, allowing for future expansion.  Plans for occupancy are
slated for October 2001.