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AAM Opens New Production Facility In Barcelona


AAM Opens New Production Facility In Barcelona

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), a major producer of vehicle driveline solutions, has recently announced the launch of a new production facility in Spain.The main task of the new enterprise is to satisfy a growing demand for quality parts from major European automakers. A product portfolio of this facility includes a full range of vibration control and damper solutions.


According to AAM’s senior official, the new production facility in Spain will be a crucial asset for implementation of the company’s strategy, which lies in attracting more customers around the globe and expanding its product line.



European car manufacturers try to use a limited under-the-hood space more rationally, making the main internal components such as engines more compact and AAM supports this initiative with its tech solutions that help to reduce noise and vibrations in the car.


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The company is well known all over the world for its isolation pulleys, viscous dampers and damped gears. With development of more sophisticated and complex technologies, AAM is ready to provide its customers with a variety of solutions, which comply with the highest quality standards. The new facility, based 20 km from Barcelona, combines 2 smaller sites, which will create approximately 300 jobs.

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