Chrysler 2009 Annual Report Download - page 21

THE GROUP
AT A GLANCE
OUR BRANDS
AND PRODUCTS
20
COMPONENTS AND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
FPT Powertrain Technologies
The vehicles and equipment produced by the Group are powered by FPT Powertrain Technologies engines and transmissions.
Technological excellence, a wide product range and an extensive worldwide presence make FPT a global leader in the
powertrain sector. FPT has always sought solutions for sustainable mobility, achieving reduced pollution and consumption,
while at the same time providing continuous improvements in performance and driving pleasure. Research and development
activities are oriented toward the evolution of conventional engines, as well as engines which use alternative fuels, are bifuel
or natural gas only, and hybrids.
Magneti Marelli
This international company is a leader in the design and production of state-of-the-art automotive systems and components:
from lighting to engine control systems, from suspensions to electronic systems, from exhaust systems to components to
the aftermarket and motorsport. Through a process of continuous innovation, Magneti Marelli seeks to leverage its know-
how and the Group’s skill-base in the area of electronics to develop intelligent systems and solutions which contribute to the
evolution of safe and environmentally-sustainable mobility and also offer an enhanced passenger environment.
Teksid
Today, Teksid is the world’s largest producer of grey and nodular iron castings. The company is constantly upgrading and
improving the quality of production to meet the increasingly demanding needs of the automotive industry. It manufactures
approximately 600 thousand tonnes per year of engine blocks, cylinder heads, engine components, transmissions parts,
gearboxes and suspensions. Teksid’s competitive advantages are based on: 80 years of experience; continuous technology
upgrades; high level of automation; investment in research and development to improve quality standards; and, close
integration with the product development activities of customers.
Comau
Comau makes “the machines that make machines”: body welding and assembly robots, and machining and assembly for
mechanical systems. Customers are delivered a turnkey solution which includes design, production, installation, production
startup and maintenance. With 25 sites in more than 15 countries and 40 years of experience in the automotive sector,
Comau is a leader in the development of innovative technology. Constant investment in research has enabled the Sector
to position itself as a full-service provider of engineering solutions to the automotive industry, as well as the aerospace,
petrochemical, steel and foundry industries.