Chrysler 2011 Annual Report Download - page 23

22 The Group
at a Glance
Group Brands
Magneti Marelli
The company is an international leader in the design and production of advanced automotive systems and components:
from lighting to engine control systems, from electronic systems to suspensions and shock absorbers, from exhaust systems
to components for the aftermarket and motorsport. Through a process of continuous innovation, Magneti Marelli seeks to
leverage its know-how and the Group’s expertise in electronics to develop intelligent systems and solutions that contribute to
the evolution of safe and environmentally-sustainable mobility, as well as enhancing the passenger experience.
Teksid
With over 80 years of experience and production of around 600 tons per year of engine blocks, cylinder heads, engine
components, parts for transmissions, gearboxes and suspensions, Teksid is the world’s largest producer of gray and nodular
iron castings. Through Teksid Aluminum, it is also a world leader in production technologies for aluminum cylinder heads
and engine components. The company continually focuses on the technical features of its products to meet the specific and
increasingly demanding needs of the automotive industry. Teksid’s competitive advantages include: a high level of automation;
upgrading technology to continuously improve quality standards; and close integration with the product development of its
customers, which include the major global producers of cars, trucks, tractors and engines.
Comau
With 23 sites in 13 countries and 40 years of experience in industrial automation, Comau offers its customers worldwide body
welding and assembly systems, and machining and assembly for mechanical systems, in addition to a wide range of industrial
robots, offering maximum quality, reliability and flexibility. Comau supports customers “from idea to implementation” providing
automated production systems that integrate products, processes and services, and delivering turnkey solutions, which
include design, construction, installation, production startup and, subsequently, maintenance. The company is a leader in the
search for innovative technologies to continuously improve processes. Constant investment in Research & Development has
enabled Comau to position itself as an international full-service provider of engineering solutions to the automotive industry,
as well as the aerospace, petrochemical, steel and foundry industries. In addition, through eComau solutions, it works with
customers to introduce energy-saving technologies through plant and equipment upgrades and new installations.