Magna opens new Shenyang, China engineering centre

Canadian auto parts maker Magna International Inc.’s Magna Steyr operating has opened an engineering centre in Shenyang, China.

“At full capacity, the new 1,050 square-meter Shenyang engineering center will accommodate more than 100 engineers,” the Aurora, Ont.-based company said in a press release. “With this new location, Magna Steyr is able to assist automakers’ vehicle engineering projects with speed and efficiency…and [it is] is an important step to position Magna Steyr for further expansion with customers located in the northern part of China.” 

Magna Steyr began its operations in China in 2004. In addition to the new Shenyang facility, Magna Steyr’s footprint in China includes engineering locations in Shanghai, Wuhan and Changchun, and a plant in Changchun producing fuel tanks.