North American Assembly

Inalfa SSI Roof Systems, one of the world s largest providers of vehicle roof systems, develops and assembles car and truck roof systems for almost every vehicle manufacturer. The company is widely recognized as an expert in sunroofs and open-roof systems, which it delivers directly to the assembly lines. Inalfa recently developed multifunctional roof systems for high-end vehicles, such as the GMC Envoy and the BMW X3. Other roofing systems include tilt and slide, spoiler, folding, exterior sliding and panorama roofs. Headquartered in The Netherlands, Inalfa Roof Systems has 10 facilities worldwide, including three in the United States. The company employs more than 100 people at a stamping plant in Warren, Mich., which provides roof preparation services for various domestic car manufacturers. Originally operating under the name Creative Industries, the plant was acquired by Inalfa in 1999.

Lyon Gear and Machine has been providing a variety of gears and related products for equipment manufacturers and companies in the transportation industry since 1955. The company has achieved ISO 14001:2004 certification and its facilities spread across an area of more than 44,000 square feet. Lyon Gear and Machine offers couplings, carriers and clutch backing plates. In addition, it provides output shafts, sprockets, and spur, starter, ring, pinion and cluster gears. Lyon Gear and Machine offers precision turning and grinding services. The company has also achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification.

Founded in 1987, BorgWarner is one of the leading suppliers of engineered automotive systems and components for power train applications in the world. The company s products are sold to original equipment manufacturers of commercial trucks, buses and agricultural and off-highway vehicles. It serves customers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. BorgWarner works with a team of more than 14,000 staff members. It maintains over 60 in nearly 15 countries. The company operates the BorgWarner Engine Group, which develops strategies and products to manage engines for fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and enhanced performance. Its clients include Ford, Toyota, General Motors, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda and John Deere.