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Lear Corporation is among the world's largest suppliers of interior systems and components for the automotive industry. The company produces seat systems, electronic products and distribution equipment. Its products are designed, engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of more than 115,000 employees in nearly 35 countries. Lear Corporation supplies tubular, welded and stamped assemblies for various applications. The company also provides components for instrument panels, doors, overhead modules, flooring and acoustics. It is a public company traded on the New York Stock Exchange Lear Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, Mich.

AISIN World Corporation of America, also known as AWA, develops and manufactures a range of automotive parts and systems. Established in 1970, it operates more than 15 manufacturing plants in North America. The company provides products related to automobiles brake, chassis, engine and body. AISIN World Corporation of America s products include air suspension and brake systems, wet friction materials for automatic transmissions, electronic control units, torque converters, sensors, aluminum castings, seat adjusters, exterior moldings and industrial transmissions. The company has achieved its ISO 14001 certification from the International Organization for Standardization. It also provides automotive body components, extrusions, bumper reinforcements, door locks, sunroofs, disc brakes, and gray and ductile iron castings. The company participates in various events and exhibitions worldwide. In addition, AISIN World Corporation of America supports local charities and civic groups, as well as sponsors several educational organizations.

The Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center is a part of Federal-Mogul Corporation, which provides a variety of products and solutions to the automotive, commercial, heavy-duty truck, agricultural, marine, rail and industrial markets worldwide. The center offers a range of workshops for diagnostics and repair services. Its facility features a machine shop, training bays and diagnostic laboratories. The Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center conducts workshops for steering, suspension and driveline; advanced chassis and driveline diagnostics; automotive electronics; and cylinder head reconditioning. The center additionally offers training materials, as well as hotel lodging and food services. It is certified by Continuing Automotive Service Education and is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. The Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center maintains a presence in Plymouth, Mich.