Wescast Industries Inc. said it has been chosen by the Chrysler
Group to supply cast and machined iron exhaust manifolds for the 2.7L
and 3.5L engine programs. Wescast has been supplying the Chrysler Group
with exhaust manifold castings for this program for the past several
years.
Beginning in 2003, Wescast will provide a fully machined manifold
for various Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. "As we expand our
machining capabilities, we look forward to increased business with the
Chrysler Group in the years ahead," said Ray Finnie, President and
CEO of Wescast Industries Inc.
Wescast Industries Inc. is the world's largest supplier of
exhaust manifolds for passenger cars and light trucks, the company said.
Wescast designs, develops, casts and machines high-quality iron exhaust
manifolds for automotive OEMs.
Wescast recently entered the suspension and brake component market
through the acquisition of Georgia Ductile.
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