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BorgWarner

Maker of engine and drivetrain components for vehicles.

Headquarters:
3850 Hamlin Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Employees: 17,700
CEO: Timothy Manganello
Stock Symbol: BWA

Website: http://www.borgwarner.com

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BorgWarner Inc. is a leading maker of auto parts including engine components, transmission, and four-wheel drive systems for some of the world's leading auto companies.

Customers include Ford, VW/Audi, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, BMW, Caterpillar, Navistar International, and Peugeot.

The company's business units include:

Chain Products
Global leader in the design and manufacture of chain systems for engine timing, automatic transmission and torque transfer including four- and all-wheel drive applications. Engine chain systems include chains, sprockets, tensioners, control arms and guides, and variable cam timing phasers.
Turbo Charger Systems
Leading designer and manufacturer of turbochargers and boosting systems for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Systems enhance fuel efficiency, improve emissions and enhance vehicle performance.
Emissions Systems
Leading supplier of components and systems for engine air management designed to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
Thermal Systems
Systems for thermal management designed to improve engine cooling, and reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
Beru Technologies
Beru is a worldwide leading supplier of diesel cold start technology and a leading European manufacturer of ignition technology for gasoline vehicles. The electronics and sensor technology of Beru provides more comfort and safety for applications in various engine and vehicle functions with products such as direct-measuring tire-pressure monitoring systems and sensors for applications in engines, powertrain and exhaust systems.

BorgWarner operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 62 locations in 17 countries.

History

1880 - Morse Equalizing Spring Company, forerunner of Morse Chain, is founded.
1901 - Warner Gear is founded.
1904 - Borg & Beck is founded. George and Earl Holley begin producing carburetors.
1906 - Morse begins manufacturing automobile chain.
1908 - First manual transmission is manufactured by Warner Gear.
1928 - Borg-Warner Corporation is formed. Founding companies include Borg & Beck, Marvel-Schebler, Warner Gear and Mechanics Universal Joint.
1987 - Borg-Warner Corporation becomes a private company.
1993 - Borg-Warner Corporation becomes an independent company.

Updated April 2, 2008