American Federal-Mogul opens new plant for car wipers in Romania

US Federal-Mogul Motorparts has opened a new production plant for automotive wiper components and assemblies, in Ploiesti, which is adjacent to the firm’s manufacturing unit for brakes in the same city.

The new facility, which spans 12,000 square meters, will generate 300 new jobs.

“The opening of the Ploiesti wipers plant is an important next step in our strategy to optimize our company’s operations in Europe, leading to increased competitiveness in the international automotive market,” said Daniel Ninivaggi, CEO of Federal-Mogul Motorparts and Co-CEO, Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation.

“At the same time, we are pleased to support job growth in southeastern Romania. Our new wipers plant here has created more than 300 new jobs. We anticipate that the Romanian government’s emphasis on strengthening apprenticeship schools and developing new university level business programs will provide a steady stream of skilled employees to support future growth in this region.”

The company is one of the top employers in Prahova county and has been hiring both high-skilled professionals and fresh graduates.

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Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) is a leading global supplier of products and services to the world’s manufacturers and servicers of vehicles and equipment in the automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial markets. The company’s products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced vehicle safety.

Ovidiu Posirca