PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive
seating, today announced that it has entered into a joint
development agreement (JDA) with machine integrator and automation
company Paslin.
"While automation is used every day in our facilities globally,
the importance of continuing to develop automation solutions cannot
be overestimated. Our agreement with Paslin will enable us to
deliver even more innovative automated processes to ultimately
drive improved business performance," said Jerome Dorlack, Adient president and CEO.
The agreement will harness both companies' expertise to
develop new and innovative automation solutions for Adient's
current traditional sewing operations as well as future related
product offerings to enhance efficiency and improve product
quality.
This approach to innovation enables both parties to cooperate
strategically to develop high-quality, low-cost solutions such as
automated sewing cells with integrated robotics that increase
accuracy of joining patterns and automated assembly processes for a
new portfolio of non-traditional trim development and
manufacturing.
"Paslin looks forward to our new relationship with Adient. This
is a key enabler for us to further our strategic approach on
developing new and innovative automation solutions. By working with
Adient, we will expand our expertise into new processes and
portfolios as we continue to drive our brand," said Joe Perkins, Paslin CEO.
About Adient:
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader
in automotive seating. With approximately 70,000+ employees in 29
countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly
plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all
major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components,
our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making
process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our
products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing
— and into millions of vehicles every year. For more
information on Adient, please visit www.adient.com.
About Paslin:
Founded in 1937, Paslin stands at the
forefront of the automation industry. With our roots deeply
entrenched in engineering excellence, we prioritize a
customer-centric approach, ensuring each project aligns seamlessly
with our clients' ambitions. Our expansive global reach, fueled by
operations in key regions around the world, positions us uniquely
to address diverse market needs with agility and expertise. Paslin
embodies the fusion of tradition and innovation, offering not just
automation solutions, but a partnership built on trust,
forward-thinking and a shared vision for the future of
industry.
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