The Michigan plant is scheduled to close in September 2023, after the company ceased to provide the 'Just in time' seating program for Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

During the first half of 2023, Forvia reached an amicable agreement with Stellantis to resolve outstanding claims and exit the Just in Time seating program in Michigan.

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As part of its efforts to break even, Forvia has decided to end the 'Just in time' business effective September 30, 2023. However, the 'Seat Frame' activity will be relocated to Monterrey, Mexico.

In May 2022, the group had announced an investment of 147 million dollars to build two plants in the Municipality of Apodaca, in Nuevo León, Mexico, which were officially inaugurated in March of this year.

The decision to move production to Mexico was announced after reports in various US media reporting the closure of one of Forvia's plants in Michigan.

The closure of the Highland Park, Michigan plant during the second quarter of 2023 resulted in the layoff of 511 workers represented by the United Auto Workers. The company has encouraged workers to apply for open positions at its other Metro Detroit operations.

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Forvia's plants in Nuevo León, specifically in the Nexxus Industrial Park in Apodaca, also produce plastic interiors for doors and instrument panels for various automotive manufacturers.

The transfer of production from Forvia to Nuevo León represents an important opportunity for the Mexican state and contributes to the growth of the automotive industry in the region.

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