AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner Morse TEC recently received a Best Powertrain
EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Supplier Award 2014 from Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles (FCA). The ceremony took place during the Qualitas
Convention in Lingotto (Turin),
Italy. BorgWarner was honored for
its strong engineering contributions throughout the development of
FCA's Global Small Engine (GSE) platform and its excellent service
level especially in part quality. Designed to reduce friction,
BorgWarner's leading engine timing systems drive several Fiat
models for the EMEA region, including the Fiat Panda and Fiat
500.
"We are very proud to receive this prestigious award as a result
of the deep and successful relationship between BorgWarner and FCA
in recent years," said Joe Fadool,
President and General Manager, BorgWarner Morse TEC. "BorgWarner's
engine timing systems help improve engine efficiency by reducing
power-wasting friction while simultaneously delivering lower noise
and improved durability."
BorgWarner's advanced engine timing systems for direct-injected
engines offer best-in-class strength, and feature low-weight and
low-friction technologies to help improve fuel economy. Engineered
to withstand high temperatures and tough operating environments,
BorgWarner's engine timing systems increase efficiency while
reducing mass and improving wear. BorgWarner's low-friction engine
timing chain utilizes inverted tooth silent chain technology and an
optimized link back shape. Compared with conventional technology,
the optimized link back shape reduces the contact area and the
friction as the chain slides along the arms and guides, which is
where most friction losses occur. In addition to an improved link
and chain design, the inverted tooth silent chain features a new
ground-breaking vanadium carbide pin coating that improves wear
performance compared with traditional pin coatings. Advanced
manufacturing finishes, materials and coatings improve chain
strength, durability, wear resistance and efficiency.
FCA's Supplier Qualitas Convention 2014 was attended by more
than 1,000 EMEA Region suppliers. During the event, 18 categories
of Qualitas awards were presented to FCA's best suppliers.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
product leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrains around the world. Operating manufacturing and technical
facilities in 58 locations in 19 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
Davide Girelli, General Manager
Europe and India, BorgWarner Morse TEC (left center),
accepts a Best Powertrain EMEA Supplier 2014 Award from
Scott Garberding, Global Head of
Group Purchasing, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (left); Alfredo Altavilla, Chief Operating Officer EMEA,
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (right center); and Paolo Sasso, Head of Powertrain Purchasing EMEA,
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (right), during the Qualitas Convention
in Lingotto (Turin), Italy.
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