technologies, collaborating with multiple
start-ups leading to a recent joint venture
agreement.
Ian R. Simmons, Vice President of
Business development and R&D at Magna
International, explains the deepening
connection:
“Successful commercialization
of innovation is one of Magna’s
key targets. The Advanced
Engineering Show in the UK is
helping Magna to demonstrate
that we are open for business to
suppliers, universities and start
up’s that have new or
innovative technology.
Future collaboration and partnerships will
be key to Magna meeting the demands for
the next wave of technologies for our global
customers.”
Magna International is one of the largest
automotive suppliers in the world, with 319
manufacturing operations and 85 product
development, engineering and sales centres
in 29 countries. Katie Crocombe, Advanced
Engineering UK Event Director, explains why
the company’s involvement is so important: