IAC Opens First South American Plant In Itatiaia, Brazil, To Support Jaguar Land Rover

Leading automotive interior components supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) is continuing its aggressive global growth with the opening of its first South American plant in Itatiaia, Brazil. The new 4,500 square-meter (48,437 square-foot) facility officially opened today and is expected to employ approximately 40-to-50 people when production reaches full capacity. It assembles and delivers highly crafted cockpits to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) do Brasil to support the production of the 2017 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque premium sport utility vehicles (SUVs).

“As we strive to meet our OEM customers’ worldwide demands, the development of our first South American plant is a testament to IAC’s global capabilities,” said IAC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Brian Pour. “In just six short months, we were able to set up our facility, get it operational and start supporting vehicle production.”

IAC Itatiaia assembles cockpit components provided by five of the company’s United Kingdom (UK) facilities, which are located in Halewood, Elmdon, Sunderland, Scunthorpe and Coleshill. The completed cockpits are delivered to the nearby JLR do Brasil in Itatiaia.

“Our presence in Brazil allows us to be a reliable strategic partner to Jaguar Land Rover’s global expansion and successfully support the lean operations of this important customer,” said Pour.

Currently employing 17 dedicated team members, the greenfield plant follows the IAC Production System (IPS) for lean operational excellence and is strategically located to support the customer’s growth plans in the region.

ABOUT IAC
International Automotive Components (IAC) is a leading global supplier of automotive interiors components and systems. IAC’s 2015 sales were $5.9 billion. The company operates 85 manufacturing facilities in 20 countries. IAC employs approximately 32,000 people around the world and is headquartered in Luxembourg. For more information, visit www.iacgroup.com.