Lear Auto Parts Co., Ltd. laid the foundation in Wuhan

On October 14, 2011, Lear Corporation laid the foundation stone for a new seat assembly plant in China, namely Lear Auto Parts (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., which was registered in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, which is for the American Lear. Sole proprietorship company. Lear Corporation is the world's leading supplier of automotive seats and parts and supplies products to more than 300 automotive brands worldwide.

With a total construction area of ​​150,000 square meters, the project will be mainly engaged in the research and development, process design, testing and production of car seats and their components.

The project is expected to be completed and put into operation in the first half of 2012. Lear Automotive Components (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. relies on the strong R&D and design capabilities of its parent company, American Lear Corporation, a well-established global customer network, and lower production management costs in China, based on existing global customers, and develops its own brands. As an opportunity to provide domestic and foreign customers with high quality and competitive products and services.

Leaders from Donghu High-tech Zone in Wuhan and relevant persons in charge of Lear China attended the foundation laying ceremony and delivered speeches.

Lear Corporation is one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive seating systems and electrical management systems. Lear's world-class products are designed, developed and manufactured by more than 95,000 employees in 35 countries, 200 factories worldwide. Lear’s global headquarters is located in Southfield, Michigan. Lear shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LEA.