Linamar Corporation Announces Formation of Elin Product Solutions Group
September 16, 2021 at 08:47 am EDT
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Linamar Corporation announced the formation of its eLIN Product Solutions Group, which will focus on leveraging exciting electrification opportunities for Linamar's products in its Mobility and Industrial businesses, as well as future new markets. This announcement is a continuation of Linamar's innovation strategy and a demonstration of its commitment to the electrification transition gaining momentum globally. eLIN will utilize McLaren Engineering's development and testing capabilities and Linamar's global footprint to deliver eLIN products to the market. The new eLIN group will focus on four key areas: Power Generation, Power Storage, Propulsion Systems, and
Structural & Chassis offerings for electrified vehicles in all of Linamar's businesses. Linamar's McLaren Engineering group has had significant successes in electrifying products, including: developing e-axles for Light Vehicles and Commercial Vehicles, continued development of hydrogen fuel storage tanks, expansion into battery structures and EV subframes, electrification initiatives in Skyjack business, a strategic alliance with Ballard Power Systems for the development of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) propulsion systems, and advanced development project with Exro Technologies leveraging their unique inverter technology with Linamar's e-axle and gear box. Given these tremendous advancements. The group will focus on developing electrified product solutions for all business lines, developing electrification strategies, and winning new programs for existing plants and groups.
Linamar Corporation is a Canada-based advanced manufacturing company. The Company is engaged in providing manufacturing solutions and developing engineered products. Its segments include Industrial and Mobility. The Industrial segment consists of MacDon, Salford, Bourgault, and Skyjack. MacDon manufactures combined draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom, and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the newly formed Structures Group. The regional mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining, and assembly.