SFS has completed substantial investments in its production assets in China and Turkey. These investments will help to realize growth projects and improve performance.

The existing building complex in Torbali, Turkey was expanded in the summer by adding a closed production area of about 6,200


. In addition to this building, extensive renovation work was performed in the existing production area. The plant in Torbali makes products for local and international construction and electronics companies. When operating at full capacity, some 400 people will be employed at the plant, which is double the current number. These investments significantly increase both the capacity and the range of production capabilities that this highly competitive site offers, setting the stage for productivity gains.

SFS also made substantial investments at its site in Tianjin, China. In autumn 2015, after eight months of construction, the second factory for the Sunil

joint venture was officially inaugurated. This new production plant, which makes precision cold formed parts for Chinese and Western customers in the auto industry, has a production area of 15,000 . It can be expanded by an additional 14,000 at a later date. A three-story office tract is situated in front of the production area.

SFS has a manufacturing platform that spans the globe and allows it to serve its customers as a local supplier and quickly address their needs. High local demand is fueling fast growth at the sites in Turkey and China. Thanks to these substantial investments, the range of production capabilities and the available production capacity were significantly expanded. These expansions facilitate the realization of growth projects that will further strengthen SFS's market position.

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