TURBOCHARGED SUCCESS The BorgWarner Group is the world’s leading automotive supplier and its Turbo Systems division, with a European base in the small town of Oroszlány, Hungary (the second largest production site for the group as a whole) makes up two-thirds of its production output. Established in 2001, this subsidiary has seen continuous dynamic growth.
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he American BorgWarner Group is a technology leader in the field of turbocharging and today has 59 locations in 19 countries. Two-thirds of its products are turbocharger systems that allow customers to meet current and future emission standards whilst achieving significant reductions in fuel consumption. The company sets high standards in regards to performance, smooth running, reliability and durability. BorgWarner Turbo Systems has established sites in Mexico, China, South Korea, Poland and Germany in addition to the Hungarian site in Oroszlány. The German manufacturing site in Kirchheimbolanden is the European centre.
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In 2012 BorgWarner’s turbocharger with low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation technology won an Automotive News PACE Award. Three BorgWarner technologies were also named finalists in the 2013 competition, including its regulated three-state turbocharging system, advanced compact brushless actuator and Visctronic highspeed reservoir system.
Dynamic growth BorgWarner turbochargers are made for cars as well as for light trucks and commercial vehicles. The Hungarian production facility was built in 2001. The factory, located in Oroszlány, was initially built to
