On March 16, 2023, Tenaris hosted a ceremony at its automotive component center in Qingdao, China, to celebrate the inauguration of an additional production line dedicated to airbag inflator components, which is expected to boost the company's production capacity to satisfy customers’ increasing needs in the market.
Since 2004, Tenaris has built a network of automotive component centers in China, Romania, Argentina, Mexico and Italy, offering a wide range of reliable, high-quality products and services to customers around the world. This 11 million USD investment is part of Tenaris’s two-year expansion plan of its worldwide component centers.
Managing Director of Tenaris in China, Liu Jinghua Philix, kicked off the ceremony welcoming guests and thanking customers for their trust in and support of Tenaris. “I would like to extend my special thanks to all team members for their efforts and commitments during the challenging execution of this project, as they were instrumental in its successful completion,” he highlighted.
"We are thrilled to celebrate the inauguration of a new production line, which is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence," said Fabio Saita, Tenaris Commercial Vice President Industrial and Automotive Products. "It will enable us to better serve our customers and meet their evolving needs."
Customers who attended the event expressed their satisfaction with the company's investment in the new line, which they believe will enhance the quality of its products and services. The event was also attended by government officials, who praised the automotive component center for its commitment and contribution to the local community and economic development.
The ceremony ended with a mill tour, which showcased the advanced technology and equipment used in the manufacturing process. The event set a significant milestone for the automotive component center in China, reinforcing Tenaris’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction.
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