The expansion of the facility, which features emissions control substrate technologies, will be operational in the second half of 2012 to meet the increasing demand for its products to comply with tighter regulations, including the Euro 4 regulations recently adopted by Beijing and Shanghai.
The automotive market in China is expected to grow steadily over the next few years and by increasing light-duty substrate capacity at this facility, Corning expects to help light-duty customers in China and around the world to meet current and future emission control requirements.
In addition to manufacturing advanced substrates, Corning Shanghai Company also includes sales, marketing and engineering operations that provide service for Corning customers in China and throughout Asia.
Corning Greater China CEO, Eric Musser said that as the first substrate manufacturer to enter China 10 years ago, Corning is proud that its advanced emissions control products continue to help reduce vehicle emissions.
“Today marks the second expansion of Corning’s automotive substrate facility and is another milestone in our commitment to China,” Musser said.
