AXL American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc

CHENNAI, India, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) today announced the grand opening of its Chennai Manufacturing Facility (CHMF), located in the industrial park of Mahindra World City in southeastern India.

Cliff Owens, CHMF Plant Manager, will oversee the facility's manufacture of highly engineered driveline products for the region.  Products manufactured at the facility include a family of front and rear axles for commercial vehicles.

"We are extremely pleased to celebrate the grand opening of AAM's third regional manufacturing operation in India," said AAM Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations John J. Bellanti.  "The Chennai Manufacturing Facility will allow us to leverage AAM's track record of world-class quality, delivery, reliability and outstanding warranty performance while furthering AAM's global expansion in emerging markets."

"Profitable growth in India is a key component of AAM's global business strategy," said Managing Director – AAM India, Anand M. Ganguly.  "Chennai Manufacturing Facility reflects AAM's commitment to India while allowing us to provide advanced-technology products for current and potential new customers throughout the region.  The facility is strategically located in close proximity to our OEM customers."

About AAM 

AAM is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, design, systems integration, and validation of driveline and drivetrain systems and related components and modules, chassis systems and metal-formed products for light trucks, sport utility vehicles, passenger cars and crossover vehicles and commercial vehicles.  In addition to locations in the United States (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania), AAM also has offices or facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, Scotland, South Korea, Sweden and Thailand.