Metaldyne Opens New Facility in Czech Republic

The new plant is located near Metaldyne’s existing operation in Oslavany, Czech Republic, which has grown to capacity in the past several years and has an excellent quality and delivery record.

Metaldyne acquired the facility in February as part of its strategy to expand in Eastern Europe, and production began in July. The Zbýšov facility has 8,000 square meters of production capacity and will initially support growth within Metaldyne’s forging and machining product lines, with additional capacity to support customers and the continued expansion of Metaldyne’s other products in the future.

Metaldyne, LLC, is a supplier of metal-formed components and assemblies principally for powertrain applications for automotive and light truck markets. Products include powder metal engine connecting rods, engine bearing caps, engine cylinder oil jets, transmission sub assemblies, forged differential gears and pinions, differential assemblies, engine balance shaft modules, transmission shafts, and engine crankshaft dampers.