Autoliv Expands in China Increases by 50% its capacity for safety electronics
(Stockholm, December 9, 2010) --- In response to the rapid growth in Asian vehicle production, Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – has started up a building extension of its Shanghai manufacturing plant for safety electronics systems and components. The 4.000 square meters (43.000 Sq feet) area extension will allow Autoliv to increase its manufacturing capacity for electronics by 50% in China and by 15% globally.As a result of the expansion, Autoliv will have an annual production capacity in China of more than 5 million electronic