Electronics Production | October 12, 2006

Hella Opens Electronics Plant in Romania

German based Automotive producer Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., has opened a new electronics factory in Timisoara, Romania.

Hella Electronics Romania S.R.L. will produce electronic components and systems such as pedal sensors, xenon ballasts, heating-control units and overhead-control units. The new $12-million factory covers a usable space of approximately 88,200 square feet, with a production space of 51,600 square feet and will by 2007 employ 400 people. Hella also establishes a development group for body-electronic products in Timisoara.

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