Linamar

Linamar Corporation
Public
Traded as TSX: LNR
Industry Automotive, Manufacturing of high precision machined and assembled components
Founded August 17, 1966 by Frank Hasenfratz as Linamar Machine Limited in Ariss, Ontario
Headquarters Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Key people
Frank Hasenfratz - Chairman
Linda Hasenfratz - CEO
Number of employees
18,000 (2014)[1]
Website www.linamar.com
Linamar Corporate Headquarters
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Based in Guelph, Ontario, Linamar Corporation is Canada's second largest automobile parts manufacturer. Linamar manufactures and supplies automotive and industrial markets across the globe with numerous manufacturing centres across North America, Europe, and Asia. Linamar employs over 23,000 employees in 57 manufacturing locations, 6 product development and engineering centers and sales presentation in 15 countries, along with 4 support facilities.

History

The company was founded in 1966 by Frank Hasenfratz as Linamar Machine Limited in Ariss, Ontario. The current CEO is Linda Hasenfratz and the company is now based in Guelph, Ontario.[2]

Frank Hasenfratz named Linamar after his two daughters, Linda and Nancy and his late wife Margaret.[3]

World presence

Canada

The corporate office is located at 287 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Guelph, Ontario

Windsor, Ontario

United States

Arizona

Illinois

Kentucky

Michigan

North Carolina

Mexico

Bulgaria

France

Germany

Hungary

Spain

United Kingdom

China

India

Japan

South Korea

References

  1. "Company Profile for Linamar Corp (CA;LNR)". Retrieved 2014-10-01.
  2. "Linamar looks to triple sales by 2020". The Hamilton Spectator. February 8, 2013.
  3. Taormina, Barbara. "Linamar Corporation - The Sum of All Its Parts". Business Review USA. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
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