Lear Corporation was founded in 1917 as American Metal Products in Detroit, Michigan. The company produced tubular, welded and stamped assemblies for aircraft and automobiles.
During the 1980’s and 1990’s the company expanded to become a supplier of complete interior automotive systems, including seating, electrical, flooring, interiors, and instrument panels, supplying them to OEM, original equipment manufacturers.
Today Lear has 221 manufacturing facilities in 36 countries globally. The company’s largest customers include BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, and Volkswagen.
Lear Corporation trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LEA, is #242 in the Fortune 500, has 122,300 employees, and had $16.65 billion in revenue in 2013.
Lear Corporation
Lear Corporation was founded in 1917 as American Metal Products in Detroit, Michigan. The company produced tubular, welded and stamped assemblies for aircraft and automobiles.
During the 1980’s and 1990’s the company expanded to become a supplier of complete interior automotive systems, including seating, electrical, flooring, interiors, and instrument panels, supplying them to OEM, original equipment manufacturers.
Today Lear has 221 manufacturing facilities in 36 countries globally. The company’s largest customers include BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, and Volkswagen.
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Lear Corporation trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LEA, is #242 in the Fortune 500, has 122,300 employees, and had $16.65 billion in revenue in 2013.