| 1957 |
Frank Stronach opens a one-man tool and die shop called Multimatic. |
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| 1973 |
The Company name is changed to Magna International Inc. |
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| 1985 |
Metal stamping and assembly expertise expands to include complete Class A exterior sheet metal and closure capability. |
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| 1986 |
First complete vehicle engineering program for General Motors. |
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| 1987 |
Cosma International is formally consolidated into the metalforming group of Magna. |
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| 1989 |
Cosma begins its European expansion, opening facilities in Germany and Austria. |
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| 1995 |
Cosma opens it's first of four facilities in Mexico to service its global customers. |
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| 1997 |
First hydroform program for Cosma, a high volume passenger car engine cradle. |
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| 1998 |
The largest supplier contract to ever be awarded at the time, the complete frame assembly for the General Motors full size pickup and SUV program launches in two new facilities in Ontario and Mexico (1999). |
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Production begins of Cosma's first complete body in white for the Mercedes SMART program in Europe. |
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| 2000 |
Awarded complete vehicle engineering program for Nissan trucks. |
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| 2001 |
Cosma opens sales and engineering office in Japan. |
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| 2002 |
First complete suspension module contract launches. |
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| 2003 |
The complete frame assembly for the new Dodge Durango is launched by Cosma. |
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Cosma opens engineering center in India. |
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DaimlerChrysler awards Cosma a major contract to produce Class A exterior sheetmetal and closure assemblies for future Mercedes SUVs to be built in Alabama. |
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| 2004 |
Cosma opens first office in China. |
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Awarded two major frame programs with Ford Motor Company, further strengthening Cosma's leadership as a frame supplier. |
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Class A exterior sheetmetal capability is added to Cosma's Mexican operations. |