Wescast Industries Opens New Facility in China

Chinese and Canadian government officials joined representatives from Ontario-based Wescast Industries Inc. to officially open Wescast Industries (China) Co. Ltd., Wescast’s integrated foundry and machining operation located in Wuhan, Hubei province. Wescast is currently manufacturing production parts for customers in Asia and is ramping up several new programs destined for markets around the globe. The facility currently employs approximately 200 employees, which is expected to grow to 600 once full production is achieved. Wescast Industries Inc. is a supplier of cast iron exhaust manifolds for passenger cars and light trucks.