Lear Corporation, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems based in Michigan, US, has announced the opening a world-class, 35,000-square feet , innovation centre in downtown Detroit, located at 119 State Street in historic Capitol Park, to develop new automotive products and technologies.
At this centre, Lear plans to incubate non-automotive business opportunities, collaborate with the College for Creative Studies (CCS) on the next generation of automotive seating and vehicle interiors, and work with the Wayne State University (WSU) School of Engineering to develop applications for connected cars and alternative energy vehicles.Lear Corporation, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems based in Michigan, US, has announced the opening a world-class, 35,000-square feet , innovation centre in downtown Detroit, located at 119 State Street in historic Capitol Park, to develop new automotive products and technologies.#
Lear's president and chief executive officer, Matt Simoncini began the grand opening event by welcoming guests Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, WSU president Dr. M. Roy Wilson, and CCS president Rick Rogers.
Planned as a hub for art, creativity, automotive advanced concept development and hands-on learning for Detroit college students, the building at 119 State Street will serve multiple purposes including focusing on innovation and design, inside and outside the automotive industry; working closely with nearby WSU and CCS; and supporting community organisations.
With almost 90 per cent of its furniture designed or built in Detroit and other Michigan locations and featuring noted local graffiti artists, the Lear innovation centre will include an open first floor gallery and showroom, modern office environments and work spaces designed to promote creativity as well as a rooftop garden for special events.
Matt Simoncini, president and CEO of Lear Corporation said, “We are very excited to be opening a new innovation and design centre in downtown Detroit. We plan to leverage the rapidly developing infrastructure in the Central Business District as well as the concentration of arts, science, and technology assets in the Capitol Park area to fully participate in the transformation that is underway in the automotive business and to take our Company to the next level.” (GK)
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