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XXX is a world leader in mobile electronics and transportation components and systems technology. Multi-national XXX conducts its business operations through various subsidiaries and has headquarters in Troy, Mich., USA, Paris, Tokyo and S?o Paulo, Brazil. XXX's two business sectors – Dynamics, Propulsion, Thermal & Interior Sector and Electrical, Electronics, & Safety Sector - provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs. XXX has approximately 185,000 employees and operates 164 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 41 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 33 technical centers in 38 countries.*

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