ASCI ^GT

19 Kelly Rd

Hammarsdale

3700

Kwazulu Natal

South Africa

ASCI^GT is a joint venture between ASCI and Gelvenor Textiles of South Africa.  Located in Durban the plant was established as a “cut and sew” operation in 2004 and by 2005 ASCI^GT will be in serial production of side and passenger airbags with full local content.  The plant itself has a floorspace of 2,000 m2 and employs over 60 workers.  ASCI^GT has the capabilities to produce all types of airbags and operates sophisticated laser cutting equipment that can also be used for all kinds of automotive interior trim. 

Features:

*        One Lectra Laser set up in October 2004

*        Full time experienced ASCI management and Quality personnel

*        Initial training of operators and key personnel during September/October 2004 at the ASCI facility in Germany

*        1st PPAP parts to be produced March 2005. 

*        1st SOP is August 2005

Key Contacts:

David Baksa General Manager

Nick Borrelli Quality Assurance Manager