Automotive supplier Lear plans to launch a highly automated seating production facility in Orion Township, Michigan, in early 2027. The plant will produce complete seating systems for three major General Motors models, including the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra.
More importantly, Lear expects its automation strategy to reduce conversion cost requirements by approximately 10% to 15%, potentially changing the economics of how automotive seats are manufactured and delivered…