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Autoliv Inc

Mon, 2010-03-29 21:43 — superadmin
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Private: 
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Ticker: 
ALV US
Market cap: 
$4,080 million
Country of incorporation: 
Sweden
Industry: 
Industrials
Description: 

Autoliv, Inc. develops and manufactures automotive safety systems for automotive manufacturers; Autoliv is the world's largest maker of automobile airbags. They make seat belts, airbags, anti-whiplash seats, child restraints, and leg protection equipment.1.

  1. 1. Google company description
Positive Impact – Doing: 

1. Autoliv is the largest automotive safety systems manufacturer1.
2. Infrared-Recognition System - Autoliv developed this system, which autonomously activates vehicle brakes 1 second prior to predicted impact. Conducted a study in Germany in which they found that the braking system could reduce impact speed by 41% and completely eliminate 15% of pedestrian accidents2.
3. Operates highly advanced, Metals Recovery Facility (MRF) that processes and recovers aluminum and steel from previously fired air bag inflator units. Autoliv has proposed to use this technology and pollution control devices used in MRF in the processing of pyrotechnic material waste3.

  1. 1. http://www.autoliv.com
  2. 2. http://www.allbusiness.com/electronics/transportation-electronics-automotive/12365958-1.html
  3. 3. http://www.allbusiness.com/electronics/transportation-electronics-automotive/12365958-1.html
Positive Impact – Talking: 

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Controversy: 

1. Campbellfield Factory facing a workers strike

Notes: 

1. Currently holds 4,500 patents, 21 Testing Facilities, Expected 2009 restructuring Costs of $100 million, Cost-Cutting Program cut 14% of its workforce in 2008.1.
2. HQ in Stockholm, Sweden

  1. 1. http://www.allbusiness.com/electronics/transportation-electronics-automotive/12365958-1.html
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