Modular Consortium
The Modular Consortium is the group of main suppliers that make the parts, and assembles them for Volkswagen Truck and Bus on site in the Resende factory.
Volkswagen Groups involvement is only in supplying the factory and inspection at the end of production; Volkswagen pays only a small amount of wages, as each partner of the Modular Consortium pays the workers.
The Modular Consortium comprises these companies:
- Maxion Sistemas Automotivos Ltda. manufacture the chassis parts such as Air Reservoir, Fuel Tank and Frame
- ArvinMeritor manufacture the Suspension and Axle parts such as Springs and Hubs and Drums
- Remon S.A. manufacture the Tires and Wheels
- Aethra Karmann-Ghia manages the Body Shop
- Carese manages the Paint Shop
- Continental AG manufacture the Cab Trim components such as Seats and Instrument Panel
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