Larry Paquin

JL French

J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. is a leading global supplier of high-pressure die cast (HPDC) aluminum driveline and powertrain components to a variety of world-class customers in the transportation industry. The Company supplies a diverse line of large, complex products, including engine blocks, transmission cases, transfer cases, bedplates, front covers and oil pans, directly to blue-chip OEMs including Ford, GM, Hyundai and Chrysler and to Tier 1 suppliers including GFT and Magna. Operating from six vertically integrated facilities located throughout North America, Europe and Asia, J.L. French's market position is enhanced by:  Superior technical and manufacturing capabilities, including proprietary production processes, which maximize product quality and minimize key metrics such as production cycle times  Proven process development practices and process controls necessary to efficiently operate high tonnage die casting machines critical to the manufacture of engine blocks and transmission cases  Vertical integration from aluminum smelting through machining, assembly and testing – delivering maximum flexibility in cost management and product pricing capabilities  Flexible and dedicated workforce, that provides optimal cooperation and stability  Entrenched long-term customer relationships built on superior critical OEM metrics such as product quality, on-time product delivery, launch history and overall value J.L. French's customers increasingly look to the Company to produce the highest quality mission-critical aluminum components, allowing them to significantly reduce vehicle weight and meet increasingly restrictive fuel consumption requirements. J.L. French employees over 1,900 employees.