Manufacturing Today Issue - 250 July 2026 | Page 198

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His words resonate because they frame the acquisition as part of a larger industry shift, one in which JVM’ s future now hinges directly on how quickly that shift unfolds.
The case for JVM’ s role within EVTEC becomes clearer when viewed through the lens of vehicle design. Automakers want lighter vehicles, better energy efficiency, and more integrated components. Aluminum castings check all those boxes. As electric vehicle programs grow, the demand for components that meet strict performance and production standards is rising right alongside them. EVTEC’ s strategy is to build capability in these areas by bringing together businesses involved in casting, machining, propulsion systems, and thermal management assemblies.
JVM already brings many of the capabilities this environment demands. The Worcester facility has long-supplied body castings
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