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Shape Corp. Unveils Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Facility in Czech Republic, Adding 700 New Jobs

Shape Corp., a global leader in innovative automotive lightweighting crash management, and body structure inaugurates a state-of-the-art 36,400-square-meter manufacturing complex in Nýřany. Developed in collaboration with Panattoni, a leading real estate development company, the cutting-edge facility revitalizes a former brownfield site and marks Shape Corp.’s decade-long journey in the Czech Republic, further solidifying its role as an essential employer in the Pilsen region. A Milestone in a Decade-Long Journey Shape Corp. launched its European subsidiary, Shape Corp. Czech Republic, s.r.o., in the Pilsen region in early 2011. Specializing in the advanced development and manufacturing of car-crash energy management systems, the subsidiary has enjoyed stable growth in both its customer base […]

Aug 09

Shape Corp. Appoints Dave Guaresimo as New Chief Operating Officer

Shape Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Guaresimo as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer. Guaresimo, a seasoned automotive industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge, deep industry insights, and a people-first leadership style to his new role. Born and raised in Michigan, Guaresimo’s passion for mechanical engineering was instilled in him from an early age. After earning his degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, he joined American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), where he held various roles from resident product engineer to Vice President of Operations. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Guaresimo’s ability to adapt to diverse cultural environments, […]

Jun 27

SHAPE CORP. CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF STATE-OF-THE-ART ALUMINUM FACILITY IN TRENTON, OH

Trenton, OH – June 28, 2023 – Shape Corp., a global leader of innovative automotive lightweighting crash management and body structure solutions, announced the grand opening of its cutting-edge aluminum facility in Trenton, Ohio on Thursday, June 22. This grand opening marked a crucial milestone in Shape’s ongoing expansion strategy and displays its commitment to multi-material solutions and delivering innovative and high quality products to its customers. Importantly, the facility also will create 170 new jobs, offering a boost to the local economy. Spanning over 330,000 square feet, the aluminum facility is strategically positioned in Trenton, with experienced team members in Shape’s nearby existing extrusion facility, is well-located to ship […]

May 24

Shape Corp. Announces World’s First Roll Formed Martensitic Steel Bumper Made with SSAB’s Fossil-Free Steel

Shape Corp., a global tier-1 supplier and leader in engineering and manufacturing, has announced the world’s first roll formed, production intent martensitic steel bumper made with SSAB’s groundbreaking fossil-free steel material utilizing HYBRIT technology. Shape is the first automotive company to collaborate with SSAB in utilizing this cutting-edge, sustainable material in the development of this type of automotive component. SSAB´s fossil-free steel is based on the HYBRIT technology, which replaces coal with hydrogen in the reduction process, powered by fossil-free electricity. The resulting product is virtually fossil-free. SSAB aims to produce the steel at a commercial scale in 2026. Shape has conducted rigorous testing, including bendability, fracture characterization, material toughness, delayed fracture […]

Mar 03

Shape Boosts Employee Wellbeing with Total Wellbeing Center

Since the opening of the onsite gym, the Fitness Factory, in 1993, wellbeing has been a central part of the company culture at Shape Corp. Over the last 30 years, the company has continued to prioritize employee wellbeing, and has recently taken its commitment to the next level with the opening of the Total Wellbeing Center. This new center located on the company’s campus, is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide team members and their families with access to a wide range of wellbeing services including: Nurse NavigatorVirtual Care ServicesCare ManagerEmployee Assistance ProgramSuccess CoachDietitianOnsite Gym All services provided are free for team members and their families making it easier than […]

Nov 23

Shaping Technology: Engineering Solutions for our Electrified Future

At the start of 2022, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law rallied the automotive manufacturers in America on a path forward with a target for 50% of electric vehicle (EV) sale shares in the U.S. by 2030. With this intensified shift towards EV production, OEMs are tasked with not only moving to a completely new powertrain, but also in modifying the vehicle body itself to incorporate it. Resource and capital demands continue to mount to support these changes and many automotive suppliers are also stepping up to meet this incoming industry surge. It is critical for suppliers to not only understand that the shift is taking place, but to also be […]

Aug 24

Shape Corp. Launches Inaugural Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress Towards Building a More Sustainable Future

We are proud to reveal our first annual sustainability report marking a key milestone for Shape Corp. by showcasing our progress and future vision for a more sustainable future. We’ve worked to nest our commitment to sustainability into strategic areas of focus we anticipate will assist in benefitting our planet, team members, customers, industry and communities globally. Our team of stakeholders focused on Shape’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals across the world are working collectively to ensure we are staying connected and honing the best practices for our reporting standards as this landscape evolves. Collaboration with industry leaders and the development of partnerships along our sustainability journey has assisted […]

Aug 09

GVSU names facility for Shape Corp. to celebrate longtime commitment to engineering students

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Valley State University celebrated Shape Corp.’s lead gift and its longstanding commitment to engineering students by naming its Innovation Design Center for the tier-one automotive supplier. The recent gift from Shape Corp. will establish a significant endowment for the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing to promote innovation and meet the greatest needs for Grand Valley’s engineering students. This gift is the latest in Shape’s decades of support for the university. The naming ceremony for the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center, 227 Winter Ave. NW, was held on August 9. Grand Valley purchased the Winter Avenue building in 2017 to expand its engineering program. Paul […]

Jun 21

Shape and SSAB Announce Partnership on Fossil-Free Steel for Automotive Applications

GRAND HAVEN, MI: Shape Corp. will be the first tier-one automotive supplier to market with fossil-free steel crash management and body structure systems under a new agreement with SSAB, a leading producer of advanced high strength steel (AHSS). Shape will be testing SSAB’s fossil-free steel, the first steel product made of hydrogen-reduced sponge iron utilizing HYBRIT technology, for use in automotive applications. Shape Corp. is setting an aggressive course to offer products made with this innovative material in order to provide a green steel, lightweight alternative for OEM body structure components that aligns with Shape’s own carbon neutrality goals. “Shape continues to lead the industry with innovative, lightweight solutions for […]

Jun 07

Shape Corp and Hydro Aluminium Metal enter partnership to develop automotive products utilizing 75% recycled aluminum scrap

Shape Corp., a global tier-one automotive supplier of multi-material impact energy management and lightweight body structures, has entered into an agreement with Hydro, a leading producer of aluminum and renewable energy, to be the first to explore and bring to the US market, automotive components utilizing Hydro CIRCAL®, containing a minimum of 75% post-consumer aluminum scrap. Hydro CIRCAL® is Hydro’s brand of recycled aluminum made with a minimum of 75% recycled, post-consumer aluminum scrap, certified by third-party auditors DNV GL, and has a market-leading CO2 footprint of just 2.3 kg CO2e/kg aluminum – or less. CIRCAL® is expected to deliver an estimated 70% CO2 reduction versus the North American average […]