Lear forecasts flat road in'07

摘要

Officials at Tier One supplier Lear(Southfield,MI)forecast a largely flat 2007 to automotive investors during the Jan.10-12 Detroit Auto Show but were optimistic about future opportunities in Asia;in crossover sport utility vehicles;and in junction boxes with surface-mount connectors-a market they estimate at 2 billion-plus.In addition,the Wilbur Ross's International Automotive Components group's agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Lear's interiors business is expected to close in the first quarter.