Multimatic
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive manufacturing and engineering |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario Canada |
| Divisions | Multimatic Motorsports |
| Website | www.multimatic.com |
Multimatic Inc. is a privately held Canadian corporation that supplies components, systems and engineering services to the global automotive industry. Headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Multimatic has manufacturing divisions and engineering facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.[1] Multimatic was ranked 93 on the Automotive News 2019 Top 100 Global OEM Parts Suppliers list and 56 in their list of the largest suppliers to North America, ranked by sales of original equipment parts in 2018.[2]
Multimatic engineered and constructed the carbon chassis and suspension systems for the RUF CTR3,[3] and Aston Martin One-77,[4] and was Ford's build partner for the third-generation Ford GT.[5] Multimatic manufactures the lightweight carbon-fibre Monocoque for the Aston Martin Valkyrie.[6]
The company has also provided engineering input on the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, Aston Martin CC100,[7] and Aston Martin Vulcan[8] models.
In racing
[edit]Multimatic also has a motorsport arm where they help engineer and develop for different racing teams and manufacturers. Currently, they provide engineering assistance to Aston Martin for their Valkyrie AMR-LMH project,[9] and development assistance for both Ford with their Ford Mustang GT3 and Ford Mustang GT4 sports cars, and Porsche for their LMDh sports prototype, using their chassis in the 963.[10] Multimatic's LMDh chassis has seen considerable success in the 963, having accumulated multiple wins and a championship since the car's debut at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "| Multimatic Inc. - Global Automotive Supplier". Multimatic.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "2019 Automotive News TOP SUPPLIERS". autonews.com. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
- ^ "2008 Ruf CTR3". Roadandtrack.com. 2017-05-21. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "2012 Toronto Auto Show: Aston Martin One-77 has Canadian connection". Wheels.ca. 2012-02-15. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Ford turns to Ontario's Multimatic to make GT concept car - Business - CBC News". Cbc.ca. 2015-02-13. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Toronto sees global unveiling of Aston Martin-Red Bull Hypercar". Wheels.ca. 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "Aston Martin Shows New Design Direction With CC100 Speedster Concept". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Aston Martin Vulcan Brings 800-HP V-12 to Geneva". automobilemag.com. 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ Thukral, Rachit (2024-03-13). "How Aston Martin has begun preparations for its delayed Hypercar programme". Motorsport. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Porsche and Multimatic are partners in new hybrid racing class". Porsche Newsroom. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Rampersaud, Tyler (2024-11-05). "Porsche Works Drivers Win FIA WEC 2024". duPont REGISTRY News. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Dagys, John (2024-10-13). "Porsche "Ticked All the Boxes" With Nine IMSA Titles Secured – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.