Lear was founded in 1917 in Detroit, Michigan as American Metal Products, a manufacturer of tubular, welded and stamped assemblies for the automotive and aircraft industries. Since then, they have grown to meet the changing needs of the industry with 18 major acquisitions since Lear went public in 1994.
Values
To consistently be recognized as:
- a supplier of choice
- an employer of choice
- the investment of choice; and
- a company that supports the communities where they do business
Core Values
- Quality
- Innovation
- Efficiency
- Customer
- Diversity
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Community