2023 is a key year for the economic recovery after all kinds of twists and turns, and the automotive aftermarket is full of unprecedented energy, which is not only manifested in the fight for products, spelling, marketing, and the competition between brands, but also in the fact that foreign companies occupy the Chinese market, national brands go to the international stage, and investment, expansion, and construction continue to increase, achieving unexpected breakthroughs.
Next, the author will give you a detailed inventory of the new investment projects of the automotive aftermarket industry in China in 2023, as well as enterprise expansion projects, the establishment of new plants, and the increase of R&D technology, etc., which not only have huge commercial value behind these actions, but also reflect the strong vitality of the automotive aftermarket enterprises and lead the rapid development of the aftermarket industry. (The following companies are listed in no particular order).
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ZF inaugurates new plant to expand production capacity in China
On May 29, 2023, ZF expanded its production capacity in China with the completion of the second phase of the new plant, which has a new construction area of about 6,000 square meters on the basis of the original facilities, and has completed more than 4,000 square meters. The total investment of the project is 3CNY 200 million to expand production of ZF's EPS products. In 2024, the new EPS sales are expected to increase by about 1 billion yuan compared with the sales in 2022.
In addition, Stephan von Schuckmann, Managing Director of ZF Friedrichshafen Friedrichshafen AG, said: "ZF's Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on China, currently accounts for around 25 percent of the Group's global sales, and our plan is to increase this to 30 percent by 2030." "This new plant expansion is a great way for ZF to accelerate the achievement of this goal.
Schaeffler's new R&D building in Greater China was officially opened
On August 29, 2023, Schaeffler's new R&D building in Greater China headquarters was officially opened in Anting, Shanghai, which is another important step for Schaeffler to strengthen local R&D and innovation, reflecting Schaeffler's commitment to continue to cultivate China, drive development with innovation, and serve local customers and the market for a long time.
The new R&D building is located in the Automotive Innovation Hub in Anting, Shanghai, with a total floor area of about 12,000 square meters, including R&D testing and office space. With the opening of the new building, the total area of Schaeffler's headquarters and R&D center in Greater China has increased to approximately 50,000 square meters. Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of the Schaeffler Group, said: "China is not only an important market, but also a highland of innovation. In the future, Schaeffler will continue to strengthen its commitment to the Chinese market and customers, and continue to cultivate China. ”
In addition, Valeo's increased production and R&D in China will enhance its local competitiveness and strengthen Valeo's global leadership position in the field of advanced driver assistance. For Valeo, China is not only one of Valeo's most important markets, but also an important source of innovation for the Group. The continuous strengthening of local production and R&D capabilities is at the core of Valeo's long-term development in China, and its R&D results will also benefit the global market. At the same time, SKF has increased its layout in China, announcing that the second phase of its Changshan tapered roller bearing and cylindrical roller bearing production base has been officially put into operation, and it is understood that more than 70% of the business of Changshan plant is related to automobiles. The commissioning of the second phase of the plant has once again increased the production capacity of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, especially new energy vehicles. In addition, the Dutch VDL Weweler company, a century-old European famous enterprise, settled in Taishan and invested 100 million yuan to build an auto parts production line with an annual output of 1250,000 sets of air suspension system production lines, after reaching production, the annual output value is expected to reach 200 million yuan.
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Huayu Pierburg's annual output of 60,000 tons of auto parts project landed in Xuancheng
On February 13, 2023, the signing ceremony of the 60,000-ton-per-year auto parts production project was held in Xinhang Town, Guangde. The investment project plans to invest an initial investment of 2 billion yuan, and will cooperate with BMW and other famous brand new energy vehicles.
It is understood that HASCO Pierburg Nonferrous Parts (Shanghai) ** is a joint venture of non-ferrous parts jointly invested by HASCO Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. and KSPG of Germany.
Quantum Logistics North China Auto Parts Center Warehouse opened
On June 1, 2023, the Quantum North China Auto Parts Center Warehouse announced the official start of trial operation, and the use of the North China Auto Parts Center Warehouse marks that the construction of the national auto parts warehouse network of Quantum Logistics has entered a new strategic development stage.
Quantum North China Auto Parts Center is close to Beijing, located in Xianghe County Robot Town, Langfang City, only 5km away from Xianghe City Huancheng Auto Parts City; The warehouse has a total usable storage area of 15,000 square meters, equipped with sorting line equipment, the most advanced warehouse management system and information technology, which can provide customers with more professional and comprehensive auto parts warehousing and logistics services.
The first phase of Greley's new plant was topped out
On July 28, 2023, the first phase of Greley's new factory ushered in an important milestone of the golden top. In order to meet the company's future development and customer needs, Greley has made every effort to build an intelligent brake pad production workshop from the initial reinforced concrete foundation, every detail reveals Greley's ingenuity and efforts, and every corner is flashing with the sweat of the builders.
Two new factories of Baolong Technology were officially opened
On September 17, 2023, Shanghai Baolong Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Baolong Technology) held the "Opening Ceremony of Longwei New Plant and Liquid Cold Plate Project & Air Spring Project" and "Opening Ceremony of New Plant of Gas Storage Tank and Aluminum Parts (Topology Phase III)" in Ningguo, Anhui Province.
The first phase of the new Longwei plant covers an area of 48,906 square meters and a construction area of 42,226 square meters, and the construction area of the second and third phases of Longwei is 28,296 square meters. The new Longwei plant is mainly used for liquid cold plate project and air spring project, and the opening ceremony marks the official commissioning of the two projects.
The new plant covers an area of 17,576 square meters and a construction area of 30,002 square meters, which is used for the automatic production line of gas storage tanks and vibration-damping aluminum components. The automatic production line of vibration-damping aluminum components is matched with 5 projects and 3 categories of products for passenger car air springs in Hefei Park. At present, the annual production capacity of gas storage tanks is 600,000 units, and the planned production capacity is 2.7 million units.
In 2023, the total construction area of 6 new factories under construction will exceed 250,000 square meters, and together with the Hungarian park opened on September 11, 3 factories have been put into operation, and the investment is outstanding in the auto parts industry.
Huali Auto Parts Chain Shanxi Operation Center was grandly opened
On October 19, 2023, Huali Auto Parts Chain - Shanxi Operation Center was grandly opened, injecting new vitality into the local auto parts industry and providing partners in Shanxi with internal practical management operation mode and business docking localization and warehousing pre-placement services. The center is located in Xiaodian District, Taiyuan City, "No. 19, Taiyuan Yixing Warehousing *** North".
At the beginning of its establishment, with the advantages of both sides and the high-quality model, it has attracted more than 10 prefecture-level city partners, who have unique vision and rich experience, and believe that with Huali cooperation, we will bring better services and products to the local repair shop, create a win-win situation, and create brilliance.
Yingjie Company established Shandong Operation Center
On November 1, 2023, according to the latest news from Qinghe County Yingjie Auto Parts, hereinafter referred to as "Yingjie"), the company has established a Shandong operation center in Jinan City, Shandong, and the new office is located in Room 1706, Runhua Qiantai Building, Huaiyin District, Jinan.
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Lopal Technology Indonesia Lithium Source Phase I 30,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate project started
On July 13, 2023, the groundbreaking ceremony of the first phase of the 30,000-ton lithium iron phosphate project of Lung Poon Technology was held in Kendal Park, Indonesia, which took a pivotal step for Lithium Source Technology to realize its great vision.
It is reported that Indonesia's lithium source lithium iron phosphate project plans to invest 2900 million US dollars, planning to build 120,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate cathode material production capacity, of which the first phase of the planned production capacity of 30,000 tons. The start of the project, played the strongest voice of Lopal Technology's mission of "building a better global life with green new energy and green new materials", looking forward to the future, Lopal Technology will show a more dazzling light on the stage of the global new energy industry.
Camel Group's North American chemical plant was officially put into trial production
According to the online release on July 20, 2023, the groundbreaking ceremony of the North American Chemical Formation Plant of Camel was held at the Bad Creek City factory in Michigan, USA. The first phase of the plant project includes a flooded battery packaging production line and an AGM battery packaging production line, after the two production lines are put into operation, it is expected to reach a maximum annual output of 1 million batteries, the smooth start of the North American chemical plant means that the camel brand will be officially transformed from the overseas ** business in the American battery market to the local battery manufacturer in the United States, which has taken a key step in the international strategic layout of camels, and significantly enhanced the local competitiveness of camel companies and brands. It has laid a solid foundation for the camel brand to expand the U.S. battery market.
The domestic Chinese battery giant Gotion Hi-Tech independently went to the United States to build a factory
On September 8, 2023 local time, the official website of Illinois, USA, announced that Guoxuan Hi-Tech, a battery company from China, will spend 2 billion US dollars (about 14.7 billion yuan) to build a new electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Manteno, Kankaki County, USA. The plant is expected to produce 10GWh lithium-ion battery packs and 40GWh lithium-ion battery cells, with production scheduled for next year.
It is understood that the plant will be completed in two phases based on an existing local factory, and is expected to cover an area of 910 acres. The first phase of the plant is expected to start production in 2024 after the completion of the renovation. Gotion Hi-Tech said that the opening of the plant will help enhance the company's ability to meet the growing battery demand of the electric vehicle industry with existing and potential partners in North America.
In short, the years are in a hurry, the arduous and colorful 2023 has passed, and the new and expected 2024 has arrived, whether it is a harvest or a downfall, whether it is success or failure, whether it is smooth or bumpy, please reorganize your pace, set sail again, and build a new year in the new year!
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