Adient inaugurates new factory in China for car seat cover production

Published: Aug 9, 2024 19:44
Source: gasgoo
This move underscores Adient's ongoing investment and strong commitment to the Chinese market.

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On August 8, Adient's Chinese joint venture, Adient Beijing Automotive Components Co., Ltd. ("Adient Beijing'), held a launch ceremony for its third factory, Adient Hainachuan (Hebei) Automotive Components Co., Ltd., in Xinji, a county-level city administered by Shijiazhuang city, Hebei province, according to a post on Adient's official WeChat account.

The new facility will focus on producing automotive seat covers, enabling Adient Beijing to further expand its seating business, scale up operations, and enhance efficiency and cost advantages. This move underscores Adient's ongoing investment and strong commitment to the Chinese market.

Adient said the successful launch of Adient Beijing's third factory is closely tied to the favorable business environment fostered by the Xinji city's government, robust support from Beijing Benz, and the deepening collaboration between Adient and Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. ("BHAP"). The combined efforts of the government, clients, and partners have laid a solid foundation for the stable operation and future growth of the new plant.

The establishment of Adient Hainachuan (Hebei) Automotive Components Co., Ltd. marks a significant step in Adient's strategy of vertical integration in China. The continued improvements in operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness will further reinforce Adient's leading position in the industry. Looking ahead, Adient plans to continue investing in the Chinese market, leveraging ongoing R&D efforts and global resource integration to deliver more competitive automotive seating solutions to its customers.

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