Yimeitai Signs Strategic Deal with Korean Auto Firm Optimo, Marking Formal Chinese Semi-Solid Magnesium Alloy Equipment Entry into South Korea

Published: Jul 16, 2025 15:06

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[SMM Magnesium News] Recently, Yimeitai officially signed an in-depth strategic cooperation agreement with Optimo, a well-known enterprise in the automotive field in South Korea. This represents the first time that the South Korean market has introduced semi-solid magnesium alloy equipment produced in China through formal channels! This cooperation between Chinese and South Korean enterprises has been featured on the electronic newspaper of Etnews, a comprehensive information media outlet in South Korea, attracting significant attention within the industry and fully demonstrating the important position of this cooperation in the global industrial layout! The well-known South Korean media outlet reported on the entry of Yimeitai's semi-solid equipment into South Korea. Etnews, a news platform with extensive influence in South Korea, was founded in 1982 and serves as an important link connecting global industrial information. The fact that our cooperation with Optimo has been featured on the electronic newspaper of Etnews, a well-known media outlet in South Korea, underscores the importance and historical significance of this cooperation agreement.
Screenshot of ETnews report, image source: ETnews website
As the founder of Yimeitai stated in the talks: "Amidst the trends of lightweighting and carbon neutrality, the global community is embracing magnesium alloys. Yimeitai's goal is to make Chinese equipment the core pillar of the global lightweighting industry."

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