Hydro Launches New Automotive Aluminum Parts Plant in Taicang, Supplying BMW and Boosting Local Industry

Published: Jun 15, 2026 09:21

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In the China-Europe Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Park in Chengxiang Town, Taicang, Jiangsu, Norway's Hydro Group (Hydro) held a production launch ceremony for its new automotive aluminum parts plant. Hydro Group has consistently focused on the R&D and manufacturing of aluminum extrusions and low-carbon recycling technologies, with its products widely used in the supply chains of high-end automakers such as BMW, Tesla, and Audi. The project has now successfully passed the PPAP review, officially entering the full mass production phase, and in the future, it will stably supply high-end lightweight aluminum structural parts for BMW car models. After reaching full production, the project is expected to generate an annual new output value of 50 million yuan, injecting high-quality foreign-invested capacity into Taicang's automotive parts industry chain.

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