Henan Dewei Advances Magnesium Alloy Wheel Testing for Ford, Boosting Global Lightweight Auto Parts Competitiveness

Published: Jul 7, 2026 18:20

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[SMM Magnesium Express]Yesterday, Henan Dewei Co., Ltd. was intensifying performance testing and final approval for the second batch of magnesium alloy wheels supplied to Ford in the U.S. The company has independently developed and mastered the core patent for "one-time forward and reverse forging process of magnesium alloy automotive wheels," operating the only two mass production lines for magnesium alloy wheels globally. Its products have been certified by premium automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche, making it the sole domestic magnesium alloy wheel manufacturer capable of mass supplying high-end automakers. With the continuous enhancement of magnesium alloy wheel mass production capabilities, the competitiveness of domestic lightweight components in the international market is expected to further improve.

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