China Automotive Systems a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it has set up a new joint venture to manufacture electric power steering (”EPS”) systems and components.

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The joint venture company, under the name of Wuhan Jielong Electric Power Steering Co. Ltd. ”WJEPS”, is based in Wuhan city, Hubei, one of the key auto manufacturing bases in China.


The total registered capital of the joint venture is USD6m, of which China Automotive Systems has an 85% ownership and Hong Kong Tongda, the joint venture partner, has the remaining 15% ownership. WJEPS is expected to commence production in 2007 and reach its full capacity of 300,000 sets of electric power steering systems and components in 2011.


Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Automotive Systems, Hanlin Chen said, “Electric power steering systems represent a significant new market opportunity for global auto steering system suppliers. EPS systems are attractive for a variety of reasons, including lower fuel consumption, environmental friendliness and higher profit margin as compared to hydraulic platforms. In the past four years, we have been researching and developing our own electric power steering systems. Our technical preparation is now ready and the need for EPS in China market is also emerging, therefore it is the right time to launch this initiative. The establishment of the joint venture will not only broaden our product offerings and expand our customer base but also create new competitive advantage for us in the marketplace.”

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