Valeo has signed a new joint venture with FAW, China’s largest automaker.


The joint venture, the parts maker’s ninth in the country, was signed with FAWER, the parts supplier branch of FAW. The new company owned 60% by Valeo will develop and manufacture air-conditioning compressors for Chinese and export markets.


The plant will be located in Changchun, the capital of the north-eastern province of Jilin.