Longkou WIX Filtration Co Ltd will serve the rapidly growing Asian markets and represent a significant expansion of Affinia’s existing business relationship with Zhang Haibo, president of Haimeng, one of the largest drum and rotor manufacturers in the world.
“The opening of WIX Longkou is an important new chapter in our World Smart business strategy,” said Terry McCormack,
Affinia Group president and CEO. “It is with total confidence that we invest in this new opportunity with Zhang Haibo, who has demonstrated strong leadership and keen business sense, bringing significant growth and success to our rotor operations. We are thrilled to have his dedication, commitment and support in our filtration endeavor.”
The new 220 000 sq ft filtration centre, located in the Longkou Economic Development Zone, Shandong Province, China, will manufacture filtration products for light and heavy-duty vehicles. WIX Longkou will primarily focus on service to Asian markets.