Eaton plans to expand Jining plant capacity to meet domestic market demand
On April 21, 2013, Eaton announced that it will expand its double production capacity at its manufacturing facility in Jining, Shandong, to meet the growing demand for valve and valve actuation mechanism products and technologies in the Chinese market. Eaton Jining Manufacturing Plant is located in the Eaton Park in Jining City, Shandong Province. The expansion project was started in 2013 and was officially put into operation in March 2014. The plant will assemble valve and valve actuation mechanisms for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles , medium and heavy truck customers in the Chinese market. "To further increase production capacity is an important guarantee for Eaton's goal of achieving growth in the Chinese market." Said Shang Erbing, general manager of Eaton Vehicle Group in China, "We will work with domestic and foreign automakers to develop technological solutions for the Chinese market. We are very excited about the new business opportunities this investment will bring." China is the world’s largest automotive manufacturing and sales market. According to a survey conducted by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in China reached 19.3 million last year, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%. As China’s economy grows stronger, it is expected that China’s vehicle sales will also increase by 7% this year. Kenneth F. Davis, president of Eaton Vehicle Group, said: “Our further increase in production capacity at Jining’s manufacturing plant reflects Eaton’s long-term commitment to manufacturing in China and serving the Chinese market. Eaton’s vehicle group has strong performance in China and will continue to grow in China. With the continuous growth of the automotive market, we will continue to be committed to providing Chinese customers with the most advanced technologies and products." In addition to enhancing the production capacity of the Jining Plant, Eaton Vehicle Group has been actively cooperating with leading domestic academic institutions such as Shanghai Jiaotong University and South China University of Technology on engineering and innovation projects since 2008 to develop technological solutions and train domestic engineering talents. Since the establishment of the first manufacturing plant in Shanghai in 1998, Eaton Vehicle Group has continued to expand its business in China. Currently, Eaton Vehicle Group has 4 manufacturing plants, 1 laboratory and 1 R&D center in China to serve customers in China and around the world. Eaton entered the Chinese market in 1993 and set up its first manufacturing company in Jining. This year marks the 20th anniversary of its business in China. During the period, Eaton rapidly developed its business in China through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and wholly-owned operations. Currently, Eaton has 28 factories and 5 R&D centers in China. Silica Aerogel Powders,Silica Aerogel Thermal Insulation Coating,Aerogel Incorporated Plasters And Mortars,Aerogel Insulating Plaster Henan Minmetals East New Materials CO. LTD. , https://www.east-silicones.com