9 posts tagged “fuwa”
31/3/09
In addition to a contract for seals awarded end of 2008, SKF (STO:SKFA)(STO:SKFB)(LSE:SKFB)(Pink Sheets:SKFRY) has won a new contract for the supply of tapered roller bearings to Fuwa. The contract is valid for 3 years and is worth up to 4.5 million USD per year.
Fuwa supplies trailer axles to both Chinese and international manufacturers. As Fuwa’s export business has grown, the interest for higher performance bearings has increased. These tapered roller bearings will be used for trailer axles for export to markets with higher performance demands.
Mr Zhiqiang Wu, Chairman, Fuwa, says: “SKF can truly support us on a global basis for our new product development such as steer axles. Fuwa feels to be in very good hands in cooperating with SKF developing our global expansion.”
Tryggve Sthen, President, SKF Automotive Division, says: “I am very pleased that SKF is being awarded yet another contract from Fuwa. By combining our expertise in bearings and sealing solutions as a knowledge engineering company, we provide the necessary means to support our customers in their business.”
9/1/09
source: http://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/0D/F9/7E/wkr0003.pdf
In competition with both international companies and domestic Chinese suppliers, SKF has been awarded a contract for supplying of seals for the trailer axle by Guangdong Fuwa Engineering Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Fuwa is the largest trailer axle manufacturer in the world, headquartered in Shunde city, Guangdong Province, China, with customers in a number of countries in Asia, Australia, Middle East, Americas, Europe, and Africa. This 3 year contract comes into effect 2009 and involves deliveries of 600,000 seals per year. Amy Wu, Director of Fuwa, says: “We found that the SKF Scotseal solution offered more benefits, such as the significantly longer service life time, overall high quality, and strong performance”. “I am very pleased with this positive result after an extensive evaluation period, where we have proved that our solution provides Fuwa with true value added benefits”, says Ulrich Selig, Head Truck Sales Asia, SKF China. The seals will be produced in the SKF factory in Wuhu, China.
3/11/08
Source: http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/aftermarket/wabco_fuwa_china_brakes_1203/
WABCO Holdings Inc. today announced that WABCO has completed its agreement with Guangdong FUWA Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., (Fuwa) to form a joint venture for production of air disc brakes in China. Fuwa is the largest manufacturer of commercial trailer axles in China and in the world.
As previously announced, WABCO will have a 70 percent holding and Fuwa will have a 30 percent holding in the joint venture, which will be located at Fuwa’s newly established manufacturing facility in Taishan, Guangdong, China. The joint venture will encompass manufacturing, assembly and testing of air disc brakes for commercial trailers. Financial details are not being disclosed.
“The completion of our partnership agreement with Fuwa is another mark of WABCO’s continued success in globalizing our reach and growing our presence across the world,” said Jacques Esculier, WABCO Chief Executive Officer. “Our ambition in the next few years is to manufacture air disc brakes to equip up to 250,000 axles.”
“This partnership enables WABCO to offer its latest-design air disk brakes with competitive advantages such as robust single-piston technology, light-weight design, and high performance at lowest weight to Fuwa and other commercial vehicle manufacturers,” said Wu Zhiqiang, President of Fuwa. “With WABCO as our strategic partner, we further reinforce our leadership position in axles in the commercial trailer market, and we achieve the full potential of our long term growth.”
24/10/08
Source: http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/aftermarket/wabco_air_disc_brakes_china_1023/
WABCO Holdings Inc. today announced that WABCO has signed a letter of intent with GuangDong Fuwa Engineering Manufacturing Co., Ltd., (Fuwa) to form a joint venture for production of air disc brakes in China. Fuwa is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial trailer axles.
It is expected that the joint venture agreement will be finalized by year-end, and that WABCO will have a 70 percent holding and Fuwa will have a 30 percent holding in the joint venture, which will be located at Fuwa’s newly established manufacturing facility in Taishan, Guangdong, China.
“As a technology leader in braking and air management systems, we are enthusiastic about partnering with Fuwa to support their global growth while further strengthening our market position in air disc brakes,” said Jacques Esculier, WABCO Chief Executive Officer. “We further enhance our path to develop the Chinese market as a major pillar of WABCO’s growth, by teaming up with Fuwa, a key industry player and the biggest manufacturer of trailer axles in China and in the world.”
The proposed joint venture will encompass manufacturing, assembly and testing of air disc brakes for commercial trailers. WABCO will bring air disc brakes to the partnership, featuring competitive advantages such as robust single-piston technology, light-weight design, and high performance at lowest weight.
“This cooperation will provide technology related to air disc brakes that will further reinforce our leadership position in axles in the commercial trailer market,” said Wu Zhiqiang, President of Fuwa. “With WABCO as our long-term partner, we secure proven and advanced technology to help achieve the full potential of our strategic export growth.”
“Establishing this manufacturing footprint in China will provide WABCO with a strategic entry into the growing Chinese market for air disc brakes,” said Leon Liu, WABCO President, Asia Pacific. “It represents another major step in the establishment of WABCO as a key partner for Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturers. Our passion is to support Fuwa’s growth ambitions as we prepare WABCO for the future expansion of the market for air disc brakes in China.”
18/07/06 Source: http://www.ashokleyland.com/searchresult.jsp?str=news&id=118 Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group in India, has entered into a strategic tie-up with ANG Autotech Private Limited (a subsidiary of ANG Auto Limited) for the manufacture and supply of tractor-trailers. “The biggest advantage to the end customer is that he gets an Ashok Leyland branded, fully-built tractor trailer that enables him to start earning from day one instead of, at present, having to wait many months to deploy his tractor trailer on the road,” said Mr. Vinod Dasari, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Leyland. Under this agreement, ANG Auto is setting up a capacity of 6,000 trailers per annum for Ashok Leyland from its Sitarganj unit (Uttaranchal) , exclusively for Ashok Leyland. This manufacturing facility will be operational by October 2006. “Today there is a shortage of trailers in the market. This tie-up will ensure greater availability of tractor-trailers ” The trailers will be aggressively priced, to ensure that the end user gets standard international quality at competitive prices. said Mr. Premjit Singh, MD & CEO, ANG Auto Ltd. These trailers will be co-branded & marketed by AshokLeyland. ANG will manufacture trailers in technical collaboration with FUWA Engineering, China, one of the largest manufacturer of axles in the world. FUWA manufactures axles using one-piece extruded spindles that are technically superior to conventionally formed axles and these axles come with unlimited warranty from ANG.
27/06/05
(Editor: old news, but something of interest)
In July 2004, according to the revelation, Suizhou Administration for Industry and Commerce of Hubei Province inspected and found that XX Special Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Suizhou installed “Fuwa” trademark trailer on their trailers without the authorization of “Fuwa” trademark owner - Fuwa Mechanical Private Co., Ltd. (Singapore). According to Item 2 of Article 52 in Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China, their action has offended the exclusive right of “Fuwa” trademark owner. On September 2, 2004, Suizhou Administration for Industry and Commerce made the following punishments in accordance with the laws to Suizhou XX Special Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd: 1. that company must stop their offensive action immediately; 2. their 21 trailer axles with “Fuwa” trademark would be confiscated and sealed up, and another 6 trailer axles which had been installed on the trailers had been removed and confiscated; 3. the company would be fined 132,300 Yuan RMB.
20/03/07
Reyco Granning(R) - a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies - announced the launch of their Global Axle Program(TM) for trailer axles via a supply partnership with FUWA Engineering Manufacturing Company Ltd. of Guangdong Province, China.
"We are excited to establish a proprietary axle program for our customers as a means of emphasizing our commitment to QVA: Quality, Value, and Availability. Further, we are launching this program through a partnership with a world-class manufacturer specializing in trailer axle technology and production," said Greg Rocque, President of Tuthill Transport Technologies. "FUWA will be a key supplier as Reyco Granning expands its prestigious customer base and innovative range of product."
According to Rocque, trailer axles from FUWA will offer industry-leading quality and durability, be competitive in weight with North American manufactured trailer axles, be covered by Reyco Granning's standard warranty and responsive field support, and will have optional features such as high performance "P" series parallel spindles and PSI Tire Inflation system preparation.
Axles that are part of the Reyco Granning Global Axle Program will assume the standard position in 5" round axled Reyco Granning trailer suspensions. Planned Global Axle Program enhancements include dressed wheel-end options and an LDA offering (5.750" large diameter axle) in selected configurations.
A preview of the Reyco Granning Global Axle Program will be available during the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Kentucky from March 22 - 24. Booth #3120.
About FUWA Engineering Manufacturing Company Ltd.
Founded in 1997, FUWA Engineering Manufacturing Company is the largest manufacturer and supplier of parts for semi-trailers in Asia, supplying axles, landing gear, and suspension systems. www.fuwa.cn
About Tuthill Transport Technologies.
Tuthill Transport Technologies designs, manufactures, and markets air-ride, steel spring, and auxiliary suspensions under the Reyco Granning brand name. Tuthill Transport Technologies is a business unit of Tuthill Corporation, a privately owned manufacturing company with over 3,000 employees on five continents.
For nearly 100 years, the Reyco Granning name has been associated with proven product quality, value and availability. Reyco Granning suspensions are installed by truck, trailer, RV, and specialty vehicle OEM's and are backed with responsive parts support through OE Service and Independent Distribution sales channels.
For more information about Reyco Granning products, go to www.reycogranning.com
05/02/07
Source: http://www.shunde.gov.cn/data/main.php?id=513-10266
On Feb.1, Local leadership including Liu Hai, Li Yajuan and Du Jingchu received the guests from America in audience in Shunde Huaguiyuan Hotel and welcomed them to investigate the investment climate here.
Reportedly, these visitors are the top leaders of Hendrickson Corporation in the United States, which is biggish company in the world mainly engaging in the manufacturing of tow trucks and trailers. The corporation has a good cooperation with Shunde Fuwa Engineering Manufacturing Co., Ltd.. Two months ago, the leadership of Shunde had an audience with the CEO and other leaders of the company. On the purpose of seeking more business chances opportunities, they came to Shunde for the first time.
In the reception room, Li Yajuan, the Magistrate of Shunde, introduced Shunde's socioeconomic situation and advantages of industry and geographical position to the guests. "Shunde has already formed a nicer industrial chain, and I hope that Hendrickson will set up better cooperation with Fuwa in the future," said Li. The leaders of Hendrickson Corp. highly praised that the good environment of Shunde and expressed their investment intention here.
27/01/06
ANG Exports Ltd engaged in auto ancillary business, said on Friday that it has entered into a MoU with Chinese Fuwa Engineering Company Ltd to set up a joint venture company in India.
The JV company will entail an investment of 6 million dollar in the next 12 months and will manufacture trailers, trailer axles and other components, ANG Exports informed the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Fuwa will hold 10.5 per cent stake in the proposed JV company being incorporated in the name of ANG FUWA Ltd in India, it said.
Fuwa shall appoint one director in the board of the new company, it added.
ANG Exports Ltd manufactures and exports trailer axle, transmission and air-brake components.
ANG Exports, FUWA Engineering of China in manufacturing tie-up
27 January 2006
ANG Exports Ltd, a multi-product manufacturers and exporter of automobile components to OEMs in the US and Europe and China's Fuwa Engineering Company Ltd., will set up a joint venture in India to manufacture trailers, trailer axles and other components.
ANG will set up a subsidiary under the proposed name of ANG Fuwa Ltd, at an investment of $6 million, in which the Chinese company will hold 10.5 per cent of the equity and have one director on its board. ANG says commercial production is expected commence in the next one year.
ANG Exports Ltd is a large manufacturers and exporter of products for trailer axles, transmission and air-brake components like anchor pins, rollers and axle spindles and different mechanical applications.
