HELLA has announced its intent to to expand its existing collaboration with Beijing HAINACHUAN Automotive Parts Co. Ltd (BHAP), which has focused on the development and production of lighting systems for the Chinese market, to cover the electronics and aftermarket business.
“For us, China is and will continue to be, one of the most important automotive markets in the world”, says HELLA chief executive officer, Dr. Rolf Breidenbach.
“Which is why we are looking to further expand our presence in China, in doing so, we will rely on both our own HELLA network and on-site cooperation with successful Chinese companies, such as BHAP.”
BHAP chairman, Han Yonggui adds: “With HELLA, we have a close and highly respected partner by our side, with whom we have nurtured a successful collaboration for a number of years.
“We are delighted to now be pursuing the goal of intensifying our partnership and expanding it to include key future issues within the automotive sector.”
HELLA and BHAP intend to extend their collaboration with the development and production of electronic products, for control units and battery management systems in particular.
HELLA and the Beijing HAINACHUAN Automotive Parts Co. Ltd. (BHAP) launched the joint venture Beijing HELLA BHAP Automotive Lighting in early 2014, with the focus being the production of lighting systems for the Chinese market.
The joint venture currently has a development team of more than 150 employees.
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