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Automotive Lightweighting Becomes a Hot Trend: Top Group Makes Major Moves, Ningbo Listed Companies Increase Investment Under the backdrop of dual carbon goals, lightweighting has become the targeted "bullseye" for an increasing number of automotive component enterprises. On the evening of December 12, Top Group announced that it plans to raise no more than 4 billion yuan through a private placement. The funds will be used for projects including the production of 1.2 million sets of lightweight chassis systems and 600,000 sets of automotive interior functional components annually in Chongqing, and a project in Ningbo Qianwan to produce 2.2 million sets of lightweight chassis systems annually, among 8 other projects. The automotive industry is Ningbo's largest, with 19 A-share listed companies and another, Xingyuan Zhuomeng, set to list on December 15. Top Group's layout in vehicle chassis lightweighting includes subframes, suspensions, control arms, and more. In recent years, on top of its existing shock absorber and interior functional components business, the company has been actively laying out lightweight chassis system modules, automotive electronics, and thermal management systems as future strategic development projects, in line with the trends of electrification, intelligence, and lightweighting in the automotive industry. #Lightweight #LightweightAsia2024 #automotiveindustry #intelligence To learn more about the market trends, stay tuned to Lightweight Asia 2024 Date: 03-05 July 2024 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center  Learn more：https://lnkd.in/gid2RGSb

🎯 Overcoming Obstacles Series: Manufacturers' Roundtable at the Booth Museum PCT Janitorial, in partnership with PNC Bank and Choate Construction, is proud to host an exclusive roundtable discussion for manufacturers on July 23rd at the Booth Museum. This event is your chance to connect with industry leaders, share strategies, and gain valuable insights on navigating issues like: ✅ Cost management ✅ Supply chain disruptions ✅ Inflation ✅ Shipping costs ✅ Vendor negotiations Don't miss this opportunity to network with your peers and learn from their experiences! 🤝 #PCTJanitorial #ManufacturersRoundtable #OvercomingObstacles #IndustryInsights

Huge congratulations to the entire Wielton Group for being recognized by Forbes. For me personally, Wielton stands out for several reasons while the one, which I admire the most is its holistic approach across the entire group to: Innovation: Wielotn is committed to innovation in their industry, constantly developing new technologies and solutions to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in transportation. Quality: Wielton maintains high-quality standards in their products, ensuring durability and reliability. This commitment to excellence has earned them a solid reputation among customers. Adaptability: The company adapts to market demands and customer needs. Whether it's customizing products or adjusting manufacturing processes, Wielton remains flexible to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry. Global Impact: Wielton's presence extends globally, contributing to transportation solutions in various regions. Their impact on logistics and trade is significant, and their products facilitate the movement of goods worldwide. Community Engagement: Inspiring companies often engage with their communities. Whether it's through corporate social responsibility initiatives or supporting local causes, Wielton demonstrates a commitment beyond their business operations. Employee Development: They prioritize employee growth and development, fostering a culture of learning and skill enhancement. This investment in their workforce ensures a motivated team dedicated to the company's success. Environmental Responsibility: Wielton shows dedication to sustainability by incorporating eco-friendly practices into their manufacturing processes and products. They aim to reduce their carbon footprint and promote environmentally conscious transportation. It's not only about focusing on profit but on creating value for customers, employees, and the environment. Its commitment to innovation, quality, and responsibility sets a benchmark for the industry, making them a company worth admiring and emulating. I am not suprised this has been recognized by Forbes Polska. Once again congratulations to the entire Wielton family. Tomasz Szataniak Pawel Szataniak Mariusz Golec Piotr Kuś Wielton SA

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 We’ve recently came across a fascinating article titled "𝐷𝑎𝑙 𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑜 𝐼𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑜 𝑎𝑙𝑙'𝐴𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝑎 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑒" (𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝐼𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑓𝑡) which delves into the rich history of #Italian #innovation in #engineering, particularly in the #automotive #industry. Written by our member #company GENTILINI POWER TRAIN SRL, the article narrates how 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐟𝐭, revolutionizing the #performance and #efficiency of engines worldwide🌍. It's inspiring to see how a nation's culture of creativity and #craftsmanship🛠️ has left an indelible mark on the #global automotive landscape. Reflecting on this, we are reminded of the vibrant engineering ecosystem right here in #Emilia. Our region boasts a rich heritage of innovation, with a special focus on automotive excellence🏎️. Emilia is home to state-of-the-art suppliers such as Gentilini Power-Train, whose cutting-edge #technologies and precision engineering have been instrumental in driving advancements, not only in the automotive sector, but also across various industries⚙️. As we celebrate the #legacy of Italian genius in engineering, let's also celebrate the invaluable contributions of all these #suppliers in Emilia. Together, they continue to push the boundaries of innovation🚀. ✅To read the article: https://lnkd.in/d7AZw9gs #ConfindustriaEmilia #Innovation #Engineering #ItalianGenius #Emilia #CamshaftRevolution

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How is the relationship between suppliers and buyers evolving in the automotive industry? 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 is the topic of the presentation of Laszlo Kratochvil from ALPS ALPINE EUROPE GmbH at our 12th Regional Automotive Supplier Conference next week. Join us and tune in! https://lnkd.in/dqUJkR5F #SupplyChain #Partnership #qfdkft

Too fast, too high - and definitely too far: Volkswagen and the Diesel-Scandal Despite originally pinning the failure on individual engineers, in our multi-year case study we uncovered profound systemic flaws within Volkswagen, the car-industry, and national and international politics and legal frameworks. Are you interested in a deep dive into one of the biggest corporate scandals in Germany since decades? Then check our latest case study: https://lnkd.in/eKBwe2Dr. Do not expect easy answers, but look forward to rigorous insights into the real story. Please remember: In the end, it turned out that Volkswagen has sold 11 million affected cars (fitted with defeat devices mainly in order to beat the laboratory tests) across the globe. The scandal had cost VW more than 30 bn€. HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management Maximilian Feser Deniz Sevinc Johannes Osterwinter Marie Brunel Julianne Maroteaux Ravi Bajpai Alexander Westerhorstmann Prof. Christian Strenger Hiltrud Dorothea Werner Andreas Meurer 

Due to the trend of automotive lightweighting and the focus on topics such as "plastic instead of steel," JZT, known for its precision plastic gears and other precision injection molding parts, has garnered attention in the market. Their main products, including automotive precision plastic gears and other precision injection molding parts, are well-regarded in China. One of their notable products is the high-strength automotive wiper system precision injection molded gear. It utilizes a new type of plastic with lower density and undergoes special structural treatment, resulting in gears that are not only lightweight and high-precision but also have a longer lifespan and higher strength. These high-precision gears are crucial components of the automotive transmission system, typically found in the wiper system under the car's bonnet. Through continuous research and development along with technological innovation, JZT has developed a range of high-quality, high-performance lightweight parts. This includes precision injection-molded gears and high-strength engineering plastics for accelerator parts, all of which meet the demands of well-known automobile brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, and GM. Additionally, their products are used in new energy vehicles like Tesla, BYD, RISO, Azure, and Xiaopeng, showcasing their versatility and relevance in the evolving automotive industry. #Lightweight #LightweightAsia2024 #automotivelightweight To learn more about the market trends, stay tuned to Lightweight Asia 2024 Date: 03-05 July 2024 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center  Learn more：https://lnkd.in/gid2RGSb

#Andon_Wire_Less Priscilla Macedo would you like to make clear that the main objective of this post is to Be Grateful. I had the opportunity to be part of and/or represent Great Teams from (At GMB) from Press Shop until GA (General Assembler). Besides having been the first member of CCR's (Control, Conveyor & Robotics); at first Gravatai-RS local team, ME Plant Team (Manufacturing Engineering). (1) But the focus here is precisely to thank and say this (In addition to the leaders and boards involved etc.). In those Storm of Situations (Were a lot of great Challenges) at those time.  We knew (You and I) that the classic, the trivial, the usual would not solve, we needed to comply with, surprise and Innovate: 1. Comply with the Dates, Delivery Deadlines, Respect Standards, SOR (Declaration of Requirements etc); 2. TIt would be easy to say: Unfortunately it didn't work (Due to lack of time, lack of $$$$, because of the material (Device, Cables, etc.), Cames from USA: BUT: We “Never Give UP!” (2) 3. I had an insight, technically matured the idea and then took the idea of the Concept to my immediate leadership (Pricila Macedo). We define suppliers, roles and responsibilities, I take the practical part (testing and making it work within the standards) and you defend the idea and convince that it would comply. We wanted to do the best, and so we won the challenge.  And on top of that, we won that challenge, and Received a Awards. WOW! Amazing! So, if you were recognized, congratulations, it's okay to be redundant here too. If you missed it, I would like to thank you and say that this recognition (This Innovation) would not have happened without your contribution. I worked on a few GM projects in the US (Canada Projects, GM SpringHill-TN; Detroit Area Plants), unfortunately I didn't see this as a Andon Wireless Running, I don't know if it became Standard. I decided to go away of GM's Environment for a while for a while. But which I am very thankful for, because my professional values were largely forged in challenges like this (like the one quoted here). There is more than phrases, concepts. that merge into the mine professional identity that I will take with me wherever I go, this time I highlight 02: Continuous Improvement (Included Improve your skills, behaviors, etc.) One Company! (Perhaps the shortest sentence, but in my opinion the most powerful).  TO THINK TO ACT TO ACHIEVE Because our goal was just to solve the problem, doing our best with what we had available. I take this opportunity to thank everyone who was my leaders (From Facilitator to Director) if you look at my history on LinkedIn I was honored with many Awards, (Result of Hard Work, Time and teams), focus on the Customer, etc. But also from a leading company that strives to deliver the best to the Client, and recognizes the team members who commit to this mission. Link for Slide Share: https://lnkd.in/dw99Bsnk