Delphi continues to lead China's parts industry

In 2003, Delphi China made significant progress in the introduction of advanced technologies and increased purchases. It achieved sales revenue from simple production to production: 'Concurrently, strategically shifting to ensure its leading position.

Chen Jinya, president of Delphi China, recently said in an interview: “We are confident that we will maintain Delphi’s leading position and rapid growth in China. Our customers need to seek more local technical support in China to ensure that they are highly competitive. The market has a firm foothold. Only by introducing more world-class technologies, improving local development capabilities and providing customers with quality services can we meet our customers' ever-increasing demands and stay ahead."

Currently, Delphi has 13 companies in China with a total investment of more than 450 million U.S. dollars and produces more than 40 major categories of products. In addition to supplying its major vehicle manufacturers in China, its products are also exported to Europe and the United States and other markets.

At the end of 2003, Delphi decided to invest 50 million U.S. dollars to establish its first development center in China in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in Pudong New Area, Shanghai: Delphi China Science and Technology Research and Development accommodates more than 500 employees and will develop components for customers around the world. Local and foreign automakers provide application system engineering support. On the basis of solid manufacturing, create a world-class development center. Chen Jinya said: "China is not just a manufacturing center or procurement center, but is fully capable of developing into a global engineering design center."

At the same time, Delphi China attaches great importance to local talent training. In 2003. The Delphi-Tsinghua Automotive Systems Institute has trained more than 15,000 people. The Delphi Power Propulsion Department will successively send more than 60 engineers to the United States for training for six months to one and a half years to strengthen China's development capabilities.

In July 2003, Delphi representatives attended the 2003 China (Chongqing) Procurement Global Conference held in Chongqing and the 2003 Transnational Sourcing Fair held in Shanghai. Chen Jinya said: "Delphi will continue to explore potential suppliers in China and increase procurement efforts in China."

In 2003, Delphi’s manufacturing companies in China received more than 10 awards for various customers. These customers include Honda, SAIC-GM-Wuling, Nanjing Fiat, Hainan Mazda, and China Excellent Supplier Award. Jiang Li