China Automotive Systems, Inc. is one of the largest power steering components and systems supplier in China. It is also a holding company that, through Genesis, manufactures power steering systems and other components for automobiles. Founded in 1993, all operations are conducted through eight Sino-foreign joint ventures in China and a wholly owned subsidiary in the United States. The company has business relations with more than 60 vehicle manufacturers, including FAW Group and Dongfeng Group; Shenyang Brilliance Jinbei, light vehicle manufacturer in China; Chery Automobile, state-owned car manufacturer in China, and Xi'an BYD Automobile and Zhejiang Geely car manufacturers.[1]
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Nasdaq: CAAS | |
| Industry | Automotive Automotive Parts |
| Headquarters | Hubei Province, People's Republic of China |
Area served | China and North America |
Key people | Hanlin Chen (chairman) Qizhou Wu (CEO) |
| Subsidiaries | HengLong USA Corporation |
| Website | http://www.caas-usa.com/ |
The company currently[when?] offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 3.5 million sets, steering columns, steering oil pumps and steering hoses.[2]
In 2010, CAAS was selected among more than 700 contestants as one of only six suppliers honored as Chery's "2010 Annual Best Parts Supplier".[3]
China Automotive Systems is listed under the International Directory of Company Histories, Volume 87.[4]
Research
editChina Automotive has partnered with Tsinghua University to establish a steering system research center called Tsinghua Henglong Automobile Steering Research Institute, for the purpose of developing and testing electronic-controlled power steering systems.[5]
Acquisitions and growth
editAt the end of 2008, China Automotive Systems acquired an additional 36.5% of Henglong Automotive Parts Company on top of the already owned 44.5%. Henglong is engaged in manufacturing power steering systems and components for China's rapidly growing passenger vehicle market.[6] CAAS now holds an 80% equity interest in Henglong.[7]
Following China's entry into WTO, its auto demand experienced phenomenal growth. For the year ended December 31, 2010, net sales rose 35.3% to $345.9 million from $255.6 million for 2009. Gross profit increased by 31.8% to $80.3 million from $60.9 million in 2009.[7] Gross margin was 23% in both 2010 and 2009. Income from operations grew 58.1% to $54.0 million compared with $34.2 million in 2009. The operating margin increased to 15.6% in 2010 from 13.4% in 2009.[2]
References
edit- ^ "China's Vice Premier Dejiang Zhang Confident in China Automotive Systems' Future". The New York Times.
- "China Automotive Systems Inc". New York Times. - ^ a b "China Automotive Systems Reports Preliminary Unaudited Selected Financial Results for the 2010 Fourth Quarter and Year". The New York Times.
- ^ "China Automotive Systems Receives 2010 Annual Best Parts Supplier Award From Chery Auto". The New York Times.
- ^ Peterson, Jay P. (2007). International Directory of Company Histories. St. James Press.
- ^ "China Automotive Systems, Inc. CAAS" (PDF).
- ^ "China Automotive Systems To Acquire Henglong Automotive Parts Company Stake". 8 January 2008.
- ^ a b "CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC - 10-K - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS".