Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. Parts & Components Business UNT. - FY 2008

Business Highlights

Highlights by division

Climate Controls
Highlights at Dongfeng Behr Thermal Systems

- Sales for FY2008 were 19 million euros, up 11.8 percent from the previous year's result.
- In April 2008, the Company started supplying engine cooling systems and air conditioning systems for the new Tianjin series models manufactured by Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. Commercial Vehicle.
- In June 2008, the Company completed construction of a new facility to manufacture T11/T21BVM radiators. These radiators are now used in all models produced by Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen.
- In October 2008, the Company started supplying engine cooling modules for the J5M heavy-duty commercial vehicles manufactured by
FAW Jiefang Automotive.


Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABSs)
Launching proprietary ABSs for commercial vehicles

- In July 2008, the Company released its proprietary anti-lock braking systems for commercial vehicles. These brake systems will be installed on vehicles produced by Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. Commercial Vehicle, Yutong Bus, Beiqi Foton, and other automakers.


Interior/Exterior products
Plant expansion at Dongfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems

- In 2008, the Company completed the expansion project at its Wuhan Plant. The increase in capacity is intended to meet the requirements from Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen Automobile.