Fagor Ederlan Group strengthens its presence in china through the creation of a joint venture with chinese group Duoli Automotive Technology

Fagor Ederlan Group, a cooperative group integrated into MONDRAGON, headquartered in the Basque Country and an international benchmark in the automotive components sector, has reached a strategic agreement with the Chinese company Chuzhou Duoli Automotive Technology (Duoli Technology) to establish a joint venture in the Asian country.

The joint venture will combine Fagor Ederlan’s technological and product capabilities, along with its established customer base in Europe and America, with Duoli Technology’s deep market knowledge and industrial experience in the Asian automotive sector

This operation marks the entry of Duoli Technology into the shareholding structure of Fagor Ederlan Kunshan, the aluminum casting plant specialized in manufacturing suspension components for the automotive industry, which the Basque group has owned in China since 2011. The goal of this alliance is to develop and expand the new company to reach the critical mass needed to compete effectively in the Chinese market. The joint venture will combine Fagor Ederlan’s technological and product capabilities, along with its established customer base in Europe and America, with Duoli Technology’s deep market knowledge and industrial experience in the Asian automotive sector.

The agreement was formalized on June 13 during a ceremony held in Kunshan, China, attended by representatives from the governments of Kunshan, Bacheng and Quiandeng, as well as executives from various client companies of the alliance, including Li Auto, Leapmotor and Stellantis. Representing Fagor Ederlan were Jon Zuazo, General Manager; Mikel Uribeetxebarria, Chairman of the Governing Board; Ernesto García, Commercial Director; Jon Arano, Head of the Aluminum Business; and Yang Yi, Director of the Fagor Ederlan Kunshan plant.

This strategic alliance will allow Fagor Ederlan to continue strengthening its international presence in China, access new local customers in the Asian market, and consolidate its Kunshan plant as a key production center for the region. Additionally, this agreement will help improve the competitiveness of its offerings and enhance the quality of service provided to its customers in the future.

With this initiative, Fagor Ederlan takes another step in its internationalization strategy, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the creation of shared value in all the markets in which it operates.

About Fagor Ederlan
A leading company in the manufacturing of automotive components, Fagor Ederlan closed the 2024 fiscal year with a turnover of 570 million euros and a workforce of 3,400 people, consolidating its position as a strategic supplier for the world’s leading car manufacturers.

Headquartered in Eskoriatza (Basque Country) and with over 60 years of experience, the company specializes in producing key components for chassis systems (braking and suspension), powertrain systems, and other structural vehicle parts. Its technological capabilities and collaborative approach allow it to anticipate the challenges of an industry undergoing a major transformation toward sustainable mobility.

Fagor Ederlan is firmly committed to customer proximity, with a network of production plants strategically located in Europe, China, South America, and North America. In China, it has operated since 2011 through Fagor Ederlan Kunshan, an aluminum foundry specializing in suspension components, primarily serving European manufacturers.

About Duoli Technology 
Duoli Technology is a Chinese company with over 20 years of experience in the development, production, and sale of automotive components. It specializes in stamped parts, welded assemblies, functional parts, stamping dies, thermoformed parts, and integrated die-cast parts. Its clients include traditional manufacturers such as SAIC Motor, SAIC Volkswagen, and SAIC General Motors, as well as emerging electric vehicle companies like NIO, Li Auto, and Leapmotor.

With strong R&D capabilities and a solid position as a Tier 1 supplier, Duoli Technology brings deep knowledge of the Chinese market and robust industrial capabilities.