Capitalizes on Company's APAC Growth Momentum 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive today announced the grand opening of its new facility in Changshu as a strategic expansion of its advanced steering systems manufacturing and testing capabilities.  This expansion positions Nexteer to further capitalize on growth momentum in APAC and meet increasing demand for advanced Electric Power Steering technologies from global and domestic automakers spans approximately 137 acres and features state-of-the-art automated production lines advanced testing and validation laboratories plus test tracks featuring various road surfaces and environmental conditions "The opening of Nexteer's Changshu Campus is an important step in capitalizing on our growth momentum in APAC and globally This new facility will greatly enhance our production and validation throughput competitiveness and customer responsiveness," said Robin Milavec CSO and Executive Board Director of Nexteer Automotive.  APAC's automotive market is quickly evolving alongside megatrends such as electrification our customers' need for the most advanced motion control solutions that are affordable fast-to-market and flexible – also continues to grow and become more complex.  "Nexteer's expansion in Changshu strengthens our APAC market position and supports economic development via technological and industrial transformation intelligent and green development direction of the manufacturing industry advocated by China's New Quality Productive Forces but also supports Nexteer's vision to be the leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe Global Vice President & APAC Division President of Nexteer Automotive.  Nexteer's Changshu facility grand opening is one element of an overall strategy that balances a global footprint of manufacturing technical centers and customer service centers to support more than 60 vehicle manufacturers globally The company's footprint spans five continents with regional production and technology centers located in close proximity to OEM customers and digitally connected globally for optimal efficiency and collaboration across time zones and technical specialties.  Press Kit Link to Images  Nexteer Automotive hosted an estimated 200 suppliers plus government dignitaries at its Global Supplier Conference in Changshu Transportation, Trucking & Railroad Automotive Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: has achieved a new milestone in its sustainability journey with ISCC PLUS certification of its Changshu site in China The Mass Balance* approach enables the Group to launch a new range of bio-attributed waterborne acrylic resins and additives in Asia It will support the development of more sustainable solutions for coating applications in fast growing local markets This certification expands the Arkema rheology modifier and waterborne resins solutions from renewable origin with a lower carbon footprint It reinforces the already existing bio-based segregated resins and additives offer containing up to 100% biobased content To mitigate climate change and preserve resources we are progressively replacing virgin fossil feedstocks by renewable-based and more circular sources the mass balance approach allows industries to accelerate the reduction of CO2 emissions and foster circularity across the value chain.”  The ISCC PLUS certification of products made at the Arkema manufacturing site in Changshu follows additional certifications in the US Arkema’s strategy is to progressively introduce a complete range of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives for high solids Download the PDF * Mass Balance: Mass balance chain of custody is designed to track the total amount of the content in scope through the production system and ensure an appropriate allocation of this content to the finished goods based on auditable bookkeeping Property conservation principle is set to ensure that the total certified output does not exceed its original input and take into account the appropriate conversion losses and production / assembly ratios.  “The ISSC+ certification of the whole supply chain guarantees that the origin of the renewable sources meets ISCC+ standards for sustainable feedstocks Welcome to packagingeurope.com. 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Read our policy Sponsored by 2025-04-14T11:16:00+01:00 In this edition of the Spotlight, Xiamen Changsu details how its BOPLA film said to reduce costs by 45% in recent years can offer a renewable solution for the European market in line with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation As sustainability gains priority in packaging brand owners and converters seek eco-friendly options that maintain performance and affordability Xiamen Changsu’s BOPLA film offers a high-quality commercially viable solution for the European market Sustainably produced: made from GMO-free renewable materials ESG improvement: reduces carbon emissions by 70%+ versus traditional materials Premium performance: delivers high transparency Seamless processing: fits existing production lines for effortless integration As Europe shifts to a more circular economy Contact us for info or samples to step toward greener packaging Contact Alex Pun, head of marketing at: bopla@chang-su.com.cn This content was sponsored by Xiamen Changsu Site powered by Webvision Cloud Facility strengthens Valeo’s NEV lighting operations French auto parts manufacturer Valeo SA opened a new facility in Changshu dedicated to developing and producing smart cabin and other lighting products for new energy vehicles (NEVs) produced in the country The company held a grand opening ceremony for the plant earlier this month managed by the recently established Valeo New Energy Lighting (Changshu) Company Ltd It is expected to supply lighting products to automakers such as Geely Auto will strengthen Valeo’s lighting innovation and manufacturing capabilities in China.  It is expected to be expanded to cover 16,000 sq m by 2026 employing 112,700 people in 175 production facilities and 66 R&D centres in 29 countries worldwide – including 44 in China it also has an electric vehicle drivetrain R&D and manufacturing facility which it built in 2017 Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Auto Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network By clicking here, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and consent to us collection your details for the purposes of your enquiry a global supplier of smart cabin and lighting solutions held a grand opening ceremony for Valeo New Energy Lighting (Changshu) Co. This marks a significant milestone in the localization of Valeo's special lighting R&D and production capabilities in China China plays a pivotal role in Valeo's lighting innovations Valeo's China team developed a dynamic smart LED ambient lighting system for Geely's premium new energy vehicle brand ZEEKR earning a spot in the "Top 100 Players of China's New Automotive Supply Chain" rankings of the Gasgoo Awards 2024 This system features 170 independently controlled LEDs for customizable color and brightness seamlessly integrated with vehicle communication systems Its refined optical lens design and 8mm light source spacing ensure smooth and dynamic visual effects for diverse cabin lighting scenarios.   Valeo established its first factory in Changshu in 2016 which has since become the company's key production base for wiper systems and new energy power systems in China expands the group's footprint with an 8,000-square-meter intelligent production facility set to double in size to 16,000 square meters in 2026 The new facility will produce a wide range of products further enhancing Valeo's innovation and manufacturing presence in China.   Gasgoo not only offers timely news and profound insight about China auto industry, but also help with business connection and expansion for suppliers and purchasers via multiple channels and methods. Buyer service:buyer-support@gasgoo.comSeller Service:seller-support@gasgoo.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page "Actively creating new growth engines such as biomanufacturing and the low-altitude economy." This year during the National People's Congress a series of government policies were introduced that elevated the low-altitude economy as a strategic emerging industry we are stepping confidently into the β generation This is a new era filled with challenges and opportunities one that requires us to embrace change with an open mind and innovative thinking With the impending ban on TikTok in the United States a large number of TikTok users have begun searching for alternative platforms Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) has become their "refuge." The official launch of Donald Trump’s personal meme coin has not only caused a massive upheaval in the cryptocurrency market but also marks the entry of a new phase in the industry When asked about his personal investment philosophy Ye Guofu replied humbly: "I'm not a professional investor and I don't have a set of investment criteria My only focus is on making Miniso the best it can be." So Perhaps the answer lies in Ye's keen market insight and deep understanding of consumer demand Guangzhou-based WeRide officially listed on NASDAQ becoming "the first global universal autonomous driving stock" and the world's first "Robotaxi" (self-driving taxi) stock the North American e-commerce giant Amazon saw its sales remain flat during this busy shopping season This striking comparison highlights the rise of emerging Chinese forces in the e-commerce market amid the chan the richest man who has long kept a low profile recently shared his views in his first public interview with the media. At a media conference on Nov 20 He evaluates and interprets social issues directly and frankly both from a business perspective and from a critical point of view Tencent Releases Q3 2024 Financial Report: Strong Growth Continues Trump officially declared victory in the 2024 presidential election This historic moment not only marks the Republican Party's return to the presidency but could also signify a significant shift in the U.S the battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is supported by mysterious but powerful billionaire supporters According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024 we unveil the billionaires whose wealth and influence are quietly shaping the political landscape behind the scenes Finland and China have a long history of diplomatic relations Finland was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic relations with New China back in 1950 so next year marks the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations Last week these relations were strengthened when the Finnish President Alexander Stubb and three ministers visited China on an official state visit Several Finnish companies were also invited to join the President’s business delegation which visited both the capital Beijing and the financial capital Shanghai represented UPM at the delegation’s various meetings and events during the visit The meeting between the two Presidents focused mainly on global politics and the good bilateral relations were also discussed it is very important that Finland and China have constructive relations and good cooperation in economy and trade UPM has been producing paper at our modern production site in Changshu for 26 years We have made significant investments of more than 2 billion US dollars to our assets and operations in the country “UPM has a long-term commitment to operate in China and our Changshu operations represent world-class performance,” Kari Ståhlberg During the visit several business cooperation agreements were signed in festive celebrations as the sideline of the 5th meeting of the China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation UPM signed three important agreements with UPM Specialty Papers’ UPM Pulp’s and UPM Raflatac’s Chinese customers He also accompanied the Finnish minister for Climate and Energy Kai Mykkänen to high level meetings with National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration The Finnish President and the Chinese Vice-President also attended the 5th meeting of the China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation UPM is a founding member of the Committee and Kari Ståhlberg also participated in the discussions with UPM’s messages “China and its future development are important for UPM in many ways We bring sustainable products made in Changshu to the markets and we are a responsible employer,” said Kari Ståhlberg we are an important importer of products to China and an important exporter of our China-made products to the Asian markets it’s also important to understand local developments and to be able to communicate our views to the various stakeholders in Chinese society.” Main picture: (UPM Specialty Papers China) Ms China South Publishing and Media Group Co. and Kari Ståhlberg signed an agreement while Ms Vice President of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) Business Finland witnessed the signing sessions and Kari Ståhlberg shaking hands after the agreement was signed and Kari Ståhlberg from UPM signing an agreement We use cookies on this website to ensure the best user experience and target personalised content and relevant advertising Some cookies are necessary to provide you with a trustworthy service and cannot be declined For more information, please see our Privacy Policy We and our business partners use cookies to collect information about you for various purposes: You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie settings in the footer of each page This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Services apply Disinformation report hotline: 010-85061466 You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The site has established itself as a key player for R&D and manufacturing high-voltage electric vehicle technologies in a competitive market leading the world in automotive sales and EV adoption “Valeo Changshu is an important production base for China’s electrification sector,” says site manager Steven Hu. “The site is designed to provide the core strength for the electric motor and electric powertrain system of new energy vehicles and to help accelerate the development of electrification in the automotive industry.“ Established in July 2017 and located in the Changshu New & Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Jiangsu, China, the Valeo Changshu plant has rapidly emerged as a major player in the development and production of electric motors, inverters, and electric drive systems. Starting industrial-level production in October 2018, this facility is dedicated to supplying advanced electric drive systems globally, contributing significantly to the electric vehicles sector. The entire site includes a 15,000-square meter production plant and a 3,500 square meter state-of-the-art R&D laboratory. The annual production capacity is set to soar, reaching 700,000 high-performance e-motors and 400,000 inverters. This massive output is not just a number, it’s a significant contribution to supplying automakers worldwide and facilitating a cleaner, low-emissions future globally. At the forefront of technological innovation, the Valeo Changshu plant has increased innovation development of 800V electric powertrains, silicon carbide (SiC), hair-pin, and other technologies. This unwavering pursuit of innovation accelerates the evolution of existing products and propels the development of new offerings of tailored solutions for local and global customers. “We set the benchmark for electrification technologies,” says Qingfeng Chen, an R&D Manager. “When I joined Valeo, I knew it was a company with a long history in automotive innovation, and we continue leading innovation in mobility with our high-voltage electric technologies.” Becky-Qi Zhang, working in Quality Assurance, highlights the dedication to excellence at Valeo. “My job is to look out for the customer,” she says. “Our team makes sure every product we deliver is the absolute best. Everything we do here is to make mobility cleaner through electrification.“ Yulong Chen, an eMotor Process Engineer, echoes Becky-Qi Zhang. “It’s truly a team effort building the future of mobility,” says Chen. “Our team is growing so we can continue scaling production to make electric vehicles more accessible to everyone,” says Chen. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences for future visits . By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to customize your consent. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. 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Changshu Innovation's engineers can now share secure data with their colleagues while working off-site and even invite their clients to collaborate directly When Hou Shi inherited Changshu Innovation that meant challenging the company’s legacy practices and sharing the wisdom of her youth She was particularly passionate about bringing the company into the 21st century through digital transformation and cultivating talent to maximize employee value Changshu Innovation supplies modern welding equipment including Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding robot workstations and various inspection tools torsion beams and other arc welding products Shi encountered a variety of problems when it came to modernizing Changshu Innovation the company’s mode of management didn’t match its development needs Isolated and fragmented information caused an information lag between the sales and mechanical design teams a reliance on document-based processes meant that internal communication was inefficient work was often duplicated and there were regular misunderstandings knowledge about key projects was held among a small fraction of the workforce With no process in place to accumulate and transmit such business information the company was at risk of losing its intellectual property the R&D department preferred to work with existing This meant collaboration and knowledge transfer with the rest of the team wasn’t particularly effective It was felt that the overall inefficiency of collaboration and knowledge transfer among team members it was struggling to keep on top of orders This problem was exacerbated by its distributed file management which meant designs were often located on individual desktops and there was no central repository of parts After-sales service teams conducting maintenance often felt disconnected since they had no way of accessing or sharing troubleshooting information from off-site locations What Changshu Innovation needed was an interactive collaboration platform that could improve efficiency and save costs The platform needed to be accepted by its sales and R&D team while helping it digitally transform at speed Since the company doesn’t have its own internal IT team the chosen platform also needed to be on cloud As a natural step on from its existing CATIA V5 environment, Changshu Innovation chose the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on Cloud with industry solution experience Digital Equipment Continuity This would seamlessly bring together all stages of product development and without the need for hardware installation or IT management With ENOVIA powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on Cloud the company now benefits from capabilities like product lifecycle management (PLM) intellectual property protection and reuse as well as easy collaboration across departments and improved project management Changshu Innovation expects to realize a wide range of benefits once it has transferred its legacy CATIA V5 data onto the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on Cloud manufacture and produce its complex machines much faster thanks to a new level of efficiency and collaboration – giving it the capability to easily keep up with orders The platform acts as a single source of truth managed and stored in a centralized location Workers’ knowledge and activities covering all disciplines can be captured and shared because of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform’s ability to store and make available a complete representation of Changshu Innovation’s products new recruits can quickly get up-to-speed with Changshu Innovation’s business processes This will further help accelerate design cycles and improve speed to market With the knowledge transfer and collaboration benefits provided by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform we are in a much better position to find solutions to our everyday challenges and modernize our business With real-time access to accurate information the company’s engineers can collaborate on the latest version of designs Using the immersive Digital Review collaboration function they can share feedback on potential issues right at the beginning of the product development lifecycle The 3DEXPERIENCE platform’s cross-company collaboration features including online widget apps such as ENOVIA’s 3D Markup Through either shared licencing or a simple invitation to edit Changshu Innovation’s clients can access designs offer valuable input and suggestions on product development these online widget apps allow engineers to easily and securely share data with their colleagues when working on maintenance projects off-site Issues on a virtual prototype are resolved real-time via collaborative digital reviews without having to download CAD files locally Having everything they need available via the cloud means there’s no need for internal IT maintenance teams – everything is handled by Dassault Systèmes This enables Changshu Innovation to focus on what’s most important to its business – scaling its operations and delivering a high level of service to its customers Discover more about the Digital Equipment Continuity industry solution experience.  Hou Shi was set on making it a success by challenging the company’s legacy practices with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on cloud "We're now in a much better position to find solutions to our everyday challenges and modernize our business." Knowledge transfer and collaboration benefits on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enable Changshu Innovation's staff to manage growing orders and store important information such as intellectual property Technicians troubleshooting off-site can share data on-site with engineers With shared licensing and an invitation to edit collaboration with customers is now smart and simple Changshu Innovation can now focus on what’s most important – scaling its operations at speed to serve the automobile industry at its best Changshu Innovation supplies non-standard customized automatic welding solutions and equipment to auto parts manufacturers The company also supplies products such as automotive instrument beam skeletons Changshu Innovation also provides the R&D assembly and sales of automatic welding workstations and production lines for the above products but most of society is finally doing a collective 180-degree flip on its once guarded view of artificial intelligence in favor of being open to the idea that it can help humankind in a myriad of positive ways That’s why Houston-based software development company Allganize recently secured $20 million in series B funding to propel its industry-leading AI answer bot which intelligently responds to customers through natural chat conversation flows while also enabling the automation of up to 80 percent of support tickets allows customers to get serviced faster while improving employee productivity With the latest $20 million investment by InterVest and Murex Partners that brings the total funding into Allganize to $35 million That investor confidence will ultimately help catapult the company’s AI solutions to the next level and help target its planned Japanese Stock Exchange listing by 2025 “We will lead the expansion of corporate-specific LLM app markets and accelerate the distribution of enterprise automation AI in USA “We are dedicated to empowering companies to develop custom LLM applications enabling practical tasks execution and work automation.” Allganize’s plans to go public in 2025 stems from Lee’s early ties to Japan where he was able to secure his first job as a programmer at a gaming company and years later the first investment for the first company he started “I'm originally from Korea and when I got a scholarship from the Japanese government and I went to the research laboratory of Tokyo Institute of Technology I was not able to speak Japanese at all,” Lee tells InnovationMap “But that one year actually changed my life and I was able to learn a lot of Japanese cultures so I was really looking for an opportunity to do business with Japan “I was originally trying to start a company in Japan and I started to work as a programmer in a gaming company I was actually building a product to start a company," he continues that product name was ‘Search for You.’ It was every single person's search history then if we can find somebody else who's already advanced give better suggestions or the recommendations This is future knowledge that you could probably expect to learn while making the bulk of his decisions from Japan he expanded his business into Japan and met the biggest VC of Japan at an event in Korea and gave a quick pitch of his company’s service he got the funding and hired Allganize co-founder Yasuo Sato who he’s been working with for more than 11 years now it all comes back to where his first idea and mission was believed in and supported and it was there that he began his AI journey “After changing the company name to 5Rocks we were providing analytics and marketing automation solutions for mobile game companies,” says Lee We were using machine learning to predict every single gamer's remaining lifetime in the game how many days or how many months is this gamer going to stay in the game and how much money are they going to spend in the game for their game items “We were predicting this by using machine learning," he continues "And after we were acquired by the mobile advertising company and I actually got the opportunity to learn the deep learning If it’s possible to dig deeper into deep learning that’s exactly what Lee did as the senior vice president of Tapjoy Selling his first company and staying onboard in a much more limited role allowed Lee to have a sort of paid internship or technological rotation program into AI and deep learning which he believed was going to completely change everything and was to be the major foundational key to his next venture Fast forward to 2023 and the $35 million in investments Lee and his team are aiming to expand the company’s existing customer base of over 200 enterprises and an IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2025 Take a quick look around and roll call currently known AI platforms Spoiler alert: those are all descendants of Allganize’s Alli All-in-One LLM Enabler Platform Lee and his team still find themselves having to reassure that AI is not the boogeyman movies like The Terminator or Ex Machina have made it out to be “I think the most important thing is in how we can leverage and utilize these AI tools,” says Lee But it's still the tool for helping humans productivity is completely different when they are using the AI and you can answer all the questions that you have.” AI can add not only add to efficiency and productivity but it can also answer questions before anyone can think to ask them and fill in the blanks to missing information that one didn’t know was missing or could think was missing AI still can't replace people because people still have to direct it and guide it to where it needs to go,” says Lee “And because AI's capability is becoming more and more powerful it’s important for us to learn how to safely train the AI and how to make the good guidelines that we're using for AI.” With Allganize focused on large language models they assist businesses to leverage AI to enhance their employees’ knowledge recall and operational efficiency “I'm always saying the LLM model is just an engine of the car,” says Lee the engine is important for the car's performance we are really focusing on what kind of application you really want to do in your organization by using LLM our ultimate focus is all the applications because this AI should be used in the daily life of the enterprise the biggest LLM app is called the cognitive search So when an employee or the customer is asking a question then AI is understanding all these internal the best amount of the documents and knowledge bases and databases and they can give comprehensive correct answers to the users Then AI can actually give better answers and they can also give you another suggestion on what to do next Additional applications include comparing labor agreements in the labor department or on the human resources side screening several hundred resumes to find who is the best candidate for an open job requisition Bonus point: it does all of this without the implicit bias that has been historically problematic for HR teams in their recruiting process Allganize is also able to create applications without traditional coding like Java and Python that is possible because of the LLM,” says Lee It has been handled only by the software code like somebody who wants to build any of those complicated workflow automations they don't really need to write a code and they can just use LLM And then they can just do visual flowcharts And then all these things are done just like magic.” there’s been quite a bit of “magic” coming from Allganize and that’s all because of Lee and his innate ability to identify problems that need to be solved before they develop and create applications and solutions to address them ahead of time “I think two main things are necessary to get to this point with Allganize,” says Lee and the second thing is real domain knowledge including telecommunications and gaming a little bit more than 20 years how enterprise is working and how the workflow is being defined and how the company and the teams are collaborating And I'm writing a code and seeing the very technical details of all these AI models.” Lee learned a lot during and after selling his first company that he founded which put him on the correct path to get the funding needed to realize his dream for Allganize “I really want to make this a company which can go long and then big,” says Lee “And that's why we are working on going public we are going to go public in Japan in 2025 we're going to accelerate our global expansion.” Located in the Changshu Economic and Technological Development Zone the project has a total investment of EUR over 37 million and a daily treatment capacity of 15,000 m3 The SUEZ joint venture is responsible for designing constructing and operating the wastewater treatment plant which will help the many chemical companies in the park meet even the strictest discharge standards The treatment plant is expected to be commissioned in 2024 It will enhance the park’s integrated support services and protect the water environment our construction waste service is recognized as China's 1st national key R&D demonstration project listed in the field of construction waste treatment It has achieved the recycling of construction waste with a 75% recycling rate to Further Increase Production Capacity and Enhance Testing Capabilities 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new manufacturing campus located in the Changshu Economic and Technology Development Zone Nexteer's strategic expansion in Changshu will increase the company's production and testing capacity in China while further strengthening Nexteer's solid growth in the region and Executive Board Director of Nexteer Automotive "Nexteer is committed to exceptional service for our automotive OEM customers and our new Changshu Campus will expand our manufacturing capacity in China as well as expand testing and verification capabilities With our expanded capacity and capabilities in Changshu Nexteer is well positioned to meet our customers' growing needs and Nexteer's growing business in China," said Jun Li Global Vice President & APAC Division President we plan to gradually build Nexteer Changshu into a multifunctional campus that further increases testing production and integrates other functions such as supply chain management Nexteer's Changshu Campus covers a total area of over 90,000 square meters and includes functional areas such as production and manufacturing workshops test tracks and employee collaboration areas The facility is expected to open in early 2025 Nexteer's Changshu Campus will supplement steering system production from the company's nearby Suzhou Campus and will collaborate with Nexteer's APAC Technical Center within the Suzhou Campus to support innovation and customer service in China and throughout the APAC region and global markets "Nexteer's expanded footprint in Changshu is a critical piece in our overall strategy for profitable growth that 'thinks global and acts local' we are well positioned to further capitalize on our growth with global and domestic automotive OEMs in China and throughout the APAC region and emerging markets," said Robin Milavec "Expansion of Nexteer's production capacity and testing capabilities in China is critical to our continued success as the China market is fiercely competitive and accelerates and influences technology adoption well beyond China's borders With this in mind, Nexteer continues to relentlessly innovate and offer a comprehensive product portfolio to solve our customers' unique motion control challenges by enabling advanced safety and performance for future mobility." As a leading motion control technology company Nexteer currently has seven production bases five customer service centers and one technical center in China steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility Nexteer Media Center Nexteer Automotive ने हाल ही में चीन के जियांग्सू प्रांत के चांगशू में अपनी Global Supplier Conference में लगभग 200 आपूर्तिकर्ताओं और सरकारी गणमान्य.. Automotive Transportation, Trucking & Railroad Corporate Expansion Party secretary of the Changshu Municipal Committee Senior Vice President of Arkema’s High Performance Polymers Senior Vice President of Arkema’s Performance Additives Arkema's key customers and partners as well as media and employees were also present congratulated Arkema’s Changshu Site and R&D Center for their progress and achievements over the years As development in innovative materials accelerates he hopes Changshu’s partnership with the Group will continue to flourish so they can together capture even greater opportunities in the field acknowledged that China and France have established a long history of extensive and long-term cooperation in the advanced materials field He believes Arkema's development in China over the past decades offers a blueprint that could encourage further exchanges and interactions across innovation and sustainability between the two countries “Chinese market is one of the most dynamic economies in the world and occupies a crucial position in the Group's growth strategy and Arkema China generates 15% of the Group’s sales in 2022 We are confident about the market’s prospects and remain steadfast in realizing our local ambitions.” Ms “The way Changshu Site and Changshu R&D Center developed over the years truly reflect Arkema's 40-years of history and commitment to the Chinese market Sitting at the heart of this from the beginning is the Group’s sustainable development strategy With the collective support and efforts of the local government our aim is to continue taking big strides forward and facilitating the development of high-quality Located in the Jiangsu Province’s Changshu Advanced Materials Industrial Park with around €600 million capex invested Changshu Site has been investing and upgrading It has approximately 1,000 employees and is today recognized across a number of high-growth potential areas This has played a critical role in realizing the Group’s ambitious goal of providing a robust regional supply of quality products for customers across Asia Changshu Site has served as a bridge connecting the Arkema Group with the China market and continues to accompany local industries through a number of areas including value creation Changshu Site’s Arkema (Changshu) Fluorochemicals Co. were given the “Special Contribution Award of the Year” for their positive contributions to Suzhou’s economic development To support accelerating local market needs Changshu Site has also continued increasing production Changshu Site has increased PVDF fluoropolymer production capacity by 50% sustainable solutions for the local and Asian markets a new polyamide 11 powders plant was established which will further support Asia’s growing demands for recyclable Changshu R&D Center has since become Arkema's largest R&D center in Asia It is a hub that brings together and cultivates a well-established technical team its strong drive for innovation has created a number of new products and solutions capable of meeting local industry and customers’ expectations and needs This was achieved through three key principles: embracing local needs leveraging local-led development as the starting point and facilitating cross-regional global collaboration the R&D Center's laboratory has successfully obtained the Laboratory Accreditation Certificate issued by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) further confirming its professional capabilities As China's 1+N policy and the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality policies become increasingly established Innovative business models and technologies will emerge alongside. Clean energy is one of the key innovation areas at the Center. As Arkema’s flagship product, Rilsan® PA11 is the ideal material for hydrogen barriers thanks to its 100% renewable origin and exceptional physical characteristics Luperox® organic peroxides are used as “mission critical” niche additives optimizing our customers’ processes in multiple applications including in the field of solar area Kynar® fluoropolymers is a key component in lithium battery for improving energy density as well as enhancing the processing safety of battery manufacturing Following 25 years of achievements and a decade of innovation and research Arkema's productivity and creative accomplishments in Changshu mirrors China's economic ascent Arkema will continue to bolster its strength and push forward the industry’s environmental and innovation transformation Arkema accelerates its development in China in order to meet the strong demand from its partner customers in the lithium-ion battery business and support the significant growth in the water filtration also recently announced a 50% PVDF capacity increase at its Pierre-Bénite site in France, which is scheduled to come on stream in the first quarter of 2023 We are committed to supporting the growth of our customers driven by strong end-user demand for sustainable solutions Chinese battery maker Zenergy's new 25 GWh plant has started operations in Changshu which is expected to help it better meet the growing demand in China one of the world's largest battery markets said as China is marching towards its dual-carbon goals the company will strive to make greater contributions through its innovations and products The Changshu plant is a "software-defined" facility which among other things can cut its response to client orders by 50 percent and improve its efficiency by 33 percent Zenergy unveiled four new class-leading battery products Of them is a battery for aviation use that has an energy density of 320 kW and can get 80 percent charged in 15 minutes whose capacity reaches 314 Ah and energy density stands at 180 Wh/kg Zenergy has already a rich portfolio of products including power batteries and storage ones in the market Geely as well as China Three Gorges Corporation Audi and SAIC Deepen Ties to Launch Electric Car Lineup in China State-Owned Chery to Make Cars in Spain Participation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 5th Eastern Economic Forum Discussed in Moscow Get exposure for your startup at RISE 2020 CreditEase’s Tang Ning: China’s Wealth Management Market is Undergoing Five Major Shifts Meet 5 of the best startups selected to represent China at the largest technology event in Asia  The Sumitomo Rubber Group is pleased to announce that Sumitomo Rubber (Changshu) Co. our tire production and sales subsidiary in the People's Republic of China produced its one-hundred-millionth tire to date this past Saturday Since beginning operations in April of 2004 Changshu Factory has steadily expanded the scale of its production activities as it supplied an ever greater number of high-performance tires for the Chinese domestic market and then to various countries throughout the world Changshu Factory produced its one-hundred-millionth tire to date on Saturday November 14th.To commemorate this milestone a ceremony was held on the factory's grounds on Tuesday November 17th with around 40 people in attendance including CEO Yamada of Sumitomo Rubber (Changshu) Co. and Executive Director Kuroda from the parent company Executive Director Kuroda gave a speech in which he remarked "The Chinese market is one of the most important markets for the Sumitomo Rubber Group I hope that Changshu Factory will continue to provide high-performance high-quality tires that meet the needs of our customers while striving to earn a place among the best tire factories in the world."We at the Sumitomo Rubber Group believe that Changshu Factory's recent production of its one-hundred-millionth tire is not only the result of their continuous efforts to improve quality over the past twelve years but also thanks to the wide-ranging support that the factory has earned from both customers and local residents through its various activities to contribute to its community will continue to grow and develop by producing and selling high-performance high-quality tires while striving to be a company that earns the trust and reliance of its community and of society at large MARCH 2 (MExN): A Dental Health Camp was organized at Old Changsu Village on February 28 underscored the importance of oral health and cautioned against the dangers of tobacco consumption Highlighting its links to cancer and other serious health issues he also launched a campaign to declare the village tobacco-free addressed the gathering on the risks of non-communicable diseases He urged villagers to prioritize their health through regular checkups for early detection and prevention oral checkups and screenings were conducted including glass ionomer cement (GIC) fillings Essential dental care items such as medicines and informational materials were also distributed UPHC Wokha; Audiometrist Surendra; Community Health Officer Smti along with staff from Health & Wellness Centre (HWC) Changsu expressed gratitude to the medical department for organizing the health camp Do you think social media platforms are strengthening or weakening journalism in Nagaland The Morung Express is a people-oriented alternative newspaper based in Nagaland that was conceived from the Naga people’s historical realities and is guided by their voices and experiences It emerged from the well-recognized concept that the core of a free press is based on “qualitative and investigative” journalism Ensuring this is essential for contributing to an informed Naga public that makes sound decisions on issues that affect all spheres of life The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding 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PFHxS is the third mostly widely reported PFAS in the environment and its relatively higher bioaccumulation potential compared to legacy C8 PFAS has led to its inclusion in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention (Hogue Science of the Total EnvironmentCitation Excerpt :The modeled elimination rate constants corresponding to these four elimination pathways are defined as k2 and their sum is the total elimination rate of fish Since the PFAAs are stable and not liable to degrade in aquatic organisms Previous studies have demonstrated that FOSA PFPiA and diPAP could experience transformation in some aquatic organisms (Benskin et al. and their kM values were calculated according to the method developed by Lo et al All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) held an opening ceremony for its first manufacturing facility in China The Changshu manufacturing plant utilizes the latest generation of automation and manufacturing capabilities and is uniquely designed to produce our full product line and service capabilities to our local customers as part of this initiative  The opening marks a significant milestone in KES' localization process and demonstrates the firm's strong confidence in the development of China's green industry technological innovation and the market's future potential President of KES Equipment Technology & Services (ET&S) Vice President of KES ET&S Asia Pacific Deputy Secretary of the Changshu Economic & Technological Development Zone (CEDZ) party Working Committee and Deputy Director of the CEDZ Management Committee were among the distinguished guests who attended the commissioning ceremony The presence of KES' valued customers and partners added significance to this important moment KES to increase its investment in the key international market KES is the world's leading manufacturer of mass transfer and combustion equipment and is part of Koch Industries one of the largest privately held companies in the world With its entry into the Chinese market in the 1980s KES has been dedicated to technology licensing By offering comprehensive one-stop solutions testing and maintenance to cater to the diverse needs of its users The 60,000-square-meter facility is KES' first wholly owned facility in China and is located in the Changshu Economic & Technological Development Zone The strategic plant is poised to provide robust support to KES' operations in the country KES solutions have been integral in helping create world-class chemical capabilities We are excited to further expand our footprint and better serve our customers by adding a new plant," said Dave Dotson With over 40 years of experience in the Chinese market KES possesses a profound understanding of the sector's opportunities and challenges With the green industry and technological innovation leading the way China's post-pandemic economy is poised for immense market growth KES remains steadfast in its confidence in the Chinese market and will continue to explore growth opportunities "This investment reflects KES' strong confidence in the future potential of the Chinese market which has long been identified as a crucial market for our business The Chinese manufacturing facility is integral to supporting our global operations and creates virtuous cycles of mutual benefit with our partners within the industrial value chain." Combining local resources and teams with world-leading technology The KES China manufacturing facility showcases a fully automated production line that integrates the latest generation of KES automation and manufacturing technology to ensure the delivery of globally consistent It is one of the most sophisticated manufacturing facilities of its kind capable of manufacturing and supplying a range of KES products and thermal oxidizers under the John Zink Hamworthy Combustion brand and trays and internals under the Koch-Glitsch name The dedicated teams at the KES China manufacturing facility collaborate seamlessly across borders to drive constant advancements in manufacturing not only by adopting new equipment and technologies but also by establishing advanced flow testing centers to satisfy the market's increasing demand for equipment performance "KES is committed to providing the manufacturing industry with cutting-edge technology while enhancing its design project management and service capabilities By leveraging global expertise alongside local resources KES strives to deliver superior mass and heat transfer solutions as well as combustion solutions that truly surpass customer expectations." state-owned and private companies operating in diverse sectors including the chemical With the establishment of the KES China manufacturing plant the company has significantly enhanced its ability to deliver products swiftly and flexibly the strategic investment deepens KES' localization initiatives and strengthens its ties with the Chinese market KES is able to provide more efficient and attentive production meeting the evolving needs and expectations of its valued customers Driving sustainable development through innovative and environmentally conscious solutions Amidst the emergence of Digital China and the pursuit of Dual Carbon targets China's green industries and technological innovation have gained significant momentum As a company dedicated to environmental responsibility KES is well aware of the demand and potential for renewable energy in the Chinese market With expertise in carbon capture and reduction the company is poised to support China's energy industry in achieving China's sustainable development goals while driving its own growth expressed his enthusiasm for aligning KES' solutions with the evolving trends in the Chinese market especially in the areas of energy efficient industries and technological innovation He emphasized the company's commitment to forging enduring and mutually beneficial partnerships with Chinese businesses and create substantial business value for all stakeholders involved As China strides towards innovation-driven KES actively champions the principle of environmental responsibility The company is at the forefront of promoting sustainable development by offering energy-saving and emission-reducing solutions to its customers By consistently developing environmentally responsible and reliable products KES strives to earn greater trust and recognition from consumers where energy efficient practices and innovative solutions play a pivotal role in fostering a prosperous and environmentally conscious society Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) delivers superior value in developing integrating and applying innovative technical and service solutions for industrial value chains KES offers uniquely engineered solutions in construction; mass and heat transfer; combustion and emissions controls; filtration; separation; materials applications; automation and actuation one of the largest private companies in the world More information is available at KochEngineeredSolutions.com The "Golden Bamboo Award" International Diabolo Competition was held at Changshu city sports center in East China's Jiangsu province on Aug 8 in celebration of National Fitness Day Top diabolo masters showed off their skills during the opening ceremony of the competition including Ji Yongxun from Southeast China's Taiwan province as well as the 2019 CCTV Spring Festival Gala is a skilled activity that involves the balancing and maneuvering of a spinning top using a length of string tied to a pair of wooden sticks It has been listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in China The competition was organized by Changshu Diabolo Sports Association and the Union of Western and Eastern Sports Education a city with a population of around 1 million Civil servants and government employees living in Changshu will reportedly be paid in the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) from June onwards technicians and journalists will be among those paid under the new system citing an affiliate of China’s official state news agency China is one of the first developed countries to experiment with fully-fledged CBDC. CBDCs differ from typical cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) They’re issued and maintained entirely by governments or central banks rather than decentralized networks of nodes and validators Subscribe to Blockworks Daily While many CBDCs rely on some form of distributed ledger technology they can also be deployed to non-blockchain systems The concept wouldn’t be entirely new to Changshu. Since June 2022, some 4,900 enterprise employees there were reportedly paid a total of 2.5 million yuan ($363,000) for working additional hours Changshu also uses digital yuan as a mode of payment for transportation of government employees and housing expenses The city’s adoption of the system aligns with the CBDC pilot program announced by Jiangsu’s provincial government in February it isn’t clear whether it’s enforced in other areas just yet China has been developing use-cases for CBDCs over the past few years. US lawmakers, pundits and presidential hopefuls have brought up the topic several times but there have been no specifics on the issuance or trial of such a currency the adoption rate of the digital yuan among Chinese citizens hasn’t exactly been phenomenal People still reportedly seem to prefer China’s popular digital payment platforms which are both widely used for services such as online shopping while fully live CBDC projects include the Bahamas’ Sand Dollar and Jamaica’s JAM-DEX Some have suggested China’s digital yuan is part of ongoing efforts to diminish reliance on the US dollar-dominated financial system However, critics say the government is attempting to assert control over citizens’ payments which would come entirely under government surveillance China counted its CBDC in its official monetary base supply for the first time earlier this year Blockworks Daily Digital Asset Summit 2025 Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit (DAS) will feature conversations between the builders and legislators who will shape the trajectory of the digital asset ecosystem in the US and abroad Permissionless IV Permissionless IV serves as the definitive gathering for crypto’s technical founders and builders to come together and create the future.If you’re ready to shape the future of crypto Permissionless IV Hackathon Blockworks and Cracked Labs are teaming up for the third installment of the Permissionless Hackathon This is a 36-hour IRL builder sprint where developers and creatives ship real projects solving real problems across […] Union’s improvements upon Tendermint consensus through CometBLS and low latency IBC implementation that is feasibly scalable across every existing blockchain The implementation offers modular crosschain interoperability without the need for trusted intermediaries by Luke Leasure Breaking headlines across our core coverage categories. 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Continental a great employer Job Portal Application ProcessContact & FAQ On these pages we present our investor related news and information OverviewContactAbout usServices  Here you find more information about sustainability at Continental Overview Contact On these pages we present information about our products and innovations OverviewContact Since 1871 we develop pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods Find out more about our company on these pages OverviewContact EmailGrand Opening of ContiTech’s first production site in Changshu the plant sets benchmarks for an ecological and energy-friendly manufacturing Based on cutting-edge facilities for waste air treatment the site stays below Chinese emission limits more than ten times Its thermal insulation systems also helps to save energy at a uniquely high level Series production has been running since beginning of 2017 with an approximately 25-strong workforce that will be doubled over the next few months ContiTech supplies customers in China and further Asian regions from its new base in Changshu and is already successfully selling coated fabrics in China such as diaphragms for automotive fuel management or robust and weatherproof materials for folding bellows used in railway vehicles the customers benefit from local production possibilities Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive (CJLR) is about to put its Changshu Plant Phase II into operation Phase II will add 70,000 units to annual capacity The Jaguar E-Pace will be the first product of Phase II The Jaguar E-Pace will be the first product of Phase II CJLR is to realise a new upgrade of intelligent system to empower the company to maintain the leading position in China’s premium auto market CJLR says it is actively driving the improvement of China’s premium auto intelligent manufacturing and elevate its managing concept and leading the auto consumer market upgrades by ‘continuously introducing powerful products’ The plan for CJLR is “five new models in three years.” To satisfy the demands of luxury auto in the Chinese market CJLR has deployed a forward-looking capital increase plan announcing Phase II capacity expansion project two years after the opening of its Changshu Plant Phase I project The opening of CJLR Changshu Plant Phase I in 2014 marked the UK originated high-end auto manufacturing technology made its first landing in China Guided by the core concept of “Shared Value” is committed to driving the industry chain especially the upgrade of China’s premium auto industry which will ‘soon be put into operation’ will inherit intelligent manufacturing capability of Phase I and conducts further intelligent upgrade of the entire industrial chain from R&D management to service to ensure the “global flagship plant” CJLR also said the plant will promote the ‘landing of the national strategy of “Made in China 2025″‘ and ‘continuously bring more products with British style and 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Proceeds from the new rounds will be mainly used for the expansion of the fully automatic production lines for ESC (electronic stability control) systems the industrialization of EHBI (integrated-electro-hydraulic brake) systems and the R&D of EMB (electro-mechanical brake) products Trugo Tech is dedicated to providing the Chinese automotive market with a complete set of core chassis-by-wire technologies and relevant solutions and EPB (electronic parking brake) systems Gasgoo not only offers timely news and profound insight about China auto industry, but also help with business connection and expansion for suppliers and purchasers via multiple channels and methods. Buyer service: buyer-support@gasgoo.com   Seller Service: seller-support@gasgoo.com All Rights Reserved. Do not reproduce, copy and use the editorial content without permission. Contact us: autonews@gasgoo.com. An undercover investigation into the use of illegal child labor has led to the arrest of two men, after at least eight underage children were found making clothes in a factory in eastern China, according to state broadcaster CCTV. On Monday a clothing factory foreman and his associate were arrested in the city of Changshu In China, children under the age of 16 are not legally allowed to work; however, the problem of child labor persists. The exact number of child laborers is unknown, as the government does not release official statistics, but the International Labour Organization predicted there would be 9.25 million “economically active” children between the ages of 10 and 14 in China by the year 2000 In an announcement on its official Weibo microblog account, the municipal government of Changshu, a city in Jiangsu province known for its clothing industry, confirmed the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect surnamed Feng following his appearance in an undercover video by digital news platform Pear Video According to Monday’s statement, Pear Video’s 6-minute clip which has since been viewed over 16.5 million times and garnered over 9,700 comments led the municipal government to embark on the citywide clampdown Scenes from the short video show lines of young workers in rooms piled high with mountains of clothes while audio of a conversation with an unidentified source indicates that workers work from 7.30 a.m Another unidentified source said that it is common for garment companies to employ four to five child laborers without any form of contract child laborers can complete tasks to the same standard as experienced workers for just one-third of the salary “Agents find the workers in the countryside,” said the foreman of one garment factory in the video “They are easily deceived.” He added that many were brought in last year from Yunnan province “Xiao Xiong,” the nickname of a child laborer featured in the video “I didn’t realize that working without the sun beating down on you could be so tiring,” said the 15-year-old from the city of Wenshan his daily quota of clothing garments has doubled from the previous number of 350 since he began working but leaving before having completed a full year means no pay In a follow-up video published Tuesday that investigated the hometowns of Changshu’s child laborers an agent at a labor company in Yunnan’s capital said that the minimum commission for procuring a laborer for a factory is 1,000 yuan (around $145) you need to be young or have very little education,” she said “Either they have no formal identification Sixth Tone was unable to reach Changshu’s municipal government for comment According to a Wednesday article by state-owned newspaper Beijing Youth Daily, Changshu’s municipal government has investigated 107 child labor cases The investigations have resulted in combined fines of over 3 million yuan for the companies involved In April of this year, a 14-year-old child laborer in China’s southern Guangdong province died suddenly, and his employer was ordered to provide the boy’s family with 150,000 yuan in compensation a lawyer specializing in labor law at Guangzhou-based Yingke Law Firm told Sixth Tone that China’s law stipulates that companies can be fined 5,000 yuan for every month that a child works illegally But the ubiquity of Changshu’s child labor force points to inadequate supervision on the part of local authorities while the legal cost of employing children is relatively low a partner at Shanghai-based River Delta Law Firm told Sixth Tone that companies who employ child laborers should also be ordered to pay punitive compensation “The effectiveness [of such compensation] would be far greater than that of fines,” he said “It would encourage children to safeguard their legal rights.” But as the large number of children flocking to cities like Changshu shows the appeal of work in urban centers remains a more attractive prospect than staying in school or working in the fields A child from a village near Wenshan spoke to the camera in Pear Video’s follow-up report “The people who used to be so average-looking when they lived here came back from working elsewhere as new people,” said the 14-year-old boy identified only by the nickname “Xiao Wen.” “They had new haircuts — it was awesome.” Xiao Wen said he had dropped out of school and was planning to move to a city to look for work after Chinese New Year “If the children and their parents are still receptive to the prospect of the illegal employment of minors it means that China’s poverty gap is too large,” the lawyer Qiu said (Header image: A screenshot from the news video shows a young boy working at a clothing workshop.) 2014―Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) vehicle powertrain production subsidiary in Changshu held a ceremony here today to officially mark the start of localized production of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) Production of transaxles for hybrid vehicles―also a first for Toyota outside Japan―is scheduled to begin here in 2015 The ceremony was attended by Chinese government officials representatives from the Japanese Consulate in Shanghai and TMC’s Chinese joint-venture partners At the ceremony Sudo said: “TMCAP is collaborating with TMEC2 to develop and produce the environment-friendly vehicles that Chinese consumers want and the future needs.” TMCAP began production of CVTs for compact cars on July 14 TMCAP-produced CVTs are already being used in new “Corolla” and “Levin” models launched in China this summer and are also planned for use in other compact vehicles in the future TMCAP is working to address anticipated demand for hybrid vehicles in China with preparations underway to also locally produce hybrid system batteries and inverters China-made hybrid components will be used in China-market Corollas and Levins starting in 2015 Hyatt Regency Changshu Kuncheng Lake offers 289 guestrooms and suites four dining options along with a range of amenities Hyatt Hotels has further expanded its portfolio by opening the Hyatt Regency Changshu Kuncheng Lake in Changshu the hotel is claimed to serve as one of Changshu’s tallest hotels Hyatt Regency Changshu Kuncheng Lake general manager Frank Chen said: “We are excited to welcome guests to Hyatt Regency Changshu Kuncheng Lake delightful culinary experiences and flexible event spaces accompanied by thoughtful service our hotel offers a vibrant new stay experience in Changshu and a premier gathering venue.” The hotel offers 289 guestrooms and suites with each room offering a range of amenities premier room guests with access to the Regency Club can enjoy complimentary perks such as afternoon tea and evening cocktails The hotel offers two-bedroom suites that provide additional space for families planning extended stays The presidential suite on the hotel’s 33rd floor provides a residential-style retreat with a dining room The hotel’s dining options span the 36th to 38th floors Market Café serves diverse international dishes while Xiang Yue provides local and Zhejiang Chinese specialties and has eight private dining rooms Yinxiu 36 offers teppanyaki and an interactive dining experience while The Lounge serves signature canapés and cocktails along with live music It also hosts both corporate and social gatherings in its versatile event spaces boardrooms and exclusive spaces for private parties and VIP events all supported by event specialists and catering experts Among the other amenities provided at the property are a 24-hour fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool Situated within a one-hour drive of Suzhou the hotel is accessible via Changshu’s intercity train network Guests at the property can explore Changshu’s landscapes including Yushan Mountain National Forest Park and Shajiabang National Wetland Park and enjoy lakeside activities Hyatt Hotels has over 1,250 hotels and all-inclusive properties spanning 76 countries across six continents View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network The new factory is now operational and will produce ClearMotion1 technology for multiple OEMs including NIO's upcoming ET9 production ClearMotion will produce up to 1.5 million units annually of its patented high-bandwidth active suspension technology ClearMotion1 The opening of this state-of-the-art facility will bring ClearMotion's industry-leading technology into consumer vehicles for the first time and marks the company's next phase of global expansion As the global automotive industry pushes toward smart electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology the in-cabin and passenger experience needs to match ClearMotion1 cancels unwanted motion in cars to pave the way for a future of enjoyable safer and more productive driving experiences This technology has become the benchmark for automotive technologies worldwide Product deliveries from the factory will begin in Q4 2024 The automated facility stands as ClearMotion's largest investment to date and represents the company's plans to build in the region as part of the company's commitment to sustainable transportation ClearMotion's regional presence includes: ● The capacity to produce over 1.5 million components per year at full operation ● Over 35 ClearMotion employees with plans to hire 25 additional engineers and technicians in the next year "Our first production factory enables us to deliver on NIO's landmark product order and additional customer programs underway we plan to expand our production capabilities for future partnerships across the automotive industry." The Changshu site establishes a blueprint for upcoming ClearMotion plants in North America and Europe Its evolution represents a significant stride towards worldwide accessibility and deployment of ClearMotion technology marking the shift from development to manufacturing at scale ClearMotion is set to announce additional OEM partners in the coming months and is poised to continue its accelerating global expansion in 2024. To learn more about ClearMotion, visit http://www.clearmotion.com Karla Lopez, Kickstand Communications, 2147635657, [email protected], https://clearmotion.com/ The Seventh Annual Climathon Suzhou held at XJTLU’s International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) recently challenged participants to “Tackle Climate Change from the Ground Up” with special focus on the problem of single-use plastics The RCE Suzhou (Regional Centre of Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development) rallied the approximately 60 participants from seven institutions to work together on creative ways to refuse Student teams presented proposals that were judged on criteria including connection to the challenge First prize went to a team that proposed using different parts of the bamboo plant a Year One student at XJTLU and member of XJTLU Oikos a student organisation for sustainability in management and economics education The other team members were Maya (Callista) Brusson and Anamika Prasad from UWC Changshu China “I really appreciate my teammates and the cross-cultural communication experience,” Teng says “Winning the first prize is not only recognition but also encouragement for a sustainable lifestyle.” XJTLU student Jinrong Teng; UWC Changshu China students The second-prize winners conceived a more sustainable way to manage the large number of plastic yoghurt cups with straws discarded in institutional environments composed of students from UWC Changshu China and XJTLU’s IBSS proposed discarding the yoghurt cups and straws separately classifying the cups as reusable and straws as non-reusable They then suggested ways to extend the life of yoghurt cups “By leveraging recycling technologies and engaging local communities such as farms and enterprises we unlocked a pathway to not only reduce plastic waste but also to create valuable resources,” says team member Shiyu Shan Shan was joined by Yuetong Yang and Yanning Qi and three students from UWC Changshu China: Karolina Grigoryans All the XJTLU students belong to the IBSS Sustainable Future Talents (SFT) group IBSS academic staff Dr Mohamed Omran; Huan Ni Green Light Year; UWC Changshu student Karolina Grigoryans; IBSS students Yanning Qi and Shiyu Shan; UWC Changshu students Leyan (Joseph) Zou and Halle Sophia Efia Gyapomaa Ofosu; and IBSS student Yuetong Yang The third-prize winning team proposed an eco-friendly takeout system for schools encouraging customers and suppliers to use reusable packaging The team was composed of Marvelyne Margalena and Sator Proton Susanto both Year Three students at XJTLU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Liberata Chubwa and Maximilian Zane Alexandrov from UWC Changshu China XJTLU School of Design academic staff Dr Paola Pellegrini UWC Changshu China students Maximilian Zane Alexandrov and Liberata Chubwa and XJTLU students Marvelyne Margalena and Sator Proton Susanto Dr Eunkyung Lee of IBSS hosted the competition and award sessions President of the RCE Suzhou at IBSS; Charlotte Penny from Dulwich College Suzhou; Huan Ni from Green Light Year a member organisation of RCE Suzhou; and Dr Paola Pellegrini from XJTLU’s Design School gave talks Students say participating brought both greater awareness of issues related to climate change and ideas on how they can contribute to solutions “The Climathon brings together a group of like-minded people to solve environmental problems efficiently,” says Qi of the second-place team “It not only deepens my understanding of the current situation but also enlightens us on how to make behaviour changes in the face of these problems.” Jiangsu Changshu Automotive Trim Group Co. (referred to as "CAIP") released a statement articulating a strategic move to enhance the capital strength of its wholly-owned subsidiary Changchun City Changchun Automotive Interior Parts Co. (referred to as "Changchun Changchun") CAIP plans to boost Changchun Changchun's registered capital by an impressive 150 million yuan Changchun Changchun's registered capital will rise from 45 million yuan to a 195 million yuan the announcement revealed a subsequent plan to bolster the capital strength of its second-tier wholly-owned company Ltd (referred to as "Shenyang Changchun") This initiative aims to support Shenyang Changchun's growth and continuation of BMW project orders It is anticipated that Changchun Changchun will increase Shenyang Changchun's registered capital by another 150 million yuan and registered with the Shenyang Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce Shenyang Changchun is wholly owned by Changchun Changchun making it a second-tier subsidiary of CAIP Upon completion of this capital enhancement Shenyang Changchun's registered capital will see a surge from 52 million yuan to 202 million yuan with Changchun Changchun still maintaining total ownership CAIP said it believes that upon completion the substantial boost in the capital strength of Changchun Changchun and Shenyang Changchun will facilitate broader operational expansion and investment development these moves will contribute to larger investment returns marking a promising prospect for the CAIP's future and was listed in Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2017 It has established joint ventures with Peguform (Germany) endeavoring to become a core supplier of the more valuable products for whole automobile enterprises to provide clients with integrated services “from project engineering development and design to mold design and manufacturing product testing and verification as well as cost optimization solutions” according to the introduction posted on the company’s official website