# Wuhan Youfin to build R&D and manufacturing base in Wuhan for wire-controlled brakes

Wuhan Youfin Auto Parts Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of West Shanghai, signed an agreement with Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone to build a new R&D and manufacturing base for wire-controlled braking products, with an investment of approximately 156 million yuan. Production is slated to begin in 2027.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-08-05
- Where: Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone, China
- Value: $22.0M (156.0M CNY)
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: wire-controlled braking products, hydraulic electronic parking brakes (EPB)
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Wuhan Youfin Auto Parts](https://endata.com/companies/93419.md)
- [West Shanghai Automotive Service](https://endata.com/companies/93420.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [autonews.gasgoo.com](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/another-rd-and-manufacturing-base-lands-in-wuhan-economic-technological-development-zone-2085576243587031041), 2026-08-07: "With a total investment of approximately 156 million yuan, the facility will focus on wire-controlled braking products, including hydraulic electronic parking brakes (EPB)."

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