# KS Huayu AluTech to expand Neckarsulm production site

KS Huayu AluTech GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall Automotive and Huayu Automotive Systems, is expanding its Neckarsulm site with a new foundry and downstream shops. The production area will grow by 5,000 square meters. Construction starts in early 2017, production start-up scheduled for July 1, 2018.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2016-12-13
- Where: Neckarsulm, Germany
- Starts operating: 1 Jul 2018
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 5,000 square meters production area
- Products: aluminium die castings, engine blocks, structural components, aluminium parts for electric vehicles
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [KS HUAYU AluTech](https://endata.com/companies/17513.md)
- [Rheinmetall Automotive](https://endata.com/companies/1095.md) (partner)
- [Huayu Automotive Systems](https://endata.com/companies/1495.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [just-auto.com](https://www.just-auto.com/news/ks-huayu-expanding-neckarsulm-production-site/), 2016-12-13: "While expanding its business in engine block castings, KS Huayu will also broaden its focus on products for non-I.C. engine vehicles."
- [foundry-planet.com](https://www.foundry-planet.com/d/ger-ks-huayu-expanding-neckarsulm-production-site/), 2016-12-20: "While expanding its business in engine block castings, KS Huayu will also broaden its focus on products for non-I.C. engine vehicles"

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