# Knorr-Bremse DETC starts building auto parts factory in Shiyan

Knorr-Bremse DETC, a joint venture between Knorr-Bremse and Dongfeng Electronic Technology, broke ground on a new auto parts factory in Shiyan, Hubei, with 300 million yuan investment, 50,000 sqm area, expected to start operation in February 2021.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2020-08-18
- Where: Shiyan, Hubei, China
- Value: $43.3M (300.0M CNY)
- Starts operating: Feb 2021
- Status: under construction
- Products: transmission system, air supply system, vehicle control system, wheel end system, steering system, advanced driver assistance systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Knorr-Bremse DETC Commercial Vehicle Braking Technology](https://endata.com/companies/49302.md)
- [Knorr-Bremse](https://endata.com/companies/7696.md) (partner)
- [Dongfeng Electronic Technology](https://endata.com/companies/49303.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [autonews.gasgoo.com](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/dongfengs-subsidiary-starts-constructing-new-auto-parts-factory-in-shiyan-70017460), 2020-08-20: "The new factory to be launched in Shiyan is expected to be another representative project of 'international benchmark factory' for the group."
- [autonews.gasgoo.com](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/market-industry/70017460), 2020-08-20: "The new factory to be launched in Shiyan is expected to be another representative project of 'international benchmark factory' for the group."

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