# FORVIA and BYD to build seat assembly plant in Rayong, Thailand

FORVIA and BYD will jointly establish a new seat assembly factory in Rayong Province, Thailand, operating under their existing joint venture Shenzhen Faurecia Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. FORVIA holds the majority stake.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-07-24
- Where: Rayong Province, Thailand, Thailand
- Status: announced
- Products: automotive seats
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [FORVIA](https://endata.com/companies/66110.md)
- [BYD](https://endata.com/companies/9720.md) (partner)
- [Shenzhen Faurecia Automotive Parts Co Ltd](https://endata.com/companies/65429.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [autonews.gasgoo.com](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/forvia-byd-step-up-cooperation-to-build-new-seat-assembly-factory-in-thailand-70025123), 2023-07-24: "This strategic leap reinforces the global technological alliance between FORVIA and the leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, further bolstering their market presence in the Asia-Pacific region."
- [autocarpro.in](https://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/forvia-and-byd-plan-seat-assembly-plant-in-thailand-as-export-hub-for-apac-116243), 2023-08-05: "We are thrilled to establish our seating activity in Thailand, while strengthening our strategic alliance with BYD."

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