Annual Capacity Exceeds 10 Million Sets: Local Brake Pad Factory Accelerates Global Expansion
In response to strong global demand for high‑quality braking components in the automotive aftermarket, our brake pad factory recently announced that following a year‑long intelligent transformation, annual production capacity has successfully exceeded 10 million sets-a 40% increase over pre‑transformation levels. This milestone marks a significant step forward in our large‑scale production and smart manufacturing capabilities, laying a solid foundation for our global strategy.
As a brake pad factory with nearly twenty years of experience in braking product R&D and manufacturing, we have always regarded technological innovation and quality control as the core drivers of our growth. This intelligent transformation involved a total investment of nearly 60 million yuan, with key additions including fully automated batching systems, robotic pressing units, high‑precision double‑disc grinding machines, and in‑line vision inspection equipment. The new production lines have not only greatly improved efficiency but also raised the first‑pass yield to over 99.3%. Notably, the factory has simultaneously deployed an MES manufacturing execution system and an ERP enterprise resource planning system, achieving full digital management from raw material receiving to finished product shipping. The material source, process parameters, and inspection data for every brake pad can now be precisely traced.
Alongside capacity expansion, our brake pad factory has also placed a strong emphasis on green manufacturing. The new lines incorporate low‑energy curing technology and efficient dust recovery systems, reducing total energy consumption per ton of product by 25% compared with the previous setup and significantly lowering carbon emissions. The factory has successfully passed ISO 14001 environmental management system certification. Currently, the facility holds IATF 16949 quality management certification, ECE R90 European braking safety standards, and several other authoritative accreditations. Products are now exported to more than 50 countries and regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
In response to the rapid growth of the new energy vehicle market, our brake pad factory is actively expanding its capabilities. R&D teams have successfully developed a low‑copper, high‑wear‑resistance, low‑noise formulation specifically tailored to the characteristics of EVs-heavier vehicle weight, frequent regenerative braking, and higher sensitivity to noise-and are already supplying several domestic NEV OEMs. In the first quarter of this year, exports of NEV‑specific brake pads increased by more than 60% year‑on‑year, becoming a new engine for growth.
The factory director stated: "In the next three years, we will continue to increase R&D investment, focusing on copper‑free environmentally friendly formulations and mechatronic brake modules. At the same time, we plan to establish overseas warehousing centers to further improve response times for international customers. Our goal is not only to be an excellent brake pad factory, but also to become a trusted Chinese force in the global brake supply chain."
Looking ahead, we will continue to uphold the philosophy of "safety first, quality foremost," leveraging more stable delivery capabilities and enhanced after‑sales service to explore new opportunities in the braking system sector together with our global partners.
