Astern Noveastern Group (the trademark of Novares International Group in China) officially launched the company’s 25th anniversary in China on February 28, 2023. In the past week, celebrations have been held at the Group’s locations in China.
Since Novaris started production in Wuhan in 1997, the company has continued to meet the needs of the Chinese automotive market and support the development of the industry.
PierreBOULET, Chief Executive Officer of Novaris Group; PhilippeVAYSSETTES, President of China; Francoise Sordet, chief financial officer of Novaris Group; Group Senior Vice President of Human Resources Jean-Christophe Laland (Jean-Christophe Laland) attended the event together with colleagues from Chinese companies.
Chen Zhaochun, deputy governor of Dayong District of Shenyang, Shen Min, deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and mayor of Chuansha New Town of Shanghai, Guo Rui Yin, BMW Brilliance interior purchasing manager, Sun Jiaji, senior supplier quality manager of SAIC GM Beisheng, Chen Jinxi, Director of French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Shanghai and other distinguished guests also attended the ceremony.
Pierre Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Novaris Group, said: “As a complete solutions provider, Novaris is committed to the design and manufacture of high value-added products and complex components using advanced injection molding processes. Over the past 25 years in China, the company has achieved steady growth, thanks to the hard work of our passionate China team of over 1,000 colleagues. We are committed to innovation and results-driven entrepreneurship to ensure long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with our Chinese customers.”
Novaris is currently one of the largest plastic solutions providers in the world, with reliable cooperation with vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers in the automotive industry. On average, one out of every three vehicles in the world uses Novaris solutions. With a balanced customer portfolio that includes the world’s top 15 premium vehicle brands, Novaris offers a wide range of product lines in China, including powertrain, control panels and frames, vents, interior and body trim, door opening systems, exterior paint and finish.
Novaris benefits from providing a full range of design, development and production services in China, with an investment company and a skills center in Shanghai, as well as five manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, Shenyang, Wuhan and Yantai.
Novares’ strategy in China is to focus on body parts for premium automotive brands, provide mature powertrain innovation for all brands, provide all passengers with cleaner, lighter connected vehicles with intelligent and intuitive interfaces, and work with customers to create a better future for the automotive industry.
Philippe Visettes, President of Novaris China, said, “In serving the Chinese market for 25 years, we have strengthened our capabilities in quality products and services through continuous improvements in testing and tracking, produced products designed to enhance the comfort of local Chinese passengers and drivers, and really promote the development of local industry. Recently, we were granted a patent for a cooling system for electric vehicle soft-pack batteries, which is the result of research and development teams in China.”
In recent years, Novaris has continuously increased its investment in China and firmly fulfilled its commitment to China. In 2021, Novaris Shenyang manufacturing plant started the expansion project, under the strong support of the local government and customers. By 2022, the expansion will be completed, adding 7,367 square meters to the Novaris Shenyang manufacturing plant, expanding the total plant area to 17,000 square meters, the total floor area to 26,000 square meters, and adding up to 15 new production lines.
Post time: Mar-08-2023