Yuchai and Guangxi Zhenye Form New Joint Venture
Yuchai Foundry will contribute RMB 17 million for a 34% stake in the new heat-treatment business.
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China Yuchai International (NYSE: CYD) announced that Yuchai Foundry and Guangxi Zhenye have established a joint venture for iron heat treatment. The venture, Guangxi Aobei Technology, will operate in Yulin, Guangxi, and has total registered capital of RMB 50 million. Yuchai Foundry will contribute RMB 17 million for a 34% equity interest, while Guangxi Zhenye will contribute RMB 33 million for the remaining 66%.
The business focuses on austempered ductile iron (ADI), a heat-treated iron material used in automotive components. Guangxi Aobei aims to combine Zhenye New Materials' ADI technology expertise with Yuchai's casting capabilities to expand ADI component production and support mass production and broader application of automotive differential components and assemblies.
Positive
- Minor pointGuangxi Aobei established with Guangxi Zhenye, adding an ADI heat-treatment joint venture in Yulin.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Guangxi Aobei aims to expand ADI component production by combining partner technology expertise with Yuchai's casting capabilities.
Negative
- Minor pointRMB 17 million capital contribution committed by Yuchai Foundry for a 34% equity interest.
News Explained
The company participates through its wholly owned subsidiary: Yuchai Foundry holds a
Key Figures
- JV registered capital
- RMB 50 million
- Total registered capital of Guangxi Aobei
- Yuchai Foundry contribution and stake
- RMB 17 million; 34% equity interest
- Contribution to Guangxi Aobei
- Guangxi Zhenye contribution and stake
- RMB 33 million; 66% equity interest
- Contribution to Guangxi Aobei
Key Terms
austempered ductile iron technical
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Guangxi Aobei has a total registered capital of
Guangxi Zhenye is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Zhenye New Materials Co., Ltd. (collectively, "Zhenye New Materials"), which specializes in the research and development, production, processing and sale of ADI materials and related components. ADI is an advanced ductile iron material known for its cost-efficient, lightweight, wear-resistant, vibration-damping and noise-reducing features. In the automotive sector, ADI is increasingly used in key components such as brackets, gears, connectors, differential housings, and camshafts.
Guangxi Aobei aims to combine Zhenye New Materials' expertise in ADI technology with Yuchai's casting capabilities to expand the production of ADI components and support the mass production and broader application of ADI automotive differential components and assemblies.
About China Yuchai International
China Yuchai International, through its principal operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("Yuchai"), is one of the leading powertrain solutions manufacturers in China. Founded in 1951, Yuchai maintains a reputable brand name, a strong research and development team, and a significant market share in China. Yuchai specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, pickups, construction and agricultural equipment, and marine and power generation applications. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio of powertrain solutions, spanning traditional diesel and natural gas engines to alternate fuels and new energy products, including pure electric, range extenders, hybrid, and fuel cell systems. Through an extensive network of regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, Yuchai distributes engines directly to auto OEMs and distributors while providing after-sales services across China and globally. In 2025, Yuchai sold 461,309 engines and reported total revenue of RMB 24.6 billion. For more information, please visit http://www.cyilimited.com.
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FAQ
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What are China Yuchai's ownership and investment terms in the Guangxi Aobei joint venture?
Yuchai Foundry will contribute RMB 17 million for a 34% equity interest in Guangxi Aobei. Guangxi Zhenye will contribute RMB 33 million for the remaining 66%. The venture has total registered capital of RMB 50 million.
What will China Yuchai's new Guangxi Aobei joint venture do?
Guangxi Aobei will engage in austempered ductile iron heat treatment in Yulin, Guangxi. The venture aims to expand ADI component production and support mass production and broader application of automotive differential components and assemblies.