Mingteng International’s Subsidiary Entered into Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with Suzhou Lvkon Transmission Technology to Strengthen Partnership and Enhance Competitiveness in the New Energy Commercial Vehicle Market

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Mingteng International (NASDAQ:MTEN), a Chinese automotive mold developer, announced that its subsidiary Wuxi Mingteng has entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Suzhou Lvkon Transmission Technology in July 2025. The partnership focuses on mold design, production, and integrated delivery of new energy aluminum alloy components.

Lvkon, a leader in power transmission systems for new energy commercial vehicles, holds 19.1% market share in heavy-duty truck motors and 26.4% in medium-duty truck motors as of Q1 2024. Currently contributing 9% of Mingteng's total sales, the collaboration is expected to double total orders by 2026 compared to 2025 levels, strengthening Mingteng's position in China's growing new energy commercial vehicle market.

Positive

• Strategic partnership with market leader Lvkon who holds 19.1% and 26.4% market share in heavy and medium-duty truck motors respectively
• Projected doubling of total orders by 2026 compared to 2025
• Current 9% contribution to total sales from Lvkon expected to grow significantly
• Enhanced market positioning in the growing new energy commercial vehicle sector

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• None.

Insights

Automotive Industry Analyst

Mingteng's partnership with Lvkon positions it for significant growth in China's new energy commercial vehicle market, with projected order doubling by 2026.

Mingteng International's strategic partnership with Lvkon represents a calculated move to capitalize on China's expanding new energy commercial vehicle sector. The framework agreement focuses on mold design, production, and integrated delivery of aluminum alloy components - playing directly to Mingteng's core competencies as an automotive mold developer.

The market positioning here is particularly noteworthy. While Lvkon already holds commanding market shares - 19.1% in heavy-duty truck motors and 26.4% in medium-duty truck motors (Q1 2024) - this partnership creates a symbiotic relationship that strengthens both companies' competitive positions. Lvkon gains a specialized mold partner while Mingteng secures deeper access to a high-growth market segment.

The financial impact appears substantial. Lvkon currently contributes approximately 9% of Mingteng's total sales - a figure positioned to grow significantly. The projected doubling of orders by 2026 would represent a major revenue catalyst for Mingteng, potentially transforming its growth trajectory.

This partnership demonstrates strategic foresight in targeting commercial vehicles rather than just passenger cars. While passenger EVs receive more attention, the commercial segment offers distinct advantages: less consumer-preference volatility, stronger government policy support (particularly for emissions reduction), and potentially more stable growth patterns. The focus on commercial vehicles diversifies Mingteng's exposure across the new energy vehicle ecosystem.

Wuxi, China, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mingteng International Corporation Inc. (the “Company” or “Mingteng International”) (Nasdaq: MTEN), an automotive mold developer and supplier in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Wuxi Mingteng Mould Technology Co., Ltd., or Wuxi Mingteng, entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement (the “Agreement”) with Suzhou Lvkon Transmission Technology Co., Ltd. (“Lvkon”) in July 2025, an innovative leading enterprise focusing on the power transmission systems for new energy commercial vehicles in China. This move marks a significant step in enhancing the Company and Lvkon’s strategic partnership and boost their competitiveness in China’s rapidly growing new energy commercial vehicle market.

Pursuant to the Agreement, both parties agree to focus their collaboration on key areas, including mold design and production and the integrated delivery of new energy aluminum alloy components. The partnership aims to strengthen primary cooperation in die-casting and foundry molds supply and procurement, while fostering deeper engagement through high-level management communication as well as the exchange of industry insights.

Mr. Yingkai Xu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mingteng International, commented, “We are thrilled to establish a full-scale strategic partnership with Lvkon. Lvkon has demonstrated outstanding performance in the new energy heavy-duty truck motor market. According to statistic from Tencent News, in the first quarter of 2024, Lvkon secured a market share of 19.1% in the new energy heavy-duty truck motor sector and 26.4% in the medium-duty truck motor sector, maintaining a leading position in both segments. According to the statistics from Evpartner, Lvkon ranked first in the new energy heavy-duty truck motors segment in 2024, with a 14.9% market share. While the new energy passenger car market has expanded rapidly in recent years, the new energy commercial vehicle segment also presents significant growth opportunities—driven by strong government support and rising demand for carbon emission reduction. In this context, Wuxi Mingteng and Lvkon are combining forces to capitalize on these emerging opportunities by leveraging our respective strengths. Currently, Lvkon contributes around 9% of Mingteng International’s total sales. With Lvkon expanding its market presence and anticipated order growth, both parties have agreed to substantially increase new product development efforts in the second half of this year, and accordingly, we expect that our total orders are projected to double in 2026 compared to those of 2025, laying a strong foundation for Mingteng International’s future growth and accelerating our expansion in the new energy sector.”

About Suzhou Lvkon Transmission Technology Co., Ltd.

Suzhou Lvkon Transmission Technology Co., Ltd. is an innovative leading enterprise focusing on the power transmission systems for new energy commercial vehicles. Established in 2011, Lvkon possesses five core technologies, namely, architecture design of electric drive assembly systems for new energy vehicles, control strategy, special gearbox development, high torque density and high-efficiency drive motor, and controller. It has the capability of fully independent design and production of key components such as gearboxes and motors. For more information, please visit Lvkon’s website: http://www.lvkon.com/.

About Mingteng International Corporation Inc.

Based in China, Mingteng International Corporation Inc. is an automotive mold developer and supplier that focuses on molds used in auto parts. The Company provides customers with comprehensive and personalized mold services, covering mold design and development, mold production, assembly, testing, repair and after-sales service. With its production plant located in Wuxi, China, the Company aims to build a systematic solution for automobile mold services and create a personalized and integrated “Turnkey Project” for customers. The Company’s main products are casting molds for turbocharger systems, braking systems, steering and differential system, and other automotive system parts. The Company also produces molds for new energy electric vehicle motor drive systems, battery pack systems, and engineering hydraulic components, which are widely used in automobile, construction machinery and other manufacturing industries. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.wxmtmj.cn/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results, and encourages investors to read the risk factors contained in the Company’s final prospectus and other reports it files with the SEC before making any investment decisions regarding the Company’s securities. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.

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Mingteng International Corporation Inc.
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FAQ

What is the strategic partnership between Mingteng International (MTEN) and Lvkon?

The partnership focuses on mold design, production, and integrated delivery of new energy aluminum alloy components, with emphasis on die-casting and foundry molds supply and procurement.

What is Lvkon's market share in the new energy truck motor market?

As of Q1 2024, Lvkon holds 19.1% market share in heavy-duty truck motors and 26.4% in medium-duty truck motors, ranking first in the new energy heavy-duty truck motors segment with 14.9% market share in 2024.

How much does Lvkon contribute to Mingteng International's sales?

Lvkon currently contributes 9% of Mingteng International's total sales, with orders projected to double in 2026 compared to 2025.

When did Mingteng International sign the agreement with Lvkon?

Mingteng International's subsidiary, Wuxi Mingteng, entered into the strategic cooperation framework agreement with Lvkon in July 2025.

What is the expected growth in orders for Mingteng International (MTEN) from this partnership?

The company projects that total orders will double in 2026 compared to 2025 levels, driven by Lvkon's market expansion and anticipated order growth.