"We are consistently implementing our "In the region, for the region" strategy world-wide, which includes China. This award from Geely shows that we are an equal partner to our customers, providing an excellent level of know-how on site with qualified em-ployees", explains Wolfgang Dangel, President Automotive Schaeffler AG.
In the Asia/Pacific region, Asiatic business activities are managed from regional headquarters in Shanghai, which was established in 2007. With dedicated subsidiar-ies in the People's Republic of China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malay-sia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and India, Schaeffler is comprehensively represented in the regions. The Automotive and Industrial Divi-sions are specifically supported by 13 production plants at present. In addition, ten regional development centres ensure that Asiatic customers receive rapid, local support which is tailored to specific requirements.