SAIC promotes auto parts remanufacturing biz
- Source: CE.cn
- [08:45 July 26 2010]
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In 2009, SAIC Group remanufactured 2,000 engines accumulatively, which generated 15 million yuan sales revenue. Through remanufacturing, it saved 1,062 tons of steel and 3.06 million kWh electric powers, and reduced 1,008 tons of carbon dioxide emission.
In 2009, SAIC Group mapped out the scope of products for pilot remanufacturing with engine and automatic transmission at the center, and enhanced synergy between its auto parts remanufacturing unit and auto makers. Several enterprises under the group are dedicated to auto parts remanufacturing.
On such basis, SAIC Group consolidated its auto parts remanufacturing business. Shanghai Xingfu Motorcycle Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the group, acquired a 100 percent stake in Shanghai Dazhong Ruibeide Powertrain Co., Ltd. from Shanghai Dazhong Allied Development Co., Ltd. Being renamed Shanghai Xingfu Ruibeide Powertrain Co., Ltd., the company is the group's auto parts remanufacturing unit, focusing on the five categories of auto parts available for pilot programs with approval from Chinese government.
Leveraging advantages of the group, SAIC Group promotes collaboration between Xingfu Ruibeide and its auto makers in auto parts remanufacturing. With authorization from automakers, Xingfu Ruibeide is well positioned to capitalize on the 4S network system to recycle used parts and sell remanufactured parts.
At present, by means of Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.'s 600 special repair shops and after-sale network across 27 provinces, regions and municipalities, Xingfu Ruibeide has a complete recycling and sales network system.
Under the group's unified planning, Xingfu Ruibeide teams up with auto makers to develop key remanufacturing technologies. Breakthroughs have been made in a slew of key technologies.
Meanwhile, the company analyzes each used engine on a case-by-case basis, adopts the most suitable remanufacturing process, and applies the same quality standard as new parts.
Moreover, after successfully developing six auto parts (cylinder, cylinder head, crankshaft, connecting rod, camshaft and countershaft), the company engages in deep development of other engine parts, such as cylinder cover and oil pan. Each link of production is equipped with online measurement system, to test 100 percent key sizes for processing and monitor the quality of remanufactured parts dynamically.
The aim is to step up process development, optimization and control in remanufacturing, ensure product quality, energy conservation and environmental friendliness.
In 2009, enterprises under SAIC Group took part in the setting of a host of national standards for remanufactured auto parts. To date, four standards including the Remanufacturing of Auto Parts - Remanufacturing Technical Specifications for Ignition/Compression Auto Parts have been compiled and submitted to competent ministries and commissions for review.
Through exquisite workmanship and rigorous quality control, Shanghai Xingfu Ruibeide Powertrain Co., Ltd. ensures the consistency of remanufactured engines and new engines in performance, quality and after-sale service.
During the 12th Five-Year Plan period, SAIC Group will further leverage its superiority in auto manufacturing and auto parts manufacturing to propel the expansion of production scale and the upgrade of technology and equipment for auto parts like engine and transmission, and foster the group's remanufacturing base.
