FUCHS and Nanyang Cijan Sign Strategic Cooperation to Jointly Explore the Global Intelligent Suspension New Landscape

On April 8, FUCHS China formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Nanyang Cijan Automobile Shock Absorber Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Nanyang Cijan"), a leading enterprise in China’s shock absorber industry. Based on over 30 years of cooperation, the two parties will focus on intelligent suspension technology innovation and global market expansion, ushering in a new chapter of high-quality cooperation.

Core leaders from both sides attended the signing ceremony, including Zhijun Zhao (Chairman of Nanyang Cijan), Yiran Zhao (Deputy General Manager of Procurement), Daoxian Zhang (Deputy General Manager of R&D), Chao Yin (Manager of Project Management Department), Rongjiao Wang (Procurement Manager); Carsten Meyer (Executive Vice President of Global OEM & Mining Lubrication Division, FUCHS Group), Kris Van Gasse (Chief Technology Officer of FUCHS China), Oscar Xie (Vice President of Automotive Oil OEM Sales, FUCHS China), David Gu (Director of Shock Absorber Industry, FUCHS China), Thomas Zhu (Senior Product Manager of FUCHS China), and Yougen Li (Senior Key Account Manager of FUCHS China).

Complementary Strengths for Mutual Progress

Founded in 1951, Nanyang Cijan has over 70 years of industry experience and officially entered the shock absorber field in 1961. By acquiring Italy’s Viostu and establishing a European R&D center, it has continuously enhanced its global R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Focusing on the intelligent electronic control suspension track since 2020, it now has complete shock absorber system integration capabilities, with an annual output exceeding 30 million units in 2025, maintaining a leading position in the domestic and global shock absorber markets.

On the other hand, with decades of in-depth technological expertise in shock absorber oil, FUCHS has become one of the world’s most widely used and reputable benchmark brands. Since entering the Chinese market, FUCHS has adhered to "global formulas, local deep cultivation", continuously supporting China’s automotive industry upgrading with high-quality lubrication technology, forming a highly matched industrial complementary relationship with Nanyang Cijan.

Nanyang Cijan focuses on shock absorber manufacturing, based on global production and technological innovation, while FUCHS excels in lubrication technology, covering key performance needs of intelligent suspension systems. Over the years, the two parties have achieved in-depth collaboration in technology, supply chain and global projects, laying a solid foundation for this strategic cooperation upgrade.

Two Decades of Cooperation Upgrade: From Cooperation to Strategic Win-Win

The cooperation between FUCHS and Nanyang Cijan has spanned more than 20 years. Starting from the initial supply-demand relationship, the two parties have gradually deepened into trusted, collaborative strategic partners, establishing a profound cooperation foundation in technology, supply chain and market.

Zhijun Zhao, Chairman of Nanyang Cijan Group, stated that FUCHS is a long-term and reliable partner, and this signing will promote comprehensive collaboration between the two parties on the new Morocco factory project. FUCHS’ global resources and technological advantages will help Nanyang Cijan further expand into North American, European and African markets, accelerating its global layout.

Yiran Zhao, Deputy General Manager of Procurement at Nanyang Cijan, noted that years of cooperation have verified their synergistic value. In the future, both parties will adhere to the principle of mutual trust and win-win, and jointly explore new development space based on profound cooperation.

Technology Empowers Global Layout, Opening a New Cooperation Journey

Carsten Meyer, Executive Vice President of Global OEM & Mining Lubrication Division at FUCHS Group, affirmed the cooperation achievements. He emphasized that FUCHS will provide full-process support for Nanyang Cijan’s Morocco factory relying on its global technology and supply chain system, ensuring the smooth landing and operation of overseas projects.

Kris Van Gasse, Chief Technology Officer of FUCHS China, stated that the two parties will deepen joint R&D in cutting-edge fields such as new shock absorber oil, magnetorheological fluids and high-end motorcycle oil. FUCHS will empower the iteration and upgrading of Nanyang Cijan’s intelligent suspension products through technological collaboration, enhancing core competitiveness.

Oscar Xie, Vice President of Automotive Oil OEM Sales at FUCHS China, said this signing is a new starting point for cooperation. FUCHS will continue to deepen technology, service and market collaboration with Nanyang Cijan, jointly building global competitive advantages and achieving higher-quality development in the intelligent auto parts field.

The signing of this strategic cooperation is an important milestone in the cooperation between FUCHS and Nanyang Cijan. In the future, the two parties will continue to be driven by technological innovation, guided by the global market, and work together to write a new chapter of win-win cooperation in the intelligent auto parts field.