Zhuzhou Torch Spark Plug Co., Ltd.

Certifications

• IATF 16949
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• OHSAS 18001
• Ford Q1 Certification
• SAIC GM QSB Certification
• CNAS Accreditation for Test Center

Main Products & Services

Largest spark plug manufacturer and R&D base in China, holding approximately 50% of the domestic market share.

Core Products

• Spark plugs (Iridium, Platinum, Iridium-Platinum, Multi-ground electrode, V-cut center-electrode, Surface-sparking, Nickel copper)
• Ignition coils
• Ignition cables
• Water pumps and water seals
• Automobile filters
• Brake pads
• Generators

Service Areas

• Automotive industry (OEM and Aftermarket)
• Motorcycle industry
• Small gasoline engines
• Large gas engines
• Bus and industrial applications

Advanced manufacturing technologies including laser welding, T95 high-performance ceramic development, and AC automatic assembly lines introduced from Delphi (USA).

Company Information

Location

No. 68 Hongqi Road, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, China

Established

1961 (Formerly Zhuzhou Torch Spark Plug Co., Ltd.; changed to Weichai Torch Technology Co., Ltd. in 2021)

Registered Capital

Information for the specific 'Amperex' JV name was not found; the main entity Weichai Torch Technology Co., Ltd. is a major subsidiary of Weichai Power.

Business Scope

Research, development, manufacturing, and sales of spark plugs, ignition systems, sensors, and automotive components.

Production Capacity

Largest production base in China with multiple automatic assembly lines (AC and Bord Line) and advanced laser welding equipment.

Financial Overview

Part of Weichai Holding Group, which reported annual revenue exceeding 260 billion RMB in 2019.

Focus on innovation, quality, and 'Green Factory' sustainable manufacturing.

Major Projects & Clients

Notable Projects

• Acquisition of Delphi's spark plug facilities and technology in 2006
• Establishment of the 'Zhi Chuang' system for intelligent manufacturing in 2018
• National Green Factory certification project

Key Clients

• Shanghai GM
• Changan Ford
• FAW Car
• Geely Automobile
• Chery
• Dongfeng Yulong
• Changan
• Shenyang Mitsubishi
• Dongan Mitsubishi
• Jianghuai Auto
• Yamaha
• Kohler
• TTI

Industry Applications

• Passenger vehicles
• Commercial vehicles
• Motorcycles
• Garden machinery
• Industrial gas engines

Team & R&D

Team size: Approximately 1,100 employees

R&D capabilities: National-level testing center with CNAS accreditation; advanced R&D in high-performance ceramics and ignition systems.

Technical expertise: Expertise in advanced ceramic materials, precision welding, and automated assembly line design.

Management

• The company is a subsidiary of Weichai Power; management is integrated with Weichai's corporate structure.

Overseas Layout

Production Bases

• Zhuzhou, China: Main global production base; no specific overseas production factories were found in the search results.

Sales Offices

• Dubai South, UAE: UAE Warehouse: Dubai South FH2 warehouse, serving the Middle East market.

Investment Companies

• Weichai Power International Development — Hong Kong: Manages the overseas operations of the parent group, including Torch's international business.

Global strategy: Strategic focus on the 'Belt and Road' initiative, expanding international market share through global OEM supply chains and overseas warehousing.

Overseas revenue: Products are exported to more than 20 countries and regions, including the USA, Canada, Italy, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia.