Yanfeng Automotive Smart Safety Systems Co., Ltd.

Certifications

• IATF 16949 (Automotive Quality Management System)
• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)
• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System)
• ASPICE (Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination)

Main Products & Services

A leading global automotive safety system supplier, ranking among the top tier in the passive safety market. It is a core subsidiary of Yanfeng (under SAIC Motor's Huayu Automotive).

Core Products

• Airbag modules (driver, passenger, side, curtain, knee, and far-side airbags)
• Seatbelt systems (pretensioners, load limiters, and active seatbelts)
• Steering wheels (including smart steering wheels with HOD - Hands On Detection, touch feedback, and ambient lighting)
• Integrated safety system solutions

Service Areas

• Passive safety systems for passenger vehicles
• Smart cabin safety integration
• Autonomous driving safety solutions

Focuses on 'Smart Safety' by integrating passive safety components with electronics and interior surfaces. Features include millisecond response times, high-precision manufacturing, and seamless integration with vehicle cockpits.

Company Information

Location

Shanghai, China (Headquarters: No. 957 Kangqiao Road, Pudong New Area)

Established

2017

Registered Capital

250,000,000 RMB

Business Scope

Design, development, testing, and manufacturing of automotive safety systems, including airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels; technical services and import/export of automotive components.

Production Capacity

Operates multiple high-precision automated production lines for airbags and seatbelts with global delivery capabilities to over 80 automotive brands.

Financial Overview

Part of Yanfeng Group, which reported global sales of approximately 131.5 billion RMB. The safety division is a major growth driver within the group's international portfolio.

Vision: To be the world's best automotive supplier. Values: Innovation, zero-defect culture, and 'Experience in Motion'.

Major Projects & Clients

Notable Projects

• Development of the XiM27 smart cabin safety suite
• Next-generation integrated safety solutions for autonomous driving modes
• Localization of high-end safety systems for global EV platforms

Key Clients

• Volkswagen Group
• General Motors (GM)
• Ford Motor Company
• BMW
• Mercedes-Benz
• Tesla
• SAIC Motor
• Toyota
• Honda

Industry Applications

• Passenger Vehicle Manufacturing
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry
• Autonomous Driving Technology

Team & R&D

Team size: The broader Yanfeng Group employs approximately 57,000 people globally, with the Smart Safety division comprising a significant portion of specialized engineering and manufacturing staff.

R&D capabilities: Operates dedicated R&D centers in Shanghai (China), Novi (USA), and Neuss (Germany). Features a technical team of over 4,100 experts globally across all Yanfeng divisions.

Technical expertise: Expertise in pyrotechnic gas generators, textile engineering for airbags, electronic control units (ECU) for safety, and smart surface integration.

Management

• Ni Jiawen (Chairman)
• Lu Kai (General Manager/Legal Representative)

Overseas Layout

Production Bases

• Rayong, Thailand: Address: 700/20 WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 1, Moo 7, Khao Khan Song, Si Racha, Chonburi. Produces safety systems for the Southeast Asian market and EV manufacturers.
• Queretaro, Mexico: Address: Carr. Estatal 500 No. 4300 Int. 10 Bodega 1, Parque Industrial O'Donnell Aeropuerto, El Marques. Major manufacturing hub for North American OEMs.
• Planá nad Lužnicí, Czech Republic: Address: Průmyslová, 391 11 Planá nad Lužnicí. Key European production site for safety components and system assembly.
• Pune, India: Address: ICC Devi Gaurav Tech Park, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra 411018. Manufacturing and engineering support for the Indian automotive market.

Sales Offices

• Neuss, Germany: Address: Jagenbergstraße 1, 41468 Neuss. European Headquarters and regional sales/engineering management.
• Novi, Michigan, USA: Address: 41935 West 12 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377. North American Headquarters and Technical Center.

Investment Companies

• Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Europe S.à r.l. & Co. KG — Neuss, Germany: Holding entity for European operations including safety systems.
• Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Mexico, S. De R.L. De C.V. — Queretaro, Mexico: Subsidiary managing Mexican production and technical facilities.

Global strategy: Follows a 'Global Footprint, Local Service' strategy, positioning manufacturing and R&D centers in close proximity to major automotive clusters in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Overseas revenue: Approximately 30-40% of total group revenue is derived from international markets, with the safety division being one of the most globalized units.