The East Asia Composite workshop in WEDZ. [Photo/Changjiang Daily]
Wuhan East Asia Composite Automobile Parts Co, located in Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ), is making significant progress in smart manufacturing and R&D.
The company recently announced a substantial investment of 500 million yuan ($72 million) to build a new smart factory that will serve as a production and R&D hub for automotive interior and exterior components, with full operations anticipated by the end of the year.
The factory will emphasize digital operations, automated production, intelligent logistics, and low-carbon energy efficiency, aiming to become a pivotal smart manufacturing center for core components and modular assemblies of high-end new energy vehicles.
The company also plans to acquire land for expanding its capacity, transforming the Wuhan base into a comprehensive hub for manufacturing, R&D, and new process validation.
These initiatives are part of the company's strategy to adapt to the automotive industry's shift towards electrification, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies, including lightweight materials, advanced painting processes, and modular integration.
The company's business in the new energy vehicle sector has grown substantially, with orders for these models now accounting for 70 percent of its portfolio.
In its dust-free automatic spraying workshop, 16 green-clad robotic arms perform precise spraying and inspection tasks. Human operators are needed for loading, unloading, and monitoring, as finished products are automatically transferred off the line.
The workshop produces approximately 300,000 automotive components daily, including door panels, injection-molded parts, and bumpers.
East Asia Composite, founded in 2016, supplies major automakers such as Dongfeng Honda, Geely, and Voyah, and has been recognized as a national high-tech enterprise and a specialized, refined, and innovative SME in Hubei province.
"Our annual revenue has increased from 400 million yuan to 600 million yuan over the past three years," said Lian Jiahao, the company’s general manager. To meet the higher quality demands of premium new energy vehicles,
East Asia Composite has invested in automation, deploying industrial robots and digital management systems to enhance R&D and production. Its workforce has also expanded from 750 to approximately 2,000 employees by the end of 2025, encompassing roles in production, technology, and design development.
