Spring Rain Nurtures the Heart; A Perfect Partnership Takes Shape

On April 8th, witnessed by gentle spring drizzle, FUCHS Group—the world’s leading independent lubricants manufacturer and CIJAN Group, a leader in China’s shock absorber industry, held a grand signing ceremony for their Strategic Partnership Cooperation.

Building on more than two decades of profound partnership, the two sides will jointly map out a new blueprint for the global market, focus on innovations in intelligent suspension technology, and open a new chapter of high-quality cooperation under the theme of “Moving Forward Together, Winning Globally through Intelligence.”

Attendees

• CIJAN Group

Mr. Zhao Zhijun, Chairman

Ms. Zhao Yiran, Deputy General Manager of Procurement

Mr. Zhang Daoxian, Deputy General Manager of R&D

Ms. Wang Rongjiao, Procurement Manager

• FUCHS Group

Mr. Carsten Meyer, Global Executive Vice President Divisions AAM, MIN, OEM

Mr. Kris Van Gasse, Chief Technology Officer, FLCN

Mr. Xie Xinjun, Vice President of OEM Sales, FLCN

Mr. Gu Weifeng, Segment Director of Shock Absorber, FLCN

Mr. Zhu Yan, Senior Product Manager, FLCN

Mr. Li Yougen, Senior Key Account Manager, FLCN

Distinguished guests gathered to review fruitful cooperation and discuss strategic development plans.

Seven Decades of Heritage, Craftsmanship Building an Industry Benchmark

Founded in 1951, CIJAN has forged ahead with dedication for more than 70 years. It entered the shock absorber business in 1961, acquired Italy’s VISTOSO S.p.A. and established a EU R&D center in 2012, and focused on the intelligent electronically controlled suspension sector in 2020.

CIJAN has grown into an industry leader with full-system shock absorber integration capabilities. In 2025, its annual shock absorber production exceeded 30 million units, solidifying its leading position in the industry with strong technological expertise and global footprint.

Established in 1931, FUCHS Group is a third-generation family-owned enterprise and the world’s largest independent lubricant manufacturer. With several decades of dedicated development in shock absorber fluids, FUCHS has become the most widely used benchmark brand among global customers. Since entering the Chinese market, FUCHS has upheld the philosophy of “Global Formulations, Local Commitment”, delivering premium quality and professional services while growing alongside China’s automotive industry.

Two Decades of Partnership, Beyond Supply and Demand for Win-Win Symbiosis

As a poem goes:

“Bosom friends know no distance; miles apart yet close at heart.”

Cooperation between the two sides has spanned more than 30 years, transcending the traditional customer-supplier relationship to evolve into a strategic partnership of mutual support and shared progress.

Mr. Zhao Zhijun, Chairman of CIJAN, stated that FUCHS is a trusted long-term partner. This signing will continue their successful cooperation story and jointly advance the layout of CIJAN’s new plant in Morocco, covering the vast markets of North America, Europe, and Africa.

Ms. Zhao Yiran, Deputy General Manager of Procurement of CIJAN, noted that years of sincere collaboration and mutual growth have laid a solid foundation for deeper cooperation and greater momentum for future development.

Joint Intelligent Innovation for a New Chapter, Global Expansion for a New Journey

Mr. Carsten Meyer, Executive Vice President (OEM/AAM/MIN) of FUCHS SE, highly commended the achievements of the long-term partnership. He emphasized that FUCHS will leverage its global lubrication technology advantages to provide full-process support for CIJAN’s Morocco plant, facilitating the efficient launch of its overseas operations.

Mr. Kris Van Gasse, CTO of FLCN, reviewed the history of technical exchanges between the two parties and proposed to deepen joint R&D in cutting-edge fields including new-generation shock absorber fluids, magnetorheological fluids, and high-end motorcycle lubricants, empowering the advancement of intelligent suspension technology.

Mr. Xie Xinjun, Vice President of OEM Sales of FLCN, stated that this signing marks a brand-new starting point for bilateral cooperation. Going forward, both parties will build on past achievements and break new ground, leveraging technological innovation and service collaboration to jointly foster new competitive advantages in global industrial development.

With three decades of shared commitment laying a solid foundation, we set sail on a new journey across thousands of miles. This strategic cooperation signing not only witnesses the profound friendship between the two sides but also represents an important milestone in global layout and technological innovation. In the future, FUCHS and CIJAN will take this partnership as a bond to deepen technological synergy, expand global markets, and write a new chapter of win-win development in the field of intelligent automotive components.