Empowering Chinese Automotive Suppliers to Succeed in Europe
Breaking Barriers. Building Bridges. Driving Global Growth.
Why Now Is the Right Moment
- Chinese Tier-1 suppliers face immense competitive pressure domestically and urgently seek new sales markets.
- “Made in China” quality now meets major OEM standards, but without a local presence, many opportunities remain untapped.
- Global trends like “deglobalization” and “supply chain decoupling” make pure product exports less viable: a factory in Europe saves tariff costs and secures market share.
Why EDAG Is Your Ideal Partner
- With decades of experience in the European automotive sector, we understand the requirements of German and other OEMs down to the last detail.
- We help establish your local subsidiary—from finding office space to planning production facilities.
Our Resident Engineers ensure seamless integration into European supply chains and guide you through every certification step efficiently.
Our Services – Your Strategic Advantage in Europe
Localization & Office Setup
- Temporary office spaces at EDAG locations in Germany: Start immediately without long-term leases.
- Assistance in finding permanent production and office facilities: Contract negotiation, lease review, and site analysis.
- Local market insights & set-up guidance: From regulatory requirements to infrastructure considerations.
Certification & Compliance
- Comprehensive guidance on EU regulations (IATF 16949, ISO 26262, ELV, environmental and labor standards).
- Coordination of testing and certification: We connect you with accredited test houses and support you until all approvals are granted.
- Ongoing monitoring of new requirements: Stay up to date and avoid compliance risks.
Let EDAG be your gateway to Europe.
OEM Integration & Project Support
- Resident Engineer Support: Our engineers embed directly in your project team, ensuring smooth collaboration with the OEM.
- Data & component management: We facilitate data exchange and parts approvals according to OEM standards (e.g., PLM systems, e-catalogs).
- Project leadership aligned with OEM expectations: EDAG project managers oversee timelines, milestones, and quality targets continuously.
Production Planning & Engineering
- Planning & optimizing your European production facility: Layout design, process analysis, lean manufacturing, and logistics planning.
- Adapting technical processes to local standards: Work shift models, quality control measures, and environmental regulations.
Challenges Faced by Chinese Suppliers When Entering the EU Market
- Office & factory location
Lack of local market knowledge makes finding suitable premises and reliable service providers difficult.
- Branding & marketing
Preconceptions about “Made in China” complicate acceptance. Without a local marketing network, convincing European OEMs is challenging.
- Compliance & regulations
Small and medium-sized suppliers often lack in-house resources to fully comply with environmental, data security, or labor standards.
- Certification & testing resources
The path to IATF 16949, ISO 26262, or ELV certifications is long and requires specialized testing labs—without experience, this becomes a significant time drain.
EDAG’s Solutions to These Challenges
- Homologation Expertise
We guide you confidently through the maze of EU, national, and industry-specific regulations, all the way to the final audit and by introducing you to relevant certification bodies.
- Localization & Infrastructure
Our Production Solutions team plans, implements, and optimizes your manufacturing processes in Europe. During setup, we provide co-working offices within our network as a temporary solution until you secure your own premises.
- OEM Know-How
As a long-standing partner of many German OEMs, we understand internal processes, data standards, and quality requirements. From data management and parts approvals to project leadership, we act as your extended arm directly at the OEM.
- Resident Engineer Support
Our in-house engineers—experts in vehicle development, electronics, software, manufacturing technology, and autonomous driving—ensure a seamless integration into European development and production processes.
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