Autoliv Wuhu Airbag Plant Breaks Ground in China

Autoliv Begins Construction of New Wuhu Airbag Plant

Autoliv Inc. has officially broken ground on the Autoliv Wuhu airbag plant in Jiujiang District, Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China, marking the start of a new manufacturing facility dedicated to automotive airbags. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on August 10, 2026, for the project operated by Autoliv (Wuhu) Safety Systems Co., Ltd. The facility will strengthen the company’s manufacturing presence in China and focus specifically on airbag production. The project is planned around modern production workshops and automated assembly lines, with manufacturing operations expected to begin in 2027. The development adds production capacity while supporting Autoliv’s ongoing automotive safety manufacturing activities in the region.

Modern Manufacturing and Automated Assembly Planned

The new facility in China will focus on producing automotive airbags using modern production workshops and automated assembly lines. According to Autoliv, the plant will also adopt advanced manufacturing processes and international quality management systems as part of its production setup. These elements are intended to establish a manufacturing operation capable of supporting consistent production quality and efficient assembly processes. The project is being developed by Autoliv (Wuhu) Safety Systems Co., Ltd. in Wuhu City, Anhui Province. Once operational, the facility is expected to contribute to the company’s regional airbag manufacturing footprint and support future production requirements from the automotive sector.

Production Scheduled to Start in 2027

Production at the new Wuhu facility is expected to begin in 2027, following the construction and implementation of its manufacturing infrastructure. The plant will combine automated assembly capabilities with advanced manufacturing processes and international quality management systems for automotive airbag production. The project represents a further manufacturing investment by Autoliv (Wuhu) Safety Systems Co., Ltd. in Wuhu, Anhui Province. With the facility dedicated to airbags, its planned operations will focus on an important automotive safety component. The August 10, 2026 groundbreaking therefore marks the beginning of a project expected to transition into production during 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the new Autoliv Wuhu airbag plant begin production?
The new Autoliv Wuhu airbag plant is expected to begin production in 2027 following the completion of construction and manufacturing setup activities. The facility is being developed in Jiujiang District, Wuhu City, Anhui Province, and will focus on automotive airbag production. It will feature modern production workshops and automated assembly lines while applying advanced manufacturing processes and international quality management systems. The project officially broke ground on August 10, 2026, marking the start of construction for the dedicated airbag manufacturing facility.