HI-LEX Corporation Establishes Suzhou Technical Center for Power Closure Systems

On August 7, HI-LEX Corporation announced plans to establish Suzhou Hi-Lex Technology Development Co., Ltd., a tentative name for its new technical center, in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The new company will have registered capital of CNY 20 million. Chongqing HI-LEX Cable System Group Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of HI-LEX, will own 70% of the company, while HI-LEX Corporation will hold the remaining 30%. The establishment of the company and the start of operations are both scheduled for September 2026, creating an additional technical development base for the company's activities in China.
The new facility will support HI-LEX's strategy to develop its capabilities as a “Door System Supplier.” The company has appointed a dedicated executive to oversee Power Closure Systems (PCS) development and is establishing a global development framework for electrically operated closure products. This framework covers power sliding doors, power tailgates and power hinged doors. The Suzhou technical center will form an important part of this development structure and is expected to contribute to the advancement of PCS-related products specifically for the Chinese market. The initiative is intended to strengthen technical capabilities alongside the company's broader global development organization.
Ownership and establishment details of the Suzhou technical center

Item	Details
Technical Center	Suzhou Hi-Lex Technology Development Co., Ltd. (tentative name)
Location	Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
Registered Capital	CNY 20 million
Chongqing HI-LEX Cable System Group Co., Ltd.	70% stake
HI-LEX Corporation	30% stake
Establishment and Operations	September 2026

HI-LEX's existing China business has historically been centered on Chongqing HI-LEX Cable System Group Co., Ltd., which is located in inland China. The company said that many automotive OEM development centers are concentrated in the East China region. Establishing a technical development base in Suzhou is therefore intended to improve collaboration and cooperation with customers located in that region while also increasing development speed. The location is expected to bring HI-LEX's technical resources closer to relevant automotive development activities and support more effective customer engagement as the company expands its development framework for electrically operated closure systems.
Following the establishment of the new facility, HI-LEX's total number of production and development sites in China will increase to 21. The Suzhou operation will become an integral component of the company's broader development framework for Power Closure Systems, supporting products such as power sliding doors, power tailgates and power hinged doors. By adding a technical base in East China while continuing to operate through its existing China network, the company is positioning its development organization closer to automotive OEM customers and strengthening its ability to support the Chinese market. The initiative also aligns with HI-LEX's stated evolution toward becoming a “Door System Supplier.”

Frequently Asked Questions

When will HI-LEX establish the new Suzhou technical center?
HI-LEX is scheduled to establish Suzhou Hi-Lex Technology Development Co., Ltd., the tentative name for its new technical center, in September 2026. The company will be located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, and will operate as a technical development base supporting Power Closure Systems-related products for the Chinese market. The facility is intended to strengthen collaboration with automotive OEM development centers concentrated in East China while improving development speed and customer cooperation. After its establishment, HI-LEX's total number of production and development sites in China will reach 21.