A launch ceremony for the Feifeng Plant is held in Wuxi National Hi-tech District on Sept 28. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]
The second production base of Donaldson's Wuxi branch, Feifeng Plant, started operation in Wuxi National Hi-tech District on Sept 28.
The new PowerCore air filtration line of the Feifeng Plant features Donaldson's most advanced technology and can reduce dust emissions for a wide range of high-end heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, as well as farm machinery.
The successful operation of the production line will greatly increase the production capacity of Donaldson's Wuxi branch, enabling it to better meet market demand for high-end filters in China and the Asia-Pacific region, according to officials.
Established in 1915, American Donaldson is a leader in the global filter industry.Its filter products and filter solutions are widely used in the industrial market and the engine market.
In 1997, Donaldson established its Wuxi branch in Wuxi-Singapore Industrial Park. In recent years, Donaldson Trading (China) Co and Donaldson Training Center have been established in Wuxi.
In 2018, Donaldson launched its second production base project, introducing new PowerCore air filter products that were only previously produced in the United Statest. After the project is put into operation, it is expected that Donaldson Wuxi will increase its annual sales by more than 1 billion yuan ($156.3 million).