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- Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (600660.SS) manufactures and distributes automotive safety glass and integrated trim solutions for passenger vehicles, commercial transport, and rail applications worldwide. The company produces automotive-grade float glass; advanced automotive glass products including head-up display (HUD) glass, semi-tempered laminated glass, acoustic glass, heating glass, hydrophobic glass, dimming glass, antenna glass, heat insulation glass, lightweight glass, photovoltaic sunroofs, panoramic sunroofs, ambient glass, flush styling windows, encapsulated glass assemblies, and sliding window assemblies; rail transit glass; automotive glass replacement services; and accessory components such as exterior decorations, window trims, luggage racks, molds, plastic products, and refined aluminum automotive decorations. Fuyao serves major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including Volkswagen, Ford, BMW, Toyota, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, Audi, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Hyundai, Fiat, Volvo, and Land Rover, with a focus on high-value smart glass and electric vehicle (EV) technologies.
In recent developments, Fuyao opened a new $300 million manufacturing facility in Moraine, Ohio, USA, in July 2025, adding approximately 500 jobs and capacity for 2 million sets of coated automotive glass annually, targeting EVs, heads-up displays, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company announced a $400 million investment in March 2025 to expand float glass production at its Decatur, Illinois plant and continues multi-billion yuan investments in smart manufacturing bases across Fujian, Anhui, and Shanghai provinces in China. Fuyao has enhanced its capabilities through the 2021 acquisition of PPG Industries' automotive glass business, bolstering R&D for next-generation vehicle solutions, while high-end products now exceed half of output, driving revenue growth with international sales up 18% in 2024 and first-quarter 2025 sales rising 12% year-over-year.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Fuqing, Fujian Province, China, Fuyao operates production facilities globally, including major sites in the United States (Moraine, Ohio; Decatur, Illinois; Greenville, South Carolina), Germany, and multiple locations in China, employing over 27,000 staff and ranking as the world's largest automotive glass supplier. The company maintains a vertically integrated model from raw materials to finished products, with subsidiaries like Fuyao Glass America supporting North American OEM and aftermarket demand. In October 2025, founder Cao Dewang transitioned the chairman role to his son Cao Hui, signaling continued focus on innovation amid leadership continuity.