International Engine Giant: Purchases in China Will Multiply Increase

Ma Deke, president of Northeast Asia, Rolls-Royce, one of the world's largest power system suppliers and one of the international engine giants, said in an interview on August 31 in Beijing that the company is planning to substantially increase production capacity by more than twice. In the next five to eight years, its purchases in China's procurement will increase three-fold to four-fold. "Based on the existing orders, the company's turnover will double, and the required production capacity will also be more than doubled." Maddike said that the company will substantially increase cooperation with Chinese suppliers and procurement in China. According to his preliminary estimates, the purchases of its procurement in China will increase three-fold to four-fold in the next five to eight years, from the current $250 million a year to about $1.2 billion annually.

Rolls-Royce is a world-renowned power system supplier, providing marine, land and air power systems and services to the world. It is committed to the four markets of civil aviation, defense aviation, shipping and energy. Its customers include more than 600 airlines and more than 2,000 aircraft. Domestic shipping companies, etc., Domestic airlines such as Air China and Eastern Airlines are their customers.

The reporter was informed that Rolls Royce has begun to further strengthen cooperation with Chinese suppliers: In July of this year, Rolls-Royce signed a memorandum of cooperation with AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry Group to plan cooperation in composite materials; August investment 43 The 100 million yuan new factory will be opened in Shenyang and will provide important accessories for the company's Ruida XWB project such as short shafts and large gates. In addition, Rolls-Royce will also form a joint venture with Xi'an Aeronautical Power Co., Ltd.

In fact, Rolls-Royce began cooperation with Chinese aviation companies as early as 30 years ago and purchased gas turbine components in China. It is the first major engine manufacturer in the world to cooperate with China.