Hexin Group · Hexin GmbH

About Hexin

About Hexin: Hexin GmbH in Ingolstadt serves as the group’s European distribution center, while its European R&D center is located in Munich—with nine locations across five countries.

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Group and Locations

Hexin was founded in Changchun in 2002 and has been headquartered in Shanghai since 2012. The group has engineering, supply, and R&D facilities in five countries.

20+

Years of experience – founded in 2002 in Changchun

8

Facilities in five countries

3

R&D centers on three continents

5.500+

Line projects (Hexin Group total) worldwide

Values and Vision

Roots in China, serving the world.

Integrity

Commitment

Teamwork

Customer focus

Stages of development

Five Phases – 2002 to 2025

2002–2006

Structure

  • Founding of Changchun Hexin Mechanical Manufacturing
  • Start-up capital: 50,000 RMB
  • First automated system delivered

2007–2011

Learning and Growing

  • Shanghai Office Opens
  • First line of sunroofs and automotive lighting
  • Global supplier to Audi China and Webasto

2012–2016

Rapid development

  • Launch of global expansion
  • First sunroof production line in Mexico
  • Supplier to Volkswagen and Michelin

2017–2020

Steady growth

  • Subsidiaries in the U.S. and Germany
  • Board of Directors of the China Intelligent Manufacturing Alliance
  • Supplier to BMW Shenyang

2021–2025

Transformation

  • Dassault Systèmes Innovation Center
  • Hexin Kaida for Digital Services
  • In-house development of HIMS, with a focus on AI services
R&D Network

Three continents, one development network

Hexin operates three main R&D centers that collaborate across borders on core technologies for industrial automation.

Shanghai

  • Group headquarters since 2012
  • Engineering Methodology
  • Digital Systems, HIMS Platform

Munich

  • European R&D Center
  • In coordination with Hexin GmbH, Ingolstadt
  • Engineering for European OEMs

Silicon Valley

  • Vision, AI, and Software Topics
  • Liaison with North American partners
  • Technology Scouting
Locations

Nine locations in five countries

Engineering, manufacturing, and after-sales service across Germany, China, and three international locations—coordinated from Shanghai and delivered from the location that best suits your needs.

Germany

Hexin GmbH – Ingolstadt

European Delivery and Operations Center. The Group’s European R&D center is located in Munich. It coordinates with the plants in China and Mexico, provides on-site support to European customers, and oversees production line start-ups.

  • Engineering and Project Management in Europe
  • Local contact for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
  • Interface to the global manufacturing network

China · Five locations

Domestic Market – Vertical Integration and R&D

  • Changchun – Main Development and Distribution Center (2002, 53,300 m²)
  • Changchun Hexin Kaida – Digital Services (2022)
  • Kunshan – Initial equipment R&D and delivery (2012)
  • Chongqing – Southwest Distribution Center (2017)
  • Beijing – Sales Window for the BTH Region (2015)

Plus Shanghai Hexin Machinery – Group headquarters since 2012, coordinating global business operations.

International

United States · Mexico · Thailand

  • Hexin Machinery USA – Order Fulfillment in North America (Detroit / Novi, 2017)
  • G-XIN Mexico – North America South Manufacturing (Querétaro, 2023)
  • Hexin Thailand – Order Fulfillment in Southeast Asia (Bangkok Office, Plants in Rayong, 2023)

nearby

  • On-site installation and commissioning
  • Pre-delivery inspection at the manufacturing plant
  • Quick response times for customers

Cost-effective

  • Procurement from countries of origin
  • Locally sourced ingredients
  • Optimized logistics for each project

Synergy

  • Headquarters' planning experience
  • Knowledge flows between locations
  • Global Engineering Network
Certificates & Qualifications

ISO, TISAX, AEO, EcoVadis

Proven engineering expertise: international certifications, government recognition, and a broad intellectual property portfolio built up over two decades of production line construction.

ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001

Quality, environmental, and occupational safety management in accordance with international ISO standards.

TISAX

Information security in accordance with automotive standards – confidential handling of OEM data.

AEO Advanced

Authorized Economic Operator: expedited customs clearance for international shipments.

EcoVadis Bronze

Independent sustainability rating in the areas of environment, labor, ethics, and procurement.

Automotive Quality Standards

Tier 1 standards throughout the entire supply chain.

Patents and IP

32 invention patents · 100+ utility models · software copyrights.

State recognition

National “Little Giant” · Board Member of the China Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Industry Alliance.

Direct line to Hexin GmbH in Ingolstadt

Specific inquiries that include details about the product line, quantity, and industry will be answered within one to two business days.