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
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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.
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