About Us Huibei Tri-Ring Clutch Co., Ltd

Huibei Tri-Ring Clutch Co., Ltd. was founded in 1954 and officially established in 1998. Located in the Huangshi Economic Development Zone of Hubei Province, it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the listed company, Tieliu Co., Ltd. The company is recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise and a “Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative” Small Giant enterprise. It focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of automotive clutch assemblies, dual-mass flywheels, new‑energy torque‑limiting vibration dampers, wet clutches, and other transmission components. With strong R&D and production capabilities, the company holds numerous authoritative certifications and patents, operates a comprehensive testing system, and boasts an annual output of 5 million sets. Its customers include more than forty leading domestic vehicle and engine manufacturers. The company has strategically positioned itself across the full spectrum of new‑energy vehicle transmission components, obtained multiple domestic and international system and product certifications, and earned over three hundred industry accolades.

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The company was founded in

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Our collaborative clients include renowned domestic and international automakers and engine manufacturers.

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Cumulative authorized patents

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Equipped with production and R&D facilities

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Development History

Dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of clutches for over seventy years.

Period of High-Quality Development (2020–2025)

August 2020: In active response to Huangshi City’s “relocate from the city to the industrial park” policy, the company completed the entire relocation of its new plant within just one month, achieving zero production downtime, zero equipment damage, and zero customer complaints, thereby demonstrating its highly efficient corporate management capabilities. December 2020: Recognized as a National Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative “Little Giant” enterprise, setting a benchmark for high-quality development in its niche market segment. August 2021: Established Hubei Citian Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary, with a total investment of RMB 250 million to develop precision manufacturing, extend the industrial chain, and expand its business footprint. 2022: Awarded the China Patent Excellence Award and designated as a Hubei Province Demonstration Enterprise for Single‑Item Champions in Manufacturing, further affirming its technological innovation and industry standing. 2024: Certified as a Provincial Green Factory and an Advanced‑Level Smart Factory, steadily advancing its transformation toward green and intelligent manufacturing. February 2026: Successfully accredited as a National Green Factory, continuing to lead the industry on the cutting edge of green and intelligent manufacturing.

Reform and Quality-Improvement Period (2017–2019)

December 2017: Completed a restructuring with Hangzhou Desa Industrial Group, transitioning the company from state-owned to privately owned, finalized all equity transfer procedures, and embarked on a new phase of market-oriented development. January 2018: Fully launched workforce reassignment and internal organizational restructuring, streamlining staffing and enhancing operational efficiency. March 2018: Commenced construction of the Tieli Automotive Transmission Components Industrial Park (covering 200 mu), which was successfully included among Huangshi City’s Top Ten Technological Upgrade Projects. June 2019: Officially joined Zhejiang Tieli Co., Ltd., becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the listed company; in the same year, owing to its robust overall strength, it was awarded the Huangshi Mayor’s Quality Award.

Transformation and Development Period (2005–2016)

2006: Recognized as a National Automotive Parts Export Base, the company began its global expansion by exporting products to markets in Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and beyond. 2010: Selected among the Top 100 Most Competitive Chinese Automotive Parts Enterprises, with overall strength firmly established in the industry’s leading tier. 2014: Established a provincial-level postdoctoral innovation and practice base, elevating the capabilities of its research and innovation platforms. 2016: The Enterprise Testing Center has been recognized by CNAS National Laboratory and won multiple awards at the National Invention Exhibition in the same year. The transformation of scientific research achievements has achieved significant results.

Technology Upgrade Period (1989–2004)

1989: Introduced Valeo’s diaphragm‑spring clutch manufacturing technology and key equipment from France, achieving a technological leap from coil‑spring clutches to diaphragm‑spring clutches and completing an upgrade of product technology. 1992: Approved as the jointly designated clutch testing base for Dongfeng, Yuchai, and Shenlong, earning authoritative recognition for its industry‑leading R&D and testing capabilities. 1993: Elected as a vice‑chairman unit of the Clutch Branch of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, becoming one of the principal drafting bodies for industry standards. December 1997: Officially joined Hubei Tri-Ring Group and simultaneously rebranded as Huangshi Tri-Ring Clutch Co., Ltd., marking entry into a new phase of group‑based development. 2002: Recognized as a provincial high‑tech enterprise and a provincial enterprise technology center, achieving a significant upgrade in its research and innovation platform. 2003: Further expanded production capacity, raising annual output to 2 million sets, with products covering the full range—from microcars and passenger cars to light, medium, heavy vehicles, and buses—resulting in an increasingly comprehensive product portfolio. 2005: Officially renamed Huibei Tri-Ring Clutch Co., Ltd, with continued expansion of the company’s brand influence.

The Founding and Early Development Period (1954–1988)

1954: Huangshi Metal Products Co., Ltd. was officially established, primarily manufacturing civilian metal products such as iron drums and kerosene lamps, laying the groundwork for the company’s future development. 1979: The enterprise was renamed Huangshi Tractor Parts Factory, commenced production of tractor clutches, took a pivotal step in automotive component manufacturing, and embarked on a path toward specialized transformation. 1982: Successfully joined Dongfeng Motor Industry Joint‑Venture Company, formally entering the complete‑vehicle supply chain and establishing channels to supply major automakers. 1983: Renamed Huangshi Automotive Clutch Factory, focusing on the specialized production of clutches and clearly defining its core business strategy. 1988: With steadily expanding production capacity, the company achieved an annual output of 500,000 clutch sets, firmly establishing itself among China’s leading clutch manufacturers.

Corporate culture

Passion, Transformation, Sincerity, and Sharing

Mission

Deliver value to customers, realize self-fulfillment.

Vision

Becoming a world-leading supplier of automotive drivetrain systems.

Core Values

Passion, Transformation, Sincerity, Sharing

Honors and Qualifications

Backed by comprehensive certifications and endorsed by a national-level R&D and testing platform, the company has earned numerous prestigious industry accolades, including leadership in the clutch sector and recognition as an “invisible champion” in its niche market.