Gasgoo Munich- Gasgoo has learned that Autoliv and Wanhua Chemical officially signed a strategic partnership agreement at CHINAPLAS 2026. The collaboration focuses on R&D for innovative steering wheel materials and product upgrades, marking a new chapter in industrial synergy.
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Themed "Gathering Momentum, Shaping the Future," the partnership aims to inject full-chain momentum into the auto industry—spanning from source innovation to market application—by building a mutually empowering ecosystem.
Autoliv specializes in the R&D and upgrading of automotive safety systems, consistently delivering safer, smarter, and higher-quality solutions to global OEMs. The company noted that the partnership will leverage Wanhua Chemical’s technological edge in materials, combined with Autoliv’s application expertise in safety systems. Together, they aim to build a high-quality value chain that stretches from raw materials to the consumer experience.
Backed by its integrated full-industry chain, Wanhua Chemical is a leader in advanced polyurethane applications, dedicated to providing high-performance products and solutions worldwide. According to Wanhua, the alliance represents a deep coupling of material innovation and product definition. Moving forward, the two companies will collaborate on R&D to translate material science into quality improvements, delivering solutions that are high-performing, green, and efficient.
