Voyager Tech, Shanghai MEKRA Lang to build joint venture for CMS business development

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Recently, Voyager Tech and Shanghai MEKRA Lang Vehicle Mirror Co., Ltd. (Shanghai MEKRA Lang), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MEKRA Lang Group in China, signed an agreement, under which the two parties will build a joint venture named Shanghai MEKRA Lang-Voyager Technology, which focuses on the R&D, iteration, production, and sales of the camera monitor system (CMS) (electronic exterior mirrors) for global commercial vehicles, according to a post on Voyager Tech's WeChat account.

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The establishment of the new joint venture is in response to the industry trend characterized by green and sustainable development. It aims to accelerate the application and innovation of electronic exterior mirrors, offering more efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly mirror solutions for global commercial vehicles. This collaboration will also enable the new venture to benefit from MEKRA Lang's R&D expertise and resources in the field of electronic exterior mirrors.

During the signing ceremony, Mr. Chen Yinren, founder and CEO of Voyager Tech, stated, "We are delighted to partner with MEKRA Lang. As pioneers in the intelligent mobility sector, our self-developed commercial vehicle camera monitor system solutions (VT-CMS) have already passed the national GB15084 and European ECE-R46 certifications and are gradually gaining customer recognition. MEKRA Lang's significant market share and deep industry experience in commercial vehicle mirrors will enable us to leverage both parties' strengths to accelerate the adoption of VT-CMS products. The cooperation will contribute to the green and low-carbon transformation of the automotive industry. This is not only a breakthrough in technological innovation but also an important step forward for the industry. We look forward to a smarter, greener future with MEKRA Lang."

Mr. Shen Jian, General Manager of Shanghai MEKRA Lang added, "Electronic exterior mirrors have been explored and validated in Europe for many years. However, there are still opportunities in global markets to integrate them with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), adding more CMS+ features such as blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and obstacle detection to enhance driving safety. This will meet the customization and diversification needs of Chinese customers. We believe the joint venture will grow rapidly, bringing new opportunities and injecting fresh vitality into China's commercial vehicle mirror market."

Voyager Tech, founded in 2013, focuses on  R&D and commericialization of self-developed, highly integrated hardware, software algorithms, and advanced domain control systems related to intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit technologies. Its major clients include automakers such as Volkswagen, FAW Group, Chery, Geely, Changan Automobile, VOYAH, Great Wall Motor, HOZON Auto, Dongfeng Honda, Weichai, and KG Mobility.

MEKRA Lang Group, founded in 1932, is a global leader in vision systems for the commercial vehicle industry. The company operates 19 offices and factories across 13 countries, with its main business areas including commercial vehicle mirror systems, vision systems, and electronic video surveillance systems.

Shanghai MEKRA Lang has complete capabilities in designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing mirror systems. The company has an annual production capacity of 1 million sets of commercial vehicle mirror systems.