Sichuan C&U Group Leverages Intelligent Manufacturing and Ecological Synergy to Forge a New Growth Trajectory

Within the Yinghua Industrial Park in Nanchong, the workshops of Sichuan C&U Bearings present a scene of bustling activity: robotic arms execute precise operations while automated production lines run at high speed. Rooted in northeastern Sichuan for 25 years, this enterprise is now rapidly emerging as the "frontrunner" of the bearing industry in China's Southwest region, driven by the dual engines of technological upgrading and strategic market positioning.

Empowered by Intelligent Manufacturing: An Established Factory Reborn with New Vitality

Since 2025, Sichuan C&U Bearings has invested a cumulative 45 million RMB in equipment updates and intelligent transformation. This initiative included the addition of four new automated production lines—covering small-to-medium tapered bearing grinding and super-finishing, separable ball bearing grinding and super-finishing, and turbine worm-shaft turning—as well as the introduction of numerous robotic arms. These upgrades have enabled a highly efficient operational model where "a single operator manages two production lines." The results of this technological transformation have been remarkable: the product pass rate has surged from 98.5% to 99.8%, labor costs have been significantly reduced, and production capacity has seen a year-on-year increase of 22%.

Leveraging the comprehensive industrial chain of the parent C&U Group—which spans everything from special steel smelting, forging, and heat treatment to the manufacturing of rolling elements and seals—the company has achieved full-process controllability over both raw material purity and processing precision. This capability provides a robust guarantee for the production of highly reliable bearing products.

Robust Order Book, Continuously Climbing Performance

In 2025, the company’s sales revenue reached 350 million RMB—a 22% year-on-year increase—with an additional 220 million RMB in orders currently pending delivery. Entering 2026, this growth momentum shows no signs of slowing down; in February alone, monthly orders surpassed 50 million RMB, and the projected annual order volume is expected to grow by another 25%. The company’s flagship products—such as tapered roller bearings and automotive transmission bearings—have secured stable supply partnerships with leading domestic enterprises like Dongfeng, Foton, and Dana Axle. Furthermore, these products are being exported to markets across Europe, the Americas, Japan, and South Korea, establishing the company as a pivotal force in the Southwest region's bearing export sector.

3 Billion RMB Southwest Base: Building a Regional Manufacturing Hub

If the upgrading of production lines represents the company's "internal strength," then the Southwest Production Base—an ambitious project involving a total investment of 3 billion RMB and spanning 300 mu (approx. 20 hectares)—stands as the critical strategic move for its "external expansion." Currently, the piling work for the project has been fully completed. Phase I involves the construction of 100,000 square meters of factory space and 60 automated production lines; once full production capacity is reached, the annual output value is projected to exceed 1 billion RMB. Following the expansion in Phase II, the overall output value is expected to surpass 2 billion RMB, creating employment opportunities for over a thousand people.

This new facility will not only handle core processes—such as steel pretreatment and precision machining—but will also focus on the R&D and manufacturing of specialized bearings for new energy vehicles. By precisely aligning with emerging demands—such as those from Luyuan’s liquid-cooled motors and Geely Commercial Vehicles—the facility aims to further shorten supply chain response cycles and strengthen its regional influence.

From Supplier to Strategic Partner: Building a Symbiotic Industrial Ecosystem

In late 2025, C&U Group was selected as a core strategic partner for Luyuan’s "2026 New Wave Plan," placing it alongside industry giants such as CATL and BYD—a testament to its formidable capabilities in the field of high-end components. As the operational hub for the Southwest region, Sichuan C&U Bearing has established a dedicated team to develop customized bearing solutions for projects such as Luyuan’s mid-drive motors and joint motors, thereby achieving "synchronous development and deep-level collaboration."

Furthermore, the company has established joint laboratories with leading clients—including Sany Heavy Industry and Hualing—leveraging the Group’s proprietary material formulations and process systems to deliver customized products within just 15 days. This response speed is 50% faster than the industry average, creating a service advantage that is difficult for competitors to replicate.

Amidst the rapidly developing automotive, construction machinery, and new energy sectors of China’s Southwest hinterland, Sichuan C&U Bearing is executing a "trinity" strategy comprising intelligent manufacturing, full-chain collaboration, and forward-looking strategic positioning. This approach has not only resolved production capacity bottlenecks but has also fundamentally reshaped the company’s role within the industrial chain—elevating it from a traditional component supplier to a trusted, ecosystem-oriented partner. Looking ahead, as the 3-billion-RMB facility reaches full operational capacity, its status as a strategic linchpin for C&U Group in the Southwest region will become even more solidified, continuing to drive the regional high-end bearing manufacturing sector to new heights.