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November 09, 2016 01:00 AM

Chinese TPMS maker opens U.S. office

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    WIXOM, Mich. (Nov. 9, 2016) — Chinese automotive sensor producer Hamaton Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. has opened a North American headquarters in Wixom as a first step toward building business throughout the continent for its line of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).

    The company also disclosed recently it expects to bring on stream before year-end a 340,000-sq.-ft. OE sensor plant in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, which also houses the firm's research, development and testing center.

    The plant represents an investment of about $12 million.

    Hamaton Automotive Technology Co. photo

    Hamaton TPMS sensors

    Hamaton's “primary goal is to offer our customers, both current and new, exceptional quality products with the best possible service,” said Ian Smith, CEO of Hamaton Inc. in Wixom as well as of Hamaton Ltd. in Desford, England.

    “Opening a new headquarters in America is the next step in our journey, and plans to expand further in future are already in the works.”

    Hamaton has no OE business with North American vehicle makers, the company said, and thus is working to establish an aftermarket sales and distribution network for its products, which are marketed as OE replacement parts.

    Hamaton did not offer sales expectations for its North American initiative.

    Courtesy of Enri Osmani/LinkedIn

    Enri Osmani

    The Wixom location will include warehousing and logistics, Hamaton said, as well as vehicle testing and evaluation. The company said it believes having a North American headquarters will lead to increased local market understanding and greater insight into customer needs.

    Hamaton has hired Enri Osmani — a veteran of the sensor industry, including stints with Alligator North America Inc. and ATEQ Corp. — to be general manager for North America and Canada.

    The company was founded in 1993 as Yuhang Auto Parts Factory. Its product portfolio includes TPMS sensors and valves, tire inflation valves and tire and wheel service tools and accessories.

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