BWI Group, also known as BeijingWest Industries, is a supplier of brake and suspension systems headquartered in Beijing, China. The company acquired the Chassis Division of
Delphi on November 1, 2009.[1] The brake and suspension business lines were purchased for approximately $100 million.[2] The company supplies to automotive, motorcycle, and specialty vehicle manufacturers.[3] BWI Group is an international supplier with manufacturing facilities located in China, Poland, United Kingdom, Czech Republic and Mexico.[4]
1930s: introduced their drum brake master cylinder
1940s: the all-welded shock absorber was introduced
1960s: the vacuum booster, disc brake and the air adjustable shock became part of the product line
1970s: the brake corner, suspension strut, aluminum master cylinder, and cast iron knuckle added more to the product offerings
1980s: Innovative products were offered, such as: ABS (anti-lock braking system), strut modules, and selectable ride
1990s: More innovations came in the 1990s with products like: ESC, Real Time Damping, Integrated Chassis, and Aluminum Knuckles. The de Carbon brand was also acquired during this time.
2000s:
MagneRide became one of the company's top brands and ABS applications for motorcycles were also introduced.