Automotive industry China 2026: Dominated by state-owned enterprises
By Frank-Christian Raffel Not least on the occasion of the Beijing Auto Show 2026 China’s automotive industry is once again the talk of the town. Reason enough for MRL Advisors to highlight the ownership structure of manufacturers there. State-owned companies dominate China’s automotive industry “Joint ventures used to be mandatory for car manufacturers – this […]
Joint venture China, subsidiary (WFOE) or hybrid?
By Frank-Christan Raffel Frank-Christian Raffel has been analyzing and shaping the strategy and corporate form of European companies in China and Southeast Asia since 1997, when he conducted a broad-based study in cooperation with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Chambers of Commerce. It is remarkable how often we hear the question even today, in the […]
Project “Service Excellence” – NETZSCH grows with service in China
By Frank-Christian Raffel Together with the managers of NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme, Waldkraiburg and Lanzhou, MRL Advisors has shaped the strategic direction of NETZSCH’s service business, particularly in China, in a global project. Starting Point NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme is the global market leader for progressive cavity pumps. The management of NETZSCH, represented by Mr. […]