German-Chinese relations: Wilo wants to “cultivate and expand partnerships”

Wilo CEO Oliver Hermes welcomes Chinese Consul General Yong Yu

Dortmund. The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Düsseldorf, Yong Yu, paid a visit to the Wilopark in Dortmund. Oliver Hermes, President & Global CEO of the Wilo Group, welcomed Yu for a bilateral exchange at the headquarters of the multinational water technology group. The discussion focused on the 30th anniversary of Wilo China, the current geopolitical situation and opportunities to intensify German-Chinese relations.

“We have a tradition of maintaining close relationships with our Chinese partners, based on trust and respect”, explained Oliver Hermes at the meeting. “We firmly believe it is in both parties’ interests to develop these partnerships further, expand them together and take them into the future. No one would want to see decades of close economic partnership between Germany and China cool off.”

Since entering the Chinese market 30 years ago, the Wilo Group has continuously expanded its business in the People’s Republic. The Group serves the market from two ultra-modern and emission-balanced green fabs in Beijing and Changzhou. The Wilo Changzhou Park, which opened as recently as 2023, covers a total area of 56,000 square metres and follows Industry 4.0 standards. Wilo employs a total of around 1,000 people in China.