MAHLE to Expand Valve Train Operation in China

Stuttgart/Germany, 25 January 2007 - On January 16, 2007, MAHLE celebrated the grand opening ceremony of the new valve company MAHLE Tri-Ring Valve Train (Hubei) Co., Ltd. in Macheng, China. The joint venture negotiations have been finalized in the end of 2006. In doing so, MAHLE has strengthened its position in the currently largest automotive growth market.