BWI Group, also known as BeijingWest Industries, is a supplier for brake and suspension systems. The company acquired the Chassis Division of Delphi on November 1, 2009. The brake and suspension business lines were purchased for approximately $100 million. The company supplies to automotive, motorcycle, and specialty vehicle manufacturers. BWI Group is an international supplier with manufacturing facilities located in China, Poland, United Kingdom, and Mexico. Their global headquarters is in Beijing, China.

History

BWI Group has had a long history of experience in the automotive components industry:

• 1909: Dayton Engineering Laboratories Co.
• 1918: Delco Products
• 1923: Moraine Products and Inland
• 1929: Delco Appliance Rochester
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• 1936: Delco Brake
• 1969: Saginaw Manufacturing
• 1991: Delco Chassis
• 1995: Delphi Chassis Systems
• 2009: Beijing West Industries

Products

BWI Group’s product history:

• 1920’s: began to manufacture shock absorbers.
• 1930’s: introduced their drum brake master cylinder
• 1940’s: the all-welded shock absorber was introduced
• 1960’s: the vacuum booster, disc brake and the air adjustable shock became part of the product line
• 1970’s: the brake corner, suspension strut, aluminum master cylinder, and cast iron knuckle added more to othe product offerings
• 1980’s: Innovative products were offered, such as: ABS (anti-lock braking system), strut modules, and selectable ride
• 1990’s: More innovations came in the 1990's with products like: ESC, Real Time Damping, Integrated Chassis, and Aluminum Knuckles. The de Carbon brand was also acquired during this time.
• 2000’s: MagneRide ™
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  became one of the company's top brands and ABS applications for motorcycles were also introduced.