What Fuyao makes

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. is a Chinese-foreign joint venture specializing in automotive safety glass: the windshields, side windows, rear windows, panoramic sunroofs, and glazed roof systems that original equipment manufacturers install in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and rail transit. Automotive glass accounts for roughly 93% of the company's revenue; float glass for construction and industrial uses makes up the remainder.

The product portfolio has expanded well beyond standard laminated safety glass. Fuyao now produces HUD (Head-Up Display) windshields in both wedge-interlayer and nano variants, which project navigation and instrument data onto the glass surface so drivers can read speed and directions without looking down. Alongside HUD, the company offers acoustic laminated glass that reduces cabin noise, electrically heated glass, thermal insulation glass, hydrophobic glass with self-cleaning coatings, and dimming glass that shifts between transparent and opaque on command. Antenna-integrated glass and ambient-light glass are available for vehicles requiring embedded connectivity hardware or interior lighting effects embedded in the glazing itself. For panoramic roofs, the company produces both fixed panels and sliding window assemblies, with lightweight and flush-style variants suited to aerodynamic and design requirements.

Float glass production, housed at plants in Fuqing and at a large US facility in Decatur, Illinois, feeds both the automotive line and construction markets. Aluminum trim parts and exterior decoration components are produced alongside the glass. The company also supplies rail and transit glazing under a dedicated product line.

Financial performance

Fuyao reported revenue of EUR 5.64 billion in FY2025 on an automotive-sector basis, according to the Berylls by AlixPartners Top-100 automotive supplier study published in 2026. That figure represents 11.9% growth from EUR 5.04 billion in FY2024. Operating income margin reached 23.2% in FY2025, up from 21.2% the prior year, positioning the company among the most profitable tier-1 suppliers in the global automotive glass segment.

The company also reports publicly in Chinese yuan. A March 2026 HKEX results announcement put total FY2025 revenue at CNY 45.8 billion, a 16.7% increase year-on-year, with net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 9.3 billion, up 24.2%. The automotive glass segment produced a gross margin of 31.3% in FY2025. The company declared a cash dividend of approximately CNY 5.5 billion for the year, representing a payout ratio of roughly 59%.

Fuyao employs approximately 37,000 to 40,000 people globally, per figures derived from the company's annual filing for FY2024. US operations alone account for more than 3,000 positions across four manufacturing and distribution sites.

Ownership and history

Cao Dewang, known in Hong Kong as Cho Tak Wong, founded the company in 1987 in Fuqing, Fujian Province, China, as a Chinese-foreign joint venture focused on automotive glass production. Fuyao listed its A shares on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1993, becoming the first company in China's automotive glass sector to go public. H shares followed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015 under stock code 3606.

Cao Dewang stepped down as chairman in October 2025 after 26 years in the role, retaining the title of lifetime honorary chairman. His son, Cao Hui, who had previously served as general manager and then vice chairman, was named chairman. Ye Shu has served as president since 2017, having joined the company in 2003 and previously led supply management. The company's headquarters remain at the Fuyao Industrial Park in Fuqing, Fujian.

International expansion began in earnest in the 2010s. The US operation, documented in the 2019 Netflix documentary American Factory, placed Fuyao into a former General Motors plant in Moraine, Ohio; the Moraine site has since expanded with a new greenfield facility opened in July 2025, representing an investment of approximately USD 300 million and adding roughly 500 jobs. A float glass plant in Decatur, Illinois, and distribution operations in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, and Plymouth, Michigan, round out the US footprint. Total US capital investment is stated by the company at approximately USD 700 million. A research and synchronous design presence in Germany supports European OEM programs.

Certifications and quality

Fuyao holds IATF 16949 certification across its production plants, the sector-standard quality management framework for automotive parts manufacturers. The Shenyang plant is registered under IATF 16949 with a scope covering design and manufacturing of safety glass for production and service, per a certificate listed on Certipedia. Multi-plant producers of Fuyao's scale typically hold individual IATF 16949 registrations per site; the OEM supply relationships described below would not be maintainable without current certification.

The company has received multiple OEM supplier awards: the General Motors Supplier of the Year award for five consecutive years from 2011 through 2015 (per the company's US site), the Chrysler Quality Award, the Ford Global Excellence Award, and the Jaguar Land Rover Global Supplier Excellence Award at the Gold level in 2018. These are self-reported by the company or reported in company press materials.

Known customers

Fuyao supplies automotive glass to a documented list of major international OEM programs. The company's own global page states it provides OEM supporting services to Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, GM, Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, Fiat, Volvo, Land Rover, and Chinese domestic manufacturers. The US subsidiary site adds Bentley and General Motors Supplier of the Year awards (2011-2015) as documented recognitions. Tesla appears in Wikipedia's Fuyao Group article and in multiple published analyses as a customer. The company states its products are found in approximately two of every three cars sold in China, and that it holds roughly 20 to 30% of the global automotive glass market, though no single audited market-share figure is published.

Recent news

July 2025 -- Fuyao Glass America opened a new greenfield manufacturing facility adjacent to its existing Moraine, Ohio plant, representing an investment of approximately USD 300 million. The plant is focused on producing glass for advanced driver assistance systems and smart vehicle applications, and is expected to create roughly 500 jobs (per cgccusa.org, July 30, 2025).

March 2026 -- Fuyao released FY2025 annual results showing revenue of CNY 45.8 billion (+16.7% year-on-year) and net profit of CNY 9.3 billion (+24.2%), with the automotive glass segment posting a 31.3% gross margin. The company proposed a total cash dividend of approximately CNY 5.5 billion (per HKEX announcement, March 17, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

What does Fuyao make?

Fuyao Glass Industry Group makes automotive safety glass: windshields, side windows, rear windows, panoramic sunroofs, and advanced-function glazing including HUD-compatible windshields, acoustic, heated, thermal-insulation, dimming, and antenna-integrated glass. The company also produces float glass for construction and industrial applications and aluminum trim components. Automotive glass accounts for roughly 93% of its revenue.

Who owns Fuyao?

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. is a publicly listed joint venture. Its A shares trade on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (600660) since 1993, and its H shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (3606) since 2015. The company was founded by Cao Dewang in 1987 and has no majority owner named in public filings; Cao Dewang holds the role of lifetime honorary chairman and his son Cao Hui became chairman in October 2025.

What is Fuyao's annual revenue?

Fuyao reported approximately EUR 5.6 billion in automotive-sector revenue in FY2025, per the Berylls by AlixPartners Top-100 supplier study. The company's own reporting in Chinese yuan put total FY2025 revenue at CNY 45.8 billion (roughly USD 6.3 billion at prevailing rates), an increase of 16.7% over FY2024.

Where is Fuyao headquartered?

Fuyao Glass Industry Group is headquartered at the Fuyao Industrial Park in Fuqing, Fujian Province, China. Outside China, its primary operations are in the United States, with manufacturing plants in Moraine, Ohio; Decatur, Illinois; Fountain Inn, South Carolina; and Plymouth, Michigan. The company also has R&D and design operations in Germany.

Who are Fuyao's customers?

Fuyao supplies automotive glass to a broad set of major vehicle manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, General Motors, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Volvo, Land Rover, Bentley, and Tesla, among others -- per the company's own published materials. The company reports its glass is installed in approximately two of every three passenger vehicles sold in China.

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