ZHEJIANG, China, Feb. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (SORL) (SORL or the Company), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive brake systems as well as other key safety-related auto parts in China, announced today that it became a qualified supplier to Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd., (Changke).

For Changke's CRH3 series of bullet trains, SORL is supplying energy absorbing systems, and repair and replacement services for certain modules of the pneumatic valve system used throughout the train. In addition, the Company is also supplying repair and replacement services for certain modules of the pneumatic valve system for Changke's CRH5 series bullet trains. 

The energy absorbing systems are designed to increase the crashworthiness of a train in the unlikely event of a crash. Pneumatic valve systems on bullet trains in China have traditionally been supplied and repaired exclusively by a major international competitor. However, Changke determined SORL's repair service for certain modules was quicker, more cost effective, and with the same high quality.  

Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd., it is a subsidiary of China North Railway (CNR). CNR directly holds 26 subsidiaries established in the PRC and three subsidiaries incorporated in Hong Kong, South Africa and the U.S respectively. CNR focuses primarily on the manufacturing and refurbishment of rolling stock, including high-speed MUs, locomotives, passenger coaches, freight wagons, rapid transit vehicles, railway engineering machinery and equipment and core system and components of rolling stock. CNR is also engaged in the manufacturing of mechanical and electric products and clean energy and environmental protection equipment.

Ms. Jinrui Yu, SORL's Chief Operating Officer, commented, "China has the world's largest population and efficiently moving people is a high priority. During the year, especially for public holidays such as the Spring Festival, many people travel long distances. The Chinese government has made large investments into building a modern railway system using high-speed bullet trains. SORL has sold approximately RMB 5 million of products to the railway system in 2013 and sales doubled to RMB 10 million in 2014. We  estimate our railway sales will again expand to approximately RMB 20 million in 2015. Our sales to the railways further diversifies the markets we serve, expands our customer base and provides another growth market for the future of SORL."

About SORL Auto Parts, Inc. 

As a global tier one supplier of brake and control systems to the commercial vehicle industry, SORL Auto Parts, Inc. is the market leader for commercial vehicles brake systems, such as trucks and buses in China. The Company distributes products both within China and internationally under the SORL trademark. SORL is listed among the top 100 auto component suppliers in China, with a product range that includes 65 categories with over 2000 specifications in brake systems and others. The Company has four authorized international sales centers in UAE, India, the United States and Europe. SORL is working to establish a broader global sales network. For more information, please visit http://www.sorl.cn.

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Contact Information

Raymond Lin
+86.18157716556
+86.577.6581.7721
ljf@sorl.com.cn

Phyllis Huang
+86.18157716886
+86.577.6581.7721
phyllis@sorl.com.cn

Kevin Theiss
Grayling
+1.646.284.9409
sorl@grayling.com