ZHEJIANG, China, Jan. 22, 2018 /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 its design for an electric air compressor recently won the "2017 Excellent State Patent Award". The State Patent Award is the highest government Patent Award and is the only government award recognized by the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO").

Since its inception, SORL has amassed approximately 600 patents in China and abroad. In addition, SORL contributed its design expertise to the Chinese government for the establishment of a national standard for braking systems. Electric air compressor products are one of SORL's best sellers in China and SORL controls a very high market share in both the OEM and aftermarket segments.

Mr. Xiaoping Zhang, SORL's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are excited that our commitment to R&D brought us this highest recognition and prestigious award. The Chinese industrial manufacturing sector is currently experiencing a historical transition from made-in-China to designed-in-China. We are proud of being part of that movement of redefining competitiveness not only at home, but also in the global market."

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.