Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, has completed construction on a new manufacturing site in Kragujevac, Serbia. The plant will launch production by summer 2022. The company plans to create about 500 new jobs over the next few years.
“With our new seating plant in Kragujevac, we are responding to market demand and expanding our product portfolio in Europe,” said Chunfeng Xu, General Manager of Yanfeng Seating in Europe. Yanfeng will manufacture seat components for various customers in a production area of approximately 20,000-square-meters. The plant will be set up to flexibly adapt to changing capacity requirements and enable the company to provide complete seats in Europe.
The new plant in the Šumadija district is Yanfeng’s second location in Serbia. Since 2019, Yanfeng has operated an interior component plant in Kragujevac. Furthermore, the manufacturing network includes two plants in Czech Republic, as well as other sites in Slovakia and Hungary. With the new plant in Serbia, Yanfeng will also reinforce its presence in the Eastern European growth markets, while maintaining a strong and dedicated presence in Western Europe.
About Yanfeng:
Started as a wooden mold workshop in 1936, Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interiors, seating, cockpit electronics, passive safety, and exteriors, and is exploring new business actively. In 2025, it ranked 17th on the Automotive News list of the top 100 global automotive suppliers.
Headquartered in Shanghai, China, Yanfeng has more than 220 sites and approximately 60,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,100 experts is based in 14 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering & software development, design, and test validation.
Focusing on smart cabin and sustainable technologies, adhering to high-quality and sustainable growth, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobile spaces and provide leading cabin solutions.

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