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On January 15, 2026, the FORVIA Yancheng Seating Plant officially received the title of "Outstanding Performance Lighthouse Factory in the Productivity Field" from the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Lighthouse Network, becoming FORVIA's first lighthouse factory globally. This milestone breakthrough signifies that FORVIA's leading capabilities in intelligent manufacturing transformation have once again received global authoritative recognition.

The "Global Lighthouse Network" is an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum to recognize operational sites and value chains that demonstrate excellence in productivity, supply chain resilience, customer-centricity, sustainability, and talent development. This initiative, jointly launched by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company, and guided by an advisory board of industry leaders, is dedicated to shaping the future of global manufacturing. Among its distinctions, "Outstanding Performance in Productivity" is a key honor, recognizing leading factories that have achieved exceptional results in cost and quality through technology-driven transformation, significantly improving asset utilization, employee empowerment, and resource management.