Westfield Sportscars Ltd and GD Aero Technology of Shanghai have agreed a deal to distribute Westfield’s cars throughout Asia. Westfield has won an initial contract from GDAT for over 100 vehicles to be distributed across the continent.

In 2014 Westfield approached the UKTI to conduct an Overseas Market Identification Service (OMIS). UKTI identified GDAT and after several meetings both parties decided to work together on letting the Chinese roads drive the passion of Westfield’s vehicles.

A signing ceremony was held in Shanghai on Friday, October 16, in the presence of The Right Honourable Lord Maude of Horsham and John Edwards, Her Majesty’s Consul General in Shanghai. Lord Maude remarked: “UKTI is proud to have helped bring about this superb example of the close links between China and the UK and their common focus on advanced manufacturing.”

Julian Turner, CEO of Westfield Sportscars Ltd said: “Westfield is delighted to be working with General Dynamic Aero Tech, we have lots of similarities and both companies are passionate about the Westfield product. There is genuine technological and advanced manufacturing crossover between the aerospace and sportscar sectors, and both Westfield and GDAT have a fantastic reputation in their local markets.”

Peter Jiang, President of General Dynamics Aero Technology, said: “GDAT is delighted to be working with Westfield because of their quality sportscar range, their advanced materials and technology in the vehicles.”

Westfield is also forging strong relations with Chinese universities for collaborative R&D projects and the exchange of students with universities, colleges and the National Engineering Academy.

More information from www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk or 01384 400 077 ENDS.