Founded in 1999, Kunming Yunnei Power Co., Ltd. is a publicly listed company established through social fundraising, with Yunnan Internal Combustion Engine Factory as its sole initiator. With nearly six decades of expertise in diesel engine development and production, the company has emerged as a leader in China’s automotive engine components sector and a pacesetter in the domestic internal combustion engine industry. Recognized as a national high-tech enterprise and an innovation pilot (second batch), it has been designated by the Ministry of Science and Technology as:
- Core Enterprise of the National Passenger Vehicle Diesel Engine High-Tech Industrialization Base
- National Torch Program Key High-Tech Enterprise
- International Sci-Tech Cooperation Hub
Honored with the National May 1st Labor Award and the title of “National Advanced Grassroots Party Organization,” the company boasts total assets of RMB 6.8 billion.
Strategic Expansion
To strengthen competitiveness and optimize industrial layout:
- 2001: Acquired Chengdu Internal Combustion Engine Works, establishing Chengdu Yunnei Power Co., Ltd., specializing in 490/495 series diesel engines and natural gas engines. Leveraging the National Gas Vehicle Engineering Research Center branch, it aims to build a national R&D base for natural gas engines.
- 2013: Invested RMB 60 million to establish Shandong Yunnei Power Co., Ltd., focusing on off-road diesel engines and niche products.
Advanced Manufacturing
In December 2012, the company relocated to a 900-acre facility in Kunming Economic & Technological Development Zone. Equipped with imported casting, machining, and assembly systems, alongside cutting-edge software and testing platforms, it has built China’s leading R&D and production base for commercial/passenger vehicle diesel engines. Capabilities include:
- Annual output: 400,000 commercial vehicle engines, 200,000 passenger vehicle engines, and 150,000 off-road engines.
Flagship Products
- Commercial Engines: 90/95/100/102 series (China IV compliant) lead the industry in power, fuel efficiency, and reliability.
- Green Innovations: Proprietary D16TCI/D19TCI/D20TCI/D25TCI high-pressure common rail diesel engines (China IV/V and Euro V standards) power SUVs, MPVs, and sedans for major automakers. The D19TCI Euro V engine notably powered MG6 vehicles exported to the UK in 2012.
- Off-Road Solutions: 490/495 and 4100/4102 series engines serve loaders, forklifts, excavators, and harvesters, making Yunnei the first Chinese manufacturer spanning passenger/commercial/off-road sectors.
Global Service Network
With 25 overseas offices, 40+ parts distributors, and 1,200+ service outlets, Yunnei provides timely support worldwide. Its engines are exported to Europe, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia through partnerships with dozens of automakers.
Future Vision
In 2014, Yunnan Yunnei Power Group expanded into automotive components, agricultural machinery, new energy vehicles, and energy-saving materials. Committed to innovation, Yunnei advances toward its goal of “leading China’s multi-cylinder small-bore diesel engine industry” while driving technological excellence and sustainable growth.
