A Chinese-owned glass mill has brought renewed prosperity to communities in Dayton in the U.S. state of Ohio, creating jobs and stabilizing the city's economy.
With plans to begin operations in 2025, Fuyao Glass's new 56,000-square-meter factory is the largest, most technologically and technologically advanced coated glass plant in North America, with a designed annual capacity of 2 million sets of automotive glass.
The facility accompanies Fuyao's first plant in the city, which began operation in 2016 in a facility that previously housed a General Motors plant, helping carry on the city's position within the U.S. auto belt. That factory is currently the world's largest single auto glass factory, with an annual production capacity of 4.5 million sets of supporting auto glass and 4 million pieces of auto parts glass.
According to Wang Junming, vice president of Fuyao Glass America, the new plant will help the company meet the needs of the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry while bringing additional employment opportunities to local residents.
"The plant focuses on the production of coated glass for new energy and high-end vehicles. The new facility is expected to bring 500 new jobs to Dayton. Together with the old factory next door that has been in operation for many years, we will provide 2,500 jobs for Dayton," said Wang.
Fuyao Group has also established manufacturing facilities in Illinois, Michigan and South Carolina, forming a production and service network covering the county's Southeast and Midwest regions. In 2023, Fuyao Glass America's projects achieved operating income accounting for 16.8 percent of the group's total operating income that year.
"In addition to these four manufacturing sites, we have a research and development center in Michigan. The research and development center was developed to meet clients' needs. Through this synchronous development, the product development cycle is shortened and time is saved on local logistics," said Wang.
From raw material supply to product development and manufacturing, Fuyao has carried out a comprehensive upstream and downstream layout in the United States, promoting the development of the local industrial chain.
Meanwhile, local employees said that both plants are bringing significant positive change to Dayton.
"The town is now stable. Small businesses have returned. The local government agencies have all brought their people back to work now and has stabilized this whole area," said Tony Conn, a staff member at Fuyao Glass America.
Chinese glass maker builds new factory in Ohio, bringing stable jobs
China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday unveiled its list of top 10 international economic and business events for 2025.
The Top 10 international economic and business events for 2025 are as follows.
1. China sustains global growth with 30 percent contribution, countering headwinds
China's economy maintained steady growth despite challenges from unilateralism and protectionism, contributing about 30 percent to global economic expansion and serving as a key driver and stabilizer.
2. China secures favorable outcome with proportional countermeasures after U.S. tariff moves
Following a full-scale tariff war initiated by the United States, China implemented proportional countermeasures and subsequently, became the sole major economy to achieve a favorable negotiation outcome, bolstering global economic stability.
3. Largest Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Tianjin
The 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, held on Aug 31-Sept 1 in north China's port city of Tianjin, was the largest since the SCO's founding. It saw China advancing a global governance initiative based on extensive consultation and joint contribution. Member states issued a statement supporting the multilateral trading system.
4. China-EU: 50th anniversary of ties
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. Bilateral trade between the two sides has expanded more than 300 times since the establishment of relations.
5. China breaks into top 10 of WIPO Global Innovation Index
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2025 report, China has entered top 10 of the Global Innovation Index for the first time. China also hosts 24 of the world's top 100 innovation clusters, leading all countries for three consecutive years.
6. "China Travel" gains global appeal as visa-free circle expands
China's expanding visa-free policy has boosted inbound tourism. The nationwide implementation of immediate tax refunds for overseas shoppers has made "Shop in China" a new trend.
7. Gold prices hit highs on robust demand; silver outpaces
Strong demand from central banks and investors drove international gold prices to historic highs. Silver prices rose approximately twice as fast as gold, influenced by widening supply-demand gaps.
8. Tech giants ramp up computing power investment amid AI competition
Driven by policies and technological breakthroughs, international tech giants intensified investment in computing infrastructure, fueling fierce global competition in artificial intelligence.
9. 43-day U.S. government shutdown disrupts official data publication
The longest-ever shutdown of the U.S. federal government, lasting for 43 days, disrupted publication of key economic data, affecting Federal Reserve policy decisions, as the national debt continues to pose severe challenges to economic prospects.
10. BRICS advances Global South collaboration; G20 highlights "Africa Moment" The 17th BRICS Summit, held in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, saw BRICS cooperation strengthened solidarity within the Global South. The 20th G20 Summit, held in South Africa's Johannesburg on Nov 22-23, marked G20's first-ever gathering in Africa and underscored the Global South's rising role in global governance.
China Media Group unveils top 10 int'l economic, business news for 2025
