Dayco, a manufacturer of advanced engine drive solutions, received the “Best Research and Development (R&D) Award” from Great Wall Motor (GWM) and Hycet during the 2023 Partnership Conference held in Chongqing, China.

“We extend our gratitude to Great Wall Motor and Hycet for recognizing Dayco as a key research and development partner for its advanced and future-ready vehicles. Dayco delivers highly technological engine drive products across the world and in China with its tailored R&D capabilities, which continue to exceed customer requirements. Dayco has positioned itself as a key enabler for China’s leading OEMs, which supports them to deliver quality vehicles to the end customer. Receiving the award from Great Wall is a testament to Dayco’s passionate and dedicated teams working in China and across the globe,” said Steven Liu, engineering director, China, Dayco Propulsion Solutions.

Dayco employs a team of more than 200 engineers across six R&D and testing facilities. The company also has more than 200 patented innovations for propulsion solutions and belts businesses serving engine manufacturers for light and heavy-duty vehicles, the company said.

Dayco said it will continue to work toward the development of innovative and advanced products and solutions to meet the future needs of the industry, focusing on emission reduction and electrified vehicles for China and the global markets.