The Japanese company is to erect a new-build factory in China, adding to its existing plant at Kunshan.

Shimano extends its operations in China

The new, $15m factory will be close to the airport of Tianjin.

Ground will be broke on an 80 000 sq m plot later this year, with the factory being operational by April 2004.

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