Würth Elektronik Tours Apollo Relay Plant

On 27 November 2025, senior executives from Würth Elektronik India visited Xiamen Apollo Group's relay automation-assembly plant and relay testing-instrumentation facilities. Hosted by Apollo's Sales Director, Mr. Terry Young, the visit brought together Würth's Assistant to the Chairman and Project Manager - marking a milestone in the potential long-term cooperation between the two companies.

 

Leveraging Apollo's 20+ years of proven experience in relay manufacturing, its deep legacy stemming from the former global-leading relay manufacturer, and its extensive product & service portfolio (metal components, automation lines, testing instruments, and turnkey solutions for both low-voltage electrical products and new-energy applications), this visit underlines Apollo's strategic position as a one-stop solution provider for global relay and electrical equipment clients.

 

This press release reviews the visit, outlines Apollo's capabilities, explores the mutual value of the cooperation, and points to upcoming collaboration phases.

 

 

• Würth Elektronik, part of the globally recognised Würth Group, employs around 7,500 staff worldwide and operates 23 production sites across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
• Specialising in passive components, electromechanical parts, PCBs, power-control systems and electronic modules, Würth Elektronik delivers high-quality components and system solutions across industrial, automotive, renewable-energy, telecommunications, and electronics sectors.
• The Indian subsidiary (Würth Electronics Services India) plays a key role in supplying components and system modules for automotive, industrial control, and electronics markets - making it a strategic partner for global supply-chain cooperation.
   

 

Full-Spectrum Supply: from Metal Parts to Automation & Testing

• Apollo supplies a wide array of metal parts critical for relays and low-voltage electrical products - including stamping contacts, core metal parts, casings, busbars, and other required components.
• Beyond parts supply, Apollo provides automated assembly lines, testing instruments, and system-level support - enabling clients to seamlessly transition from parts sourcing to full production lines and testing.
• This integration of metal processing, assembly automation, and testing capacity offers a clear advantage to international customers seeking reliable, high-quality, scalable production.

Deep Industry Expertise & Proven Collaboration Record

Apollo's core team has roots in a former global-leading relay manufacturer, granting the company a legacy of technical know-how, manufacturing discipline, and established supply-chain networks. Over decades, Apollo has collaborated with numerous Chinese and foreign relay producers, and has a track record spanning more than 15 years of cooperation with Indian relay manufacturers - making it a trusted, experienced partner.

Flexible Support: From Parts Supply to Design & Technical Consultation

For customers such as Würth Elektronik, Apollo is more than a parts supplier - the company offers design and process-engineering support, including suggestions for form factor optimization, automated assembly configuration, testing process design, and reliability improvement, especially for magnetic-latch relays and automotive relay applications.

 

 

For Würth Elektronik: Streamlined Supply Chain & Higher Consistency

By collaborating with Apollo, Würth Elektronik can centralize parts supply, automated assembly, and testing - reducing complexity, ensuring consistent quality, and potentially lowering costs through volume production and established supply-chain logistics.

For Apollo: Broader Market Reach & Enhanced Global Footprint

Partnering with a globally respected electronics group like Würth Elektronik opens access to new markets and applications - especially in international automotive, industrial electronics, and renewable-energy arenas. This enhances Apollo's competitiveness and global business scope.

For the Relay & Electrical Industry: Promoting Standardization and Cross-Region Integration

This cooperation represents a successful example of cross-region integration between Chinese manufacturing capability and international electronics supply networks - potentially raising production standards, quality consistency, and encouraging industry-wide best practices in relay manufacturing and supply-chain integration.
 

 

The November 27, 2025 visit by Würth Elektronik India to Xiamen Apollo Group marks a promising beginning of deepened cooperation - blending Apollo's manufacturing and automation strength with Würth's global electronics expertise. This alliance is poised to deliver high-quality relay solutions, streamlined supply chains, and international market reach. As both sides prepare to begin prototype development and customized production line deployment, the collaboration stands to benefit not only the two companies, but the broader global electrical and electronics industry.