On October 20, the second BD Nano production line at Secop Compressors (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. officially started operations. Partners and members of Secop's management team gathered at the Tianjin facility to celebrate this important milestone in the company's manufacturing expansion and business growth.
Located directly in China, the Tianjin facility offers strategic proximity to our primary automotive partners. This second line guarantees our OEM partners reduced lead times, eliminates the risk of bottlenecks, and protects against component shortages during seasonal or demand peaks.
During the event, Ms. Liu Shujing, General Manager of Secop Compressors (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., highlighted the strategic importance of the new production line. She emphasized that the additional capacity will further strengthen Secop's manufacturing capabilities, support growing customer demand, and create new opportunities for market expansion.
Mr. Davide Cattana, Vice President / Head of Mobile Cooling at Secop, also shared insights into the development of the DC business and outlined future market prospects.
The ceremony concluded with a ribbon-cutting event attended by partner representatives and Secop leadership, marking the official launch of the new production line.
The new production line represents another important step in Secop's global manufacturing strategy for BD Nano compressors. With the addition of the second line in Tianjin, production capacity for the BD Nano platform has been significantly expanded. Once fully ramped up, the new line will add annual production capacity of 1.6 million compressors.
The facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies, including a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), laser welding, servo press-fitting, and helium leak testing. Error-proofing systems and fully traceable process data have been implemented throughout key production stages to ensure consistent product quality and reliable delivery performance.
Operating with high efficiency, this line ensures exceptional product quality aligned with strict automotive standards, backed by full component traceability throughout key production stages to guarantee consistent reliability and delivery performance.
Since its launch, the BD Nano compressor has quickly gained traction in the OEM automotive refrigerator market, thanks to its compact design, high efficiency, low noise level, and advanced smart control capabilities. In September 2025, the one-millionth BD Nano compressor rolled off the production line. Secop expects sales of its DC compressor products to exceed two million units in 2026. The new production line will provide the additional capacity and flexibility required to support this continued growth.
As automotive refrigerators become increasingly common in mainstream vehicle segments, compressor performance plays a critical role in factors such as noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), energy efficiency, and system integration. The BD Nano weighs just 1.5 kg and measures only 9.3 cm in height offering unmatched integration flexibility for interior designers to fit refrigerators into compact spaces like center armrests, under-seat areas, or sub-trunk compartments without compromising cabin room.
It delivers a COP of up to 1.6 W/W, minimizing power consumption to help preserve EV battery range during both driving and parking modes. It also reduces noise levels by up to 6 dB(A) compared with the previous generation at the same cooling capacity and features a next-generation electronic controller with CAN and LIN communication interfaces for seamless integration with vehicle control systems.
Building on nearly 50 years of DC compressor expertise, Secop continues to expand its presence in the automotive refrigeration market across both premium and mainstream electric vehicle segments. The commissioning of the second BD Nano production line reinforces the company's commitment to supporting the growing demand for automotive refrigeration solutions in China and worldwide through innovative technology, premium quality, and reliable production capacity.
All BD Nano solutions are tested to ISO 16750 and manufactured in a plant with IATF 16949 certification to guarantee high-level automotive standards.
