Devon Motorcycles, Jincheng Corporation Receive First Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification for Dirt Bike Models.KING OF PRUSSIA King of Prussia, industrialized suburban area (1990 pop. 18,406), Montgomery co., SE Pa. It has glass and steel fabricating, food processing, printing and publishing, and varied manufacturing (textiles, liquified petroleum gas, water-treatment and electrical , Pa. -- Devon Motorcycles, Inc., the registered Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and (EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. ) agent for the Jincheng Corporation, China's largest manufacturer of motorcycles, today announced that it has received EPA certification on its 150cc, 70cc, and 50cc dirt bikes. Jincheng Corporation is one of over 200 subsidiaries of the Jincheng Group, which ranks in the Fortune 50 of Chinese companies Chinese owned companies can be defined as enterprises within mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and the Republic of China (Taiwan):
Devon Motorcycles exclusively distributes Jincheng bike models in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Jincheng has led China's motorcycle industry in exports and foreign exchange income for nine consecutive years. In 2005, the company exported more than 500,000 bikes to 40 countries, and produced annual revenues over $250 million. Jincheng has been recognized by China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce as "the country's leading brand," and listed by China's Ministry of Commerce as a key export brand that is "expected to bolster." "This is outstanding news for Devon Motorcycles and Jincheng, and an important step towards our expansion in the United States," says Ruth Wu, vice president of operations for Devon Motorcycles. "China is the world's second largest motorcycle exporter, and Jincheng is a major player in this industry. Their line of durable, safe, and affordable dirt bikes provides a competitive alternative to high-priced bike manufacturers. We are proud to offer Jincheng products to our dealers across the United States." Legislation requires all automotive vehicles imported into the United States to be certified by the EPA before distribution. This was Devon Motorcycles' first application. "Devon Motorcycles and Jincheng form an excellent team," says Bruce Helmke, a Devon Motorcycle dealer. "I have tremendous confidence in their ability to make an immediate impact on the American motorcycle industry, and look forward to stocking future Jincheng models." The company will celebrate the approval with the media and public at its inaugural "Jincheng Day" event on Saturday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cycle City on West Chester West Chester, borough (1990 pop. 18,041), seat of Chester co., SE Pa., W of Philadelphia; inc. 1799. Primarily residential, West Chester was long the trade and processing center for an agricultural region that is now mainly suburbs. Pike in Broomall, Pennsylvania Broomall is a census-designated place (CDP) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,046 at the 2000 census. The community was named after John Martin Broomall, a 19th century U.S. congressman from the area. . Devon Motorcycles' "Jincheng Day" is open to the public and will feature the certified dirt bikes. The company will also welcome Stella Wang, a factory representative from Jincheng, to the event. About Devon Motorcycles, Inc. Devon Motorcycles (www.devonmotorcycles.com) is the registered Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agent for the Jincheng Corporation, China's largest manufacturer of motorcycles. The company distributes dirt bikes in the United States, and expects EPA-certification on its line of scooters and ATVs in 2007. The company is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania For Kings of Prussia, see List of rulers of Prussia King of Prussia is an unincorporated community in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 18,511. . |
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