Softing and its long term distributor Windhill have jointly founded "Softing Technology Shanghai". The Joint Venture recognized the significance of the Chinese Automotive market which is showing a rapidly growing demand for products and projects related to vehicle diagnostics, a core competence of Softing Automotive Electronics division. Softing Technology Shanghai has access to up to 50 experienced associates from sales and development in its Shanghai and Beijing offices.

Thomas Qiu will lead the new company as CEO.