Zhejiang Geely Ming Industrial Co., Ltd. (浙江吉铭实业有限公司, common known as Geely Ming, or GM Motor) is a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1995 with registered office in Zhejiang province. It is a subsidiary of Geely.
The vehicles are sold under two brands: Jiming (吉铭) and Geely Motorcycle.
History
The production of the first Geely motorcycle dates back to 1994 when a new plant was inaugurated in Taizhou, China with a capacity of 50,000 vehicles per year.
On 8 April 1995 this business unit was spun off and the Geely Group Zhejiang Motorcycle Company was founded by Li Shufu, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group specializing in the production of motorcycles, which in the nineties operated in the local market with the Jiming brand to avoid confusion with the Geely branded appliances.
Production was initially based on low cost mopeds, scooters and light motorcycles in the 50–250 cm3 range. Later, light motorcars and quadricycles are also introduced.
Between 1997 and 1998, exports to Southeast Asian countries and South America of the Geely rebranded motorcycles began.
In 2002, following the strong expansion of the parent company, Geely Ming expands its product range and its plant to reach a capacity of 300,000 vehicles per year and concentrating all production, painting and assembly operations. In addition, studies are launched for the production of electric scooters.