Leicester-based Ecomotive Manufacturing Ltd (www.eco-motive.com) has struck a deal with Yihang Industrial in Shanghai.

The latter now has the exclusive right to distribute Ecomotive’s Clean Drive advanced fuel and exhaust system cleaner in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Said to restore engine performance while reducing harmful emissions, Clean Drive is one of three sector-leading products manufactured by Ecomotive.

The others are Tyrefix, which repairs and prevents punctures, and Gaskit, which repairs gasket leaks.

Managing director Akhil Valjee said: “Signing the contracts with Yihang represents a significant move by Ecomotive Manufacturing into the Chinese market.

“We expect the initial two-year contracts to potentially double our workforce. Our competitors don’t yet have a foothold in China, so the contracts will place us ahead of the field.”