Ford Motor Company sports car maker Aston Martin in 1989, later selling it on March 12, 2007, although retaining an 8% stake. Ford purchased Volvo Cars of Sweden in 1999, selling it to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2010. In November 2008, it reduced its 33.4% controlling interest in Mazda of Japan to a 13.4% non-controlling interest. On November 18, 2010, Ford reduced their stake further to just 3%, citing the reduction of ownership would allow greater flexibility to pursue growth in emerging markets. Ford and Mazda remain strategic partners through exchanges of technological information and joint ventures, including an American joint venture
China Water Industry Group water business presence. Jinan Hongquan Water Production Co., Ltd was acquired by China Water Industry Group through the acquisition of Blue Mountain Hong Kong Group Limited on January 18, 2008. On August 12, 2008, China Water Industry Group acquired Plenty One Limited. On November 13, 2008, China Water Industry Group acquired a 51% interest in an existing 49% held associate, Danzhou Water Pipe. On March 27, 2009 Jining City Haiyuan Water Treatment Company Limited, an indirect subsidiary of China Water Industry Group, disposed all its asset and liabilities. China Water Industry Group China Water Industry Group Limited () () is