... to assess participation in manufacturing capacity and...

... to assess participation in manufacturing capacity and capability to complement our existing supply chain relationships."

The keyword here is "participation" imo that could mean "share in"

Rather bold of them to put out a statement like that, without including Synlait in the text.
Synlait has become a potential takeover target with it's smashed share price. Can almost feel the vultures circling, a huge coup in the waiting, by a bigger player requiring regulatory approvals for China. Where will that leave a2M I wonder.