Upholding the critical mission of safeguarding national food security, Shandong Heavy Industry Group has played a pivotal role in ensuring the stability of China's food supply. As a key contributor to the national bountiful landscape, Shandong Heavy Industry Group has made significant strides in 2024 by advancing agricultural machinery through technological innovation. With a strong sense of national duty and responsibility, the enterprise has helped to secure China's food resources, earning recognition for its outstanding contribution to national food security.
A Weighty Contribution
Industry-Leading "Key Protector"
In 2024, China's total grain production reached 1,413 billion jin (706.5 million tons), surpassing the 1.4 trillion jin (700 million tons) milestone for the first time. Behind these significant figures are the invaluable efforts of agricultural machinery enterprises, particularly the leading ones.
As a frontrunner in the agricultural equipment sector, Weichai Lovol Intelligent Agriculture, a subsidiary of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, has continued to achieve new heights. The enterprise reported an impressive annual revenue of RMB 17.4 billion, ranking first in the industry in several areas, including overall sales volume, sales volume of tractors, wheat harvesters, corn harvesters, and peanut harvesters. These achievements demonstrate the company's capability and commitment to supporting national food security, solidifying its status as a key protector of China's agricultural strength.
A "Smart" Contribution
Collaborative Innovation Leading the Industry to "Higher" and "Smarter" Goals
Currently, the agricultural machinery industry is evolving towards larger scale, higher-end, smarter, and greener solutions. Weichai Lovol Smart Agriculture, part of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, has infused modern agricultural production with advanced technology through a series of high-end, intelligent innovations, opening a new chapter in agricultural modernization. Achievements such as the commercialization of the CVT full-series tractors, the breaking of foreign technological monopolies with the Lovol Gushen GS8189, and the launch of the "Smart Agriculture Cloud All-Scenario Solution" have marked significant milestones. Focused on both large-scale and small innovations, Weichai Lovol has overcome numerous core technological challenges in recent years, including the development of high-horsepower CVT intelligent tractors and large-capacity harvesting machinery, addressing the critical technological challenges faced by China's agricultural machinery industry. The enterprise has established a strong competitive edge in the high-end agricultural equipment market.
From the transition of laboratory research data to tangible harvests in the fields, the collaborative efforts among various enterprises within Shandong Heavy Industry Group have been indispensable. This collaboration provides Weichai Lovol with the most solid foundation for technological innovation and solidifies Shandong Heavy Industry Group’s position as a leader in smart agriculture, consistently driving the industry’s technological development trends.
A Novel Contribution
Innovation and Quality Map the "Bountiful Landscape"
Advancing with "new" ideas and focusing on "quality", Weichai Lovol has never halted its journey in technological innovation. Leading the China's agricultural machinery enterprise report, and being the sole winner of the First Prize in the Agricultural Machinery Science and Technology Award in the industry, the P2404-7V (G4) tractor has been recognized for reaching an international advanced technology level. These awards embody Weichai Lovol's commitment to technological innovation.
As the largest agricultural equipment enterprise in China with the most comprehensive product lineup, Weichai Lovol leverages the resource advantages of Shandong Heavy Industry Group. It focuses on cutting-edge industry technologies, undertaking 138 national and provincial-level technological innovation projects. The enterprise consistently builds core technological capabilities in autonomous driving, precision operations, and smart agriculture management platforms, venturing into smart agricultural business to transform agriculture from "labor-driven" to "intelligence-driven".
The soon-to-be-completed "Super Factory" marks another significant milestone in Weichai Lovol's innovative development. As the first green intelligent factory in China’s agricultural machinery industry, this project, once completed, will have an annual production capacity of 100,000 power-shift and CVT tractors with over 100 horsepower, filling a domestic gap while accelerating the advancement of China’s agricultural machinery industry towards high-end, intelligent, and green development.
A Heartfelt Contribution
The Dedication and Dreams Fueled by Hard Work
Across the vast, fertile fields, there is not only the joy of harvest but also the steadfast dedication of agricultural machinery workers. With their youthful vigor and hard work, they nurture the fields of hope, creating stories that are both ordinary and extraordinary.
During the spring plowing season, as the first rays of sunlight bathe the earth, these operators are already in the fields, tuning their equipment, preparing for the new sowing season. As the three summer months arrive, they travel across the country with Lovol Gushen harvesters in pursuit of abundant yields, ensuring that every grain is stored during the optimal harvest time. In the bustling autumn months, they tirelessly engage in harvest and planting activities, securing a bountiful autumn yield while laying a solid foundation for the next year’s harvest.
Within this gradually unfolding "bountiful" landscape is the steadfast support of Weichai Lovol's dedicated team. Their “three verticals and one horizontal” approach ensures a successful grain harvest, covering a total service distance of 100 million kilometers as of this year. In the many "harvest campaigns" against time and weather, they have measured out a bold "Bountiful" mark with their footsteps.
Strong winds propel the sails on the long journey, and the weighty responsibilities require renewed effort. Shandong Heavy Industry Group will continue to uphold its commitment to safeguarding food security. It will steadily lead the way on the path of national food security, continuously injecting powerful new momentum into securing China’s food supply and creating a magnificent chapter in agricultural modernization.