Following the Shandong Heavy Industry Group's 2025 annual conference on January 18, a wave of enthusiasm for action and innovation has swept across various sectors of the Group. There is a strong emphasis on benchmarking, innovative excellence, and collaborative efforts. The group is vibrant with the spirit of perseverance, filled with the passion for pursuing dreams, and energized by a commitment to practical work, aiming to take on new responsibilities and achieve new accomplishments both provincially and nationally.
Dou Zhancheng, Vice President of Weichai Engine Research Institute
"Pursue excellence, emphasize effectiveness, nurture ecosystems, and activate vitality". In 2025, we will continue to make technological innovation our main battleground, accelerating breakthroughs in crucial core technologies and industry bottlenecks. We will focus on advancing core engine technologies such as high thermal efficiency, high reliability, and low emissions, ensuring our engine platforms maintain an absolute competitive edge. It will support Weichai in its relentless pursuit of leadership and excellence, ensuring it remains a key player in the high-quality development within Shandong Heavy Industry Group.
Diao Tongwu, Head of the "Qilu Master Craftsman Innovation Studio" at China National Heavy Duty Truck Jinan Manufacturing Truck Company
I am committed to pursuing the overall goal of building a technologically advanced, green-developing, world-class high-end equipment multinational group. We will continue to leverage the role of the employee innovation studio alliance to lead and encourage craftsmen and high-skilled talent at all levels to learn and improve. By activating the momentum of new quality productive forces development, we will implement various innovation projects, ensuring breakthroughs in areas such as cab tooling, automated welding, and appearance quality. We aim to fully advance the intelligent digital transformation of complete vehicle manufacturing and strive towards a new chapter in high-quality development.
Qin Zhixuan, Senior Manager of International Sales of Shantui Import and Export Company
At this new starting point and journey, facing challenges, as a member of the overseas marketing team, I will internalize the spirit of the conference and put it into action. By elevating my perspective and continually enhancing my sense of mission and responsibility, I will maintain keen insight and innovation, swiftly understanding the latest market dynamics. With a focus on strategic goals and unwavering confidence in success, I will persistently expand overseas markets and enhance brand influence, contributing to the revitalization of the African market. I am fully committed to advancing Shantui's achievement of its 2025 targets, embodying Shandong Heavy Industry Group’s commitment as a state-owned enterprise.
Cai Yanbin, President of Tractor Research Institute of Weichai Lovol Smart Agriculture
To thoroughly implement Shandong Heavy Industry Group's "12345" development strategy, in 2025, I will lead the Tractor Research Institute in efficient collaboration and continuous innovation. We will persistently advance the performance upgrades of CVT, power-shift tractors, and high-end agricultural machinery. With the relentless pursuit of excellence, we will help Weichai Lovol move towards higher objectives, using high-end intelligent technological achievements to lead the upgrade of China's agricultural machinery industry, thereby contributing to Shandong Heavy Industry Group's responsibility to safeguard China's food security.
Jiang Jingqiang, Deputy General Manager of Zhongtong Bus Overseas Marketing Company
In 2025, I will focus on accelerating the strategic transformations in three key areas: new energy, digital intelligence, and aftermarket. By using new energy as a breakthrough, we will promote new energy in key countries in Europe, America, and Asia, while also exploring new modes for aftermarket development and identifying new opportunities. We will ensure excellent aftermarket maintenance, striving to elevate the reputations of Shandong Heavy Industry Group and Zhongtong brands overseas, advancing Shandong Heavy Industry Group's initiatives globally and striving for a new chapter in high-quality development.
Andreas Krinninger, President of EME Forklift Business of KION Group
With the support of Shandong Heavy Industry Group in 2024, KION has continued to advance its performance, achieving strategic goals and maintaining a leading position in the global industry. The annual conference provides an opportunity for our global family to gather and share insights into market opportunities and future challenges, explore collaborative opportunities, and achieve win-win development. In 2025, we have outlined a strategic blueprint and will continue to strengthen KION’s position in the global industry by launching more industrial vehicles and supply chain solutions, contributing to the growth of Shandong Heavy Industry Group’s performance.
Fabrizio Mozzi, Baudouin International
The year 2024 was particularly challenging for us, given the severe market conditions and Baudouin's expanded manufacturing capabilities. In spite of it, we achieved strong revenue and profitability and successfully transitioned to new business areas, like data center generator sets and industrial power solutions. I am very confident in the future of Shandong Heavy Industry Group and proud to be part of its global family. With Shandong Heavy Industry Group’s six major global business segments, we anticipate leveraging synergistic advantages to help Baudouin enter more markets and develop more business opportunities. We look forward to exploring more possibilities together.