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In today’s fast-paced global market, productivity has become a key competitive edge for businesses. In the crane industry, improving productivity has always been a primary concern for major companies. The crane enterprises in Changyuan, Henan Province, have significantly increased productivity through smart technology and independent innovation, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
Smart Production: A New Engine for Quality and Efficiency
Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd. has demonstrated excellence in smart manufacturing, introducing a new production model to the industry. In its 169,000-square-meter intelligent industrial park, hundreds of robots operate efficiently on automated production lines, handling everything from cutting and welding to painting, with the entire process being automated and modular. This application of smart manufacturing not only improves product quality but also significantly shortens the production cycle, placing the company in a favorable position in the market.
Image source: Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd.
Weihua Group has also achieved a leap in production efficiency through smart manufacturing. By introducing automated production systems, Weihua Group has shortened its production cycle by 70%, increased production efficiency by 80%, and improved logistics operations efficiency by 50%. These figures clearly demonstrate the significant impact of smart manufacturing on production efficiency.
Independent Innovation: Equipping Cranes with a “Smart Brain”
Smart technology is evident not only in the production process but also in product upgrades. Weihua Group’s introduction of the “Space Robot” crane, which integrates intelligent control systems, 5G technology, artificial intelligence, and other advanced technologies, has significantly increased the crane’s operating speed and positioning accuracy while reducing the use of cables.
Henan Kuangshan Crane, on the other hand, has equipped its fully automated clean and explosion-proof overhead cranes with a digital platform and intelligent control system, enabling unmanned operation and intelligent fault diagnosis, thereby greatly enhancing productivity and safety.
Image source: Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd.
This technological enhancement not only meets customers’ diverse and customized needs but also expands the application scenarios of cranes in different market segments. Through independent innovation, the crane companies in Changyuan have not only secured a leading position in the domestic market but have also gained widespread recognition globally.
Accelerating Global Expansion: The Crane Industry’s March Towards Globalization
As the Belt and Road Initiative advances, crane companies in Changyuan are actively expanding into overseas markets, achieving remarkable success. Weihua Group’s “New Chinese-Style” cranes have played a prominent role in the construction of Saudi Arabia’s “Future City,” while Henan Kuangshan Crane’s gantry cranes are popular in Central Asia, East Asia, Africa, and other regions, contributing to infrastructure projects in countries along the Belt and Road.
Image source: Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd.
In 2023, the number of crane export companies in Changyuan reached about 50, with a year-on-year increase of 42.65% in import and export value, showcasing the strong growth momentum of Changyuan’s crane industry in the global market.
Conclusion
Through smart technology and independent innovation, crane companies in Changyuan have not only improved productivity but also significantly enhanced product quality and market competitiveness. In the face of increasingly fierce global market competition, this transformation and upgrading undoubtedly point the way forward for the development of the crane industry. In the future, as the Belt and Road Initiative continues to advance, Changyuan’s crane industry is poised to continue writing new chapters of success in the global market.
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