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2016-12-20

Warm congratulations to Xindafang on winning the 2016 “China Good Design” Silver Award!

Xindafang News, December 14: The “High-Level Forum on International Engineering and Technology Development Strategies—Innovative Design Forum and the 2016 China Innovative Design Conference” was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The Henan Provincial Major Science and Technology Special Project “Mountain Wind Power Installation Crane,” undertaken by Xindafang, won the Silver Award of the “China Good Design” competition thanks to its advanced innovative design. The “China Good Design” award is organized by the China Innovation Design Industry Strategic Alliance and judged by a panel of academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, led by Academician Lu Yongxiang, along with experts and scholars from universities and professional associations both at home and abroad, making it the premier, most authoritative design award in China’s innovative design field. The “Mountain Wind Power Installation Crane” that received this award features a novel design concept, seamlessly integrating mountain wind power construction solutions with equipment development. Safety, efficiency, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness were set as the core design objectives. The developed equipment boasts capabilities such as resistance to sudden wind loads, autonomous travel on wet, slippery, and steep slopes, rapid self-erection and dismantling, precise lifting from compact installation positions, and remote control operation. It has successfully accomplished wind turbine installation tasks in mountainous areas—tasks that are difficult or even impossible for 1,200-ton-class mobile cranes—and delivers significantly lower energy consumption. This breakthrough has effectively solved the challenging problem of wind turbine installation in China’s mountainous regions, filling a domestic gap and bringing the technology to an internationally leading level.

2016-11-20

Xindafang Successfully Hosts the 2016 Employee Fun Sports Meet

Xindafang News, November 15: After days of overcast skies, the weather suddenly cleared up, providing the perfect opportunity for the annual Xindafang Fun Sports Meet to kick off once again. The cafeteria, basketball court, staff activity center, and main thoroughfares throughout the factory grounds were packed with participants, as cheers, shouts, and waves of encouragement echoed continuously, brimming with passion and energy and creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere. This year’s event saw a total of 297 entries across 11 different events, including team events such as tug-of-war, basketball, double-deck bridge, and five-person relay—each designed to thoroughly test teams’ coordination and collaboration—and individual events like jump rope, shuttlecock kicking, checkers, Chinese chess, tire pushing, badminton, and table tennis. As in previous years, the tug-of-war competition officially sounded the starting gun for the Games. Nearly 100 participants from the Production and Manufacturing Center were divided into seven teams, all exuding an air of high spirits and readiness; even before the match began, each team was already eager to outdo the others in sheer determination and momentum. Tug-of-war is one of the events that best embodies team spirit: only when everyone pulls in the same direction and pools their efforts can victory be achieved. At the venue, cheers rang out one after another, with every participant giving it their all and fighting tooth and nail for every inch of ground. In the end, the brothers from the Metal Structures Workshop emerged as champions in the men’s tug-of-war category. Amidst the tug-of-war action, one team stood out in particular. Though noticeably smaller in stature and clearly at a disadvantage compared with the frontline production teams, they remained fiercely determined, full of vigor and unafraid of any challenge. They were the tug-of-war squad from the Quality and Operations Control Management Department. Although they ultimately did not place, their performance exemplified the spirit of Xindafang.

2016-10-20

Warm congratulations to Xindafang on being awarded the “Henan Provincial-Level Construction Method” honor!

Xindafang News, September: The green construction methodology for hoisting wind turbine units in mountainous terrain—officially titled “Green Construction Method for Hoisting Wind Turbines in Mountainous Areas with Steep Slopes, Narrow Roadways, Small Foundation Spots, and Close Proximity to Tower Structures”—developed through collaboration between Xindafang and Tianjin Lanchao Specialized Lifting Engineering Co., Ltd., has been awarded the Henan Provincial Construction Engineering Association’s designation as a provincial-level construction method for engineering projects in Henan Province. This methodology employs QLY-series cranes specially designed for wind power applications. The entire crane can self-propel and relocate on steep slopes (30% gradient) and narrow roadways (5 meters wide), rapidly self-dismantle at small foundation sites (30 m × 30 m), and perform close-proximity lifting operations adjacent to wind towers (12–16 meters high). The method requires minimal land use, reduces earthwork volumes, and places low demands on environmental protection, water conservation, and vegetation restoration. By fully leveraging the lifting capacity of the main crane, it achieves green wind power development and green construction practices. This construction process realizes modular assembly of major equipment, shortening assembly time, boosting work efficiency, and reducing labor costs; moreover, it eliminates high-altitude operations, thereby enhancing safety. To date, the company has successfully applied this construction methodology in numerous projects, including the Fengquan Mountain Wind Farm in Qixian County, Hebi City, Henan Province; the Guiding–Majiang Wind Farm in Guizhou Province; the Guangtoushan Wind Farm in Dawu County, Hubei Province; the Qianpen Mountain Wind Farm in Changming, Guiyang; and the Shujia Mountain Wind Farm in Dawu County, Hubei Province, yielding significant economic, social, and environmental benefits. The smooth completion of multiple wind farms further demonstrates the superiority of this methodology over traditional construction approaches, with its overall technical level now reaching internationally advanced standards.

2016-09-28

Xu Jianping, Deputy Director-General of the National Development and Reform Commission’s Department of National Defense, Inspects Xin Dafang

Xindafang News, September 20: Xu Jianping, Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission’s Department of National Defense, visited the Xindafang Industrial Park, accompanied by Guo Wei, Deputy Director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission; Yin Jianyong, Director of the Provincial Office for National Economic Mobilization; Deng Xinghua, Assistant Researcher at the School of Public Administration of Tsinghua University; Liu Yalin, a member of the Party Leadership Group and Head of the Discipline Inspection Team of the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, as well as other provincial and municipal leaders, to conduct on-site research into the development of non-public enterprises’ participation in national defense. Chairman Zhang Zhihua briefly introduced the company’s current development status to Director Xu and his delegation, and provided a detailed explanation of the company’s main products, its innovation capabilities, and its plans and progress in participating in national defense. He stated that, as a leading enterprise in China’s specialized construction equipment manufacturing industry, Xindafang has been seeking a path of “military-civilian integration and serving the country through industry,” with the aim of contributing to major national initiatives such as national defense construction, equipment upgrading, and the enhancement of the nation’s emergency rescue capabilities—issues that are vital to both the national economy and people’s livelihoods. Director Xu expressed full recognition of Xindafang’s commitment to participating in national defense and pursuing a corporate development path based on military-civilian integration. He then engaged in discussions with Zhang Zhihua on the matters and methods requiring state support for military-civilian integrated enterprises, and put forward relevant suggestions on the operational aspects of further advancing the implementation of the “Military Industry Plus” strategy.

2016-09-20

Warm congratulations to Xindafang on being awarded the title of “Outstanding Mechanical Equipment Supplier” by China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group!

Xin Dafang News, September 13: At the 2016 “Outstanding Supplier” Conference and Exhibition hosted by China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as CRMBEG) in Wuhan, Xin Dafang stood out among thousands of CRMBEG’s partner suppliers and was honored by CRMBEG Group as an “Outstanding Mechanical Equipment Supplier.” According to reports, CRMBEG currently has more than 3,000 suppliers. To fully showcase the comprehensive strength of outstanding suppliers, establish a platform for in-depth exchange and cooperation, and enhance communication and friendship between supply and demand sides, CRMBEG Group has, for the first time, selected and recognized 100 outstanding suppliers. Chen Hao, Vice Chairman of the company and General Manager of the Bridge Crane Business Unit, together with Zhang Shutao, Head of the Marketing Department of the Bridge Crane Business Unit, attended this ceremony honoring the outstanding suppliers. CRMBEG is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Railway Corporation Limited and is China’s only large-scale engineering company that integrates bridge research, surveying and design, construction, and machinery manufacturing. It is also the world’s leading enterprise in terms of the number of bridges designed and built. Over the past six decades and more, CRMBEG has designed and constructed over 2,000 major bridges both domestically and internationally, with a total length of more than 2,000 kilometers. The company has participated in numerous high-quality, renowned projects, including the Beijing–Tianjin, Wen–Fu, Wu–Guang, Harbin–Dalian, Shi–Wu, Beijing–Shanghai, Beijing–Fuzhou, Shanghai–Kunming, and Wuhan–Shiyan railways. Xin Dafang has a long-standing cooperative relationship with CRMBEG. Since the inception of this partnership, our company has earned high praise from CRMBEG for its exceptional management capabilities, cutting-edge technological advantages, superior product quality, and excellent after-sales service. Over more than a decade of collaboration, our company has established

2016-09-15

Lieutenant General Wang Jun, Deputy Commander of the Central Theater Command, Visits Xindafang for Inspection and Research

Xindafang News, September 12: Lieutenant General Wang Jun, Deputy Commander of the Central Theater Command, visited the Xindafang Industrial Park, accompanied by General Lu Changjian, Commander of the Provincial Military District; General Song Cunjie, Deputy Commander of the Provincial Military District; Wang Changling, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Provincial Military District; Cheng Zhiming, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Zhengzhou Municipal Committee and Mayor of Zhengzhou; Shang Shoudao, Commander of the Zhengzhou Garrison District; Chen Hongmin, Secretary of the Party Committee of Erqi District, and other leaders at various levels. During the visit, they inspected Xindafang’s progress in the fields of specialized construction equipment and military–civilian integration. Chairman Zhang Zhihua briefed Lieutenant General Wang Jun and his delegation on Xindafang’s two-decade journey, during which the company, guided by a craftsman’s spirit and focused on major national infrastructure projects, has independently developed solutions to critical technical and equipment challenges in areas such as water diversion for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, maglev transportation, wind-power installation, and high-speed rail. Zhang Zhihua stated that, as a leading enterprise in China’s specialized construction-equipment manufacturing sector, Xindafang has consistently sought a path of “military–civilian integration and serving the nation through industry,” aiming to contribute to major undertakings that affect both national development and people’s livelihoods—such as equipment upgrading, defense modernization, and the enhancement of the country’s emergency-response capabilities. Following the state’s policy of encouraging non-public enterprises to research and develop high-tech dual-use products with strong technological content and promising market prospects, and to participate in the development of high-tech industries that integrate military and civilian applications—such as civil nuclear energy, civil aerospace, civil aircraft, and civil shipping—and to engage in the R&D and industrialization of dual-use high technologies, Xindafang has responded enthusiastically to the call of the Party and the government, taking swift action to establish the “Xindafang Center for Military–Civilian Integration Equipment Development.” The center is primarily responsible for closely aligning with national military–civilian integration policies and advancing the company’s own military–civilian integration efforts and development. After two years of dedicated work, significant results have been achieved, and now

2016-08-30

The latest QLY1560S wind-turbine crane has completed the hoisting of Goldwind’s first 100-meter all-steel high-tower unit.

Xindafang News: At the end of August, the QLY1560S wind-turbine-specific crane—developed in-house by Xindafang—demonstrated exceptional performance with its outstanding gradeability, fully suspended independent slewing, multi-mode steering, and rapid relocation capabilities, making it an ideal match for Goldwind Science & Technology’s Tianpaishan Wind Farm in Jiangxi Province. Thanks to its efficient operations, the crane successfully completed the hoisting of Goldwind’s 100-meter all-steel high-tower wind turbine units. This marks the first time a new-generation wind-turbine-specific crane has been used to install a new-type wind turbine unit, a milestone in the wind-energy industry that vividly underscores the unwavering spirit of exploration and innovation among professionals in the sector.

2016-08-10

Xindafang Successfully Completes Erection of the 100th Box Girder for the Kuwait Gulf Bridge

Xindafang News, July 31: Xindafang’s independently developed, world’s largest complete set of equipment for the lifting, transportation, and erection of bridge girders has successfully completed the installation of the 100th 1,800-ton box girder on the Kuwait Gulf Bridge, once again demonstrating that “Made in China” is leading the world and showcasing the excellence of “China’s specialized equipment.” With its cutting-edge technology, robust equipment, streamlined operational procedures, efficient work organization, and outstanding on-site service, Xindafang has earned high praise and recognition from Hyundai of South Korea—the client—as well as from the construction site in Kuwait. To mark this pivotal milestone, a brief celebratory ceremony was held on site.

2016-08-05

A Symposium on the Integration of Informatization and Industrialization in Industrial Enterprises, Inspected by Members of the Erqi District CPPCC Committee, Held at Xindafang

Xindafang News: On the morning of July 29, the CPPCC Committee of Erqi District organized a delegation of CPPCC members to conduct an inspection tour of the Mazhai Industrial Cluster Zone. The visit focused on advancing the integration of informatization and industrialization to enhance the level of information-based and industrial manufacturing, followed by a special symposium held in the third-floor conference room of Xindafang. Attending the meeting were Yu Guangzhi, Chairman of the District CPPCC; Chen Aiping, Wu Shuwen, Chen Xuru, and Wang Tongchao, members of the District CPPCC leadership; Yuan Bin, a member of the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee, Director of the District Party Committee Office, and Executive Deputy Director of the Mazhai Industrial Cluster Zone Management Committee; and Tan Qinglu, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the District Government. As a CPPCC member of Zhengzhou City, Zhang Zhihua, Chairman of the company, attended the symposium and reported on the company’s progress in integrating informatization with industrialization. Zhang Zhihua stated that Xindafang began implementing information technology initiatives as early as 2008. To date, the company has primarily established three major systems: an enterprise resource management system, a remote monitoring system for engineering equipment, and a 3D digital simulation center. Looking ahead, the company will continue to explore the “Internet Plus” model and further promote information technology applications such as cross-border e-commerce. Zhang Zhihua emphasized that the integration of informatization and industrialization should not be pursued in isolation or through hasty, short-sighted efforts; rather, it must be guided by a pragmatic approach that aligns with the actual needs and conditions of the enterprise, ensuring that information technology truly supports corporate development and serves as a source of momentum for scaling up, strengthening, and optimizing the business. After hearing reports from various enterprises on their progress in integrating informatization with industrialization, Yu Guangzhi, Chairman of the District CPPCC, delivered a concluding address. He noted that the integration of informatization and industrialization represents a major trend in today’s economic development, particularly in the industrial sector, and fundamentally transforms corporate business philosophies and production methods.

2016-07-31

Warm Congratulations on the Successful Convening of the 2016 Science and Technology Innovation Conference by Xindafang

News from New Dafang: On July 27, Zhengzhou New Dafang Heavy Industry Science And Technology Co., Ltd. solemnly convened the 2016 Innovation Conference. The conference was held in response to the demands of domestic and international markets over the next three to five years, with the aim of selecting and approving research projects that boast high technical standards, strong innovation capabilities, and robust market competitiveness. Through innovation and technological breakthroughs, the company seeks to build a solid technological foundation for its future transformation and upgrading. The conference established an evaluation committee, with Chairman Zhang Zhihua personally serving as the chairperson and Professor Zhang Sanchuan from the School of Mechanical Engineering at Zhengzhou University as the vice-chairperson. Heads of relevant departments within the company, along with leaders of its subsidiaries and equity-participated companies, also served as members of the committee. The committee conducted a thorough, item-by-item discussion and evaluation of the nine research projects presented. Detailed deliberations were held on each project’s research content, research direction, key technological innovations, comparisons with domestic and international technologies, market demand, and research budget, yielding excellent results. Vice-chairman Professor Zhang stated that this innovation conference effectively integrates product R&D with the company’s long-term development, further advancing the company’s commitment to independent innovation and spurring concrete actions in this regard, thereby laying a solid foundation for continuous innovation going forward. Chairperson Zhang Zhihua added that the company plans to allocate 30 to 40 million yuan this year as funding for science-and-technology projects, which will further stimulate the innovative vitality and enthusiasm of its R&D personnel. Moreover, it is hoped that through these approved projects, the company can ascend to the forefront of technological innovation in the future, enabling New Dafang to continue leading industry development in the field of specialized equipment and to represent China.