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December 2024
China Resources Snow Breweries is building a craft beer production base in Shenzhen headquarters with an annual capacity of 100,000 kiloliters. Zhongchen Light Machinery is assisting in the construction of three high-end intelligent packaging production lines, including a canning line, glass bottle production line, and flexible production line, specifically designed for the production of high-end craft beers under the China Resources Snow brand. The project aims to set a new benchmark for China's beer consumption model. The project has now entered the full installation and construction phase, incorporating and integrating numerous world-leading technologies. Once completed, it will become a state-of-the-art craft beer center.
On December 5, the Anhui Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology announced the 2024 third batch of major technological equipment for the first set in Anhui Province. After the company’s application, review and recommendation by the municipal industry and information authorities, expert review and on-site verification by a third-party evaluation agency, and public announcement, Zhongchen Light Machinery's "YLGD136A Flow Meter Canning Filling Machine" was successfully included in the list.
Zhongchen Light Machinery's independently developed control software for the sterile cold filling system, high-speed can filling and sealing machine system, blow-molding servo stretching filling and capping machine system, SXP750 intelligent self-cleaning bottle washing machine system, and PET large barrel servo long-tube filling system have successfully passed the National Copyright Administration's review and obtained computer software copyright registration certificates. The company has made significant progress in intellectual property protection, adding 30 new patents, including 14 invention patents. As of now, the company holds nearly 200 valid patents, has participated in the formulation of 10 national standards, 20 industry standards, and 2 group standards.
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November 2024
Since the beginning of the year, the senior delegation from ABI, accompanied by colleagues from the Asia-Pacific region, has visited Zhongchen Light Machinery multiple times to deepen mutual understanding and sign a global strategic cooperation agreement. On November 12, the launch ceremony for the strategic alliance between Budweiser's equipment suppliers—Zhongchen Light Machinery & Budweiser Xinxiang VPO—was grandly held at Zhongchen Light Machinery in Hefei. Wang Xin, Secretary-General of the China Light Industry Machinery Association, attended the meeting. Cheng Yanjun, Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer of Budweiser Asia-Pacific, delivered a speech via video link. Li Xingang, Vice President of Brewery Support for Budweiser Asia-Pacific, and Yi Hongtao, Operations Director for Brewery 1 of Budweiser Asia-Pacific, also attended and gave speeches. Other attendees included Wu Weiqun, Maintenance Director of Budweiser Asia-Pacific, Sun Zhongzhen, Deputy Maintenance Director of Budweiser Asia-Pacific VSA, Jia Jie, Deputy Director of VPO for Budweiser Asia-Pacific SSA & VSA, Wang Chuan, Deputy Director of VPO for Budweiser Asia-Pacific Brewery 1, Sun Shibo, Plant Manager of Budweiser Xinxiang, and Wang Pisheng, Chief Engineer of Budweiser Xinxiang.
Zhongchen Light Machinery has partnered with Yanjing Lichuan to create the first domestic flexible five-in-one beer and beverage filling system. The system consists of multiple modular units and is capable of handling various bottle types and sealing forms. It uses flow meter volumetric filling technology to fill beer and can quickly switch between 21 different bottle types, such as glass and tinplate bottles, and 6 types of caps. With a production capacity of over 24,000 bottles per hour, this system meets the diverse packaging needs of the beer industry, enhances the company's competitiveness, and addresses customer challenges related to equipment and space. This collaboration further propels Zhongchen Light Machinery toward its vision in the global food packaging industry.
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October 2024
The CBB 2024 Green Liquid Food Innovation International Forum was grandly held at the W5 Hall of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. He Sheng, General Manager of Zhongchen Light Machinery, was invited to deliver a captivating speech on the theme of "Digital Empowerment of Liquid Food Equipment for Intelligent and Green Development." His speech highlighted the role of digitalization in advancing the intelligence and sustainability of liquid food equipment, offering valuable insights into the industry’s future direction.
Zhongchen Light Machinery made a strong appearance at the 2024 China International Alcohol, Beverage Manufacturing Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CBB 2024) with three key products on display. The company showcased its high-end equipment manufacturing, which continues to innovate and upgrade, reflecting Zhongchen Light Machinery’s brand strength. The product lineup, including the PET dry sterilization blow-fill-capping machine, 90,000 cans per hour can filling and capping machine, and glass bottle pure draft beer filling and capping machine, along with innovative solutions, attracted considerable attention from both domestic and international industry professionals, as well as new and long-time customers.
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September 2024
On September 6–7, the 8th Labor and Skills Competition of the Hefei Economic and Technological Development Zone, featuring a welding skills competition, was grandly held at Zhongchen Light Machinery. Jiang Xueyi, Vice Chairman of the Hefei Economic Development Zone Federation of Trade Unions, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. He emphasized that this competition showcased the spirit and quality of the high-level welding talent team in the high-end equipment manufacturing sector of the Economic Development Zone. It also sounded the horn of "Celebrating the New China, Advancing in the New Era," embodying the inexhaustible drive for developing new productive forces.
On September 12, Zhang Dejin, Vice Chairman of the Economic Committee of the Anhui Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and former Chairman of Anhui Forklift Group, along with his team, visited Zhongchen Light Machinery to conduct research on its digital transformation efforts. Over the past 20 years, Zhongchen Light Machinery has implemented and organically integrated 11 information systems, including ERP, MES, and WMS. In line with the group's "Independent and Controllable Special Work Plan," the company is focusing on the domestic substitution of information systems. In 2024, the company will prioritize the ERP, PLM, and BI integration and localization project. This includes the operation of core modules such as basic modules, material standardization modules, project management, structured process management, CAD integration, Partsolution integration, and CAD collaborative platforms. These efforts further empower lean production, with the addition of AGV intelligent logistics carts to achieve automatic flow of workpieces. Zhongchen Light Machinery was successfully included in the "2024 Anhui Province Big Data Enterprise List."
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August 2024
On August 31, in celebration of the 5th "Resource Day" hosted by China National Building Material Group, the "Fun Zhongchen, Exploring a New World" event took place at the Zhongchen Light Machinery station in Hefei. This event, part of the open day for the intelligent factory, was attended by 40 pairs of employees and their families. The "Resource Day" event received a warm and positive response, with high praise from attendees. Zhongchen Light Machinery, now more intelligent, open, and inclusive, left a strong impression on the families and children of the employees. Many participants expressed their appreciation and remarked that it was a meaningful "first class of the new school year."
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July 2024
On July 26, while studying and implementing the spirit of the 20th CPC Central Committee’s Third Plenary Session and deeply advancing General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourse on promoting new industrialization and developing new types of productive forces, the Anhui Provincial Work Conference on Digital Transformation to Promote High-Quality Development in Manufacturing was held in Hefei. On the same day, Anhui Provincial Governor Wang Qingxian and his delegation visited the Hefei Economic Development Zone and digital transformation demonstration enterprises, including Zhongchen Light Machinery, for research and inspection. The Governor closely experienced how digital transformation is empowering traditional manufacturing enterprises to advance intelligent manufacturing across various operational scenarios. He fully recognized the role of digital transformation in fostering new productive forces and driving high-quality development. He expressed high praise for the entrepreneurial thinking behind digital development and encouraged Zhongchen Light Machinery to continue playing a benchmark role in digital transformation. He hoped the company would accelerate the development of new productive forces through digital transformation, laying a solid foundation for seizing new development opportunities and gaining future advantages.
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June 2024
The documentary series Extraordinary Craftsmen will premiere on the Central New Film Studio's Old Stories Channel on June 16, 2024, with the episode titled "Light Machinery Rebirth." This documentary, set against the backdrop of Hefei Light Machinery's restructuring, traces the remarkable transformation of Zhongchen Light Machinery over its 20-plus years of development. It offers a panoramic review of the company’s shining journey, serving as an epic record of Zhongchen Light Machinery's (struggles) and glorious years.
The Party Secretary of Hefei Light Machinery Residential Community and over 100 retired party members visited Zhongchen Light Machinery for a work tour and guidance. The elderly leaders and party members toured the digitalized workshop, the new product workshop, and the joint laboratory, deeply experiencing the real-time progress of Zhongchen Light Machinery’s high-quality development. They reflected on the hard work and fruitful achievements of the past, marveled at the current state of development, and felt the tremendous changes in Zhongchen’s youth. Their confidence and expectations were strengthened as they looked forward to the bright future of Zhongchen Light Machinery’s high-quality growth.
On June 18, the new PET soft drink production line at Hefei Swire Coca-Cola's Jinxiutong Factory was officially launched, with Zhongchen Light Machinery serving as the main supplier and invited to attend the opening ceremony. This advanced high-speed line is capable of producing 54,000 bottles per hour of 500 ml carbonated beverages and other NAP products. Zhongchen Light Machinery completed the installation and commissioning in just 28 days, achieving a line efficiency of 91.2% within one week, setting a new record for similar projects at Swire Coca-Cola. The project received high recognition from the client, and both parties look forward to expanding further cooperation. It is reported that the production line has successfully passed acceptance with an efficiency rate of 98%.
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May 2024
Zhongchen Light Machinery successfully passed the external re-certification audit conducted by China Quality Certification Center (CQC) for the ISO 9001:2005 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The expert team fully recognized the effectiveness of the company’s three management systems, affirming that the measures taken by Zhongchen Light Machinery for system maintenance and operation meet the requirements of the QES system, function well, and are effective. The audit was approved, confirming the company’s commitment to quality, environmental management, and occupational health and safety.
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April 2024
On April 9, Coca-Cola headquarters led a delegation of leaders from multiple bottling plants around the world to visit Hefei, where they had an in-depth exchange with Zhongchen Light Machinery regarding the company’s supply capabilities, technological innovation, manufacturing, quality assurance, after-sales service, and past cooperative projects. The delegation highly praised Zhongchen Light Machinery. Since signing the MTC Global Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Coca-Cola headquarters, the company has expanded cooperation with bottling plants worldwide, providing multiple lines including 36,000–48,000 bottles per hour PET lines, 48,000 bottles per hour glass bottle lines, and 36,000–90,000 cans per hour canning lines. One of the key applications involved CCH, one of the world’s largest bottlers, who, after reviewing Chinese suppliers, awarded Zhongchen Light Machinery the order for a 48,000 bottles per hour recycled glass bottle packaging line, marking the beginning of strategic cooperation.
On April 15, the Party Committee of Zhongchen Light Machinery held a special meeting to discuss the implementation of party discipline education. The meeting focused on thoroughly studying the important speeches and instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on party discipline education, and implementing the requirements of the documents “Notice from the General Office of the CPC Central Committee on Conducting Party Discipline Education Across the Party” and “The Party Committee of China United Equipment Research and Deployment of Party Discipline Education Work.” The company officially launched its party discipline education work. Party Secretary Cha gave a special lecture on party discipline, offering in-depth policy interpretations and presenting representative cautionary cases—both positive and negative—as mirrors for reflection. This aimed to sound the alarm for all party members, strengthen discipline awareness, and foster a clean and upright political atmosphere.
As the "July 1st" anniversary approached, the Party Committee of Zhongchen Light Machinery organized all party members to visit the Zaozhuang Red Education Training Center for a special training course titled "Strengthening Party Discipline Education and Fulfilling the Original Mission." Meanwhile, Lu Miao, a member of the Party Committee and Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of CSG Holding Group, along with other officials, visited Zhongchen Light Machinery for a research and guidance session, offering advice on party discipline education and the implementation of the learning program.
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March 2024
On March 14, Yin Zibo, Chief Operating Officer of China National Building Material Group, Party Secretary and Chairman of CSG Holding Group, visited Zhongchen Light Machinery for a research and work guidance session. Yin Zibo fully recognized the work of Zhongchen Light Machinery. He emphasized that 2024 is a key year for implementing the 14th Five-Year Plan and stressed the importance of closely aligning with the strategic deployment of CSG Holding Group, focusing on core responsibilities and business areas, proactively identifying gaps, anchoring in the main sector, and continuing to strengthen and expand.
Zhongchen Light Machinery participated in several major exhibitions in 2024 to showcase its cutting-edge, intelligent solutions. At the 12th CBST 2024 China International Beverage Industry Technology Exhibition, it presented the YLGD canning and sealing integrated machine, demonstrating high-end and smart technologies. The following month, at Chinaplas 2024, the company showcased the PET blow-fill-capping integrated machine, offering customized solutions for industry-specific fields and promoting technological innovation with global elites. During the same period, at the CBCE Shanghai Craft Beer Exhibition, Zhongchen Light Machinery shared its high-end equipment manufacturing experience with its craft beer canning line. At Korea Pack 2024, the YLGD series equipment was showcased and gained recognition for its "national-level" quality charm.
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February 2024
Zhongchen Light Machinery, guided by Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implements the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China National Building Material Group, CSG Holding Group, and China United Equipment's annual work conferences. The company has reviewed its work in 2023, analyzed the challenges ahead, and deployed key tasks for 2024. It has called on all cadres and employees to remember their responsibilities, rise to the occasion, and strive for new achievements, aiming to become a globally respected and outstanding supplier in the food packaging industry.
Zhongchen Light Machinery has once again strengthened its collaboration with Zhujiang Beer by supplying core equipment for a 40,000 bottles per hour glass bottle pure draft beer line. This equipment is compatible with both crown caps and pull tabs, features a main unit with a cleaning system, and adopts a modular design for changeover parts. As the first company in China to promote pure draft technology, Zhujiang Beer has very high standards for the filling process. After thorough discussions, Zhujiang Beer awarded Zhongchen Light Machinery the order for this project.
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January 2024
At the beginning of the New Year, Qingdao Beer awarded Zhongchen Light Machinery the 60,000 cans per hour canning machine project. In recent years, Zhongchen Light Machinery has become a leading supplier of core canning lines in China, dominating the market share. In 2024, the company provided nearly 30 canning lines for domestic and international markets, including nearly 10 high-speed lines ranging from 72,000 to 90,000 cans per hour, sold to customers such as Qiandao Lake Beer, Heineken, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser. At the same time, the application of flexible cold and hot filling technology has been well-received by a wide range of customers.