KCI Konecranes today celebrates the inauguration of its second factory in China, marking another milestone in the company’s China strategy. The new factory will double the company’s production capacity in China and further strengthen KCI Konecranes presence in the world’s largest crane market.
“Today, we take great pleasure in celebrating the opening of our new factory in Shanghai. We have been growing fast and we intend to continue to strengthen our position in this fast growing market. Local manufacture of components will shorten delivery times in China and provides a competitive manufacturing concept for our global customers”, says Pekka Lundmark, president and CEO, KCI Konecranes.
KCI Konecranes has operated a hoist assembly factory in Shanghai since November 2002, producing wire rope hoists and components for cranes of lower lifting capacities. The new factory will focus on the production of heavy-duty lifting trolleys for Special Cranes, and assembly of crane electrics. The factory houses a state-of-the art new facility for testing and has a planned annual capacity of 400-500 trolleys. The factory has also been equipped to start the assembly of heavy-duty lift trucks. The factory’s key customers are both local and global companies operating within the steel, paper, power and general manufacturing industries. The factory is located adjacent to the hoist factory in Taopu, Putuo District at Futurity Island industrial park.
Ms. Päivi Hiltunen-Toivio, Finland´s Consul General Shanghai, Mr. Bao Jianqiang, Vice Mayor of Putuo District, Mr. Wang Heping, Mayor of Taopu Town, Mr. Wang Daming, President of Futurity Island, Pekka Lundmark, president and CEO, KCI Konecranes, and local officials attended today’s Grand Opening Ceremony.
As one of the world’s leading crane companies, KCI Konecranes is committed to long-term partnerships in China. KCI Konecranes has established three joint ventures and two wholly owned manufacturing plants and a wide network of partnerships and certified suppliers in China. KCI Konecranes currently employs 360 people in China.
Further information can be obtained from
Harry Ollila, Chief Executive, North East Asia
Email: [email protected] or phone +86 13 7889 03876
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KCI Konecranes is a world leading engineering group specializing in advanced overhead lifting solutions and maintenance services. It has a global network of crane service professionals maintaining cranes of every make. KCI Konecranes is a world leading supplier of heavy-duty cranes for process industries and shipyards. KCI Konecranes is a global supplier of special harbor cranes for bulk materials and containers and of mobile container handling equipment like Reach Stackers and Lift Trucks. In 2004, Group sales totaled EUR 728 million. The Group has 5,000 employees in 35 countries all over the world.
