Changsha, China: President Asif Ali Zardari visited SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. in Changsha, Hunan province, where he was briefed by Mr. Tang Xiuguo, Chairman of Sany Group, on the company's advanced manufacturing systems, product lines, and ongoing investments in research and development.
According to Pakistan Peoples Party, President Zardari's visit emphasized exploring avenues for industrial cooperation, technology transfer, and investment between Pakistan and China in the engineering and construction machinery sector. The President received a detailed overview of SANY's operations, including its core business areas of concrete machinery, excavators, cranes, piling equipment, and road machinery. He was informed about the company's financial and operational performance, including its 2024 operating revenue of $11.27 billion, product segmentation, and sustained investment in innovation and Rand D capacity.
The President toured the company's flagship No. 18 Factory, a digitally integrated manufacturing facility recognized for its advanced automation and data-driven production systems. He was briefed on the factory's intelligent operations, high automation rate, and its role as a benchmark for modern industrial manufacturing, noting the scale of technological integration and its relevance for countries seeking to modernize industrial production and improve efficiency.
President Zardari emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in industrial technology, skill development, and joint ventures that could support Pakistan's infrastructure and industrial growth. He highlighted potential collaboration areas such as construction machinery, digital manufacturing, clean energy, and engineering solutions.
Mr. Tang Xiuguo underlined the company's commitment to innovation, digitalization, and international partnerships, expressing willingness to explore increased collaboration with Pakistan in manufacturing, technology exchange, and capacity building. The President was accompanied by several key officials, including Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Senior Provincial Minister Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon, and both China's Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi.