Zoomlion Showcases Advanced Equipment and Localized Solutions at the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo to Drive Development in Africa
CHANGSHA, China, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion"; 1157.HK) showcased the latest agricultural and engineering machinery solutions tailored for the African market at the 4 th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, held from June 12 to 15 in Changsha, China. Since entering the African market in 2007, Zoomlion has actively participated in the construction of several landmark projects, while fostering local talent and playing a key role in advancing infrastructure and agriculture modernization.
Zoomlion highlighted a wide array of products including construction cranes, agricultural equipment, aerial work platforms and earthmoving machinery, which are specially designed to meet the unique performance, quality and technological demands of Africa's construction and agricultural environments.
Over the past 18 years, Zoomlion has established itself as one of the leading machinery exporters in Africa with over 10,000 units of equipment deployed across the continent.
Zoomlion has set up subsidiaries and extensive service networks in South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya and more. It has established a joint-venture factory in Algeria and operates spare parts centers in Algeria and South Africa while expanding its network of local dealers and distribution channels to provide comprehensive services to local customers encompassing sales, support, technical assistance and financing.
Zoomlion has been safeguarding major infrastructure and agricultural projects in Africa, including the construction of Egypt's New Administrative Capital which features 20 high-rises including Africa's tallest skyscraper of 385.8 meters, 12 commercial office buildings, five residential apartments and two luxury hotels; the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) in Tanzania that increases the installed hydropower capacity in the country from 562 megawatts by about 3.7 times; the N'Djamena Stadium in Chad that can host continental competitions and large-scale cultural events upon completion; the Rosso Bridge situated over the Senegal River at the border between Senegal and Mauritania that will serve as a key trading hub in Africa and foster closer economic ties.
Zoomlion is growing rapidly in the African market, with sales in the first quarter of 2025 reaching an impressive 60 percent of the total sales for the entire year of 2024. As of May 2025, Zoomlion's Africa team included more than 300 employees, with over 90% being local hires, serving as a key driver of regional employment and skills development.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Korea Herald
an hour ago
- Korea Herald
Infinite Uptime Unlocks Production Reliability for Heavy Industries with PlantOS™ at Global Steel Dynamics Forum
"U.S. manufacturers demand scalability and ROI clarity and Infinite Uptime's PlantOS™ meets that bar with proven outcomes." – Chaitanya Bulusu, SVP & Business Head – Americas, Infinite Uptime NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Global Steel Dynamics Forum, Infinite Uptime launched PlantOS™ and Production Outcomes as a Service (POaaS) globally. PlantOS™, an AI-driven manufacturing intelligence platform, focuses on value delivery, unlocking production reliability by delivering measurable outcomes, such as 99.97% equipment availability and up to 2% energy reduction per unit produced for heavy industries. Production Reliability is a balance of metric and mindset. PlantOS™ empowers partners to attain this balance from parameter to plant level. Infinite Uptime's POaaS focuses on outcome-centric production reliability, guaranteed performance, and cost certainty. Powered by PlantOS™, the outcomes are delivered through a layered combination of device-agnostic sensing, vertical-specific AI, and human expertise. PlantOS™ is a modular, AI-native platform that unifies five functions: Sense & Ingest, Administer & Configure, Diagnose & Analyze, Act & Resolve, and Collaborate & Integrate. It captures data from any sensor—vibration, acoustics, temperature—using the proprietary piezoelectric and MEMS (Micro-electromechanical systems) technology, even in extreme conditions like 150°C or 2 rpm, and across a variety of industrial environment settings—corrosive to explosive. PlantOS™ 's vertical AI models, tailored for industries like metal & cement, deliver 99.97% fault prediction accuracy validated across 53,026 installations. The collaborative Outcome Assistant then routes persona-specific insights—diagnostic alerts for engineers, ROI metrics for CFOs—ensuring insights lead to action. PlantOS™ combines 24/7 remote support, domain expertise and intuitive AI, bridging skills gaps to simplify adoption and foster trust. PlantOS™ 's impact is evident across various heavy industries. With the largest install base of over 84 MTPA in terms of steel production, Infinite Uptime has digitized, monitored, and safeguarded every second on 214 steel production sites globally. JSW, the world's most valuable steel company, gained 25,842 hours of additional production uptime, leading to higher throughput, lower costs, improved sustainability, and millions in revenue and operational resilience. "Infinite Uptime has been a strategic partner of JSW for the last four years, playing a pivotal role in transforming & optimizing our Steel, Cement and Paint Plant production outputs." – Rishi Shroff, CEO, JSW New Age Infinite Uptime's outcome-based contracts align with the rising demand for rapid ROI, delivering measurable value within 6–12 months. To explore how PlantOS™ can empower you to unlock production outcomes, visit Infinite Uptime's website today. About Infinite Uptime: Infinite Uptime's revolutionary PlantOS™ & Production Outcomes-as-a-Service (POaaS) solution has saved 83,988 hours of production time for 801 plants across 26 countries. It empowers heavy industries to achieve 99.97% equipment availability and up to 2% energy reduction per unit produced. To learn more, visit
Korea Herald
2 hours ago
- Korea Herald
ELFBAR and LOST MARY lead up product innovations at World Vape Show 2025 in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leading vape brands ELFBAR and LOST MARY unveil various innovative product lines at the World Vape Show 2025 in Dubai. Both brands demonstrate during the three-day trade fair how closely continued investment in R&D, relentless innovations, efficient supply chain, user-centric design, and seamless customer support can converge to shape the future of vaping. Setting benchmark in innovation This year's highlight is ELFBAR's bold push and pursuit of customization for vaping experience. To set the industry trend, ELFBAR introduced the King Series, the industry's fullest product lineup with all-inclusive adjustable dimensions. Comprising Ice King, Sweet King, Sour King, and Nic King, the series allows adult users to adjust levels of coolness, sweetness, sourness, or strength, setting a new benchmark for personalized vaping experience. Device versatility also stands out. ELFBAR JoinOne series, featuring a reusable, attachable battery and a standalone pod, supports seamless pairing with a variety of pod options, including standard pods and pods with adjustable coolness and sweetness, offering users full flexibility and personalized experience. LOST MARY reveals its own next-gen advancement with the NERA30K, a prefilled pod system featuring a curved interactive display and a forward-compatible structural design. Built to support a wide range of pod options, NERA30K is created to evolve with user needs and preferences, offering broad compatibility and long-term adaptability. Broadening the product ecosystem ELFBAR and LOST MARY continue to invest in a diversified product lineup, spanning all major categories to meet evolving user demands and regulatory standards. At this year's exhibition, ELFBAR further expands its open pod system lineup with new launches such as the ELFX MINI and ELFX ULTRA, part of the ELFX Series. LOST MARY's globally recognized product, LOST MARY BM600, received a significant upgrade in 2025 with the launch of the BM600 Prefilled Pod. This evolution reflects the brand's long-term commitment to compliance and sustainability. A smarter and more efficient supply chain ELFBAR and LOST MARY's state-of-the-art supply chain plays a pivotal role in sustaining their industry leadership. Building on their existing automated production lines, both brands have further upgraded their manufacturing capabilities to deliver even greater efficiency and scalability. In 2025, they further advanced this capability by introducing a next-generation Flexible Manufacturing System. This modular approach disassembles products into standardized components, allowing for efficient reassembly on highly adaptable lines. As a result, the production process becomes more flexible, enabling rapid category switching to respond swiftly to market changes. As a result, compared to conventional methods, this upgraded system has boosted production efficiency by 30%, significantly shortening lead times and accelerating new product launches. It also enhances product consistency, leading to fewer user complaints and greater overall customer satisfaction. In terms of product quality, every device and e-liquid undergoes a rigorous multi-tiered testing process, including toxicological and chemical analysis, reliability testing, material testing, and electronic and battery testing, covering 142 tests on e-liquids, 22 on aerosols, 86 on device materials and 31 on product reliability. Regular post-market inspections further ensure the integrity and compliance of products. Further investment in research and development continues, with expanded studies into sweeteners and ceramic coil materials aimed at improving long-term user safety and refining product design. Enhanced user experience and support To place users at the core of every product we innovate, both brands continue to innovate for convenience, compatibility, and harm reduction. Devices such as the ELFBAR JoinOne and LOST MARY NERA30K, now offer multi-mode compatibility, supporting a wide range of pod options with a single device. Modular product designs provide greater portability and offer personalized experience, anytime and anywhere. To support the harm reduction, features like puff counters and timer functions are now built into devices like the ELFX ULTRA. Paired with a dedicated app, ELFX ULTRA helps users monitor and gradually reduce their daily nicotine intake. According to a December 2024 survey by Opinium, vaping plays a major role in smoking cessation journey. The findings reveal that 68% of adult vapers believe a range of flavors helps to stop them from going back to smoking tobacco, with nearly half (48%) using fruit or sweet flavors most often. Moreover, the study also shows that 21% of adults quit smoking over the past five years, of which 45% used vapes as part of their successful quit journey. In December 2024, ELFBAR and LOST MARY rolled out an AI-powered customer support system that now handles over 1,500 inquiries per month. This multi-channel platform includes live chat and email, with 24/7 service availability. It currently supports multiple languages, with expansion to 21 languages expected by Q2 2025. This AI system is projected to reduce resolution time by 51%, significantly enhancing the user support experience worldwide. About ELFBAR Founded in 2018, ELFBAR has become a global leader in vaping innovation. With a strong focus on harm reduction, compliance, and youth prevention, ELFBAR delivers high-quality, reliable products that serve tens of millions of adult users around the world. For more information, visit Inquiries: pr@
Korea Herald
2 hours ago
- Korea Herald
HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS Signs Long-Term Supply MOU with Tata Steel (Thailand) for Lower-Carbon Steel Wire Materials
SEOUL, South Korea, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with (Thailand) on June 18th for the procurement of lower-carbon steel wire materials. Under the agreement, HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS will secure a reliable supply of low-emission steel wire materials required for the production of steel tire cord. Tata Steel (Thailand), a subsidiary of India's Tata Group, uses electric arc furnace (EAF) technology to produce steel from recycled scrap metal. Compared to traditional blast furnace operations, EAF production achieves significantly higher energy efficiency and reduces carbon emissions by approximately 60%. By utilizing these materials as raw inputs, HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS can produce and supply eco-friendly steel tire cords with significantly reduced carbon footprints. Given their higher margins compared to traditional steel products, eco-friendly steel tire cords are expected to strengthen the profitability and competitiveness of HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS' steel tire cord operations. "We are pleased to formalize this agreement, which ensures long-term access to environmentally responsible steel," said Nak Yang Seong, CEO of HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS. "This aligns with our strategy to support global tire makers in their shift toward sustainable materials." Steel tire cords produced by HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS are crucial reinforcement materials that enhance tire durability and maintain shape stability. The importance of high-strength steel cords is growing alongside the expanding electric vehicle tire market. Furthermore, as demand for sustainable raw materials grows across developed markets, particularly in Europe, sales of eco-friendly steel tire cords are steadily rising. HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS aims to expand the sales share of its eco-friendly steel tire cord products from 5% in 2025 to 15% in 2027. HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS' commitment to sustainability management was recognized last October when the company received the Platinum Medal from EcoVadis — the highest distinction awarded to the top 1% of over 130,000 companies across 180+ countries by the global supply chain ESG ratings provider. In December, the company was also added to the Dow Jones Sustainable Management Index (DJSI) Korea for the second consecutive year, one of global leading ESG benchmarks.
