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This week, domestic Chinese heavy equipment enterprises saw active overseas market expansion. Multiple enterprises participated in professional exhibitions and brand promotion events across Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, while senior management overseas industrial chain inspections and foreign government delegations’ visits to China were carried out simultaneously. New electric and hybrid products have become the core focus of overseas promotion. Continuous efforts in deepening overseas channels and improving localized service systems further expand global market coverage for Chinese enterprises.
From September 7 to 16, Wang Zhijian, Party Secretary and Chairman of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, conducted industrial-chain research in Sweden, Romania and Germany. He visited leading European enterprises including Scania, Decade Energy, Einride, MHS and Meiller, covering commercial vehicles, charging solutions, autonomous freight, distribution and special-vehicle superstructure sectors. He carried out field research on the latest development of Europe’s new-energy commercial-vehicle industrial chain and held multiple discussions on technical pathways, infrastructure and market demands.
During the visit, Shandong Heavy Industry reached consensus on competition-cooperation with Scania for global commercial-vehicle energy transition. It discussed local operation and charging solutions for electric heavy-duty trucks with Decade Energy, explored cooperation on autonomous electric heavy trucks and smart freight with Einride, exchanged views with MHS on introducing Sinotruk products into high-end European markets, and studied market trends of new-energy engineering special vehicles together with Meiller. This series of visits lays a solid cooperation foundation for Shandong Heavy Industry to further expand European business and roll out localized new-energy commercial-vehicle solutions.
Recently, the IAA Transportation exhibition opened in Hannover. Many Chinese commercial-vehicle manufacturers took part in the event, demonstrating complete vehicles, core components and integrated energy-operation solutions. Shandong Heavy Industry Group presented joint exhibits from Sinotruk, Weichai Power and Hande Axle. Sinotruk displayed five SITRAK models including four new-energy units. Weichai Power exhibited internal-combustion engines, hydrogen-fueled engines, range extenders and self-developed e-components. Hande Axle launched a series of e-axles tailored for European demands. FAW Jiefang held a special press conference for its battery-electric powertrain and supplies modular motors and e-axles to external clients. Sany Truck made its IAA debut with SE636 battery-electric truck certified by EU WVTA. XCMG Automobile, Foton and Dongfeng Hydrogen displayed scenario-based transport packages, European localisation strategies as well as high-power fuel-cell stacks and hydrogen-fueled vehicles respectively.
The show reflects two major overseas-expansion models for Chinese commercial-vehicle firms: group-wide whole-industry-chain export, and standalone supply of key e-components. Instead of merely exhibiting prototype vehicles, participants provided EU certifications, real-world operation statistics, local after-sales arrangements and full-set business ecosystems. Technical routes cover battery-electric, hydrogen-combustion, fuel-cell and gas-hybrid options, delivering a broad portfolio of low-carbon products for European customers.
On September 17, the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo kicked off in Nanning. Three leading Guangxi-based enterprises including Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, LiuGong and Yuchai showcased new energy and intelligent core products, advancing localized cooperation and further tapping into ASEAN markets.
In the commercial vehicle sector, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor displayed hydrogen-powered, pure electric and intelligent driving models suitable for long-haul logistics and urban distribution. The enterprise signed a Vietnam KD assembly plant project with an annual capacity of 1,500 units and an annual output value of 210 million RMB, marking its entry into the localized manufacturing stage in ASEAN. In the equipment and power sectors, LiuGong exhibited electric engineering and agricultural equipment as well as AI and MR intelligent technologies to empower local infrastructure and agricultural development with its mature ASEAN service network. Yuchai launched a unified overseas brand visual system to standardize global brand images, boosting its international influence and industrial cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
From September 9 to 16, Vertikal Days 2026, a leading professional trade exhibition for lifting and aerial work equipment, was held at Newark Showground in the UK. Attracting global top manufacturers in lifting, aerial operation and material handling industries, the event serves as a core communication platform for the UK and Irish markets. XCMG and LGMG, two major Chinese construction machinery brands, showcased rich green and intelligent equipment lineups, fully demonstrating the strength of China’s construction machinery in electrification and intelligent upgrading to meet Europe’s strict low-carbon construction standards and diverse working condition requirements.
XCMG exhibited 14 units of equipment covering cranes, aerial work platforms, forklifts and telehandlers, with multiple electric models making their UK debut. The brand completed the on-site handover of XCA80G7-1E all-terrain crane in cooperation with local partner RRC Crane Hire, advancing localized operation in Europe. LGMG brought 13 units of core equipment including aerial work platforms, telehandlers and high-end forklifts, covering pure-electric and hybrid power models adaptable to narrow indoor operation, municipal engineering and heavy-load scenarios. Leveraging reliable product performance, low energy consumption and responsive local service systems, both enterprises continue to deepen layout in the UK and European markets and enhance global brand influence.
From September 15 to 18, GaLaBau, the professional European trade fair for landscape and urban municipal construction, kicked off at Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. SDLG exhibited a range of machines tailored for landscape and light municipal applications, delivering lightweight, well-adapted and low-carbon integrated construction equipment solutions for European landscape contractors, municipal operators and local distributors. As a key European business platform for refined landscape renovation and urban maintenance, GaLaBau sets high standards for equipment site compatibility, operation precision and environmental performance.
SDLG displayed mini and small fuel excavators, new-generation electric excavators, compact wheel loaders and multi-functional skid steer loaders. These compact and agile machines are suitable for refined operations such as courtyard renovation, park maintenance and green-belt trenching, covering full-process excavation, loading and auxiliary operations for landscape and municipal projects. The exhibition lineup combines fuel and new-energy power options. Fuel machines feature stable performance and easy maintenance, while electric models deliver zero-emission and low-noise output to satisfy strict environmental requirements of residential zones and ecological parks. During the exhibition, the team held in-depth exchanges with local contractors and channel partners on product selection, maintenance and spare-parts supply, expanding brand influence in Europe’s compact-equipment segment.
On September 15, the delegation led by Rajonarison, Prime Minister of the Republic of Madagascar, paid a visit to Sany Group in Changsha. This visit formed part of his schedule for attending the 5th Beidou Scale-application International Summit. The delegation gained first-hand insight into Sany’s construction-machinery portfolio and intelligent manufacturing capacity, and explored potential cooperation opportunities in infrastructure sectors. During his stay in Hunan, the Madagascan side expressed willingness to deepen practical bilateral cooperation covering infrastructure construction, agricultural-product processing and Beidou application.
Sany’s construction machinery has been widely deployed across Africa, and Madagascar presents substantial market demand for infrastructure equipment. This high-level visit creates favorable conditions for Sany to further engage with Madagascar and other Indian Ocean island nations. Prospective future communications may focus on equipment supply and localized service solutions. It is expected that Chinese construction machinery can boost African infrastructure building and advance industrial and economic cooperation between China and Africa.
On September 11, XCMG’s "X-Charge MeetGreen" brand customer event was held in Mexico. As a key construction-machinery market in Latin America, Mexico’s mining and sand-stone sectors set high requirements for equipment efficiency, reliability and total operating cost. Through this event, XCMG delivered cost-effective integrated equipment solutions to meet local demands for green construction transformation.
The XC958-HEV hybrid wheel loader was the highlight of the event. Equipped with XCMG self-developed range extender and dual-motor integrated driving system, it delivers fast power response, heavy-load performance, low energy consumption and high dependability, perfectly matching continuous heavy-duty mining operations in Mexico. Meanwhile, XC958, XC978 fuel-powered wheel loaders, earth-moving and road-maintenance machines were also on display. Via product briefings and on-site test drives, XCMG demonstrated its capability ranging from single machines to full-set operation solutions, further expanding its footprint in Latin-American green construction-machinery market.
From September 8 to 10, the 2026 Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo was held at RICEC International Convention and Exhibition Center in Riyadh. Weichai displayed its WP12H engine at the event. Taking advantage of Saudi Arabia’s leading supply-chain exhibition platform, Weichai communicated with local industry partners to explore cooperation opportunities in Saudi logistics market. Since entering Saudi market, Weichai has built a complete sales and service network and achieved successive batch product deliveries.
The cumulative deliveries and orders of tractors equipped with WP12H engine have exceeded 800 units, covering port traction, trunk haulage, car carrier transportation and oil-tanker transport. Recently, Weichai’s technical team completed benchmark tests of WP12H on mainstream transport routes across Saudi Arabia. Its performance indicators outperformed competing products, laying a solid foundation for local promotion and customized development. Going forward, Weichai will keep deepening its Middle-East market presence, upgrade product performance, improve localized services and deliver well-adapted power solutions to support Chinese power-equipment global expansion.
Recently, batches of XCMG XE19EV and XE27CR EV new-energy excavators were shipped to Europe. Custom-developed for strict local carbon-emission and low-noise requirements, the models suit urban municipal works and landscaping. Supported by European spare-parts warehouse and local service network, this batch shipment strengthens XCMG’s position in European small-size electric-excavator market and accelerates local low-carbon construction transition.
Multiple Chinese heavy-equipment brands actively took part in overseas exhibitions and customer activities this week. Enterprises keep advancing product electric-hybrid upgrading, strengthen overseas channel construction and localized service capacity, continuously unlock market potential across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.
