Daming International Brings Global Partners Together at Overseas Business Promotion Conference

On October 15, Daming International held its Overseas Business Promotion Conference in Jiangyin, China. The event aimed to give overseas customers a deeper understanding of Daming, strengthen collaboration across the global supply chain and bring industry partners together to develop a more resilient and efficient end-to-end advanced manufacturing and service system.

Nearly 200 guests attended, including steel mill partners such as TISCO Group and Hunan Valin Xiangtan Iron & Steel, customers from China and overseas markets such as Siemens Energy, ANDRITZ, BHP, Fortescue, Tarkaf, Manitowoc, McLanahan, Técnicas Reunidas, Vale, Liebherr, AnnoMi, CNPC East China Design Institute, UGITEC, CWL, Alfa Laval, CCT, KBS, ABB, Caterpillar, Metso, FLSmidth, Komatsu (Changzhou), CRRC Tiemma, Samsung Engineering, SINOPEC Nanjing Engineering, East China Engineering Science and Technology, Sichuan Installation and Changchun Meichen, as well as commercial partners including Hanwa, Mitsui & Co. and Marubeni-Itochu Steel. The participants exchanged perspectives on industry developments and explored opportunities for closer cooperation.

The conference was hosted by Ren Lei, Sales Director of Daming Energy Equipment.

PART 01 | Opening Remarks

Zhou Keming, Chairman of the Board of Daming International, welcomed the guests and thanked them for their continued support. He reviewed Daming’s business performance and future strategic plans, reaffirming the company’s commitment to working closely with steel mills, trading companies and other partners. By combining cost control, reliable quality and fast, dependable delivery, Daming aims to provide overseas customers with integrated, one-stop service solutions that help them succeed in their respective markets.

Gao Feng, Deputy General Manager of Taiyuan Iron and Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. (TISCO), discussed global trends in the steel industry and the importance of integrated services and collaboration throughout the supply chain. He noted that close cooperation between TISCO and Daming had helped address key challenges in overseas supply chains. Looking ahead, he called for stronger collaboration across the industrial, supply and service chains to support the development of global manufacturing.

Du Jiang, General Manager of Hunan Valin Xiangtan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., introduced Xiangtan Steel’s product portfolio and market position, and spoke highly of Daming’s operational capabilities and development potential. He noted that the two companies had combined their complementary strengths to serve numerous major overseas customers. Building on Xiangtan Steel’s product expertise and Daming’s global service network, the companies will continue working together to offer customers more comprehensive and efficient solutions.

Mark Kouwenhoven, General Manager of China Operations at Fortescue, recognized Daming’s quality control and technical expertise. Describing the relationship as stable, reliable and positive, he highlighted the strong cooperation established over the years and expressed his interest in expanding collaboration into new areas to address challenges together and create greater value for both parties.

Ricardo Hernandez Soto, Procurement Director for China at Técnicas Reunidas (TR), shared his views on global supply chain collaboration. He emphasized that collaboration goes beyond equipment supply: it is built on trust, shared objectives and long-term partnerships. Closer cooperation supported by a global presence, he noted, is essential to achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.

Wang Hongjiang, Procurement Director at Manitowoc, revealed that the value of the company’s business with Daming is expected to exceed RMB 100 million this year. He summarized the partnership with three key figures and concepts: RMB 100 million, global reach and growth of more than 30%. He also expressed his expectation of deeper collaboration and further opportunities across global projects.

Johnny Fornstedt, General Manager of Daming Europe, discussed the team’s development in the European market and its role as a trusted partner helping customers strengthen their competitiveness. He noted that long-term cooperation depends not only on capabilities, but also on lasting customer relationships and mutual trust, and looked forward to developing further opportunities with partners.

PART 02 | Presentations and Service Capabilities

The conference also featured presentations from steel industry partners and Daming’s business teams, covering steel products, processing services and experience supporting major international projects.

Lu Yao, Senior Business Manager at TISCO Stainless Steel, introduced TISCO Group, its steel solutions and the performance of its key products.

Zhou Guangjie, Product Manager and Chief Engineer for Construction Machinery Steel at Xiangtan Steel, presented the development of high-quality steel products for construction machinery and the company’s future development plans.

Zhou Yingyu, Deputy General Manager of Daming International Import & Export Co., Ltd., shared Daming’s one-stop delivery capabilities for major global engineering projects, including tank prefabrication.

Zhou Zheng, Carbon Steel Sales Manager at Daming International Import & Export Co., Ltd., outlined Daming’s global service network, service capabilities and practical experience as a reliable international partner.

Hu Junfeng, Deputy Marketing General Manager of Daming Heavy Industry’s Structural Engineering Division, and Wang Bujing, Marketing Director of its Process Equipment Division, jointly presented Daming’s manufacturing capabilities, project experience and capacity plans in mining machinery, process equipment and related sectors.

PART 03 | Business Discussions

During breaks in the conference, participating guests exchanged views on industry developments and potential areas of cooperation.

Daming’s senior management also held dedicated business discussions with customers and partners, reviewing existing cooperation, sharing information and exploring future opportunities. These exchanges helped strengthen mutual understanding and establish a basis for further collaboration.

PART 04 | Visits to Manufacturing and Logistics Facilities

Before the conference, guests visited Jiangsu Daming, the Daming Jingjiang manufacturing base and the Yangtze River wharf to learn more about Daming’s processing and manufacturing operations, integrated service capabilities and logistics infrastructure.

The visits gave customers a first-hand view of Daming’s production processes and convenient shipping facilities. For large overseas projects, the ability to coordinate material processing, manufacturing and logistics is essential to ensuring reliable quality and delivery. Seeing these capabilities firsthand helped customers better understand Daming’s integrated service offering and reinforced their confidence in long-term cooperation.

The conference provided a valuable platform for dialogue between steel suppliers, commercial partners and end customers, while demonstrating Daming’s capabilities across material processing, manufacturing and supply chain services. It also created opportunities to strengthen cooperation and improve resilience across the industrial supply chain.

Daming will continue to focus on customer needs and build on its integrated material processing and manufacturing capabilities. By working closely with steel mills, commercial partners and customers, the company will continue to develop opportunities in overseas markets, particularly in energy equipment, mining and construction machinery, and major engineering projects, delivering reliable services and creating long-term value for its partners.