Daming Leadership Visits Andritz Hydro Headquarters

A senior leadership delegation from Daming International embarked on a strategic visit to the headquarters of Andritz Hydropower, marking a significant step toward expanding technical collaboration and deepening global supply-chain integration in the fast-growing hydropower sector.

The delegation—led by Mr. Zhou Keming, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Daming International—included Mr. Johnny Fornstedt, General Manager of Daming Europe; Mr. Chen Ning, President of Daming Heavy Industry; Mr. Wang Xi, General Manager of Daming Energy Equipment; and Mr. Wang Xuming, Deputy General Manager of Daming International Import and Export. They were warmly welcomed by Mr. Mario Kandlbauer, Global Procurement Manager of Andritz Vienna, along with his procurement leadership team.

A Meeting Amid Rapid Global Hydropower Expansion

Against the backdrop of surging hydropower investment worldwide—driven by renewable energy demand, grid stability needs, and global decarbonization goals—both teams held in-depth discussions on market developments, emerging project opportunities, and upcoming supply-chain challenges.

The Andritz Vienna team provided a detailed briefing on the company’s activities in various sub-sectors of hydropower equipment, including turbine technologies, generator systems, penstocks, gates, and complex electromechanical project packages. They shared insights into ongoing global projects, expansion trends in emerging markets, and the rising need for high-quality, large-component manufacturing partners.

Background: Andritz Hydro — A Global Leader in Renewable Water Power Equipment

Andritz Hydro, a core business area of the broader Andritz Group, is widely recognized as a world-leading supplier of hydropower equipment, services, and turnkey solutions. With a global network of engineering and manufacturing centers, the company provides a full portfolio covering:

• Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, and bulb turbines

• Large generator units and control systems

• Hydropower rehabilitation and modernization services

• Balance-of-plant and specialized hydraulic components

• Digital hydropower and automation solutions

For decades, Andritz Hydro has contributed to hydropower projects of all scales—new installations, expansions, and retrofits—supporting clean energy development across Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa. Its long-standing commitment to technological innovation, high-efficiency turbine design, and global project execution makes it one of the most influential players in the renewable energy industry.

This strong global presence creates a continuous demand for reliable, high-capacity suppliers with advanced fabrication, machining, and quality-control capabilities—areas where Daming has consistently demonstrated industry-leading strengths.

Daming’s Manufacturing Strengths: High-End Steel Fabrication and Precision Equipment for Energy Infrastructure

As part of the meeting, Chairman Zhou presented Daming International’s strategic achievements and its expanding role as a comprehensive steel processing, heavy fabrication, and equipment manufacturing partner for the energy, hydropower, and infrastructure sectors.

Daming Heavy Industry and Daming Energy Equipment have built a strong reputation for capabilities such as:

Large-Scale Steel Fabrication

• Precision machining of heavy steel structures

• Fabrication of complex hydropower components

• Manufacturing of turbine casings, stay rings, spiral cases, and draft tubes

• Production capability for high-strength, thick-plate components

Advanced Processing Technologies

• Multi-axis CNC machining for ultra-large components

• High-efficiency welding systems meeting global hydropower standards

• Surface treatment, heat treatment, and non-destructive testing systems

• Clean manufacturing facilities meeting European-level quality benchmarks

Integrated Project Service Model

• Customized material supply, cutting, forming, and precision processing

• Full life-cycle quality management and traceability

These capabilities enable Daming to serve as a strategic high-end manufacturing partner for global equipment suppliers in hydropower, wind power, nuclear, petrochemical, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

European Design + Chinese Manufacturing: A Collaborative Path Toward Global Excellence

Chairman Zhou emphasized that as hydropower orders continue to experience high-load growth globally, Daming is ready to leverage its high-quality production capacity, mature project execution system, and strong cost and efficiency advantages to support Andritz Hydro worldwide.

He reinforced Daming’s willingness to work closely with the Andritz team to jointly advance core processing technologies using a “European design + Chinese manufacturing” model—combining European engineering expertise with China’s world-class manufacturing and supply-chain capabilities to deliver competitive, scalable, and high-performance hydropower equipment.

Building the Foundation for Long-Term, Win-Win Cooperation

Both parties agreed that this meeting marks the beginning of a new stage in strategic cooperation. The two sides will enhance management-level communication, accelerate practical collaboration on specific product lines, and jointly address the rapidly rising market demand in the global hydropower industry.

This strengthened partnership aims to build a robust, globally integrated hydropower equipment supply chain, supporting the development of clean energy worldwide and delivering win-win benefits for both organizations.