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Zoomlion Heavy Industry (1157.HK) is showcasing over 60 flagship products across nine categories at bauma 2025 in Munich under the theme 'Greener Development, Brighter Future'. Key exhibits include the ZT72J-V, Europe's highest telescopic boom lift, and the R800-40 tower crane, the largest Chinese model in Europe.

The company is presenting intelligent and green system solutions featuring 5G remote control, AI monitoring, and electric-drive technologies. Notable developments include a mining solution with unmanned trucks and automated operations.

Zoomlion's global expansion includes over 20 locally manufactured products in Europe, with recent developments including Phase II of its German factory and a new AWP factory in Hungary. The company maintains a global presence with 11 R&D bases, 210 service centers, operations in over 170 countries, and 6,300 overseas staff.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry (1157.HK) has initiated Phase II of its German factory project with a cornerstone laying ceremony in Waldlaubersheim. The €50 million expansion project, covering 60,000 square meters, will upgrade the WILBERT TowerCranes GmbH plant to manufacture tower cranes, truck cranes, and concrete machinery.

The facility is projected to produce over 1,000 units of construction machinery annually with an expected output value of $300 million when fully operational. This expansion represents part of Zoomlion's global strategy, which includes 400 overseas branches, 210 service warehouses, and 11 production bases across 8 countries, serving more than 170 markets worldwide.

Zoomlion (ZLIOY) has released its 2024 annual report, showcasing strong financial performance with total revenue of 45.48 billion yuan and net profit of 4 billion yuan, representing a 6.31% year-over-year increase. The company's gross profit margin improved to 28.17%, up 1.04 percentage points, while net profit margin reached 8.81%, up 0.8 percentage points.

A significant highlight is the company's international expansion, with overseas revenue reaching 23.38 billion yuan, a 30.58% increase year-over-year, now accounting for 51.41% of total revenue. The company operates over 400 overseas outlets across 170+ countries, employing 4,400 local staff representing 70% of its international workforce.

The company has implemented comprehensive digital transformation initiatives, including the operation of four main machinery parks at Zoomlion Smart City. A cash dividend of 3 yuan per 10 shares has been announced for shareholders.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry (1157.HK) will showcase 67 premium construction machinery equipment at bauma 2025 in Munich from April 7-13. The exhibition, themed 'Greener Development, Brighter Future,' will occupy 3,840 square meters at booth FS.905.

Key highlights include:

• The ZT72J-V, Europe's tallest straight-boom aerial work platform with intelligent obstacle avoidance
• ZE20G and ZE27GU excavators, with ZE20G holding the largest market share in Europe
• Tower cranes featuring 5G remote operation and new R-series with CE Certification
• Concrete machinery showcasing the world's first carbon fiber tube and intelligent management system

The exhibition will also feature products from Zoomlion subsidiaries m-tec and CIFA, manufactured locally for European customers, including interactive VR experiences.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology announced plans to build a modern smart factory for aerial work platforms in Hungary on February 21, 2025. The facility, to be located in Tatabánya at major highway network intersections, will be developed jointly with CTP Group on approximately 41.18 acres of land.

The factory will feature intelligent, digital, and environmentally sustainable production technologies to manufacture high-performance, premium-quality, and low-carbon aerial work platforms. The project is expected to create 800 local jobs and strengthen local supply chain partnerships.

This expansion aligns with Zoomlion's global business strategy, which has already established 10 overseas R&D and manufacturing bases, with products sold in over 150 countries. Notably, more than 50% of Zoomlion's revenue now comes from markets outside China. The company aims to bring the factory into operation within 2025.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology (1157.HK) has started 2025 with a major delivery event, shipping over 10,000 units of equipment valued at US$782.04 million. The delivery includes:

- Over 850 cranes worth US$246.96 million, including the world's largest 4,000-ton all-terrain crane
- More than 1,200 concrete machinery units valued at US$137 million
- 1,300 units of earthmoving and mining machinery worth US$123.48 million
- Over 1,100 aerial work platform units valued at US$41.16 million
- Tower cranes and construction hoists worth US$96.04 million

Notable deliveries include the world's first 100-ton wide-body mining dump truck and a 73-meter lightweight concrete pump. The equipment will be deployed across global markets including Australia, Nigeria, Mexico, Brazil, and Peru, with 70% of tower crane orders coming from overseas markets.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry (1157.HK) has announced the successful grid connection of its rooftop distributed photovoltaic project at the Mobile Crane Machinery Park, achieving full solar integration across its Smart Industrial City. The system spans four major parks covering 400,000 square meters with an 85 MWp capacity and annual output of 65.6 million kWh.

The installation will save 21,500 tons of standard coal and reduce CO2 emissions by 65,400 tons annually. The project enables Zoomlion to obtain over 6,500 green certificates yearly, enhancing product export potential through compliance with international green standards.

In 2024, the company implemented comprehensive energy-saving measures and expanded its new energy product lineup, with the Aerial Work Platform line now featuring over 90% coverage in new energy models. Zoomlion continues to advance green technologies across its operations, from production to delivery, while promoting sustainable practices throughout its supply chain.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology (1157.HK) hosted a strategic event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, launching 24 localized innovative products across seven construction equipment categories and three intelligent solutions for mining, nuclear plants, and infrastructure projects.

The company showcased products in mobile cranes, tower cranes, concrete, earthmoving, aerial work platforms, and industrial vehicles, along with five core intelligent systems. All products were specifically designed and tested for local environmental conditions and operator preferences.

Since entering Saudi Arabia in 2006, Zoomlion established a local subsidiary in 2021 and developed a comprehensive service network with 16 branches under a '1+11+4' structure, providing full-coverage services and technical support. The company's Chairman and CEO, Zhan Chunxin, engaged with clients and visited local construction sites, reinforcing their commitment to the Saudi market as a important region for their global expansion strategy.

Zoomlion (1157.HK) has unveiled the ZT82J, the world's tallest straight boom aerial work platform, reaching 82.3 meters in height. This marks the company's third world record in straight boom AWP technology. The platform features a 34.1-meter amplitude, 454kg maximum load capacity, and 35% climbing capability, incorporating 21 safety protection measures.

The company also introduced the ZT51JEH, a hybrid electric-diesel platform with 50.6-meter working height, and the ZA42J crank boom AWP with 44.03-meter working height. Additionally, Zoomlion launched seven telehandler models with heights from 6 to 25 meters and loads from 2.5 to 4.5 tons. During bauma CHINA 2024, the company secured orders from over 20 international clients and introduced intelligent safety equipment and management systems.