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SDHI Group — A Global Leader in High-End Industrial Equipment

2025-12-04 09:20

Headquartered in Jinan, Shandong Province, Shandong Heavy Industry Group (SDHI Group) is one of China’s most influential industrial equipment conglomerates with a strong global presence. The Group owns a comprehensive portfolio of renowned domestic and international brands, including Weichai Power, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC), Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile, Weichai Lovol Intelligent Agriculture, Shantui Construction Machinery, Zhongtong Bus, Fast Transmission, Hande Axle, as well as globally recognized names such as Ferretti Group (Italy), KION Group (Germany), Linde Hydraulics (Germany), Dematic (USA), PSI (USA) and Moteurs Baudouin (France).
The Group operates 11 listed companies with 14 public stocks, and employs 157,000 people worldwide.

Industry Coverage and Global Competitiveness

SDHI Group's core business spans six major sectors:

  • Power systems

  • Commercial vehicles

  • Construction machinery

  • Agricultural equipment

  • Intelligent logistics

  • Marine transportation equipment

The Group consistently ranks No.1 in the world in heavy-duty trucks, heavy-duty engines, and heavy-duty transmissions. It is a global leader in industrial forklifts and luxury yachts, and holds China’s No.1 market position in agricultural equipment and bulldozers. Its energy and power systems rank top three worldwide, and its medium-speed marine engines are also among the top three globally.
SDHI products are exported to over 170 countries and regions, serving customers across the world with reliable and high-performance industrial solutions.

Innovation-Driven Development

SDHI Group is built upon a strong foundation of technological innovation. It hosts numerous national-level research platforms, including:

  • National Key Laboratory for Internal Combustion Engines and Power Systems

  • National Fuel Cell Technology Innovation Center

  • National Engineering Technology Research Center for Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Systems

  • National Heavy-Duty Vehicle Engineering Research Center

  • National Measurement and Testing Center for Internal Combustion Engine Industry

  • National Quality Supervision and Testing Center for Internal Combustion Engine Products

The Group has also established global innovation centers across Europe, the United States, and Japan. Its strong innovation capabilities have earned it the National Science and Technology Progress Award twice (2016 and 2018).

Commitment to Sustainability and Social Responsibility

SDHI Group is committed to building a technology-driven, green, and world-class multinational enterprise. It actively fulfills corporate social responsibility, champions green and low-carbon development, and drives the entire industrial chain toward high-end, sustainable, and win-win growth.

The Group has received numerous national honors, including:

  • National Civilized Unit

  • National Advanced Grassroots Party Organization

  • Model Enterprise for Independent Innovation

  • National Innovation-Oriented Enterprise

  • China Quality Award

  • China Trademark Gold Award – Innovation Award

  • China Industrial Award

  • National Model Base for Corporate Culture