11th VDMA China Mechanical Engineering Summit

Sponsors and Partners

Host

GMECS

The German Mechanical Engineering Commercial Services Co., Ltd. (GMECS) is a service company under the umbrella of the VDMA. It was founded in Beijing in 2011 and has a branch in Shanghai. GMECS is organizing events, trainings and delegation trips and provides commercial services for VDMA members and affiliated companies.

Association Sponsor

VDMA

The German Mechanical Engineering Association (VDMA – Verband Deutscher Maschinen und Anlagenbau) is Germany's and Europe's largest industry association for the capital goods sector. There are over 3300 member companies within the association. The association is structured into 37 sub-associations. In China, VDMA is active since 2004 with one location in Beijing and one in Shanghai. VDMA China has now 15 qualified and experienced engineers, economists and market specialists to be your reliable partner in China market.

Summit Diamond Sponsor

Taicang Invest

Taicang is 35 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Hub and 40 km away from the center of Shanghai. It only takes 26 minutes by the Shanghai-Suzhou-Nantong Railway Phase I to shuttle between Taicang and Hongqiao. The Minhang-Jiading-Taicang Intercity Railway will be officially put into operation in 2025, so that Taicang will be connected to the whole Shanghai metro system. Since 1993, Taicang has become one of the most concentrated areas of German companies all over China. Taicang is home to more than 440 German companies, including Schaeffler, Trumpf, Chiron, Brose, German Centre and etc. Many German companies have chosen to set up China regional HQs, R&D centers or sales centers here. Taicang focuses on the development of six emerging industries, which are high-end equipment manufacturing, advanced materials, trade headquarters economy, biomedicine, aviation and cultural tourism. The Taicang municipal government has accumulated rich experience in serving German companies through professional site selection consulting, enterprise formation, market analysis, talent training and other comprehensive services.

Summit Premium Sponsors

PEDZ

The National-Level Pinghu Economic Development Zone(PEDZ) is located in center of Yangtze Delta and bordering on Shanghai. It takes only 23 minutes by train from Pinghu to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, and 50 minutes by car. Jiaxing Sea Port, the biggest seaport of northern Zhejiang Province is only 14 kilometers away from Pinghu. Moreover, PDEZ possesses relatively complete infrastructure, plentiful labor-force, lower living and labor cost than other cities in Yangtze Delta. PEDZ is the industrial park with the largest concentration of foreign companies in Zhejiang Province, especially the Sino-Japan and Sino-German Industry Parks in PEDZ ranked top not only in Zhejiang province, but also in China. There are over 80 European and American companies, among them about 40 German companies, such as the Global Fortune 500 Enterprises Thyssenkrupp, DB Schenker, ABB, Industrial leaders or hidden champions DMG Mori, Wacker Neuson, Truetzschler, Liebherr, Stabilus, Arburg,etc. Notably, around 80% of the GDP in PEDZ are generated by foreign enterprises.

XETDZ

Xishan Economic and Technological Development Zone (XETDZ) was launched in 1992, it was approved as provincial level in 1993 and upgraded to state level Economic and Technological Development Zone (ETDZ) in 2011 which is the first state level ETDZ in Wuxi. XETDZ ranks No.8 among the 118 Industrial zones in 2020 in Jiangsu Province. XETDZ also ranks No.59 in 2021 Hi-Quality Development Assessment among the 217 state level Economic and Technological Development Zone in China.

Jiaxing Economic & Technological Development Zone

State-level Jiaxing economic & technological development zone (JXEDZ) is founded in 1992 with Leading industry: Auto industry, Equipment manufacturing and High-end food processing; 90 km from Shanghai, 70 km from Suzhou, 90 km from Hangzhou; 25 min to Shanghai and Hangzhou by High-speed Railway 60 min to Hongqiao, Pudong and Xiaoshan Airport; 680 + foreign enterprises in JXEDZ, including 38 Fortune 500 enterprises. Famous enterprises: ZF, Hella, KraussMaffei, Lego, Philips, Abbott, Mars, Hormel.

GEA Process Engineering China Ltd.

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. The company portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally. GEA’s business model has evolved significantly since founding in 1881 as a metals trading company. Today, their five business divisions are supported by more than 18,000 dedicated employees located in 62 countries. GEA customers benefit from their global reach, extensive local presence, and from the depth and breadth of their processing knowledge and portfolio, underpinned by a strong sense of purpose and responsibility.

China International Electronics Service Co.,Ltd

CIES, or China International Electronics Service Co., Ltd., was originally founded in 1988 as a wholly owned subsidiary of China Electronics Import & Export Company. After 30 years of development, CIES has become an eminent 3rd party logistics service provider with broad logistics service products including but not limit to customs clearance, HTS code classification， bonded & non-bonded warehouse, domestic/international transportation, international trading. CIES set up branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Zhuhai, and Nanjing, serving a diversified clienteles in multiple high-tech industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, IC test, medical equipment, precision machines, etc.

Rohlig China Limited Shanghai Branch

Röhlig is an owner-operated logistics company which offers its customers services in the areas of sea freight, air freight, rail freight and contract logistics. The family-owned company was founded in 1852 in Bremen, Germany. Today, it employs 2,300 staff members in more than 30 countries. Röhlig opened its Hong Kong branch in 1992 and has since established over 15 offices across China. More information on www.rohlig.com.

Summit Basic Sponsors

InterChina

Established in 1994, InterChina Consulting is one of the leading advisory firms in China, and the number one alternative to the global consultancies and investment banks. Our multinational and Chinese clients choose to work with us because we provide real understanding, deliver practical results, and know how to get things done. We are a partner led firm, and distinguish ourselves by the deep level of engagement partners have in client projects. We have a sustainable backbone of local and western professionals who have both experience working in China and overseas and have offices and professionals throughout China, the US and Europe.

EAC

EAC (Euro Asia Consulting) was one of the first management consultancies in Germany to specialize on China. Founded in Munich in, EAC has offices in Shanghai, Mumbai and Moscow and advises German SMEs as well as corporate groups. Today, it is one of the leading management consultancies for strategy, M&A, operational excellence, sustainability and digitalization in emerging markets. EAC supports its clients in realizing growth strategies and optimizing international value chains.

Taylor Wessing

Taylor Wessing is a leading international law firm, working with clients in the world’s most dynamic industries. We take a single-minded approach to advising our clients: to help them succeed by thinking innovatively about their business issues. With more than 300 partners and more than 1,100 lawyers based in 16 countries worldwide, the firm offers an integrated service across the full range of practice areas across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We support clients wherever they want to do business. Our 29 offices around the world are not token presences – they blend the best of local commercial, industry and cultural knowledge with international experience to provide proactive, integrated solutions for our clients.