President Gao Ling's New Year's Message: Let's Go to the Starry Ocean of Shandong's Equipment Manufacturing Industry Together

Dear member companies, industry colleagues, and friends from all walks of life:

The auspicious dragon bid farewell to the old year, and the auspicious energy fills the door, ushering in a new journey! On the occasion of the Spring Festival in 2025, on behalf of the Shandong Equipment Manufacturing Industry Association, I would like to extend our sincerest New Year's wishes to everyone! Sincere thanks to the leaders and partners at all levels who have always cared about and supported the development of the association!

In the past year, the global economic situation has been complex and volatile, trade protectionism has risen, raw material prices have fluctuated frequently, and market competition has become increasingly fierce. With unwavering perseverance, courage to take the lead, and a spirit of unity and cooperation, colleagues in the equipment manufacturing industry have been forging ahead in the face of challenges and thriving in the midst of change. The equipment manufacturing industry in the province has achieved an industrial added value of over 2.8 trillion yuan, with a number of key core technologies being independently controllable. The field of high-end equipment manufacturing continues to expand, and intelligent manufacturing and green manufacturing have become new engines for industry development. The pace of digital transformation has significantly accelerated, production efficiency has greatly improved, product quality and market competitiveness have significantly enhanced, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality, injecting strong impetus into the economic growth of the province and even the whole country.

The provincial association actively practices social responsibility and participates in social governance. Through industry docking conferences, technology innovation conferences, and high-end exhibitions at home and abroad, we gather industry wisdom, promote resource sharing and cooperation exchanges, and help enterprises expand their markets; Actively respond to the demands of enterprises to the government and fully strive for policy support; Strengthen industry university research cooperation with universities, research institutes, financial institutions, and service agencies, build a bridge for "industry university research funding" cooperation, and promote the transformation and implementation of scientific and technological achievements. These measures provide strong support for the steady progress of our province's equipment manufacturing industry!

In 2025, with the gradual recovery of the global economy, market demand is showing a new trend of diversification and high-end, opening up broader development space for the equipment manufacturing industry.

The deep integration of new generation information technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things with the equipment manufacturing industry has led to the emergence of new manufacturing models such as smart factories and unmanned workshops. Digitization will become the key to enhancing the core competitiveness of enterprises; Technological breakthroughs and accelerated industrialization in fields such as new energy have made green and low-carbon development an inherent requirement for the sustainable development of the equipment manufacturing industry; Advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing (3D printing) and industrial Internet are reshaping the supply chain pattern of the industrial chain, and new quality productivity is booming, which will become the key force for industry reform.

Although the road is far, it will come soon; although the task is difficult, it will be accomplished through action! This year is the final year of the 14th Five Year Plan. We will stand at a new starting point, fulfill the glorious mission of "walking ahead and shouldering the big beam", and work hand in hand with our member enterprises with more enthusiasm, more pragmatic style, and more accurate service. Together, we will go to the star sea of Shandong's equipment manufacturing industry, be companions, dream chasers, and outstanding performers on the track of building a new industrialized province, and write a brilliant chapter of high-quality social and economic development in our province!

Wishing everyone a happy Spring Festival, good health, prosperous career, and happy families!

Gao Ling, President of Shandong Equipment Manufacturing Industry Association

January 27, 2025