Man Shengang Meets with ZF Group Board Member Peter Laier

On November 20, Man Shengang, Party Secretary and Chairman of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, met with Peter Laier, Board Member of ZF Group and Head of Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology divisions. The two sides discussed further deepening their strategic cooperation. Wang Zhijian, Deputy Party Secretary and General Manager of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, presided over a business communication meeting.

Man Shengang extended a warm welcome to the ZF delegation. He noted that ZF is a global leader in the automotive components sector and a long-standing partner of Shandong Heavy Industry. Over more than 40 years of collaboration, the two companies have built a deeply trusted and highly efficient strategic partnership. Shandong Heavy Industry has recently made significant progress across its businesses, achieving continuous improvements in operational quality and efficiency while demonstrating strong product competitiveness in global markets. He expressed hope for both sides to further enhance business alignment, foster innovation, explore markets, and expand cooperation to deeper, broader, and higher levels. Together, they aim to tackle challenges in the energy transition and globalization, forging a brighter future.

Peter Laier highlighted the profound partnership and mutual growth that ZF and Shandong Heavy Industry have achieved amid fierce market competition. He praised Shandong Heavy Industry for showcasing its latest product innovations at this year’s Hannover Motor Show, which garnered widespread attention in the industry. As the energy transition accelerates and reshapes the sector, new opportunities for collaboration have emerged. ZF is committed to strengthening its strategic partnership with Shandong Heavy Industry, supporting the Group in enhancing its competitive edge and global brand recognition to secure a stronger strategic position for the future.

The event was also attended by Yu Sujie, Senior Vice President and President of the Asia-Pacific Region for ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division, as well as Liu Huisheng, Vice General Manager of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, among other leaders.