The Group convened the preparatory meeting for the 2017 “Yuegong Cup.”
Recently, the Shaoxing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions, the Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, and the Municipal State-owned Industrial and Commercial Investment Company jointly issued the “Notice on Hosting the 2017 Shaoxing ‘Yuegong Cup’ Welding Skills Competition,” announcing that the competition will be held at Yuegong Group on September 26–27. This marks the third time Yuegong Group has hosted a first-class municipal-level competition. To earnestly implement the spirit of the three departments’ notice and ensure the smooth running of the event, the group convened a pre-competition preparatory meeting on the afternoon of August 23. The meeting was chaired by Ren Qiliang, Deputy Director of the Competition Organizing Committee and President of the Group, with over ten representatives from various group departments, as well as from Zhejiang Company and Machinery Company, in attendance. At the meeting, Ma Li, head of the logistics team and Director of the Group Office, first conveyed the guiding principles outlined in the documents issued by the three municipal departments and provided an overview of the preliminary preparations for this year’s “Yuegong Cup” welding competition, including application procedures, document approvals, and the formulation of the technical plan. Following this, President Ren set forth specific requirements for successfully hosting the event: First, as an outstanding host of the previous two municipal-level skills competitions, Yuegong must continue to uphold a work ethic characterized by impartiality, fairness, and transparency, ensuring the competition is conducted in an orderly, smooth, and successful manner. Second, as a steel structure enterprise primarily engaged in welding and a key participating entity within the industrial and commercial system, Yuegong should focus on enhancing welders’ technical proficiency, selecting top talent internally to compete, and striving for competitive rankings. Third, all staff members directly involved in organizing the competition are expected to perform their duties diligently while ensuring meticulous planning and detailed execution, approaching each task with care, cooperation, and initiative to fulfill the organizing committee’s assignments. Drawing on experience from past editions of the “Yuegong Cup,” President Ren also emphasized five critical areas requiring close attention: First, venue layout, atmosphere creation, signage, and promotional materials should be planned even more thoughtfully and elegantly than last year. Second, maintaining the competition’s fairness is paramount; last year’s use of notarization at the competition site proved innovative and received positive feedback, so this year too, notaries should be retained throughout the event to ensure results are widely accepted. Third, robust logistical support must be ensured. Fourth, the broader impact of the welding skills competition should be amplified—by leveraging the opportunity to organize the event, conduct educational campaigns, and raise awareness, employees can better appreciate society’s call for craftsmanship and the respect and recognition accorded to the welding profession, thereby further motivating them to pursue skill development and shifting their mindset from “being required to improve” to “proactively seeking improvement,” thus boosting welders’ confidence and pride. Finally, reward measures must be fully implemented: in addition to the prizes awarded by the organizing committee, the company will provide supplementary bonuses to welders who achieve notable rankings in the competition. In closing, Li Xin’er, Deputy Chairperson of the Group Trade Union and member of the Competition Organizing Committee’s preparatory team, assigned personnel to different working groups, clearly defining each group’s responsibilities and requirements, and laid out specific tasks along with their respective deadlines. With the convening of this preparatory meeting, the 2017 “Yuegong Cup” Welding Skills Competition has officially been placed on the group’s agenda. Plans have been finalized, objectives are clear, and it is hoped that all levels of the group will show keen interest and provide strong support, acting as gracious hosts, showcasing a fresh image, and contributing wholeheartedly to the successful completion of this undertaking.
On August 20, the final 49.5-meter-long truss was carefully lifted into position, marking the successful completion of the steel structure project for the Jinan East High-Speed Train Depot, undertaken by Yuegong Steel Structure Shandong Company. Jinan East Station is located at the Jiqing High-Speed Rail hub in the eastern suburbs of Jinan. It is Shandong Province’s largest three-dimensional, on-site integrated passenger transport hub, with a construction scale twice that of the current Jinan West Station. The building covers an area of 23,600 square meters, featuring two floors above ground and two underground levels, and its total construction cost reached RMB 20.72 million. The main structural system comprises concrete columns and large steel‑section trusses, while the roof panels are lightweight precast slabs with steel edge frames and thermal insulation. The project was contracted to China Railway Tenth Bureau as the general contractor, with our company subcontracted for the steel structure works. Construction commenced on June 24, 2017, under tight deadlines and stringent quality requirements. Among the most challenging components were 83 trusses, each measuring 49.5 meters in length and 5.0 meters in height; these massive elements posed significant logistical challenges during fabrication and transportation. To address issues such as complex fabrication, extensive welding, tight schedules, and difficult logistics, Shandong Company convened two specialized meetings, bringing together representatives from the Technical Department, Manufacturing Department, Engineering Department, and Quality Control Department to discuss solutions. Following a thorough analysis of the design drawings, it was decided to adopt a segmented fabrication and transportation approach: each truss would be divided into three sections during detailed design, then assembled and lifted into place once delivered to the site. This method facilitated both workshop fabrication and efficient loading and transport. Additionally, the company assigned extra technical personnel to provide on-site technical briefings and process guidance to welders, ensuring high-quality field welding. Furthermore, the project team installed two lifelines and safety nets on both the upper and lower sides of each truss to guarantee absolute safety. Construction coincided with the summer heat, requiring workers to endure extreme temperatures and work tirelessly to meet the schedule. To minimize exposure to high-temperature conditions, the project team deployed five large cranes and more than 80 workers simultaneously during the steel component lifting phase, enabling seamless execution of assembly, welding, hoisting, and roofing operations. Ultimately, after 57 days of dedicated effort, the steel structure project for the Jinan East High-Speed Train Depot was completed ahead of schedule and to full satisfaction, earning high praise from both the general contractor and the client.
Emphasize theoretical study and firmly focus on skills development.
Recently, the Group’s Zhejiang region organized a “dual‑certificate” training program for advanced welding technicians and safety‑production personnel. Designed to implement the Group’s annual training objectives and enhance the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of frontline employees, the program received strong support from the Yuecheng District Vocational Technical Appraisal Center. Leveraging the expertise of Shaoxing Secondary Vocational School, the training consolidated what would have otherwise required multiple sessions into a single course, effectively integrating the theoretical and hands-on syllabi for both certification types. This approach not only significantly improved training efficiency but also helped reconcile the demands of training with production schedules. After nearly two months of intensive instruction, all training components were successfully completed. At the end of July, participants took the theoretical and practical examinations administered by the Shaoxing Municipal Administration of Work Safety and the Yuecheng District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau. Forty individuals passed the advanced welding technician exam, while 37 passed the work‑safety‑related welder exam, resulting in a pass rate exceeding 90%.
Caring for Employees, Prioritizing Safety
——Group leaders extend condolences to frontline employees who remain steadfast at their posts amid the sweltering heat In recent days, scorching temperatures have persisted, and the group’s leadership has kept these frontline workers in mind. On July 19 and 21, Chen Bailiang, Chairman of the Board; Ren Qiliang, President; Li Xin’er, Vice Chair of the Trade Union; along with leaders from the Corporate Management Department, the Office, and other divisions, led teams to visit construction sites—including the Suning E‑Commerce Operations Center project in Ningbo, Zhejiang—as well as production facilities such as the Zhejiang Company and the Machinery Company. There, they offered relief supplies to help combat the heat, delivering the company’s care directly to the hearts of the employees. At each location, the leaders personally shook hands with every worker, expressing their heartfelt sympathy and gratitude for their hard work under extreme conditions. They warmly inquired about the employees’ health and working conditions, urging them to prioritize rest and balance between work and leisure during this intense heat. They emphasized the importance of fully wearing protective gear and strictly adhering to operating procedures, ensuring a safe and smooth passage through the summer season while maintaining both quality and productivity. Additionally, they instructed the heads of all companies and project departments to assume full responsibility for the safety and well-being of their staff, making workplace safety and heat‑prevention measures top priorities this summer. They called for further refinement and rigorous implementation of the summer safety accountability system, adopting concrete and effective measures to ensure that heat‑mitigation and other safety protocols are applied across every workshop, team, position, and individual, thereby safeguarding both employee safety and health. The company’s thoughtful gestures were like a refreshing summer breeze, soothing the hearts of the workforce and rekindling their enthusiasm. Employees unanimously pledged to stay committed to their posts, work diligently, and press forward—fighting the heat, prioritizing safety, upholding quality, and accelerating progress—to successfully complete all assigned tasks.
On the afternoon of July 21, a film crew from Shaoxing TV’s “Skillful Shaoxing” documentary program paid a special visit to our Zhejiang company to interview Jiang Ge, head of our Welding Master Studio and manager of the Manufacturing Department. Led by officials from the Shaoxing Talent Center, the crew conducted an on-site interview with Jiang Ge. He briefed them on the day-to-day operations of his work. Subsequently, they filmed several scenes, including Jiang Ge working in the master studio, performing welding tasks in the workshop, and providing technical guidance to employees. To broaden the reach of our steel frame–embedded wall structural system—a proprietary intellectual property—we specifically arranged for part of the filming to take place near the building constructed using this very system. Since beginning his career, Jiang Ge has been dedicated to steel structure welding technology, successfully resolving numerous challenging welding issues and obtaining multiple national patents. Several of his construction methods have been recognized as provincial-level techniques in Zhejiang Province, and he has published numerous academic papers. In addition, he oversees welding training for the group, having trained over a hundred welders, many of whom have achieved outstanding results in various welding competitions. With profound expertise in steel structure fabrication and welding processes—combining solid hands-on experience with extensive theoretical knowledge—he is a rare all‑round talent within the company, excelling both practically and intellectually. Currently, Jiang Ge holds the title of Senior Welding Technician and is qualified as a national vocational skills assessor for welders. Known for his conscientious dedication and innovative spirit, he has received numerous prestigious honors, including the National Outstanding Welding Engineering Award, the Annual Science and Technology Progress Award, the China Water Resources and Hydropower Corporation Technical Expert Award, the National Construction Engineering Welding Cup, the China Water Resources and Hydropower Corporation Model Worker Award, the Zhejiang Provincial Technical Expert Award, the Zhejiang Provincial Employee Economic and Technological Innovation Expert Award, the Zhejiang Provincial Chief Technician Award, the Zhejiang Craftsman Award, the Shaoxing County Chief Technician Award, the Advanced Worker Award, the Outstanding Communist Party Member Award, and the Golden Blue-Collar Award. In October 2016, he was selected by the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security to attend a high-skilled training program in Germany focused on advanced welding technologies. As the saying goes, “A grain of sand reveals the world; a drop of water reflects life.” On the stage of life, each person plays their own unique role. For Comrade Jiang Ge, unwavering commitment to his post, deep loyalty to the enterprise, diligent pursuit of excellence in his work, persistent efforts to innovate and improve processes, and devoted service to the steel structure industry—all embody the responsibilities and obligations expected of an engineering professional. His actions exemplify the admirable qualities of an outstanding Communist Party member and provide a powerful testament to the “craftsman spirit” that is currently being vigorously promoted. Through these efforts, he has also written a brilliant chapter in his otherwise ordinary life.
On the morning of July 6, Secretary Lou Bing of the Zhejiang Provincial Steel Structure Industry Association, together with Executive Vice President Chen Xiangpeng of the Provincial Bidding and Tendering Industry Association, paid a visit to Yuegong Group to conduct an inspection and provide guidance. They were accompanied by Chairman of the Board of Yuegong Holding Group, Chen Bailiang; President Ren Qiliang; and Vice President and General Manager of Zhejiang Yuegong, Hua Yuwu, among others. Secretary Lou and his delegation first visited the production workshop of Zhejiang Yuegong Steel Structure Co., Ltd. to gain firsthand insight into the company’s operations. They then convened a symposium attended by key executives and department managers from Yuegong Group and Zhejiang Yuegong. At the meeting, Chairman Chen warmly welcomed Secretary Lou and his colleagues, providing an overview of Yuegong Group and highlighting its strategic plan for transforming and upgrading its core steel‑structure business. He emphasized that refining, specializing, and strengthening the steel‑structure sector remains Yuegong’s top priority, with the accelerated development and widespread adoption of Yuegong’s proprietary frame‑embedded wall structural system as a critical next step. Secretary Lou and President Chen also showed keen interest in viewing a PowerPoint presentation on Yuegong’s frame‑embedded wall system, engaging in lively discussions with relevant personnel and expressing their admiration for Yuegong’s design philosophy and distinctive prefabricated construction approach. Secretary Lou Bing underscored that Yuegong’s management strategy of “building a ‘little giant’ in a specialized segment of the steel‑structure industry” is highly aligned with the company’s realities. He encouraged Yuegong to press ahead, leveraging technological innovation and project‑based advancements to make meaningful contributions to the industrialization of residential construction and to advance the broader development of steel‑structure housing. He further noted that, amid the nation’s strong push to promote steel‑structured buildings, the Zhejiang Provincial Steel Structure Industry Association bears an indispensable responsibility in advancing the application and market penetration of steel structures. Recently, the association has organized a series of initiatives, including convening roundtable discussions between leading steel‑structure enterprises and ten of the province’s top architectural design institutes to accelerate the growth of steel‑structure construction, as well as forums on procurement models linking steel producers with major platforms. Looking ahead, the association plans to engage with real estate associations, municipal transportation bodies, bidding and tendering organizations, and large state‑owned enterprises, further enhancing exchanges and cooperation between Zhejiang’s steel‑structure firms and external stakeholders. In addition, the association is currently exploring the establishment of the “Zhejiang Steel Structure Industry Development Fund,” which will play a pivotal role in supporting outstanding steel‑structure companies seeking public listings, fostering the growth of small and medium‑sized enterprises, regulating industry competition, and serving as a bridge between steel‑structure firms and government authorities. Secretary Lou expressed his hope that Zhejiang Yuegong, as a pillar enterprise of the provincial steel‑structure sector, will not only continue to develop itself but also actively participate in association activities and assume an even more prominent role within them.
Strengthen Party Spirit and Strive to Be a Qualified Party Member
------ All Party members of Kaifeng Yuehua visited the Jiao Yulu Martyrs’ Cemetery in Lankao for a study tour. In order to thoroughly implement the guiding principles of the Yuegong Party Committee regarding activities celebrating the July 1st Founding Day, to continue upholding the Party’s glorious traditions and fine style, and to further strengthen the cohesion and combat effectiveness of Party organizations, thereby better leveraging the role of Party branches as strong fortresses and Party members as pioneers and models, on June 23rd, all Party members, cadres, and prospective Party members of the Yuehua Party Branch, with profound reverence, traveled to Lankao to pay their respects at the Jiao Yulu Martyrs’ Cemetery, revisiting his remarkable deeds and studying his inspiring spirit. During the visit to the Jiao Yulu Memorial Hall, we studied firsthand the exemplary deeds of Comrade Jiao Yulu and carefully reflected upon his ten practical guidelines for grassroots-level cadres. Faced with these deeply moving scenes, all Party members felt greatly inspired; many paused before the photographs, lost in thought... Through this visit, participants unanimously expressed that they must learn from and carry forward Comrade Jiao Yulu’s spirit of serving the people wholeheartedly and remaining devoted to the masses; emulate his spirit of diligence, frugality, and pioneering effort—hard work and perseverance are both a proud tradition of the Chinese nation and the very foundation of our Party’s success, as well as the essence of the Jiao Yulu spirit. Branch Secretary Yu Shan emphasized that, while embracing the Jiao Yulu spirit, we should also reinforce our sense of responsibility, duty, and determination to overcome challenges, truly applying the core values of Jiao Yulu to our daily work. We should also draw inspiration from his fearless spirit—unafraid of difficulties or risks—pressing forward in the face of adversity, firmly adopting a mindset of living frugally, and passing down Comrade Jiao Yulu’s fine ideas and exemplary conduct. By staying committed to our posts and making meaningful contributions, we will strive to build a harmonious and prosperous Yuegong.
As early as the beginning of this year, Hebei Province issued the “Implementation Opinions on Vigorously Developing Prefabricated Construction.” The document identifies steel‑structure construction as the primary focus for innovative building methods and calls for robust development of prefabricated concrete structures. Zhangjiakou, Shijiazhuang, Tangshan, Baoding, Handan, and Cangzhou—along with counties (cities and districts) surrounding Beijing and Tianjin—are designated as pilot areas for pioneering progress in Hebei. The document also clearly outlines three core requirements, ten key tasks, and six supporting policies to advance prefabricated construction, marking a significant milestone. On June 16, Zhejiang Yuegong Steel Structure Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Yuegong Steel Structure) and Hebei Jingtong Building Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Jingtong Building), located in Handan, Hebei, reached consensus at Yuegong Steel Structure’s headquarters regarding the use and licensing of technical resources related to Yuegong Steel Structure’s frame‑embedded wall structural system, and successfully signed a strategic cooperation agreement. A Rising Star in Green Prefabricated Construction—Yuegong Steel Structure The agreement was jointly signed by Hua Yuwu, Vice President of Yuegong Holding Group and General Manager of Yuegong Steel Structure, and Jiang Kaining, Chairman of Jingtong Building. Attending the signing ceremony were Chen Bailiang, Chairman of the Board of Yuegong Holding Group; Chen Jian, Deputy Director of Yuegong Steel Structure’s R&D Center; and Jin Feng. This collaboration took only one month from initial discussions to formal signing. The two parties first met at the Sixth China (Shenyang) International Modern Construction Industry Expo. During the event, after inspecting Yuegong Steel Structure’s frame‑embedded wall system, Chairman Jiang of Jingtong Building recognized its distinct advantages: a hybrid steel‑concrete design combined with 100% high‑strength bolted connections. This approach offers lower investment costs, faster project implementation, and superior seismic performance, representing a major breakthrough compared to traditional construction systems. Following multiple rounds of exchanges and site visits, the two sides smoothly reached a cooperative intent, demonstrating their swift decision-making and strong commitment to partnership. By working together, they will integrate technologies, vigorously promote the application and development of the frame‑embedded wall structural system in Handan, Hebei, and jointly drive the transformation and upgrading of the construction market, fostering growth within the prefabricated construction industry cluster and providing powerful momentum for economic development in Handan and throughout Hebei Province. Chairman Chen Bailiang emphasized that, driven by national policies, prefabricated construction holds tremendous market potential. Yuegong’s frame‑embedded wall system boasts a high level of innovation and a strong foundation, effectively combining the strengths of precast concrete and steel structures. Its walls can be repeatedly dismantled and reused without generating construction waste—features widely acknowledged by industry experts. He expressed confidence that this collaboration would leverage each party’s strengths, creating a synergistic effect. Jiang Kaining, Chairman of Jingtong Building, stated that adopting Yuegong Steel Structure’s advanced technology was the result of thorough research and evaluation. The signing of this strategic cooperation marks the beginning of a new chapter of comprehensive collaboration between the two companies. With Handan currently undergoing rapid development, both parties aim to seize this opportunity to enhance the speed and quality of prefabricated construction through technological integration. Vice President Hua Yuwu echoed these sentiments, noting that this partnership will establish long-term, stable cooperation and foster deep friendship between the two enterprises. By complementing each other’s strengths and engaging in in-depth collaboration, they seek to achieve mutual success and contribute to the modernization of the construction industry.
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