MUNICH – Some 10 percent of exhibitors at the Bauma 2016 International Trade Fair — which began here Monday — come from China.
Qi Jun, president of the China Construction Machinery Association, said: “Chineseconstruction machinery enterprises have completed a qualitative leap. Initially we tried tolearn Western technologies, later we made independent research and development. Now weprovide engineering equipment for the world together with world-class companies.”
Collin Davis, project group manager of Bauma, said he was delighted to see Chinesemanufacturers providing equipment not only to customers from developing markets in Africa,Asia and Latin America, but also to those from developed markets like Europe and the UnitedStates.
Li Suoyun, vice-president of the Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group, said it is aninevitable trend for Chinese companies such as his to go abroad.
“We have our advantage and patents, our products are cost-effective on the world stage,” Lisaid.
Bauma, held every three years, is the world’s largest specialized trade fair. Visitors and audience can learn about the latest products and ideas in the construction and mining equipment industry.
Source: China Daily
