Leaders of the Party Committee of Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Co., Ltd. Visit ASIMCO Camshaft to Inspect Party Building Work

On the afternoon of April 20, Xiang Jiayu, Secretary of the Party Committee and Executive Director of Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Group Co., Ltd., along with Cui Leilei, Head of the Party and Mass Work Department, and two other colleagues—a total of four people—visited the company. They were accompanied by Chen Aiguo, General Manager of ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd., and Zhou Quan, Deputy General Manager and Secretary of the Party Branch, to inspect and guide the company’s Party-building work. Relevant heads from the Human Resources Department and the workshops also joined the tour and participated in a symposium. Secretary Xiang and his delegation first visited the company’s exhibition hall, office areas, and production workshops, gaining a detailed understanding of Camshaft product R&D and manufacturing processes. At the same time, they expressed full recognition of the company’s current operations and development. During the symposium, Zhou Quan, Secretary of the company’s Party Branch, briefed the group leaders on the company’s Party-building efforts in recent years, citing several examples of Party members playing a pioneering role and highlighting some of the company’s humanistic care initiatives. He pointed out that the Party-building activities carried out by the company are practical, distinctive, and well-structured, effectively uniting employees and strengthening Party members’ sense of identity, making them worthy of wider promotion and emulation. Subsequently, Secretary Xiang introduced the development background of Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Group and its Party-building work in recent years. He proposed establishing a platform for communication and coordination between the company’s Party branch and the Group’s Party Committee, implementing localized management to ensure that Party-building work is carried out in a streamlined and efficient manner. He emphasized that through such efforts, enterprise development can be further promoted, enabling Party members to fully demonstrate their pioneering and exemplary roles, thereby helping the company continuously improve its management level and efficiency. Finally, General Manager Chen Aiguo expressed his gratitude for the high praise from the Group’s Party Committee leadership and stated that the company would continue to provide comprehensive support for Party-building work as always. He also urged all Party members to constantly contribute their wisdom and expertise to the company’s growth and development.

ASIMCO Camshaft Holds the Closing Report Meeting for the 2017 5S Transformation Initiative

Staying True in the Blizzards and Bitter Cold – A Record of Camshaft Workers Who Brave the Blizzard to Stay on the Front Line

On January 25, 2018, Yizheng experienced its second snowfall of the year, with flurries continuing for nearly two days and reaching blizzard levels. The severe weather of wind, snow, and freezing conditions posed significant challenges to the company’s normal production; many employees had no choice but to walk to work, setting out one to two hours earlier than usual to avoid being late or absent. As a result, the vast majority of employees reported for duty on time, with only a few arriving slightly late due to slippery roads and taking extra care along the way—these individuals promptly notified their departments by phone. By 9:00 a.m., all staff were in place. Later, we learned that several employees, whose homes were far from the workplace, worried that returning home the night before would mean being unable to get back in time the next day due to heavy snow blocking the roads, so they rented nearby hotels at their own expense. In addition, an employee working the night shift in the foundry, concerned about not being able to arrive on time during the night shift, set out from home at noon and did not reach the company until about four hours before the shift started… There are countless such touching stories, which truly highlight the sense of ownership and dedication of our admirable and lovable employees! Although the snow-covered landscape after the storm was breathtakingly beautiful, the accumulated snow on the roads had turned to ice due to the low temperatures. Even with extreme caution, accidents such as slips and falls were still possible. Employees from various departments spontaneously cleared the snow and removed the ice from the main company thoroughfare, ensuring that the internal work passages remained unobstructed, eliminating potential hazards, and preventing accidents caused by slippery roads. While heavy snow was falling outside, the production floor was bustling with activity. All managers and employees performed their respective duties, and all tasks proceeded smoothly, demonstrating a fearless spirit of “if not us, who will?” Everyone went all out to ensure production and timely delivery. Although the weather eventually cleared up, the persistent temperatures of minus 5 to 8 degrees Celsius made the snow even harder and the roads still extremely slippery, meaning the hard work would have to continue. However, in the face of this snowy disaster, the Camshaft team remained undaunted, brimming with positive energy, boldly confronting difficulties, and radiating confidence and an unwavering belief in victory! Walking along the icy and snowy roads, the Camshaft team must surely be the most beautiful sight in the small city of Yizheng.

ASIMCO Camshaft and Double Ring Six Sigma Green Belt Training Course Completion Ceremony

At the beginning of the New Year, snow has already fallen. On January 26, 2018, the graduation ceremony for the Six Sigma training course was held in Conference Room 205 of ASIMCO Yizheng Camshaft. Wu Yingxue, Vice President of ASIMCO Group, Chen Aiguo, General Manager of ASIMCO Camshaft, along with other leaders, Black Belt mentors, and all trainees attended the ceremony. This Six Sigma DMAIC Green Belt training program commenced on September 1, 2017, lasting four months. During this period, 19 trainees from Camshaft and Shuanghuan completed a total of 80 hours of training and each successfully carried out a Green Belt project, resulting in their smooth graduation. At the graduation ceremony, four outstanding projects were presented on-site, and five Black Belts conducted on-the-spot evaluations. In the end, Wang Fei from Shuanghuan won the first prize, Chen Xuedong from Camshaft took the second prize, while Li Yunlei and Wang Laiyuan each received the third prize. General Manager Chen urged the trainees to consciously apply Six Sigma thinking to solve practical problems in the production process, putting what they have learned into practice. He also emphasized that by undertaking at least one complete Six Sigma project every year, their professional competence will continuously improve, achieving twice the result with half the effort. At the graduation ceremony, General Manager Wu set even higher expectations for all trainees: the Green Belt certification is merely a starting point. They must continue to practice and refine their skills, elevating their technical expertise to a theoretical level and transforming their intuitive understanding into rational insight. Taking this opportunity, they should constantly enhance their innovation capabilities and pass on their knowledge to others. This training program received strong support from the Manufacturing Support Department of ASIMCO Headquarters. Moving forward, we will continue to offer Six Sigma training, enabling more members of our team to master this tool and use it to address various business challenges, thereby laying an even stronger foundation for continuous improvement.

Major Events of 2017

Farewell Gala for Retired Employees: Heartfelt Affection Shines Through

On December 29, 2017, the ASIMCO Camshaft Company Trade Union held a farewell ceremony to honor two retired employees from the Foundry Workshop. The event was attended by Zhou Quan, Chairman of the Trade Union, the Director of the Foundry Workshop, and relevant personnel from the Human Resources Department. During the ceremony, Mr. Zhou delivered an enthusiastic speech, expressing gratitude for the decades of dedicated service rendered by the two colleagues. He noted that they had witnessed the growth of ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd., and that the company’s success would not have been possible without the selfless contributions of every employee. He extended heartfelt wishes for good health and happiness in their retirement, and warmly invited them to visit the company often to reconnect with old friends. Subsequently, the two retirees shared their work experiences, expressing their fondness for the company, their gratitude to the leadership, and their deep attachment to the team. They also sincerely wished the Camshaft Company a brighter future! Although brief, the farewell ceremony served as a full recognition of the retirees’ contributions, strengthened the sense of belonging among employees, and put the slogan “fostering a sense of belonging among employees” into practice.

Warm Winter, Joyful Christmas Celebration

As the year draws to a close, the company continues to enjoy robust production and sales. To infuse a festive spirit and extend warm holiday greetings to our hardworking employees, the trade union, human resources department, and other relevant units jointly planned and organized a Christmas Eve event to deliver heartfelt wishes to all staff. At exactly 5:00 p.m. on the 24th, company leaders dressed in festive Christmas attire entered the workshops to the sound of cheerful music, pushing a cart laden with “Christmas peace fruits.” They made their way along each production line, personally presenting these symbolic fruits—representing peace and harmony—to every worker. In addition, each employee received a beautifully packaged cashmere winter gift set as a Christmas present. Following the gift distribution, the chairman of the trade union delivered a festive address of goodwill: “We are deeply grateful for your dedication. The company’s growth and progress would be impossible without the diligent efforts of every single one of you. It is precisely because our employees consistently uphold the production philosophy of prioritizing customer needs and delivering exceptional quality that the company has been able to achieve sustained, stable, and healthy development.” The event lasted for two hours, during which every employee wore an indescribable expression of profound happiness. We wish all employees good health and joy in the days ahead, and we look forward to a bright and prosperous future for the company!

ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd. Successfully Passes the Recertification Audit of the Environmental Management System

On November 27, 2017, two auditors from Hande Quality Certification Services Co., Ltd. conducted an audit of our company’s environmental management system. Unlike previous audits, this was a recertification audit to verify compliance with the new version of the environmental management system standard. To prepare for the audit, the entire organization made thorough arrangements: internal auditor training was reorganized; all departments at every level studied the latest edition of the environmental management system standard; the Safety and Environmental Protection Department took the lead in revising and refining the management system documentation in accordance with the new standard; internal audits and management reviews were carried out; and, based on identified nonconformities, lessons were drawn and corrective actions were implemented to drive continuous improvement. After a three-day systematic audit, it was determined that our environmental management system complies with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. The company successfully passed the recertification audit under the new standard, and the audit team fully acknowledged the effectiveness of the system’s ongoing improvement efforts. At the same time, the auditors issued recommendations for addressing existing issues. Although no nonconformities were identified during this audit, we must take the improvement observations raised during the audit seriously: clearly assign responsibility to the relevant departments, develop specific corrective action plans, and ensure follow-up and closed-loop implementation to guarantee the continuous, effective, and sound operation of the company’s environmental management system.