ASIMCO Camshaft Wins the “Best Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Award”

KOMATSU Cummins Deputy General Manager Visits ASIMCO Camshaft

On October 23, 2014, Mr. Takayuki Tochigi, Deputy General Manager of Komatsu Cummins; Mr. Davy He, Director of Procurement for Cummins Shanghai IPO; and Mr. Gene Zhou, Procurement Manager, paid a visit to ASIMCO Camshaft. First, Mr. Dai Hongxing, Director of Technology and Quality, gave the guests a detailed introduction to the company and answered their questions. Subsequently, accompanied by General Manager Chen Aiguo and Sales Director Zhou Quan, the guests toured the casting and machining workshops. They expressed satisfaction with ASIMCO Camshaft’s on-site management, particularly impressed by the visual management boards used in areas such as safety, quality, Six Sigma projects, and daily production operations. Following this, Mr. Takayuki Tochigi outlined the development history, production processes, and operational status of Komatsu Cummins, and expressed his hope for collaboration with ASIMCO Camshaft on other product lines. This visit by Cummins has laid a solid foundation for deeper cooperation between the two parties in the future, facilitating the further expansion of their related business.

ASIMCO Camshaft Invited to Attend the 12th Employee Games of Yizheng ASIMCO Shuanghuan

In the crisp, golden autumn of October, at 8:00 a.m. on October 18, 2014, the 12th Employee Sports Meet hosted by Yizheng ASIMCO Shuanghuan was solemnly inaugurated at the Yizheng City Stadium to the rousing strains of the national anthem. Mr. Wu Yingxue, General Manager of Yizheng ASIMCO Shuanghuan, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony and officially declared the games open. ASIMCO Camshaft, as one of the 17 participating teams, was invited to take part in this year’s event. The sports meet featured track and field events such as the men’s and women’s 100 meters, the men’s and women’s 4x100 meters relay, the women’s 800 meters, and the men’s 1500 meters, as well as game-based competitions including tug-of-war, jump rope, “Working Together,” “Four People, Five Feet,” “Abundant Wealth,” and “Crossing the River by Feeling for Stones.” Around 9:00 a.m., with the sound of the starting gun, the various events commenced one after another. The athletes were full of energy and vigor, displaying outstanding athletic spirit. On the field, the competing teams worked closely together; off the field, the cheerleaders cheered enthusiastically, creating an electric atmosphere that made the competition both intense and enjoyable. In the morning’s track and field events, the Camshaft team, with their spirited fighting attitude and tenacious perseverance, secured impressive third-place finishes in the men’s 100 meters and men’s 1500 meters. In the afternoon’s game competitions, the athletes were equally determined and unafraid of their opponents. They linked arms, put shoulders together, and clasped each other’s waists, moving forward hand in hand, cooperating with one another, and running with all their might. Although their eagerness sometimes caused them to stumble, they did not lose their composure; instead, they quickly got up, made a brief adjustment, and continued on. Some shouted in unison, “One, two! One, two!” marching in perfect rhythm, while others coordinated so seamlessly that they seemed to be flying across the finish line, leaving their opponents far behind… The Camshaft team went on to win first place in four events: group jump rope, single-leg train race, “Abundant Wealth,” and “Crossing the River by Feeling for Stones.” After a day of fierce competition, the Camshaft team ultimately achieved an outstanding second-place finish in the overall team standings. Though the event was short, it left everyone with countless smiling faces, bursts of laughter, and unforgettable scenes of unity and hard work… At 4:00 p.m., the 12th Employee Sports Meet of Yizheng ASIMCO Shuanghuan came to a successful close.

KCEC Visits ASIMCO Camshaft

ASIMCO Camshaft Completes Expansion of Casting and Melting Capacity

On August 8, 2014, another memorable day for ASIMCO Camshaft, the company’s newly invested 4T dual-power one-to-two melting furnace was officially put into operation. The project was launched in February this year and arrived at the factory for installation and commissioning in July. The entire project comprises a dual-output power supply system, two 4T furnace units, and a total output power of 2,500 kW that can be continuously and flexibly allocated between the two furnaces. While one 4T furnace maintains the molten iron at 1,500°C, the other 4T furnace melts cold charge to ≥1,500°C. The implementation of this project will meet the company’s casting and smelting capacity needs for the next few years. Currently, the company operates two smelting furnaces purchased as complete lines from overseas in the early 1980s in 2006, which have been in continuous use ever since. Each furnace is equipped with its own control system, and the two furnaces cannot operate simultaneously. As a result, the smelting capacity has become the bottleneck process in the casting production line. With the introduction of the new one-to-two smelting furnace, waiting time for smelting has been significantly reduced, and the efficiency of the casting production line is expected to increase by nearly 30%. The next few years will be a period of rapid development for ASIMCO Camshaft, and equipment investment will be the top priority in the company’s technological upgrading efforts. We will always bear in mind the investment adage “No investment means waiting for death; reckless investment means seeking it,” conduct thorough research and meticulous cost analysis, and ensure that every penny is spent on equipment that best supports the company’s development, thereby providing a solid foundation for the company’s sustained and healthy growth.

Braving the Scorching Heat to Achieve High Output and Boost Morale — A Record of the Vibrant ASIMCO Camshaft Team

Jiangling Motors Conducts Fixed-Point Audit of Heavy-Truck Project at ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd.

From July 23 to 24, 2014, Guo Yongtian, Senior Chief Engineer of Jiangling Motors Corporation, led a four-person delegation from Jiangling Heavy Duty Truck STD on a two-day audit of ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd. This audit was conducted as a potential supplier assessment for the 13L engine project developed by Jiangling Heavy Duty Truck Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Jiangling Motors and Ford Motor Company. The audit was carried out strictly in accordance with Ford Motor Company’s supplier audit checklist, with a focus on the company’s quality assurance capabilities and production process control capabilities. A comprehensive evaluation was made of the company’s COP, SOP, and MOP processes, and a detailed on-site audit was conducted of the company’s IVECO C9 production line and steel shaft production line. At the closing meeting, Jiangling Motors expressed satisfaction with the company’s rigorous, efficient, and smoothly operating quality management system, commended the company’s rational and professional production line layout, and put forward suggestions for improvement in certain aspects of the company’s detailed management. Dai Hongxing, Director of Technology and Quality at ASIMCO Camshaft, provided the guests with a detailed overview of the company’s development history and future plans. Product development personnel from both sides also engaged in in-depth technical exchanges regarding the 13L engine camshaft that Jiangling Heavy Duty Truck is set to develop. This audit has laid a solid foundation for future good cooperation between the two parties.

Walking Together All the Way, Grateful for You – ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd. Celebrates its 10th Anniversary and Successfully Hosts the First Employee Fun Sports Meet

To enrich employees’ cultural life and further strengthen corporate culture, on May 31, ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd. organized its first Employee Fun Sports Meet through the trade union, with a total of 117 employees from the Metalworking Team, the Foundry Team, and the Department Teams taking part in the competition. This year’s Fun Sports Meet was themed “Work Happily, Live Healthily,” featuring highly entertaining and team-oriented events. The six events included “Two-Person Letter Delivery,” “Two-Person Three-Leg Race,” “Kangaroo Jump,” and “Crab Carrying Watermelon.” Unlike traditional competitive sports, this fun meet placed greater emphasis on cultivating employees’ physical coordination and teamwork skills, providing a platform for them to relax, showcase their talents, and fostering stronger bonds, better understanding, and deeper friendships. All employees participated with great enthusiasm. The competition not only demonstrated technical proficiency but also reinforced the spirit of unity and collaboration, further inspiring a positive attitude and a proactive, enterprising work ethic. Through this event, our employees have come to realize that whether on the playing field or in the workplace, only by embracing team spirit and working together wholeheartedly can we achieve success in all endeavors. The successful organization of this Fun Sports Meet is both a practical implementation of the “Work Happily, Live Healthily” philosophy and an important step in strengthening and promoting corporate culture. At the same time, May 31 was also a special day for every member of ASIMCO Camshaft. We celebrated the company’s 10th anniversary, and employees who have grown alongside the camshaft company over the years were filled with deep emotions. As the lyrics go: “How can you see the rainbow without weathering the storm? No one achieves success effortlessly.” The same holds true for any enterprise. Looking back over the past decade, we have experienced the exhilaration of rapid progress as well as the challenges of forging ahead against the current. Behind every successful project and every customer’s recognition lie countless touching stories of selfless dedication by ASIMCO Camshaft employees. Ten years may be but a fleeting moment in the long course of human history, yet only those who truly experience it can fully appreciate its bittersweet flavors. In today’s rapidly changing world, to keep steering the ship in the right direction, we need not only the collective efforts of all ASIMCO Camshaft employees, but also the exceptional market insight and keen foresight of the company’s leadership team, which has been guiding ASIMCO Camshaft to achieve one leap after another. The year 2014 will mark a significant milestone in our company’s journey, as we stride confidently into the ranks of billion-dollar enterprises. With renewed vigor and passion, ASIMCO Camshaft employees will embark once again on a new journey, tirelessly striving for the company’s development and growth, and jointly pursuing the “Chinese Dream” of ASIMCO Camshaft!