Labor is glorious; workers are great—Congratulations on the company’s April milestone of exceeding RMB 8 million in output value!

Cummins Procurement Director Visits ASIMCO Camshaft

On March 25, 2013, Mr. Xiang Yongdong, Purchasing Director of Cummins (China), Mr. Wei Houqing, Purchasing Director of Dongfeng Cummins, and Mr. Wang Biao, Purchasing Engineer of Dongfeng Cummins, paid a visit to our company as a delegation of three. Mr. Chen Aiguo, General Manager of ASIMCO Camshaft, extended a warm welcome to the guests. Director Dai Hongxing provided a detailed overview of the company’s overall operations, with particular emphasis on the outstanding quality performance of the company’s products within Cummins’ entire system, the progress of ongoing collaborative projects, and the future plans for Cummins’ global camshaft product line. Subsequently, the Cummins delegation toured the casting and machining production sites as well as the inspection facilities. On Cummins’ dedicated production line, the guests meticulously reviewed on-site equipment inspections, quality records (X-bar-R charts), tool management, and process control plans in collaboration with technical personnel. The precise inspection results earned high praise from the client, who also offered valuable suggestions for further enhancing process control quality. This visit by Cummins’ senior management will help ASIMCO Camshaft maintain effective communication with Cummins on existing projects and facilitate deeper cooperation between the two parties in more areas.

Stay laser-focused on our goals, unite as one, and go all out to win the tough battle in sales and production.

In the face of turbulent times, true heroism shines through. The 2013 sales and production campaign has already begun—a decisive battle that presents both opportunities and challenges, and a tough fight that calls for wisdom and courage! We hope that everyone in the company will take today’s mobilization as a starting point, embrace the spirit of “time waits for no one and every moment counts,” seize opportunities, unite as one, work diligently and pragmatically, dare to take the lead, and make a full-scale sprint to reach the current production peak! Since January of this year, market demand has been steadily increasing. By March, demand had reached the highest level since our company was founded. Orders for IVECO’s C9 series and 6DL engines have doubled, and Russia’s Cummins ZCK engines will switch over at the end of this month, with us officially commencing mass deliveries. In addition, new projects such as Shangchai, Hualing, and BC369 have also entered small-scale production. Faced with such robust market demand, our sole task is to deliver high-quality, qualified products to our customers within their required timeframes. These past few days, the weather has been gradually warming up, and we can feel a touch of warmth ourselves. Seeing everyone’s beaming smiles, their hard work, and the abundant results of their labor, we can truly say that our team is one that strives for progress. No matter how many difficulties we encounter, we always manage to overcome them; no challenge has ever daunted our diligent employees. For this reason, we feel immensely proud and honored—every single employee in our company is our most precious asset! As the saying goes, “The whole year’s plan starts in spring.” March, April, and May are the golden months for sales, so we must succeed in this crucial start to the year. Today, we issue a call to all employees: let us join forces, unite across all departments, pull together as one, surmount every obstacle, and fully achieve all the economic targets set by the company—first and foremost, our sales goals! Achieving the company’s sales targets is an important mission for every employee. With the exception of production staff, all other departments will, as needed, unconditionally deploy their personnel to the front lines—wherever there is a need, we will be there! Dear colleagues, new hopes are beckoning us, new goals are calling out to us. Let us seize these new opportunities and dreams, step onto a brand-new stage, forge new successes, realize the beautiful vision of our Camshaft Company, and create a new era of glory for our Camshaft Company!

The Camshaft in March is a bit “hot”

At the very beginning of the 2013 Spring Festival, just as March rolled in, the temperature quickly soared above 20°C, making the heat rather hard to adjust to. Meanwhile, both domestic and international markets for complete vehicles and engines gradually rebounded and picked up steam, leaving our Camshaft employees somewhat caught off guard. In mid-February, we first received the good news that FIAT Shanghai FPT had placed an increased order for C9-series camshafts for export, which delighted us; subsequently, ZCK of Russian Cummins, after being recommended by Cummins Shanghai IPO and impressed by the outstanding performance of our camshaft products on Cummins’ global procurement platform, visited our company in early March for an on-site inspection. They promptly decided to officially switch to our 6B-RGT camshaft products at the end of March and commence bulk deliveries. This belated yet welcome news came as a pleasant surprise. In early March, the Procurement Department of FAW Wuxi Diesel Engine Plant informed us that the demand for our 6DL camshafts would be increased from the original approximately 3,500 units per month to 8,600 units per month. Initially skeptical, we soon saw the notice turn into a formal order. As a result, production on the dedicated 6DL line immediately ramped up, operating at full capacity. Later, the procurement department of Shanghai Fiat-Hongqi notified us that, with the rising sales of complete vehicles under the Shanghai-Yichang brand, demand for C9E domestically produced engine camshafts was surging. They urged us to do our utmost to meet this demand and deliver on time. This prompted the sales and production departments to spring into action, swiftly formulating production and sales plans, optimizing capacity allocation and shipment schedules. Since the combined demand for both exported and domestically produced C9 camshafts had already exceeded the theoretical capacity of the dedicated C9 production line, it was decided to run all equipment on that line at full throttle, even on weekends, to operate beyond normal capacity and satisfy customer needs. In recent years, our company has developed six new camshaft models for clients such as Shanghai Fiat-Hongqi, Hualing, and Shanghai Diesel Engine. In 2013, small-batch ramp-up production of these new products also commenced, leaving the newly built steel shaft production line from last year barely able to catch its breath. The production department has had to frequently coordinate operations to barely keep up with the assembly demands for these new products, which are poised to become new growth drivers for our company going forward. With such a sudden surge in orders, the workshops were unable to hire additional staff in time. The casting workshop and the machining workshop quickly entered a state of intense activity, with auxiliary workers stepping in to fill vacancies and everyone working flat-out to boost output while maintaining quality. Daily production figures kept hitting new highs, placing severe strain on the original cleaning, packaging, and support service personnel, who repeatedly reached breaking point. Consequently, the production department coordinated to assign second-line staff from various departments to provide one day of on-site support each week. Meanwhile, project managers, process engineers, and inspectors from the technical department promptly joined the production front lines to ensure consistent product quality. The sales department promptly formulated relevant measures, requiring all sales representatives to maintain close contact and communication with their respective customers, gather information on production and quality, and provide comprehensive pre-sales, in-sales, and after-sales services. They were tasked with promptly relaying customer needs and expectations to the relevant departments within the company and making the most of limited production capacity to meet as many customer requirements as possible. The company office also promptly launched publicity campaigns via blackboard notices, display windows, and emails to rally employees, boost morale, and uphold the spirit of “not losing a single shaft,” thereby ensuring full commitment to timely delivery.

ASIMCO Camshaft Wins FAW-Volkswagen’s “2012 Outstanding Supplier”

On January 23, 2013, SAIC Fiat Hongyan Powertrain Co., Ltd. (SFIHR), which had been in operation for five years, held its first Supplier Conference in Chongqing. SFIHR currently has more than 300 suppliers, and 128 of them were invited to attend this conference, including ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd. As a global supplier of FPT, ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd. has been actively involved in supplying Camshafts since the early days of SFIHR’s establishment and is currently the sole supplier of Camshafts for SFIHR’s CURSOR9 and CURSOR13 engines. Over the years of cooperation with SFIHR, the Camshaft Company has earned high recognition from SFIHR for its superior product quality, 100% on-time delivery, and rapid after-sales service response. At the conference, the Camshaft Company was awarded the title of “2012 Outstanding Supplier” by SFIHR and delivered an award-winning speech as a representative of outstanding suppliers.

Cummins East Asia International Visits ASIMCO Camshaft

On November 30, 2012, Mr. He Qizhi, Director of East Asia International Procurement at Cummins; Mr. Jiang Xiaoxiang, Procurement Manager; and Ms. Jin Jing, Procurement Specialist—three members of the delegation—visited our company to conduct the annual supplier performance evaluation. Mr. Chen Aiguo, General Manager of the company, extended a warm welcome to the guests. Director Dai Hongxing provided a detailed overview of the company’s overall operations, with particular emphasis on the progress of all Cummins projects and future plans. Subsequently, accompanied by General Manager Chen and Sales Director Zhou, the Cummins delegation toured the casting and machining production areas as well as the inspection facilities. Along the dedicated Cummins production line, the guests closely observed and provided guidance at each process step, commending Yizheng Camshaft for its clean machining environment, state-of-the-art and comprehensive testing equipment, and well-organized dedicated line layout. Finally, the Cummins delegation conducted the annual performance evaluation for this year’s business collaboration. During the evaluation, they acknowledged our company’s achievements in working with Cummins while also offering several suggestions for improvement. We will implement these recommendations one by one as required, which will not only enhance our own capabilities but also help ASIMCO Camshaft and Cummins achieve greater success in future business cooperation.

ASIMCO Camshaft Wins Foton Cummins’ “Annual Best Quality Improvement Award”

On November 22, 2012, at the 2013 Supplier Conference of Foton Cummins in Beijing, ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd. once again received recognition from Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (BFCEC) for its outstanding performance in continuous quality improvement and achieving zero PPM in after-sales service, and was awarded the “2012 Best Quality Improvement Award.” In early 2012, the company leveraged its team strengths and pooled collective wisdom to conduct FMEA analyses on existing or potential quality issues, formulate corrective measures, and track their implementation until the issues were resolved. The company integrated process error-proofing into process design to enhance quality stability. In response to quality feedback from customers, it provides a reply within 4 hours and dispatches service personnel to the site within 24 hours, ensuring customer satisfaction and peace of mind in product use. For three consecutive years, the company has been honored by BFCEC with the “Best Quality Award,” “Best Supplier Award,” and “Best Quality Improvement Award.” Moving forward, the company will continue to pursue “zero defects” as the ultimate goal for product quality, striving to win customer recognition and capture an even broader market through superior product quality, reliable delivery, and attentive, timely service.

A Delegation from FAW-Volkswagen Purchasing Director Visits ASIMCO Camshaft

On November 1, 2012, Ms. Tang Ziting, Director of Procurement, and Ms. Chen Jie, Procurement Manager, from SIFH (SAIC Fiat Hongyan Powertrain Co., Ltd.), paid a special business visit to our company. Since May 2009, our company has been supplying components to SIFH, having delivered nearly 30,000 steel Camshafts for the Cursor9 (C9) series—platform-matched with FIAT—in bulk. In addition, we have developed and trial-manufactured two new Camshaft models: NEF6 and Cursor13 (C13). Whether in mass production or prototype trials, the quality of our products has consistently earned high praise from customers. Mr. Chen Aiguo, General Manager, and Mr. Zhou Quan, Director of Marketing, hosted Ms. Tang Ziting and her delegation from SIFH. They provided a detailed overview of our company’s development history and our state-of-the-art machining and inspection equipment, and accompanied the guests on a tour of the dedicated C9 Camshaft machining line. Director Tang Ziting highly commended our stable product quality since the start of our collaboration, expressed gratitude for our establishment of a dedicated C9 machining line to ensure SIFH’s regular supply needs, endorsed our strategic focus on serving high-end customers, and voiced optimism about our future prospects. She also engaged in business discussions on further cooperation, exchanging views on newly-developed joint projects. Director Tang stated that, given our consistently reliable product quality, she would actively recommend our NEF6 and other Camshaft products to the FPT Shanghai office for export to Fiat plants in Europe, thereby further strengthening our partnership.