The 100000th excavator of Liugong Eastern Base has been successfully offline

Realize transformation and upgrading through intelligent manufacturing
In the first half of this year, the completion rate of excavator business at LiuGong Eastern Base reached 100%, with a 62.5% increase in the production and manufacturing capacity of ultra large excavators. Behind the optimization and improvement of production capacity is the transformation and upgrading brought about by intelligent manufacturing.
Under the opportunities and challenges of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, LiuGong Eastern Base firmly grasps the main direction of intelligent manufacturing, relies on innovation to drive the transformation of old and new kinetic energy, comprehensively accelerates the construction of intelligent factories, and has successively been awarded the titles of Jiangsu Province Intelligent Factory, Jiangsu Province Green Factory, and Industry Benchmark Factory.
As early as 2015, Liugong Eastern Base began its lean transformation. During the critical period of industrial transformation and upgrading, building a lean production system is regarded as a good way to promote intelligent manufacturing, igniting the “new engine” of enterprise development. Multiple lean transformation projects have been completed and put into operation, and technological innovation projects are in full swing. The level of automation, digitization, and informatization has been greatly improved.
On May 28, 2021, the second phase project of the Eastern Base was put into operation and the first product was launched. The project covers an area of 500 acres, with a construction area of 170000 square meters of factory buildings. 858 sets of equipment, including processing centers, RGV conveyor lines, AGV intelligent logistics vehicles, and automatic welding lines, will be purchased. This project integrates the product line of LiuGong in the eastern region, focusing on the research and development, manufacturing of large high-end mining excavators, loaders, bulldozers, mining trucks and other equipment, creating an intelligent comprehensive solution for mining operations, and forming an annual production capacity of 3000 large construction machinery and 4000 mining machines.
Drive high-quality development with technological innovation
The successful production of the 100000 excavators at LiuGong Eastern Base is not only a result of the transformation and upgrading of intelligent manufacturing, but also a reflection of the technological innovation and development of LiuGong excavator products.
From the first generation “Pioneer” in 1992, to the sixth generation “Transcender” in 2019, and to the newly upgraded F-series excavators released at this year’s LiuGong 5.28 Global Customer Festival, LiuGong excavators have taken the lead in realizing the full range of fully electronic control technology applications. The product family has expanded to more than 70 models ranging from 1.7 to 135 tons, covering various models such as tracked excavators, wheeled excavators, fuel powered, diversified power, remote control, and unmanned driving.
Since the beginning of this year, LiuGong Eastern Base has steadily promoted the iteration and upgrading of excavator products, developed new small excavator items, and achieved a year-on-year sales growth rate better than the industry average for small excavators. Its market share has significantly increased, and it has focused on increasing its exploration of international markets such as Europe and America, creating high-quality and explosive products. In the field of electric excavators, we have completed a product range of 1.5 to 90 tons, further explored segmented areas, and launched solutions for working conditions such as wetlands, material grabbing, railway pillow replacement, and agricultural and forestry fertilization. At the same time, we are making great strides into the market of wheeled excavators. Currently, LiuGong wheeled excavators are being promoted and launched in a booming manner, sparking a buying frenzy.
The continuous upgrading of technology plays an undeniable role in the rise of Liugong in the field of excavators. As of now, Liugong Eastern Base has applied for 604 valid authorized patents, including 162 invention patents, 383 utility model patents, and 59 design patents.
As the “bridgehead” for LiuGong to deeply implement the “comprehensive solution, comprehensive intelligence, and comprehensive internationalization” strategy, the development and growth of LiuGong’s eastern base has played a powerful role in LiuGong’s global competition and enhancing market competitiveness. Looking back, the LiuGong Eastern Base has overcome all obstacles and created a stunning “LiuGong speed” in the industry. Looking ahead to the future, LiuGong Eastern Base will take the 100000 excavator offline as an opportunity to continue practicing the core values of “customer first, innovation drives the future; struggle as the foundation, cooperation creates value”, and embark on a path of innovation driven high-quality development, striving to write new glories.