CHANGSHA, China, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") developed a 21-ton crawler hydraulic excavator for the extreme heat, dusty conditions and prolonged breaker operations common in the Middle East. Developed by a team led by Wu Baoshuo, deputy director of the Medium and Large Excavator Research Institute at Zoomlion Earthmoving Machinery Company, the excavator received an Outstanding Flagship Product Award at the company's Seventh Science and Technology Innovation Conference.
Designed for the Middle Eastern markets, the excavator is built for municipal construction, utility projects and mining operations, where temperatures can exceed 50 degrees Celsius and hydraulic breaker work may account for more than 70% of operating time.
"Customers in the Middle East do not simply need another excavator. They need one that can keep working," Wu said. "The conditions are very different from conventional earthmoving, so the machine has to be developed around the realities of the local jobsite."
Wu led the project from design and testing through optimization and mass production. One of the team's biggest challenges was controlling heat during prolonged breaker operations. The combination of continuous breaker work and extreme temperatures placed heavy demands on the cooling system.
The team redesigned the airflow layout and optimized the cooling core to improve heat dissipation. Engineers also strengthened key structural components and refined welds to reduce stress during repeated impact. To improve dust protection, they enhanced the air intake system and cab sealing.
The team tested each improvement at customer worksites in the Middle East, using sensors to collect data and completing thousands of breaker cycles to refine the design.
The project brought together teams across product development, testing, manufacturing, technical support and overseas operations, while Zoomlion's testing center at its headquarters supported three months of high-frequency breaker durability testing.
The development process required repeated testing and refinement. When an early cooling design needed further adjustment, the team used the data to adjust the system and move forward.
"Innovation always comes with lessons," Wu said. "The company's support gave us the confidence to keep solving tough engineering challenges."
For Wu and his team, the award recognizes years of customer-focused engineering. "It is an honor, but not the finish line," he said. "We will keep learning from the jobsite and building equipment customers can rely on."
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Zoomlion Engineer Shares the R&D Story Behind a Middle East Excavator Recognized at Seventh Technology Innovation Conference
SINGAPORE, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 2026 Yili Online Tour, China's leading dairy brand, Yili Group, recently teamed up with local Chinese influencer Faith to explore Singapore's cultural landmarks and diverse culinary delights. The journey showcased Yili's milestones in the Singaporean market, highlighting its growing product footprint, deep community integration, and strong emotional connections with consumers. Today, over 40 Yili products—including AMBPOMIAL yogurt, SATINE milk, Cremo ice cream, Joyday ice cream and Westgold butter—are available across mainstream retail channels in Singapore, delivering nutrition and great taste to local consumers.
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As a vibrant hub of diverse cultures and global cuisines, Singapore serves as a vital window into the global consumer goods market. Beneath its bustling, cosmopolitan surface, Yili products have quietly and seamlessly woven themselves into the fabric of local daily life—whether found on the shelves of Asian supermarkets or shared around the dining tables of friends.
Their journey brought them to a Scarlett Supermarket, where Faith and her friends discovered a special AMBPOMIAL yogurt, co-branded by Yili and the popular retail chain around the theme of "home." For the local Chinese community, Yili products evoke much more than just a nostalgic taste; they awaken a profound sense of home. Every sip carries feelings of comfort, warmth, and companionship. "Yili has been in Singapore for six or seven years now," explains Fu Hongmin, Yili's Business Development Supervisor for Singapore. "While we have a large base of Chinese customers, an increasing number of locals and local businesses are also coming here to purchase our products."
Beyond expanding its product footprint, Yili is actively integrating into the local community. Driven by a commitment to growing together with the communities it serves, Yili frequently participates in local charitable activities, building a heartwarming bridge between the brand and its consumers.
In 2023, Yili proudly participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Heart of Yew Tee, a government-backed integrated community housing project in Singapore. During the event, Yili brought a variety of AMBPOMIAL products to share with the residents. Singapore's current Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, then Deputy Prime Minister, visited the Yili booth and praised the brand's active efforts to integrate into the local community. The Singaporean government also presented Yili with a letter of appreciation, acknowledging its commitment to corporate social responsibility. Prior to this, Yili's philanthropic efforts were recognized by the Asia-Pacific Elite Entrepreneurs Association (AEEA), earning widespread acclaim across various sectors of Singaporean society.
From its roots in China to the global stage, Yili remains deeply connected to the hearts of Chinese consumers worldwide, ensuring that the feeling of "home" is always within reach. For many overseas Chinese, Yili represents much more than a simple taste of nostalgia. It serves as a gentle reminder that no matter where life takes them, the comforting embrace of "home" is never far away.
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Delivering a Taste of Home as the 2026 Yili Online Tour Touches Hearts in Singapore
