On March 17, Wang Bo, Chairman of China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Beijing Materials Handling Research Institute Co., Ltd. (BMH) and CMEC Japan Co., Ltd. The agreement was signed by Huang Yuefeng, General Manager of BMH, and Jia Bing, President of CMEC Japan, respectively representing the parties. Also present at the signing ceremony were Chen Jun, Deputy General Manager of CMEC, and Jiang Hongqi, Deputy General Manager of BMH.

During the ceremony, Wang Bo highly praised the collaboration between BMH and CMEC Japan, both subsidiaries of CMEC. He emphasized that this partnership leverages the strengths of both companies, promotes business integration and collaborative development within the group, and explores new paths for high-quality Chinese mechanical equipment to go global.

BMH signs strategic cooperation agreement with CMEC Japan. [Photo/BMH]

Founded in 1958, BMH is one of China's most technologically advanced enterprises in the lifting and transportation machinery sector. It has played a key role in driving technological progress in China's material handling industry and has been a leader in the ropeway and cable car industry for over 60 years. BMH ranks among the world's top three in passenger ropeway equipment and has been recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China as a "champion in one manufacturing sector".

Since the launch of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), and with strong support from Sinomach, CMEC, and China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd, BMH has made remarkable strides in expanding into high-end international markets. Key achievements include:

·Strengthening its international operations through integration and collaboration, further amplifying its professional expertise.

·Advancing globally leading core technologies in cableway equipment and engineering, fostering an industrial ecosystem centered on proprietary core equipment.

·Establishing a comprehensive business chain encompassing investment, R&D, manufacturing, engineering, services, and operation & maintenance, ensuring full-cycle service capabilities in the cableway sector.

CMEC Japan has been deeply involved in the Japanese market for over 40 years, having accumulated extensive experience in localized operations and high-end customer engagement. The company has played a significant role in facilitating the entry of various types of passenger ropeway systems into the Japanese market.

This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in expanding the global reach of BMH's industry-leading solutions and strengthening cooperation between China and Japan in the field of lifting and transportation machinery.