On May 28, the 2026 China Engineering Construction (Nyingchi) Expo was held at the Nyingchi Engineering Construction Exhibition Center in Tibet. Under the theme "Technology Empowerment, Better Equipment," Shandong Heavy Industry Group made a strong presence at the expo. The Group showcased more than 40 high-end specialized equipment models from seven affiliated companies, including Weichai, SINOTRUK, Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile, Shantui, Lovol Heavy Industry, Fast and Hande. With a powerful lineup offering full-scenario coverage and full-chain synergy, the Group demonstrated its firm resolve and strong capabilities in supporting plateau engineering construction. Wang Zhijian, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks.

Wang Zhijian said that, as a leading equipment manufacturer in China and a key backbone state-owned enterprise of Shandong Province, Shandong Heavy Industry has always kept the nation's priorities in mind, proactively served national strategies and played an active role in major construction projects in Tibet. "We will spare no effort to provide integrated solutions purpose-built for plateau conditions. Drawing on the complex and demanding operating environment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, we are meticulously developing a comprehensive range of high-performance, highly reliable equipment for every application scenario. We will continue to protect the plateau ecosystem with green and low-carbon technologies and put into practice the principle that 'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.' We will uphold our commitment to customer satisfaction through full-lifecycle services, with dedicated teams based on the plateau front lines providing 'family-like' service. We will also work with partners and customers to create value and share success, deepen collaboration with local partners in Tibet, deliver high-quality projects and contribute to the region's development," he said.

During the expo, each company presented its products. A major centralized equipment delivery ceremony was also held, and representatives of key strategic customers shared their insights and experiences.

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is characterized by extreme cold, low oxygen levels and widespread permafrost. Its complex and harsh operating conditions place stringent demands on the adaptability, stability and environmental performance of construction equipment. Backed by leading innovation capabilities, Shandong Heavy Industry has long focused on R&D in high-end equipment manufacturing and on overcoming technical challenges under extreme operating conditions. With a focus on plateau adaptability, green and low-carbon development, and intelligent construction, it has launched a range of purpose-built high-altitude equipment precisely matched to diverse construction scenarios.

Shantui's AI-enabled intelligent bulldozers, battery-swapping excavators and loaders, and hybrid wide-body mining trucks, together with Lovol's battery-electric excavators and loaders and methanol range-extended mining trucks, work in synergy with new energy dump trucks, mixer trucks and high-horsepower tractor trucks from SINOTRUK and Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile. With advantages in intelligent driving, intelligent control, environmental performance and operating efficiency, this equipment portfolio is precisely matched to diverse needs such as heavy-load transport, extreme-cold operations and low-carbon construction, creating a coordinated and efficient mining, loading and haulage system. Weichai's diesel generator sets serve applications requiring highly reliable power, while SOFC power generation systems supply efficient, green electricity to support infrastructure construction across the snow-covered plateau. New energy powertrains from Weichai, Fast and Hande have undergone rigorous reliability testing and are designed for a wide range of plateau engineering vehicles. Leveraging integrated smart solutions such as smart construction sites and 5G-enabled remote operations and maintenance, the Group is addressing the challenges posed by complex plateau construction environments, difficult workforce deployment and limited access to equipment maintenance, providing comprehensive support for plateau engineering projects.