August - September 2008 | 44 The German Chamber of Commerce in China Member Mix and specifications with English punc- tuation marks and letters. My trainer taught me each term and part of the job one by one, so now I can do it easily. What do you like most about your job? What do you like least? As an Electrician Assistant as well as a traditional Chinese woman, there is no like most or least on the job. I concentrate primarily on how to do the job well. I understand the job requires attention to detail and patience, and after training and practice, I know I can! When the wire connection passes the test, it is the most satisfying moment in my workday. Do you see more opportunities for future development working for a German company? In which way? For me, the first opportunity was the promotion from Cleaner to Elec- trician Assistant. Now I know more about the products and how the Electrician connects the wires, why the process and products work the way they do. I hope I can become an Electrician one day so I can work independently. Where do you plan to go from here in the future? I plan to work for Weiss-Voetsch until I retire in 2023. Weiss-Voetsch (China) is growing rapidly with modern management, which pro- vides us a safe and efficient work environment. For example, we have Thilo’s Suggestion Box so we can send letters to Managing Director directly. That way, we can propose ideas openly to improve the overal conditions at the company. What is the most important lesson you have learned on the job at Weiss-Voertsch? Of course I have learned many skills. Additionally, the most important thing I have learned is how to have fun while on the job. On a more personal note, do you get to spend a lot of time with your family? Do you have children? Yes, I have a 17-year-old son who is in senior middle school. Next year he will go to university after the high school exam. I love to spend time with my son and husband on weekends. What do you do in your free time away from the job? Most of my spare time I spend on housework: cleaning, washing and cooking, etc. I also take care of my parents. Where are you originally from? I am originally from Taicang. What did you do before you worked for Weiss-Voertsch? Did you work in other international companies before, if so from which countries? From 1987 to 2004, I was employed as a textile worker at the Taicang 2nd Cotton Mill, which was a Chinese company. Before Weiss- Voetsch I never worked for any international company. At first, why did you choose to work for Weiss-Voertsch in particular? In March 2004, the Taicang 2nd Cotton Mill closed and I had to look for a new job by myself. Luckily, I found the job vacancy of Cleaner at Weiss-Voetsch in September 2004. After a successful interview, I became a Cleaner at Weiss-Voertsch. At the time, my main aim was to get a job with sufficient income for me. The work schedule is also 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, which attracted me to the posi- tion as it is suitable for me to work and take care of my family. At that time, my son was 13 years old, which is a critical time for a boy. I would like to spend more time on his study and life, and have more influence on his life, so the work schedule at Weiss-Voertsch helps me do that. When you got this job, had you wanted to work for a German company or was it just coincidence? By coincidence, maybe you can call it fate. Is there anything different about working for a German company as opposed to a Chinese company? Yes, very different. In a Chinese company, there are a lot of employees and one cannot see the upper-level manager often. However, in a German company, there are less employees and GMs say hi to me with smile every day, which makes me feel like I am a member of the team. Every year, we have a company trip and a family day. I never imagine have that opportunity through my job before. Chinese and German culture can be quite different in some aspects. Is there anything about working for a Germany company that you haven’t gotten accustomed to? It’s ok for me. At first, my target was keeping the offices clean and tidy. Now I would like to connect every wire carefully. My colleagues at Weiss-Voertsch are very easy to get along with. When I was starting the electrical training, I found it difficult to understand the drawings Meet the Member Zhang Jianqin > In Brief About Weiss-Voertsch: Packing nature in a box... has been the focus of our business for more than 80 years. Weiss-Voetsch Environmental Testing (Taicang) Co. Ltd. is a joint investment of two global leaders in environmental simulation: Weiss Umwelttechnik and Voetsch Industrietech- nik, Germany. Since 2004, we have been manu- facturing standard environmental chambers for reliability and design tests in Taicang (Jiangsu province). Providing state-of-the-art Testing Chambers for Professionals including the respec- tive services is our daily mission and target. Weiss-Voetsch Environmental Testing (Taicang) Co. Ltd. Electrician Assistant
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and specifications with English punc-tuation marks and letters. My trainer taught me each term and part of the job one by one, so now I can do it easily.
What do you like most about your job? What do you like least?As an Electrician Assistant as well as a traditional Chinese woman, there is no like most or least on the job. I concentrate primarily on how to do the job well. I understand the job requires attention to detail and patience, and after training and practice, I know I can! When the wire connection passes the test, it is the most satisfying moment in my workday.
Do you see more opportunities for future development working for a German company? In which way?For me, the first opportunity was the promotion from Cleaner to Elec-trician Assistant. Now I know more about the products and how the Electrician connects the wires, why the process and products work the way they do. I hope I can become an Electrician one day so I can work independently.
Where do you plan to go from here in the future?I plan to work for Weiss-Voetsch until I retire in 2023. Weiss-Voetsch (China) is growing rapidly with modern management, which pro-vides us a safe and efficient work environment. For example, we have Thilo’s Suggestion Box so we can
send letters to Managing Director directly. That way, we can propose ideas openly to improve the overal conditions at the company.
What is the most important lesson you have learned on the job at Weiss-Voertsch?Of course I have learned many skills. Additionally, the most important thing I have learned is how to have fun while on the job.
On a more personal note, do you get to spend a lot of time with your family? Do you have children?Yes, I have a 17-year-old son who is in senior middle school. Next year he will go to university after the high school exam. I love to spend time with my son and husband on weekends.
What do you do in your free time away from the job?Most of my spare time I spend on housework: cleaning, washing and cooking, etc. I also take care of my parents.
Where are you originally from?I am originally from Taicang.
What did you do before you worked for Weiss-Voertsch? Did you work in other international companies before, if so from which countries? From 1987 to 2004, I was employed as a textile worker at the Taicang 2nd Cotton Mill, which was a Chinese company. Before Weiss-Voetsch I never worked for any international company.
At first, why did you choose to work for Weiss-Voertsch in particular?In March 2004, the Taicang 2nd Cotton Mill closed and I had to look for a new job by myself. Luckily, I found the job vacancy of Cleaner at Weiss-Voetsch in September 2004. After a successful interview, I became a Cleaner at Weiss-Voertsch. At the time, my main aim was to get a job with sufficient income for me. The work schedule is also 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, which attracted me to the posi-tion as it is suitable for me to work and take care of my family.
At that time, my son was 13 years old, which is a critical time for a boy. I would like to spend more time on his study and life, and have more influence on his life, so the work schedule at Weiss-Voertsch helps me do that.
When you got this job, had you wanted to work for a German company or was it just coincidence?By coincidence, maybe you can call it fate.
Is there anything different about working for a German company as opposed to a Chinese company?Yes, very different.
In a Chinese company, there are a lot of employees and one cannot see the upper-level manager often. However, in a German company, there are less employees and GMs say hi to me with smile every day, which makes me feel like I am a member of the team. Every year, we have a company trip and a family day. I never imagine have that opportunity through my job before.
Chinese and German culture can be quite different in some aspects. Is there anything about working for a Germany company that you haven’t gotten accustomed to?It’s ok for me. At first, my target was keeping the offices clean and tidy. Now I would like to connect every wire carefully. My colleagues at Weiss-Voertsch are very easy to get along with. When I was starting the electrical training, I found it difficult to understand the drawings
Meet the Member
ZhangJianqin
> In BriefAbout Weiss-Voertsch: Packing nature in a box... has been the focus of our business for more than 80 years. Weiss-Voetsch Environmental Testing (Taicang) Co. Ltd. is a joint investment of two global leaders in environmental simulation: Weiss Umwelttechnik and Voetsch Industrietech-nik, Germany. Since 2004, we have been manu-facturing standard environmental chambers for reliability and design tests in Taicang (Jiangsu province). Providing state-of-the-art Testing Chambers for Professionals including the respec-tive services is our daily mission and target.
Weiss-Voetsch Environmental Testing (Taicang) Co. Ltd.Electrician Assistant
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Taylor Wessing Opens Office in Beijing
European law firm Taylor Wessing will open in Beijing in Septem-ber after having received approval from the Ministry of Justice. The Beijing office will become the 13th in Taylor Wessing’s global network and the 2nd in China. One of the first European players in the region, the practice has been operating an office in Shanghai since 1996. The Beijing office will add to the China competence found at the firm’s Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, London and Paris offices.
Michael-Florian Ranft, who heads the firm’s international China Group, will manage the development of the new office, which will focus on FDI, M&A, private equity, restructuring, financing and real estate. Christoph Hezel will head the team of Chinese associates designed to serve the in and outbound business.
Commenting on the launch of the Beijing office Michael-Florian Ranft said: “Complementing our existing Shanghai practice, the Beijing office will enable us to better serve our European clients through-out China who are requesting more and more expertise on site. Our Chinese clients will find a team ready to help them with their invest-ments into Europe or with a listing at any of the European stock exchanges be it the DAX, EuroNext or London Stock Exchange.”
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Tianjin AirCargo Terminal Provides Key Logistics in North China
18th June - Lufthansa Cargo’s Chairman, Carsten Spohr, said: “We have great faith in the Tianjin base.” It was an auspicious opening for the new airfreight terminal in Tianjin. Around 200 guests attended the inauguration, among them prominent representatives of business and political life. In his address at the ceremony, Ulrich Hüsson, Managing Director of Tianjin AirCargo Terminal (TAT), noted that the new airfreight termi-nal had its soft opening on April 12th, and has already handled about 4,000t of cargo, principally for Jade Cargo International and Lufthansa Cargo. The freight included 500t of relief supplies for earthquake victims in China’s Sichuan region.
Carsten Spohr emphasized the major importance Lufthansa Cargo attached to the Tianjin base. In his address, he pointed out that Tianjin was one of the most prosperous business centers in North China. The Chinese government had also declared Tianjin the major cargo gateway hub in northern China, he said. It was, thus, to be expected that Tianjin would expand into an airfreight hub similar to Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
TAT is currently operating with a workforce of 90 employees. The ter-minal is equipped with a warehouse capacity of more than 20,000m2. Lufthansa Cargo has a 46% stake in Tianjin AirCargo Terminal.
Training on 3rd Product Catalogue of China Energy Labels Held Successfully
In order to help the members understand the “Implementation Rules of the 3rd Product Catalogue of China Energy Labels” correctly, and so they would be able to conduct energy registration formalities without difficulty, EuropElectro organized an internal training session for members. It was one of the follow-up actions to the internal seminar held on 8th April 2008. Mr. Wang Ruohong, Director of China’s Energy Label Management Center (CELMC), who is responsible for the management of the center and also a key regulator of implementation rules, is in charge of the organization and execution of inspection measures for market surveil-lance on energy labeling in China. He served as the trainer. During a full day of training, Mr. Wang explained the regulations con-cerning implementation of the 3rd Product Catalogue of China Energy Labels as well as introducing the Chinese energy management system in detail. He also answered participants’ questions. After the training, some participants emphasized that the training was very helpful to manufacturers in the energy registration of their prod-ucts; they were pleased to have many questions resolved through the face to face exchange and unclear points clarified, saving much time and effort.
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Potsdam’s Schiller Gymnasium Comes to Tianjin
The fully accredited private Gymnasium from Potsdam will open this coming school term in Tianjin. This will be the school’s first branch outside of Germany “The Gymnasium has dormitory facilities accommodating 300 students from the surrounding area, but also from Vietnam, Korea and other countries,” said Andreas Mohry, the director of the Potsdam Gymna-sium. Negotiations with Tianjin’s Municipal Government started in 2002. “Tianjin enjoys a reputation for excellence in education throughout China. Just a few months ago an international educational conference, organized by UNESCO and covering K-12 education, was held in Nankai District,” Mohry explained. He was a presenter on the foundations of pedagogy at the conference. In addition to the Gymnasium, a Realschule will also smooth the way for pupils not completing an Abitur. “Vocational training plays an important role today in China’s economy.” Mohry added. Everything from senior care, through business and technology, to customized programs following the specific needs of client companies, will be offered. SCHILLER GYMNASIUM SGP | Ms. Bian | Jin Bin Dadao, Dongli District 300163 Tianjin | Tel: +86 22 5818 655 German Embassy School, Beijing
Garners Honors, Collects Donations
Over the past year the Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking (DSP) has garnered a wide variety of honors. In a ranking of German schools both in Germany and abroad, the DSP came in number 10 of 700 contestants for
its school newspaper - a record which DSP Principal Angela Strath-mann said can be improved, but also makes her very proud. This year’s Abitur was very satisfying, the average score of 2.1 being the highest in the South-East Asia region, and higher than Germany’s average of 2.6-2.7. Finally, the entire school was able to fulfill the standards nec-essary to receive the Deutsches Sportabzeichen, which includes swim-ming and the various disciplines in track and field. Despite the cost of renting a stadium, the effort was well worth it, Ms. Strathmann stated, as it testifies to students’ physical fitness. In addition to striving for excellence in the classroom and on the field, the DSP also engages in numerous interesting projects. Examples are the Climate Protection Program led by Mr. Busch, the partnership with Ulan Bator’s Goethe School, which includes mutual visits, lan-guage lessons, and joint trips, and such projects as the Germany Guide for Chinese Youth studying in Germany, directed by Ms. Pfeiffer. The presentation of a benefit musical program by the school theater group recently also raised more than RMB 50,000, slated as seed money for the reconstruction of a school in the Sichuan earthquake zone. Coor-dinated by Ms. Gong Fleischer, and supported by the DSP, the project is independent of the 8 lighthouse schools which the German govern-ment and German industry and commerce intend to rebuild in Sichuan.
First All-Shanghai-Volkswagen Model Hits the Market
26th June - Volkswagen ’s product range in China was recently extended with the new Chinese-designed and devel-oped Lavida. It combines Asian style with Volkswagen engi-neering, and is available with a 1.6l/77kW and a 2.0l/88kW engine, with either a manual or an automatic transmission. All versions fulfill Euro IV emissions standards. Prices start from RMB 112,800. “The Lavida doesn’t need to shy away from models at a higher price level. 4.6m in length, it offers plenty of room for passengers in the rear seat and a lot of space for luggage, sports equipment, or shop-ping bags as well,” Volkswagen China Group CEO Winfried Vahland pointed out at the launch event. The name “Lavida” derives from the Spanish language, and represents a zest for life, hope and passion. The design does not follow any famil-iar pattern, but exhibits the typical “Volkswagen face” of the future.
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Returning Experts Program Offers Matchmaking
26th June - After the remarkable success of the “2007 Kontaktabend – Fachpersonal trained in Germany” and the “Hamburg-China Alumni Meeting and Job Fair” 2007, the “2008 Sino-German Hamburg Alumni Meeting & Job Fair” took place in Shanghai, organized once again by the “Returning Experts Program” and the Hamburg Liaison Office, in association with the Management School of Fudan Univer-sity. With nearly 200 students returning from Germany and about 20 companies including Dachser, Demag, Heidelberg, Zwillingen, present, this job fair was a rare opportunity for companies to meet with highly qualified students, who have received an international education in Germany and also possess global vision. For more information on the program, please contact Ms. Wang Wei, at 010 6590-0926 ext. 324, or e-mail: [email protected]
Kempinski Hotel Suzhou Names Brückner as GM
Achim Brückner has been named General Manager of the new Kempin-ski Hotel Suzhou, China. An experienced General Manager of German nationality with more than 7 years with Le Meridien Hotels in the Middle East, the Seychelles and Thailand, he provided leadership at the Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel for the past 2 years.
In Suzhou he is opening Kempinski’s latest premier hotel in the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), one of the fastest growing industrial parks in the world. Brückner says, “I am very impressed with the high quality of the contem-porary design and infrastructure of the hotel.” Kempinski have located, or are about to open, hotels in more than 17 cities throughout China.
Westin Beijing Chaoyang Opens in Beijing
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, located in Beijing’s Lufthansa Center Area, is 25 minutes from Beijing International Airport. The new Westin offers 8 restaurants and bars ranging from technologi-cally cutting edge to traditional Chinese and from 1920’s steakhouse style to a relaxed poolside bar. The 720m² Jinmao Ballroom, seats 600. And the entire 4th floor is devoted to renewing body and soul. Daniel R. Aylmer, General Manager of the new Westin said, “We are excited to open in the booming Chaoyang District area, adding more accommodation options, and bringing a new breath of life to the city’s dining and entertainment scene.”
Adidas Opens World’s Largest Brand Store in Beijing
5th July - Adidas has opened the world’s largest adidas store - the “adidas Brand Center” - in Beijing, the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games. The first of its kind, the new Brand Center will be a flagship for the company, and the model could be used in cities such as Tokyo, London and New York in the future, said Frederic Seiller, the German sportswear company’s vice president for retail in China. With a size of 3,170m² the store occupies four floors inside the new Sanlitun Village Shopping Center.
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Mr. Torsten FreundGeneral ManagerLechler Nozzle Systems (Beijing) Co. Ltd.54 Shunren RoadLinhe Industry Development AreaShunyi District, Beijing 101300Tel: 010 8945-3050Fax: 010 8945-3051Email: [email protected]: www.lechler.com.cn Mr. Richard HoffmannSenior AssociateDezan Shira & AssociatesSuite 701, East Tower, Twin TowersB -12 Jianguomenwai AvenueChaoyang District, Beijing 100022Tel: 010 5979-6677 ext. 308 Fax: 010 5879-4243Email: [email protected] Mr. Lothar KueblerManaging DirectorKuebler (Beijing) Automation TradingCo. Ltd. Unit 4404 Zhongyun Building 2208 Lize Zhongyuan ErquWang Jing New Industrial ParkChaoyang District, Beijing 100102Tel: 010 5134-8680Fax: 010 5134-8681Email: [email protected]: www.kuebler.com Mr. Olivier De LapeyriereChief Representative GMT Gummi-Metall-Technik GmbHBeijing Repersentative Office Unit 763, Poly Plaza Office Tower14 Dongzhimen Road (S)Dongcheng District, Beijing 100027Tel: 010 6501-9518Fax: 010 6501-9580Email: [email protected]: www.gmt-china.cn
Mr. Stefan LiTechnical Representative Maschinenfabrik Wagner GmbH & Co. KGBeijing Representative OfficeUnit 805, Huateng Tower302 Jia, 3rd Area of JinsongChaoyang District, Beijing 100021Tel: 010 8721-6001Fax: 010 8721-6002Email: [email protected] Web: www.plarad.de Mr. Winfried MichelsGeneral ManagerAndreas Stihl Power Tools(Qingdao) Co. Ltd. Qingdao Export Processing ZoneChengynag District, Qingdao 266113Tel: 0532 8792-3808 Fax: 0532 8790-2081Email: [email protected] Mr. Heribert SchaeferGeneral Manager Deutz Power Systems (Beijing) Co. LtdUnit 2-02 CITIC Building19 Jianguomenwai Road Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004Tel: 010 6528-5116 ext. 815Fax: 010 6528-9316Email: [email protected]: www.deutzpowersystems.com Mr. Dr. Yuguang ZhaoManaging DirectorSartorius Scientific Instruments(Beijing) Co.Ltd33 Yu An RoadTianzhu Airport Industrial ParkZone B Shunyi DistrictBeijing 101300Tel: 010 8042-6565Fax: 010 8042-6486Email: [email protected]: www.sartorius.com.cn
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Deutsche Bank Relocation Ceremony
The Deutsche Bank Guangzhou celebrated its relocation to the Teem Tower. On 27th June, more than 100 guests took the opportunity to congratulate General Manager Brian Xu. German Consul General Friedrich-Carl Bruns, who worked for Deutsche Bank before joining the Foreign Service, demonstrated respect for the performance of the branch in Guangzhou and encouraged German companies to move to the Teem Tower to establish a stronger German base in the area.
G Restaurant & Bar Grand Opening
Whether the G stands for Guangzhou or Grand we do not know, but the quality of the food served was outstanding. Mr. Paul Hugentobler, General Manager of the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, welcomed the gour-mets of Guangzhou to the opening of G Restaurant & Bar, located on the 22nd floor of the hotel tower in the Pearl River New City (Zhujiang Xin Cheng). German Executive Chef Martin Riehl let the guests indulge in a wide range of delicacies from oysters in garlic sauce to homemade potato chips.
DKV Representative Office Celebrates 10th Anniversary
To mark significant achievements, as well as to celebrate its 10th
anniversary in China, the Deutsche Krankenversicherung (DKV), member of the GCC • Guangzhou, hosted a cocktail reception and gala dinner in Beijing attended by 160 guests. Attendees included: Mr. Werner Lauk, Head of the Economic and Commercial Department of the German Embassy in Beijing; Mr. Li Baowei, Deputy Director of Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau and Mr. Wang Zhichao, Secretary-Gen-eral of Insurance Association of China. “We are delighted to celebrate this important anniversary for DKV in China,” said Günter Dibbern, Chairman of the Board of DKV.
Mr. Colin Chan-A-SueManaging Director & CEOMs. Anna PengHead of AdministrationLutz Pumps (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd.Room 3703-3705, A TowerChina Shine Plaza, 9 Linhe Road (W)Tianhe DistrictGuangzhou 510610Tel: 020 2208-2010Fax: 020 2208-2010 ext.111Email: [email protected]@lutzpump.cnWeb: www.lutz-pump.cn
Mr. Felix ChungChief RepresentativeWMF Singapore Pte Ltd Guangzhou OfficeRoom 801, West BlockHuaxin Building, 2 Shuiyin RoadTianhe DistrictGuangzhou 510075Tel: 020 3760-0071Fax: 020 3760-0073Email: [email protected]: www.wmf.com
Mr. Udo LülsdorfC.R.S. International GmbH & Co. KGPützchens Chaussee 137D-53229 Bonn, GermanyTel: +49 228-1849660Fax: +49 228-1849669Email: [email protected]: www.easyres.com
Mr. Uwe Muller95/303 Chunxiao StreetErsha Island, Guangzhou 510105Tel: 021 5866-3578Fax: 021 5866-3279Email: [email protected]
Ms. Claire MurrayManaging DirectorRamko Ltd.Room 509 Jiayue Building38 Zhongshan Ave. Tianhe District GuangzhouTel: 0852 3107-2058Fax: 0852 2233-2850Email: [email protected]@ramko.infoWeb: www.ramko.info
Mr. Robert OstendorfGeneral ManagerTÜV SÜD China Shenzhen28F, Anlian Building4018 Jintian Road, Futian DistrictShenzhen 518026Tel: 0755 8828-6998Fax: 0755 8828-5299Email: [email protected]: www.tuv-suv.cn
Mr. Robert RingsDirector Business DevelopmentVOSTA LMG B.V. Office HamburgPinnasberg 45Hamburg 20359, GermanyTel: +49 40 3118-2360 ext.31Fax: +49 40 3118-2360 ext.60Email: [email protected]: www.vostalmg.com
Ms. Zuzi StainerThe Executive Centre (Guangzhou)Level 10, Skyfame Tower8 Linhe Road (M)Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510610Tel: 020 2831-7333Fax: 020 2831-7000Email: [email protected]: www.executivecentre.com
Ms. Deborah TanThe Executive Centre (Shenzhen)Level 15, Tower 2No. 1 Zhongxinsi RoadFutian District, Shenzhen 518048Tel: 0755 3304-3333Fax: 0755 3304-3322Email: [email protected]: www.executivecentre.com
Ms. Rachel WangVice General Manager South ChinaKoelnmesse Co. Ltd.Guangzhou BranchRoom 3311, Metro Plaza183 Tianhe Road (N), Tianhe DistrictGuangzhou 510620Tel: 020 8755-2468Fax: 020 8755-2970Email: [email protected]: www.koelnmesse.cn
Mr. Zhou YanViachina Ltd.4/A, North BlockKanghu Commercial BuildingDaliang, Shunde, Foshan 528300Tel: 0757 2233-6517Fax: 0757 2233-6516Email: [email protected]: www.viachina.de
Ms. Susanna ZhangDirectorCushman & Wakefield (Shanghai)Co. Ltd. Guangzhou BranchLevel 13, Teem Tower208 Tianhe Road, Tianhe DistrictGuangzhou 510620Tel: 020 2826-1868Fax: 020 2826-1999Email: [email protected]: www.cushmanwakefield.com
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Mr. Thomas AhlersGeneral ManagerFreudenberg IT (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.Unit A1, 5/F, Science PlazaInternational Science Park328 Jichang Road, SuzhouJiangsu 215021Tel: 0512 6262-1958Fax: 0512 6262-1980Email: [email protected]: www.freudenberg-it.com
Dr. Bernhard BeckmannGeneral ManagerEuropean Association for EducationVocational and Social Co. Ltd.Room 215, 6 Fuzhou Road (S)Qingdao, Shandong 266071Tel: 0532 8666-9311Fax: 0532 8666-9311Email: [email protected]: www.ebg.de
Mr. Uwe BrandesRoom 101, Building 4515 Jinhui RoadShanghai 201103Tel: 021 5476-0525Fax: 021 6879 0097Email: [email protected]
Mr. Achim BrucknerGeneral ManagerKempinski Hotel Suzhou168 Guobin RoadSuzhou Industrial ParkSuzhou 215021Tel: 0512 6289-7888Fax: 0512 6289-7866Email: [email protected]: www.kempinski-suszhou.com
Mr. Alex CaoVice General ManagerKaco Sealing Systems Co.Ltd.Zhonghui Road, Industrial Parkof Huishan Economic ZoneWuxi, Jiangsu 214174Tel: 0510 8362-1388Fax: 0510 8362-0018Email: [email protected]: www.kaco.de
Mr. Herman CornelissenPlant ManagerAgfa (Wuxi) Printing Plate Co. Ltd.8 Changjiang Road (S)Wuxi, Jiangsu 214028Tel: 0510 8574-6688Fax: 0510 8534-2159Email: [email protected]: www.agfa.com
Mr. Stefan DetteVice PresidentVoith Paper (China) Co. Ltd.199 ChenFeng RoadNew & Hi-Tech IndustrialDevelopment ZoneKunshan, Jiangsu 215300Tel: 0512 5799-3610
Fax: 0512 5799-3611 ext. 3610Email: [email protected]: www.voithpaper.com
Mr. Ulf DittmanChief Representative AsiaInnotec GmbHRepresentative Office ShanghaiRoom 912-913, Tower A, City Center100 Zunyi RoadShanghai 200051Tel: 021 6237-1010Fax: 021 6237-1228Email: [email protected]: www.innotec.com
Ms. Britta FrankeChief RepresentativeSchwan-STABILOCosmetics GmbH & Co. KGRoom 1201, United Plaza Buliding1468 Nanjing Road (W)Shanghai 200040Tel: 021 6289-4726Fax: 021 6289-4727Email: [email protected]: www.schwancosmetics.com
Mr. Markus HausslerGeneral Manager BeijingTüV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.5/6F, AZIA Center1233 Lujiazui Ring RoadShanghai 200120Tel: 021 6108-1188Fax: 021 6108-1199Email: [email protected]: www.tuv.com
Mr. Jorg HornauerVice PresidentUES InternationalSuite A, 11F, Huamin Empire Plaza728 Yan’an Road (W)Shanghai 200050Tel: 021 5238-6922Fax: 021 5238-6933Email: [email protected]: www.ueshk.com
Mr. Matthias KramerDevelopment managerSiegle + Epple China Co. Ltd.A203, UDC Innovative Plaza125 Jiangsu Road (N)Shanghai 200042Tel: 021 5237-0707 ext. 602Email: [email protected]: www.siegleandepple.cn
Mr. Stefan KratzChief RepresentativeQ-CELLS AGHangzhou Representative OfficeSuite 912, Jiahua InternationalBusiness Center, 15 Hangda RoadHangzhou, Zhejiang 310007Tel: 0571 2803-6681Fax: 0571 2887-9390Email: [email protected]: www.q-cells.com
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Mr. Michael KruppeGeneral ManagerDoehler Food & Beverage Ingredients(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.Building 4, Tianwei Economical Zone739 Shennan RoadShanghai 201108Tel: 021 6489-9989Fax: 021 3407-4465Email: [email protected]: www.doehler.com
Mr. Jiaqi LiProduction ManagerKingdee International SoftwareGroup Company Ltd.4/F, W1-B, Hi-Tech Industrial ParkShennan HighwayShenzhen, Guangdong 518057Tel: 0755 2661-0666 ext. 8268Fax: 0755 2661-5016Email: [email protected]: www.kingdee.com/en
Mr. Sammy LoSales & Marketing Manager-ChinaWaldmann Lighting(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.Part A, No.5 Normative Workshop199 Changjian Road, BaoshanShanghai 200949Tel: 021 5169-1799Fax: 021 3385-0032Email: [email protected]: www.waldmann.com
Ms. Silke MorgretSuite A, 37/F500 Pudong Road (S)Shanghai 200120Tel: 15000821572Fax: 021 5840-6288Email: [email protected]
Dr. Joachim NussVice General ManagerLion GmbH Shanghai OfficeService CentreRoom 2006, Nanzheng Building580 Nanjing Road (W)Shanghai 200041Tel: 021 6217-0126Fax: 021 3217-0750Email: [email protected]
Mr. Kong Bing OeiManaging DirectorLion GmbH Shanghai OfficeService CentreRoom 2006, Nanzheng Building580 Nanjing Road (W)Shanghai 200041Tel: 021 6217-0126Fax: 021 3217-0750Email: [email protected]
Mr. Michael RobbyGeneral managerNETZSCH Lanzhou Pumps Co. Ltd.506 Liujiatan, New & HighTechnology IndustrialDevelopment ZoneLanzhou 730010Tel: 0931 855-5000Fax: 0931 855-2053Email: [email protected]: www.netzsch.com.cn
Dr. Siwei RuanDeputy General ManagerSiemens Power EquipmentPackages Co. Ltd.4/F, 48 Lanping RoadMinhang District, Shanghai 200240Tel: 021 6115-8001Fax: 021 6115-8099Email: [email protected]: www.siemens.com.cn
Mr. Wolfgang RugnerProduction DirectorFischer Automotive Systems(Taicang) Co. Ltd.Building 3, Dacheng Industry ZoneNanjing Road (E)Taicang, Jiangsu 2154000Tel: 0512 5312-9568Fax: 0512 5312-9578Email: [email protected]
Ms. Barbara RuppSales DirectorLutze Control System(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.1/F, No. 9, 163 Tanjiaqiao RoadShanghai 200070Tel: 021 5100-7566Fax: 021 5100-7565Email: [email protected]: www.lutze.com.cn
Mr. Karl Heinz SchlaucherSLG Technology Service(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.Room 1005, 798 Zhaojiabang RoadShanghai 200030Tel: 021 6445-3175 / 3176Fax: 021 6473-5637Email: [email protected]: www.slg-pruef-zert.de
Mr. Frank SteffenManaging PartnerDandelion Boutique Catering1/F, Syzygy RestaurantTower 1, German Centre88 Keyuan RoadShanghai 201203Tel: 021 2898-6838Fax: 021 2898-6838Email: [email protected]
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Grand Opening of Hella’s Aftermarket and OES Service Warehouse
Following the opening of Hella Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.’s Beijing Representative Office in August 2007, Hella opened the Service Ware-house in Beijing with an official ceremony in April 2008 during the Beijing Auto Show. According to Thomas Hiebaum, Aftermarket and OES Director of Hella in China and General Manager of Hella Trading, “the service warehouse has been established to accelerate the devel-opment of Hella’s aftermarket business in the important region of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.”
Allianz China Life Enters China’s North
Allianz today announced the company’s official business launch in Beijing, after its successful establishment in both the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta. This marks the company’s first step in northern China.
Mr. Bruce Bowers, CEO of AZAP and the board director of AZCL expressed Allianz’s long-term commitment to China. “China is one of the most important strategic markets in the world,” he said, “in Asia-Pacific, we want to expand consistently and continuously in all of our chosen markets. Allianz China Life’s sustainable growth reflects our strategy in the region.”
However, Beijing is not a new market for Allianz, since as early as in 1994, Allianz Group has had a representative office in the city, while its joint-venture partner CITIC Trust, and strategic partner Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) are based in Beijing. The Nest, Beijing Olympics’ main stadium, is designed by the same architects as the Allianz Arena in Munich, probably the most special link between Allianz and Beijing in the year 2008.
Bureau Veritas Opens New Head Office in Shanghai
Mr. Frank Piedelièvre, CEO of Bureau Veritas, was in Shanghai on April 17th for the opening ceremony of Bureau Veritas (China) new head office in Pudong Luji-azui Software Park. The current move strengthens Bureau Veritas’ commit-
ment to supporting foreign companies in construction and industry in China. The year 2008 also marks the celebration of the 180th Anniver-sary of Bureau Veritas, founded in 1828.
Dr. Tim Stöcker | German Key Account Manager8/F Building No. 8 - Pudong Lujiazui Software ParkNo. 120, Lane 91, E Shan Road, Shanghai [email protected]: 021 6886-0643Website: www.bureauveritas.cn
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Halfen (Beijing) Construction Accessories Distribution Co. Ltd. Opens 3 Offices in 2008
In accordance with Halfen’s further expan-sion in China, a new warehouse covering several hundred m2 and equipped with a state-of-the-art pallet racking system opened in March 2008 in Beijing.
In the future, Halfen will extend its activities by operating not only in the building construction area, but also by increasingly penetrating various indus-
trial applications with its fixing and framing product range. Halfen (Beijing) will be supported by a local Technical Department, headed by Mr. Stefan Lammert (Photo), and the German headquarters Interna-tional Competence Center Technology, or ICT.
Totuba Draws Conclusions from Annual Strategy Meeting
At its annual strategy meeting in May, Totuba management decided to open its China member base, consulting and research capabilities to education service providers targeting the Asian market.
Founded in March 2005, Montfort Shanghai Co. Ltd.
specializes in Industry Marketing, B2B-communication
and Financial communications. This includes Full-Service
Marketing in all aspects of CI/CD developments, sales
tools and direct marketing activities in all Asian
languages, events, inserts in trade magazines etc. As
such, we serve our clients throughout Asia.
Currently, we handle printed materials including direct
marketing activities in 6 languages and organize over
40 events in the whole of Asia. In addition, we create
many ads for selected trade publications throughout
the region.
In March 2008, Montfort Shanghai became one of the
yearly sponsors of the German Chamber. Members of
the GCC are welcome to visit our office in the heart of
Shanghai to learn more about our services.
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EAC and BrainNet Form JV
EAC-Euro Asia Consulting (EAC) and BrainNet Management Consultants are combining their expertise in global sourcing in the form of a joint venture. The result, BrainNet EAC GmbH, focuses on matters relating to global procurement management.
The newly founded BrainNet EAC GmbH is has access to a unique infra-structure of branches in the world’s main procurement markets such as China, Eastern Europe, Russia and India and around 140 highly spe-cialized procurement experts. The new venture’s customers include numerous companies listed in the Global Fortune 500 and leading small and medium-sized companies.
Westernacher Opening Event of the Chinese SAP User Group
The Chinese SAP User Group, called ACSU (Association of Chinese SAP Users) had its first Opening Event in Shanghai on 6th June. With more than 40 participants from approximately 25 companies, this event was accepted by a wide SAP community as very helpful platform discussing SAP related topics.
With Shanghai GM and Zwill-ing J.A. Henckels Shanghai, the ACSU invited 2 SAP experi-enced companies who upgraded recently to share their experi-ence with other companies. The members of ACSU can share their experience and best prac-
tice to support and fully use the functionality which SAP offers. ACSU will channel user-feedback to SAP and will give direction for further developments. The organization was founded by Westernacher Consult-ing China and Sperry Associates.
“The Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe” 2008
From 10th to 12th September 2008 the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce will host the third “Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe”. This eco-nomic conference, initiated and organized by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, offers a high-ranking dialogue platform between business, politics and science. With an opening speech given by the Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and a high-ranking guest list, the second edition of the “Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe” in 2006 was a top-level event.
For this year’s “Hamburg Summit” the former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, BASF Board Member Dr. Martin Brudermueller, and Jack So, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, as well as Joerg Wuttke, President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, announced their participation. Additionally, the China Federation of Industrial Economics will send a high-level del-egation of leading Chinese businessmen to the Hamburg Summit.
AirPlus Launch Event
The launch Event of the Air China AirPlus Company Account, which is jointly held by Air China Limited and AirPlus International, took place in the Great Hall of the People on 17th
April. In November 2007, Air China and AirPlus International signed the strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing. The innovative cor-porate payment solution represents an industry first and is unique for the multinational corporations, big Chinese local corporations and governmental organizations. It will also exert an extremely far-reach-ing influence on aviation and business travel management industry.
Hyder Consulting Expands in Puxi
Due to tremendous expansion in Shanghai, Hyder Consulting will move to a new office in August. Staying in the heart of Puxi, the office will be accessible from Lines 8 and 1. The Hyder Group, which has a pres-ence across Europe, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and East Asia, has actively expands it’s services in mainland China. Along with the expansion, Mr. Lukas Richter from the German branch Hyder- Acerplan has joined to further strengthen our team.
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BEITEN BURKHARDT Expands Shanghai Office
This June, the Shanghai office of BEITEN BURKHARDT celebrated its office expansion and its move to the Chonghing Finance Center on Nanjing Road with friends and business partners at the rooftop restaurant Kathleen’s 5 overlooking People’s Square. Guest speaker Mr. Jörg Wuttke, President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, impressed all with a presentation on “Challenges for EU Business in China.” Following the presentation there were lots of opportunities to mix and mingle, while enjoying the wonderful view of Shanghai.
Bosch Breaks Ground for its China Headquarters
Bosch held the groundbreaking of its new headquarters including R&D function in Shanghai covering an area of 28,631m2 at the Shanghai Hongqiao Linkong Economic Zone. The new facility will be the hub of the Bosch Group in China.
The new Bosch China headquarters has a total government approved investment of EUR 120m and is expected to be completed in 2010. When completed, the new facility will include office areas, R&D facili-ties and training centers.
“We have chosen Shanghai Hongqiao Linkong Economic Zone because of its proximity to the new Shanghai Hongqiao Multi-modal Trans-portation Hub for air, road and rail connections to the rest of China.” said Peter Pang, President of Bosch (China) Investment Ltd. “The new Bosch China Headquarter building represents a key stone of our devel-opment which will further strengthen our presence in China.”
Rieter Inaugurates New Acoustics and Development Center
R i e t e r A u t o m o t i v e Systems officially inau-gurated its new Acoustics and Development Center in Shanghai, China. Mr. Wolfgang Drees, CEO of Rieter Automotive Systems, gave a welcome speech to customers, government off ic ia ls and other guests before the ribbon cutting ceremony. The new Center located in the Putuo District provides customers with Rieter expertise in Acoustics and Thermal Management in China as well as in Asia. The Development Center is equipped with a material laboratory, prototype shop, CAD department, a showroom and a Design & Engineering capa-bility provided by I.D.E.A Institute.
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Voith Paper Wins Principal Contract for Yueyang Paper
On April 17th, Voith Paper announced his successful bid to supply the principal machinery for Yueyang Paper, one of China’s ten largest paper and board manufacturers. Valuated approximately RMB 900m, the contract comprises two paper machines.
Liu Mingming, president of Voith Paper China and Wu Jialin, Chairman of the Board of Yueyang Paper, revealed the details of the order at a press conference followed by a signing ceremony at which Dr. Annette Schavan, Minister of German Federal Ministry of Science and Research, and Dequan Chen, the representative from Hunan Provincial Govern-ment presided.
SYCOR Relocation
SYCOR SHANGHAI Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of SYCOR GmbH, has relocated its premises to Huarun Times Square, near the Lujiazui finance district. By opening this office, SYCOR CHINA is well-positioned to have a more permanent and complete suite of services in partnering with local and Asia-Pacific clients. Having supported our China-based clients from our regional offices in Singapore in recent years, we are very pleased to open our Shanghai office.
Mike Chen | 23 Floor Unit K-L China Resources Times SquareNo. 500 Zhangyang Road, Pudong | Shanghai 200122, PR ChinaTel: 021 6165-9088 | Fax: 021 6165-9089
Weidmüller China Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Weidmüller is proud to announce it has been in China for 15 years. This year, we will have a series of celebration activities to share what we have done and what we will do in the future.
In the past 15 years, Weidmüller has achieved fast expansion and con-tributed our greatest efforts to the development of China. Weidmüller’s offices cover all of China with numerous applications in power, trans-portation, machinery and processes. The manufacturing company of Weidmüller in Suzhou is one of the three manufacturing bases of Weid-müller worldwide and the business scope is manufacturing, includ-ing terminal blocks, PCB products, heavy duty connectors and elec-tronic products, researching and developing new products, not only for China, but also for the whole world.
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Weiss-Voertsch Holds Special on Automotive Testing
A “Special on Auto-motive Testing” on June 19th , 2008 in Shanghai Pudong was held by Weiss-Voetsch Environmen-tal Testing (Taicang) Co. Ltd. (WVC) in conjunct ion with Intertek Automotive Services. More than
100 people participated in the event and discussed new harmonized testing standards after visiting the Intertek lab in Pudong. Further-more, this event represented a great platform for each participant for open discussions and exchange on their testing experiences.
WVC is a joint investment of two global leaders in environmental testing: Weiss Umwelttechnik and Voetsch Industrietechnik, Germany. Intertek Automotive Services provides automotive quality assurance services for products & systems.
For 15th Anniversary, Linde Promotes EHS Awareness
Founded in 1993, Linde (China) Forklift Truck Corp. Ltd, headquartered in Xiamen, has developed its business in Chinese market for 15 years. To celebrate the 15th anni-versary and give back to the community, Linde promoted EHS (Environ-mental protection, Health & Safety) awareness in material handling industry. Carried out in the form of a Green Purchasing Seminar, Linde will implement the program in most cities of Linde 5 sales regions. The seminars are supported and associated with the following institu-tions, such as CAEPI (China Association of Environmental Protection Industry), BSI(British Standards Institution) etc.
Helaba Expands Shanghai RO
The Shanghai Representative Office of Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba) is expanding. In May 2008, Ms. Wang Yi has joined Helaba as Marketing Director reporting to the Head Asia-Pacific, Dr. Hans Schniewind. During the previous five years, Mrs. Wang was the China Representative of Bremer Investitionsgesellschaft. At Helaba, Mrs. Wang will attend to corporate clients, Chinese banks as well as Asian sovereign wealth funds.
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IMIG China – Ameco Project Update and Office Relocation
With the “Green Olympics” approaching and thousands of new cars on China’s roads every day, CO2 is becoming a hot topic on everybody’s lips. Like their international counterparts, Chinese carmakers are now paying increasing attention to CO2 emis-sions and are finding ways to reduce these emissions to match the strict emissions requirements in place around the world. The
Freudenberg Group has developed high-level engineering solu-tions for engines, axles, gearboxes and car interiors, all of which help to reduce fuel consumption and thus cut CO2 emissions. The company’s activities range from friction-reducing specialty lubrications, flexible printed circuits and special non-wovens to sealing solutions.
Freudenberg Group Works to Reduce CO2 Emissions
On the morning of May 9, 2008, Mr. Joachim Erwin, Lord Mayor of Düs-seldorf unveiled the “Exhibition Wall for the Capital of Vitality – Düs-seldorf” for the 6th anniversary of Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd. Chongq-ing Representative Office. Mr. Tong Fung, CEO of Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd. delivered the opening speech and thanked all guests. Lord Mayor Erwin mentioned his 2001 trip to the city, “Ever since 2001,
Chongqing’s exhibition industry has developed quickly and at the same time, Messe Duesseldorf China Ltd. has grown. The city of Düsseldorf is full of vitality, passion and aspiration like Chonqqing. And we are willing to bring our experience and technology on exhibition organi-zation to China.” Mr. Erwin also expressed that he expected to gain useful experience from the development of Chongqing.
Messe Düsseldorf 6th Anniversary
IMIG’s current project with AMECO (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Cooperation) – Beijing, is stepping into the next phase. The Ameco Lean Management Program started in December 2007 with a Rapid Improvement project. Based on the results, IMIG started designing a “Lean Program.” In the middle of May, IMIG China moved from Cao-
hejin Development District to the Huaihai China Tower located in the cross of Renmin Road and Huaihai Road, in the center of Shanghai. This move will allow IMIG to quicken its expansion progress in China with a more pleasant working environment and convenient location for our clients.
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