XCMG launches operation in Kazakhstan
27 July 2017
Chinese manufacturer XCMG has opened a new operation in Kazakhstan.
The launch ceremony for XCMG XuGong Kazakhstan, in the city of Almaty, was attended by senior XCMG executives - including the firm鈥檚 president, Wang Min and assistant president, Liu Jiansen - as well as the Consul-general of China鈥檚 consulate in Almaty, Miao Hongbo.
In his speech, Mr Miao spoke of the rapid growth of the construction industry in Kazakhstan, since the establishment of a bilateral relationship with China, some 25 years ago.
He cited China鈥檚 One Belt, One Road initiative, as well as the joint Path of Light economic policy, as significant reasons behind the growing number of projects in Kazakhstan.
In his address, Mr Wang said he saw Kazakhstan as a 鈥渂ridge connecting Eurasia鈥 and one of the most crucial global markets of XCMG.
The initial aim of the Kazakhstan operation will be to function as a 鈥榦ne-stop-shop鈥 for local customers, facilitating the sustainable development of XCMG in the country.
Mr Wang said developments in the country would create a solid foundation from which the firm鈥檚 operations could radiate out through central Asia.
According to XCMG鈥檚 figures, it already ranks as the leading manufacturer in Kazakhstan, with market share of over 80%.
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