On July 28, a delegation from the headquarters of Panasonic Group Japan, together with representatives from its various business divisions, including Panasonic Air Conditioning, Panasonic Energy, Panasonic Industry, and Panasonic Electric, visited Haitian’s South China Headquarters for a tour and exchange. The delegation will hereinafter be referred to as the “Panasonic team.” The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on smart manufacturing practices, production management experience, and opportunities for future cooperation.
The first stop of the visit was the digital exhibition hall at Haitian’s South China Headquarters. Through detailed visual materials and digital multimedia displays, the Panasonic team gained a comprehensive understanding of Haitian’s development journey since its establishment, its progress in global expansion, and its overall capabilities in R&D, logistics, customer service, and other areas. Throughout the visit, the Panasonic team listened attentively, engaged in detailed discussions, and expressed strong recognition of Haitian’s achievements and capabilities.
The delegation then proceeded to Haitian’s smart factory for an on-site tour of the production facilities, gaining deeper insights into Haitian’s achievements and practices in automated production lines, smart logistics, and lean manufacturing. During the visit, the two sides exchanged views on topics including production line layout, equipment operation and maintenance, and quality control system development.
At the seminar, Mr. Xu Haihui, General Manager of the South China Marketing Company of Haitian Plastics Machinery Group, extended a warm welcome to the Panasonic team. The partnership between Panasonic and Haitian dates back to 1995. Over more than three decades of development, the cooperation has expanded from a single market to multiple production bases worldwide, establishing a long-term and stable partnership in areas such as equipment applications and technical exchanges.
The Panasonic team noted that Haitian’s technical expertise and service capabilities in the equipment manufacturing sector have received positive feedback across its production bases. Looking ahead, the two sides will continue to explore broader opportunities for cooperation on a global scale.
During the discussion, the Panasonic team raised questions on practical topics including talent development, overall factory design and planning, routine equipment maintenance, and material supply. The Haitian team addressed each question based on its practical experience and shared benchmark cases, including its “lights-out” factories, providing valuable insights for further exchange and collaboration between the two sides in the field of smart manufacturing.
The Panasonic team spoke highly of the exchange, bringing the event to a successful conclusion.
