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04/01/2025 | Press release | Archived content

Emergency Rescue for Life: Shandong Heavy Industry Group‘s Quick Response to Build a '...

At 14:20 Beijing time on March 28, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, causing heavy casualties and property losses in Myanmar's Sagaing, Mandalay and Shan States and affecting the world.

After the disaster, Shandong Heavy Industry Group seized the golden time window of rescue after the earthquake, came forward with rapid response to orderly arrange local employees to evacuate the earthquake area. It not only ensured the safety of employees at the same time, but also fully invested efforts in the tug of war for life. Using Myanmar local office as the command center, SHIG made emergency contact with local dealers to open up a channel for life rescue. Together with the local people, they overcame the difficulties in the ruins to build a bridge of hope.

Weichai: The first batch of relief supplies has arrived

After the disaster, the headquarters of Shandong Heavy Industry and Weichai Group immediately contacted to confirm the safety of local employees in Myanmar. Weichai Myanmar office set up an earthquake relief emergency dispatching center, actively contacted the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, Shandong Chamber of Commerce and other channels to donate necessities in short supply to the disaster-hit people, and the first batch of materials has been shipped to the disaster-hit areas.

On March 31, the first batch of Weichai generator sets came to the earthquake area, bringing electricity and light to the local area.

Weichai also launched heart-warming service policy at the first time: all rescue equipment with Weichai engine will all enjoy guarantees no matter the guarantee time, to have free services and filter guarantees in case of failure; They set up service points in earthquake-stricken areas, launchd free rescue services and provided free emergency food.

At present, Weichai is still continuing to deploy resources and actively participate in disaster relief and reconstruction.

Shantui: Opening a "lifeline" in the rubble

After the disaster, Shandong Heavy Industry quickly combined with local dealers to dispatch equipment to the disaster area at the first time, becoming the core force to open up the channel of life.

At present, the first batch of Shantui SE210LC excavators equipped with Weichai WP7 engines have advanced to the epicenter. With excellent climbing ability and stability, Shantui quickly cleared landslides and rushed through the main road, opening up a "golden channel" for medical teams and materials transportation.

Shantui will continue to deploy more equipment by relying on the global supply chain, and cooperate with the local service team for 24-hour standby support!

It is reported that Lovol intelligent Agriculture and other ownership enterprises have also participated in the rescue, and actively prepared material assistance for the earthquake area with Yangon dealers.

Mountains and rivers are linked, and love and friendship are linked. Shandong Heavy Industry Group rushed to Myanmar's aid, letting the world witness China's strength, China's speed and China's responsibility. From "Made in China" to "global responsibility", Shandong Heavy Industry Group takes practical actions to practice the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, and makes the strength and temperature of equipment cross the mountains and oceans.

Shandong Heavy Industry Group will continue to pay attention to the earthquake in Myanmar, go all out to participate in the rescue and post-disaster reconstruction work, and join hands with the people of Myanmar to overcome the difficulties together!