Zoomlion Reveals Pioneering Carbon Fiber Composite Material Technology to Push the Industry Towards its Carbon Neutrality Goal

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Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. has unveiled its innovative pump truck featuring a carbon fiber boom, the first of its kind designed and manufactured in China. This advancement, presented on November 26, achieves a 35% weight reduction, enabling a maximum feeding height of 63 meters, the highest in its class. The new carbon fiber composite technology not only enhances efficiency and reduces costs but also aligns with green development goals, significantly cutting steel usage and emissions. This initiative reflects Zoomlion's commitment to sustainable practices in the construction machinery industry.

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• First pump truck with a carbon fiber boom designed and manufactured in China.
• Weight reduction of 35% enhances operational efficiency.
• Achieves the world's longest boom in its tonnage class at 63 meters.
• Significant reductions in steel consumption (750 tons) and emissions (1,500 tons) annually.
• Demonstrates commitment to green development and sustainability.

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CHANGSHA, China, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion"; 1157.HK) released the latest innovative carbon fiber composite material technology and pump truck (ZLJ5460THBSF 63X-6RZ) equipped with a carbon fiber boom on November 26 at its Lugu Industrial Park in Changsha, China.

This is the first pump truck with a carbon fiber boom completely designed and manufactured in China. It has not only improved working efficiency and lowered production costs through Zoomlion's independently-developed and patented carbon fiber composite material and manufacturing technologies, but also further enhanced its lightweight performance with an innovative carbon fiber composite material-metal hybrid structure technology.

The weight of the boom reduced by 35 percent upon applying the hybrid structure technology to the pump truck. The lightweight technology has enabled the 44-ton product to reach a maximum feeding height of 63 meters making it the world's longest boom in the same tonnage class. With a chip sensor added in the structure, similar to "installing nerves in the bone", it offers a monitoring and predictive function to better serve customers.

Zoomlion's pioneering technologies, such as the new carbon fiber composite material and the world's first "hollow" boom design technology, are also of great significance to energy conservation and emission reduction goals in the industry. Annually producing 2,500 units of Zoomlion's Lingyun series pump truck for example, which utilizes this new technology, can reduce steel consumption by 750 tons and carbon dioxide emissions by 1,500 tons. Such lightweight technologies also greatly reduce the amount of energy required during operation.

Zoomlion has taken a comprehensive green development path and established a green development strategy integrating green design, green manufacturing and green management, answering to market demands of high-quality, sustainable development from companies.

"As the world is striving to move towards carbon neutral goals, the construction machinery industry must step up to implement green technologies and green manufacturing with new breakthroughs that promote the green and sustainable development of the industry chain and products," said Fu Ling, chief engineer and vice president of Zoomlion. "Zoomlion's insistence on a green development strategy has showcased the company's efforts and responsibility by acting as a leader in the industry."

About Zoomlion

Zoomlion is a high-end equipment manufacturing enterprise that integrates engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, and financial services.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Zoomlion's new carbon fiber pump truck?

Zoomlion's new pump truck features a carbon fiber boom, reducing weight by 35%, achieving the longest boom in its class, and supports sustainable practices.

When was the new pump truck technology announced by Zoomlion?

The new pump truck technology was announced on November 26, 2021.

How does Zoomlion's new technology contribute to energy conservation?

The technology reduces steel usage by 750 tons and annual carbon dioxide emissions by 1,500 tons, aligning with energy conservation goals.

What are the key features of Zoomlion's carbon fiber boom technology?

The key features include a 35% weight reduction, a maximum feeding height of 63 meters, and a hybrid structure for improved performance.

How does Zoomlion's pump truck technology impact the construction machinery industry?

It sets a precedent for green technologies, supporting the industry's move towards carbon neutrality and sustainable development.