DUSA Bi-Monthly Newsletter: May 2020

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CONTENTS

- BI-MONTHLY RECAP OF SHORTLISTED PAST EVENTS

1.1 IBSS SEA Spring Programme January Session "China Outlook 2020" on January 9th 

1.2 DUSA 2020 AGM Webinar Held on March 31st

1.3 DUSA/IBSS SEA Programme Webinar "Lessons Learnt" on April 2nd

1.4 DUSA/HAYS HR Circle Workshop Webinar: Salary Guide Report on April 8th

1.5 DUSA Online Training: Thriving in the Face of Uncertainties" on April 28th

- WELCOME NEW MEMBER(S)

2.1 Luehr filter (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

2.2 Startup Factory (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

2.3 Kemppi Welding Technology (Wuxi) Co. Ltd 

2.4 Cefla Finishing Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd 

2.5 Suzhou Faigle Engineering Plastics Co.,Ltd.

2.6 UC Tools GmbH

- WHAT'S NEW WITH DUSA AND OUR MEMBERS

3.1 Representatives of DUSA Attended Conference on Further Opening Up in Suzhou 

3.2 -Fighting COVID-19: DUSA Members in Action

- INTERVIEW OF A DUSA MEMBER GM

4.1 Mr. Hans-Dieter Straub, VP Manufacturing Operations B. Braun Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. 

- ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS

5.1 Upcoming Events - May

5.2 Upcoming Events - June

5.3 Upcoming Events - July 

5.4 DUSA Online Training Sessions - SGS 

5.5 Lunch & Learn Session Webinars @ IBSS, XJTLU

- DUSA 2019 OKTOBERFEST SPONSORS

- DUSA ANNUAL PARTNERS

Welcome New Members

-2.1-Luehr filter (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

In China and other countries in Asia LUEHR FILTER is represented by LUEHR FILTER Suzhou with its own production. The range of products includes all component parts from the gas take-off up to the stack. Engineering, maintenance and support services complete our package. Our worldwide references, is not limited to only traditional dust collection systems for many industries but also flue gas treatment systems in the field of incineration plants for power generation, attest to our service capabilities.

CN Name: 鲁尔过滤（苏州）有限公司

Website: www.luehr-filter.de​ 

-2.2- Startup Factory (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

Our experienced German-Chinese management team in Kunshan is supported by a contact office in Munich. In addition to flexible rental units, Startup Factory offers a full range of services covering all functions that can be provided centrally. Our concept means our customers can concentrate fully on production and growing their business.

With the motivation to contribute to the German community, Startup Factory (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. joined DUSA.

CN Name: 启德航管理服务(昆山)有限公司

Website: https://www.startupfactory-china.de/en/​

-2.3- Kemppi Welding Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.

Kemppi joined DUSA with the motivation to share experiences with other European companies and to get updates on Chinese business environment.

CN Name: 肯倍焊接技术（无锡）有限公司

Website: www.kemppi.com​

-2.4- Cefla Finishing Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd

Our motivation to join DUSA is being kept updated with the market information, networking with peers and participating in the comprehensive events to enlarge our outlook on doing our business.

CN Name: 赛福徕涂装设备（苏州）有限公司

Website: https://www.ceflafinishing.com/en/​

-2.5- Suzhou Faigle Engineering Plastics Co.,Ltd.

faigle has been developing products made from thermoplastics for a wide variety of industries and applications for decades, and the elevator and escalator industry has been one of our particular focuses. The majority of the commercially available plastic rollers for this industry are based on faigle's developments and inventions.

Many of our major innovations have given rise to a wide variety of bespoke solutions for individual customers. Our family business has made a name for itself as a pioneer, trendsetter and technology leader.

The principal activities of the company are researching, manufacturing and sale of rollers for lift and escalator and other related engineering plastic parts.

CN Name: 苏州飞格立工程塑料有限公司

Website: http://www.faigle.com​

-2.6- UC Tools GmbH

We design, manufacture and sell CNC Special tools for machine automotive parts or electronic devices such as PCD, Carbide tool, Ceramic, CBN.

UC Tools joined DUSA with the motivation of getting connected with other European companies, and to keep an eye on new policies while updating our perspective in different fields.

CN Name: 优希精密刀具（苏州）有限公司

Website: http://www.uc-tools.de​

-4.1- Interviewee: Mr. Hans-Dieter Straub



VP Manufacturing Operations B. Braun Aesculap Division,

B. Braun Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

1. What is your role in the company?

Hans: As VP Manufacturing Operations of B. Braun Medical (Suzhou), I oversee the operative part of. B. Braun China medical device manufacture at Suzhou.

3. What originally brought you to Suzhou?

I was at the stage of exploring new job opportunity within B. Braun and the job offer from B. Braun China fitted my then aspirations.

4. What makes Suzhou a great place to work?

Suzhou's biggest advantage is its vicinity to Shanghai, which serves as international gateway to the world. This facilities my international travel. Suzhou also has a long history of culture and is one of the most scenic places in China. Further, the Suzhou Industrial Park is one of the most successful industrial parks in Asia. Suzhou government has done a fantastic job in improving the livelihood of the citizens such as the building subways, sports arenas and so on.

In short, Suzhou is not only a great place to work but also a great place to live.

5. What are some of the challenges being the Head of an International company in China?The Healthcare system has been under rapid regulatory change. The challenge is how fast our company can adapt to the rapid change both in and out of China. I would like to say that we have a very supportive management team and that makes things much easier.

6. What are you most proud of in your career?

During my assignment, we have managed to significantly grow the production in China, launch new product and services, improve the efficiency and profitability, as well as train and develop very talented team members. Many of them had experienced a fast career progression. 

7. What has been your biggest career lesson?

Do not hesitate to actively seek help when needed. This could save you a lot of time and reduce inefficiency.

8. What advice would you give to young managers in China who would like to work internationally?

Determine the factors that inspire you to work internationally, then follow your dream, your vision, and your goal.

9. How do you hope to see DUSA develop in the future?

Together define the strategic direction, of how and where DUSA will go in the coming decade.

10. What do you like to do with your free time?

I enjoy exercising, paddling dragon boat during the season, watching TV series and spending time with my lovely wife.

Special Questions Related to COVID-19 Outbreak

1. As B. Braun is in medical industry, what extra efforts B. Braun team has made to support the containing of COVID-19 Outbreak?

B. Braun China donated compact+ infusion pumps and CRRT blood purification machines, with a total value of 4 million yuan, to hospitals ICU's in Wuhan, for improving their patient's treatment.

2. Is there anything special you would like to say or to recommend, such as the impact or outlook on medical industry?

The coronavirus has impacted all the industries. Specifically people will be getting more health conscious, and that helps push the expectation of the related industry such as the medical industry. I am sure there are greater things yet to come.

Announcement of Upcoming Events

5.1 Upcoming Events - May

May 6 - DUSA/AHK Joint Webinar "How to Grow from a Crisis" (Webinar)

6:00-7:00PM

May 12- DUSA Training "Leveraging Emotion Intelligence to Navigate Anxiety" (Webinar)

7:00 -9:00 PM

May 19 - DUSA Training "Virtual Selling in a Covid-19 Economy" (Webinar)

4:00-5:30PM

May 27- DUSA Roundtable "Company Relocation – Lessons Learnt and Best Practices"

CAREL Electronic (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. 6:00-9:30PM

Upcoming Events – June

June 3- DUSA Training "The Crisis & Opportunity of Supply Chain Management in 2020"

Holiday Inn Longhu, SND 13:00-17:00

June 3- DUSA Social Gathering

Blue Marlin Xinghai Street, SIP 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

June 17 or 18- DUSA Workshop "Policy Update and Best Practices in Tax, Customs and International Loan"

Shanghai Deloitte Tax Ltd. Suzhou Branch 13:30- 16:00

June 18- DUSA Roundtable "Smart Manufacturing"

TBD 18:00-21:30

June 23- DUSA Captain's Dinner "TBD"

Kempinski Hotel Suzhou  18:30-21:00 

Upcoming Events - July

July 1- DUSA Social Gathering

Blue Marlin Xinghai Street, SIP (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)

July 9- DUSA Training "Improve maturity of your manufacturing process to 6 Sigma"

GAMI  13:00-17:00

July 23- DUSA Roundtable "TBD"

TBD  18:00-21:30 

DUSA Online Training Sessions - SGS

May 15- SGS Online Training Sessions -"QCC" 15 days

June 1 - SGS Online Training Sessions -"Industrial 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing" 15 days

June 22 - SGS Online Training Sessions-"Project Management" 15 days



July 6- SGS Online Training Sessions – "AI Big Data" 15 days

Lunch & Learn Session Webinars @ IBSS, XJTLU (12pm-12:45pm)

April 29: "Future of Audit"

May 13: "Soft skills – the Key to Project Success"

May 20: "Can Car Sharing Disrupt Car Ownership and Usage? A Conjoint Study of Consumer Urban Mobility Choice"

May 27: "Using Mindfulness to Beat job stress"

June 3: "China CEO II: Insights from 25 Top Executives Leading MNC's in China"

June 10: "Stock Investment Under Connect: A or H-share"

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