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DUSA Bi-Monthly Newsletter: Sep 2020

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CONTENTS

- BI-MONTHLY RECAP OF SHORTLISTED PAST EVENTS

1.1 Roundtable: Company Relocation – Lessons Learnt and Best Practices

1.2 DUSA Training "The Crisis& Opportunity of Supply Chain Management in 2020"

1.3 DUSA Captain's Dinner "Leading Your Organization through A Crisis"

1.4 August Roundtable "Remote Work"

1.5 [HR Circle] Company Visit "GOOD-ARK to experience Culture difference

- WELCOME NEW MEMBER(S)

2.1 Dormakaba China Ltd

2.2 ORBIS Consulting (Shanghai)Co., Ltd.

2.3 SCHOTT Glass Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd

2.4 TYROLIT (Suzhou) Superabrasive Tools Co., Ltd.

2.5 Carbosynth China Limited

2.6 Suzhou KIENER Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Co. Ltd.

2.7 BBC Bircher Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

2.8 Norautron Suzhou Co., Ltd

2.9 Luther Law Offices

2.10 SHW Automotive Pumps (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

2.11 Rosti Integrated Manufacturing Solutions(Suzhou) Co., Ltd

2.12- ECOVIS Ruide Certificate Public Accountants Co., LTD

2.13- Robotec Solution (Suzhou) Co.,Ltd

2.14- MEK Mingli Mental Products Co.,Ltd

2.15- Item Industry Antomation Technology (Kunshan) Co.,ltd

- WHAT'S NEW WITH DUSA AND OUR MEMBERS

3.1 Representatives of DUSA Attended Conference on President Mingde Shi's Meeting with German Enterprises in SND

- INTERVIEW OF A DUSA MEMBER GM

4.1 Interviewee: Mr. Alberto Sessolo,General Manager of Radici Plastics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

- ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS

5.1 Upcoming Events - September

5.2 Upcoming Events – October

5.3 Upcoming Events – November

-UPGRADE OF EQUIPMENT FOR HYBRID EVENT

- DUSA 2019 OKTOBERFEST SPONSORS

- DUSA ANNUAL PARTNERS

New Members

    -2.1 Dormakaba China Ltd

    September 2015, DORMA and Kaba officially became dormakaba Group, which was a smart step for smarter access. With over 150 years' experience, dormakaba China is committed to providing with comprehensive and flexible product portfolios, solutions and services for secure access to buildings and rooms, including door hardware, entrance systems, lodging systems, electronic access and data, etc. and a series of products and services– all from a single source.


    CN Name:多玛凯拔门控制(苏州)有限公司  Website: https://www.dormakaba.com

    -2.2 ORBIS Consulting (Shanghai)Co., Ltd.

    ORBIS, founded in 1986 in Saarbrucken, Germany, is an IT service provider with rich experience in multinational projects. At the same time, OIRBIS is a global partner of sap and Microsoft. It is committed to using the most advanced management software to help customers improve their management level and take the lead in the complex and changeable global market competition. ORBIS services are mainly concentrated in manufacturing, factory engineering, automobile industry and chemical industry.

     

    CN Name: 欧必盛信息科技(上海)有限公司           

    Website: www.orbis.de

    -2.3 SCHOTT Glass Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd

    SCHOTT is a leading international technology group in the areas of specialty glass and glass-ceramics. The company has more than 130 years of outstanding development, materials and technology expertise and offers a broad portfolio of high-quality products and intelligent solutions. SCHOTT is an innovative enabler for many industries, including the home appliance, pharma, electronics, optics, life sciences, automotive and aviation industries. 


    CN Name:肖特玻璃科技(苏州)有限公司        

    Website: http://www.schott.com/

    -2.4 TYROLIT (Suzhou) Superabrasive Tools Co., Ltd.

    One of the world's leading manufactures of grinding and dressing tools as well as a system provider for the construction industry. Headquartered in Schwaz(Austria), the family-owned business combines the strength of being a part of the dynamic Swarovski Group with a century's worth of individual corporate and technological experience.

    Suzhou branch was established in 2001 and is recognized as one of the biggest production plant of diamond tools within Tyrolit Group

     

    CN Name:泰利莱(苏州)超锋利研磨工具有限公司  

    Website: WWW.TYROLIT.COM

    -2.5 Carbosynth China Limited

    The main business is trade and production of carbohydrates, nucleoside and fine chemicals. Biosynth Carbosynth is the new global brand created from the merger of two key players in the fine chemicals market. Carbosynth manufactures and sources a vast range of chemical and biochemical products and specialized in carbohydrates, nucleosides, antimicrobials, APIs, enzyme substrates and natural products. Custom synthesis is a pillar of our business. Carbosynth has top industry expertise in enzyme substrates and building blocks for organic synthesis as well as carbohydrate and nucleoside chemistry.


    CN Name: 卡博森斯化学科技(苏州)有限公司(苏州)有限公司

    Website:  www.biosynth-carbosynth.com 

    -2.6 Suzhou KIENER Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Co. Ltd.

    The company KIENER Maschinenbau GmbH develops, produces and sells customized assembly systems as well as handling and test technology.

    The company based in Lauchheim was founded as engineering office in 1980 by Waldemar Kiener and started with the manufacture of complete assembly systems. After the construction of a new building and renaming in KIENER Maschinenbau GmbH in 1990, the ongoing growth continued whereby the business area of coating technology was transferred into an own subsidiary company. In 1996, the production site was extended by a site in Hungary. The company is not only active in the German and European market, but also internationally. In 2013, a branch was founded in Shanghai in order to optimally serve the systems realized in Chinese customer's plants.


    CN Name:苏州机诺机电设备有限公司           Website: https://kiener-maschinenbau.de/en/

    -2.7 BBC Bircher Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

    BBC Bircher Technologier (Suzhou) Co., Ltd is a producer and international supplier of safety and sensor systems for automatic doors and gates. In addition, we develops and produces innovative solutions in the realms of safety edges and touch-sensitive switch mats to secure machines and forklifts, as well as safety elements in elderly care. Long-term, cooperative customer relationships and our large service and sales network form the basis of our success


    CN Name: 比比西保策科技(苏州)有限公司        Website: www.bircher.cn

    -2.8 Norautron Suzhou Co., Ltd

    Norautron is an EMS company and focus on manufacturing of High-Mix-Low-Volume industrial electronics, especially the ruggedized products for maritime, medical, and other industrial equipment which need to work in tough environment or need extremely high reliability. Norautron Suzhou has SMT, wave soldering, selective soldering, testing, washing, coating, potting, cabling and wiring, box-building, dust free assembly and cabinet assembly capacity in house.

     

    CN Name: 挪拉通科技(苏州)有限公司   

    Website: www.norautron.com

    -2.9- Luther Law Offices

    Luther Law Offices in Shanghai employs more than 20 international and local lawyers and is the largest German- speaking law firm in the city. Luther Shanghai is fully licensed to offer legal services in China and provides advice on all questions of Chinese law. We support foreign investors in the Greater China region on all legal matters with focus on Corporate/M&A, Dispute resolution, Employment law, Compliance & Internal investigations, Commercial and distribution law, IP law, Construction law, IT Law  and Tax law. We also provide "one-stop" services covering corporate secretarial services, bookkeeping services, tax filing and payroll services.


    CN Name: 上海陆德邵和律师事务所  

    Website: www.luther-lawfirm.com

    -2.10 SHW Automotive Pumps (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. 

    SHW Automotive Pumps (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. produces a wide range of high-performance pumps and engine components for passenger cars, trucks and off-highway application. Through our established know-how, we can offer our customers a broad range of oil pumps with tailored solutions (single-stage, dual-stage or map controlled mechanism) for all engine applications and needs in order to drive better fuel economy and contribute to a green environment.


    CN Name: 爱塞威汽车油泵(昆山)有限公司 Website: www.shw.de

    -2.11 Rosti Integrated Manufacturing Solutions(Suzhou) Co., Ltd 

    Situated in Suzhou, Rosti China provides plastic injection moulding services and solutions for all markets. We provide a wide range of capabilities, including: product and process development, plastic injection moulding (multi-shot & gas assist), IMD, welding, assembly, decoration and painting, tooling and supply chain management. We also possess significant expertise in complex modules and finished goods assembly.

     

    CN Name: 罗斯蒂精密制造(苏州)有限公司  

    Website: www.rosti.com

     

    -2.12 ECOVIS Ruide Certificate Public Accountants Co., LTD

    Ecovis Euide is a Serive company founded in Shanghai with its branch office in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China. It has a professional license issued by the Chinese government, and has over 70 professionals that provide multilingual, specialized and international services to about 500 enterprises in China and other country as well. Its core competencies is in the areas of tax consultancy, accounting, auditing and legal services. Its offices are all located in the major economic centers of the world.


    CN Name: 上海瑞德会计师事务所有限公司  

    Website: www.ecovis.cn

    -2.13 Robotec Solution (Suzhou) Co.,Ltd

    Scince 1983 Robotec Solutions has been a leader in the design, construction and maintenance of all type of automation equipment in Switzerland . Today Robotec Solutions focuses on robot-based automation. Our Swiss designed turnkey solutions are tailored to meet our customers' unique automation needs. With our experience and knowledge, we offer total solutions form consulting services to the final installation at the customer. Through close teamwork ,we are able to design and manufacture most reliable and robust automation systems to increase our customers' productivity and to stabilize quality.



    CN Name: 瑞博泰克自动化设备(苏州)有限公司 

    Website: www.robotec-co.com

    -2.14 MEK Mingli Mental Products Co.,Ltd

    MEK is a business group that started in 1979, with headquarter based in Spain. Nowadays MEK consists in 11 different companies specialized in engineering and production of metal products. MEK Mingli mainly focus on engineering and machining of automotive components and radiators for home appliance. MEK envolves and grows attaching a great importance to R&D in pursing its major objective, supplying all of its customers with the best quality products and services.


    CN Name: 盐城铭力金属制品有限公司 

    Website: www.mekgroup.eu

    -2.15 Item Industry Antomation Technology (Kunshan) Co.,ltd

    Item is the leading company in components assembly system. Since 1976, Item has been developing and selling solutions for machinery and fixtures factories. The four main products are MB Industrial aluminum profile assembly system, Lean production assembly system D30, Ergonomic workbench and Linear modular unit. The main 4 products provide more possibilities for customers' automation application, lean production management and production efficiency improvement.


    CN Name: 依诺信工业自动化技术(昆山)有限公司 

    Website: www.item-china.com

     

    Interview of a DUSA Member GM

    -4.1 Interviewee: Mr. Alberto Sessolo, General Manager of Radici Plastics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

    1. What is your role in the company?

    I am the Managing Director of our Chinese manufacturing plant.

    2. In your company's industry, what do you think is the biggest change in the past few years both domestic and international and what has your company done to deal with it? And what is your company's strategy based on such change? 


    There are 2 main aspects to consider.

    The first one is related to an important market for us which is the Automotive; NEV (New Energy Vehicle) market will assume more and more importance in the future and we started already few years ago to develop materials and solutions for our customers in order to be ready to fulfill their requirements.

    The other aspect is related to the Environment which is more and more a "hot" topic in China and also in this case we have invested and we continue to invest in order to fulfill the requirements coming from the Chinese Government. The strategy is to continue to develop high performance materials in one eco-friendly Environment. 

    3. What are some of the challenges being the Head of an International company in China?

    You need to adapt to the local mindset, you can't think to arrive here and force others to adapt to you, simply because you are the "boss". Then of course China is a market in continuous development and as Managing Director you need to drive the changes into your own organization in order to keep align with the changes of the market.

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

    I still remember that in 2012, one late afternoon, my former Boss in my previous company passed by my office and told me…"Alberto, how about China?"…I remember I simply replied…"Yes, China…It is big but why not?" It was my first experience abroad and I had to drive a huge project with a lot of pressure since the time was limited but eventually I have been able to do it. Another important step it has been at the end of 2017 when, after only 2 years and half in Radici China as Operation Manager, the company asked me to take the position of Managing Director without thinking to any other possible solution.

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

    As I mentioned before the mindset is important. You can bring your enthusiasm of young manager but keeping always in mind that you are working in another country with its own history and culture.

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

    I like to relax reading books, walking in the Jinji Lake area and spending time with my girlfriend.

    B. Special Questions related to COVID-19 Outbreak

    1. As Radici Headquarter isBergamo, one of the most affected area in Italy, what extra efforts Radici team has made to support the containing of COVID-19 Outbreak?

    The relationship between Radici family and the territory of Bergamo is something that can't be explained easily, it is something that goes over the simple fact to be born there. Beside the headquarter we have several production plants of plastic and fibers division in that area.

    Of course Radici family has tried to sustain the local hospitals with several donations (including all the equipment to provide oxygen to 200 patients in one hospital), but also launching several projects in cooperation with other companies of the territory to produce protective masks (providing the spunbond material), gowns, caps, shoe covers.

    As our President told during an interview "there is one thing that COVID-19 won't defeat here in Bergamo: our will to restart". 

    2. Is there anything special you would like to say or to recommend, such as the impact or outlook on Italian manufacturing companies in China?

    I think it is in our culture and DNA the capability to "restart" after facing huge problems, like COVID-19. So I am sure that the Italian manufacturing companies in China will be able to go through this period.

    Upcoming Events

    - Announcement of Upcoming Events

    5.1 Upcoming Events - September


    September 11- 8th Sino-German Controlling Forum "Navigating Business in Difficult Times"

    Venue: Suzhou Pan Pacific Hotel Pan Pacific, 259 Xinshi Rd, Suzhou 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

     

    September 17 - DUSA Roundtable "Economic Forest and Industry Trend"

    Venue: WIKA Instrumentation (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. 6:00 - 9:30 PM


    September 19 – DUSA Summer Party

    Venue: Kempinski Hotel Suzhou 1:00 - 9:00 PM

     

     

    September 23 - DUSA Salary Survey Presentation

    Venue: Hyatt Regency Suzhou 2:00 – 4:30 PM


    September 23 - DUSA Captain's Dinner "Business Model Canvas for SME Strategy Set-up"

    Venue: Hyatt Regency Suzhou 6:30 - 9:00 PM

    5.2 Upcoming Events – October


     

    October 14 - DUSA Social Gathering

    Venue: TBD 6:30 - 9:00 PM

    October 22 - the 3rd SMAS Forum

    Venue: Hyatt Regency Hotel 9:00 AM -5:00 PM

    October 23 - DUSA Training "Finance Management for Non-Finance Managers"

    Venue: SIP 1:00 – 5:00 PM

     

    October 28- DUSA Roundtable "Maintenance 4.0: what works, what doesn't, lessons from 20 years in China"

    Venue: SIP 6:00 - 9:30 PM

     

    October – DUSA Workshop "TBD"

    Venue: TBD 1:30 -4:30 PM

    5.3 Upcoming Events – November

     

    November 4 - DUSA Social Gathering

    Venue: Blue Marlin SIP 6:30 - 9:00 PM

     

    November - DUSA Training "TBD"

    Venue: SND 1:00 - 5:00 PM



    November 14 - DUSA –Decathlon Football Tournament

    Venue: Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre 

    November 19 - DUSA Roundtable "TBD"

    Venue: SND 6:00 - 9:30 PM

    Upgrade of Equipment for Hybrid Events

    To present better quality of the DUSA Events to oline guests who couldn't join the on site meeting, 

    We have upgraded our audio equipment for hybrid events.