[Company News] Fuan Heavy Industry Honored as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) “Partner of the Year”

On March 19, 2025, a delegation from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as MHI)—including Mr. Hiroshi Kuroda, Director of the Procurement Department; Mr. Takuya Itsukimi, Director of the MHI Shanghai Procurement Division; Ms. Chu Jinzhan, Procurement Manager; and Mr. Shao Xianwei, Section Chief of the Procurement Division—visited Fuan Heavy Industry. During the visit, the two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on further deepening their cooperation and held an award ceremony for MHI’s “Annual Best Partner” recognition. Fuan Heavy Industry stood out among MHI’s more than 1,000 global suppliers to be one of only six equipment-manufacturing companies honored with this prestigious award, thereby fully demonstrating its pivotal role in the global high-end casting supply chain.

Lean Manufacturing: Forging Strategic Partnerships

      Since first partnering with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 2018, Fuan Heavy Industry has steadily advanced to become a strategic partner for core components of Mitsubishi’s gas and steam turbines, driven by both technological innovation and lean manufacturing. Through continuous optimization of production processes, stringent control of delivery timelines, and ongoing efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency, Fuan Heavy Industry has helped Mitsubishi Heavy Industries maintain its competitive edge in global GTCC (gas turbine combined cycle) projects, establishing itself as an indispensable component of the company’s clean-energy solutions.

       Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kuroda, Director of the Procurement Department   Mr. Hao, on behalf of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., presented to Fuan Heavy Industry “ Annual Best Partner ” In his award acceptance speech, he stated: “Fuan Heavy Industry is not only a trusted partner but also a key driver of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ business growth. Fuan’s relentless efforts in quality, on-time delivery, and cost optimization have delivered significant value to MHI’s global customers.” He emphasized: “Having stood out among more than 1,000 suppliers worldwide, Fuan’s recognition is fully deserved. As an important strategic supplier to MHI, we look forward to working hand-in-hand with Fuan over the next decade and beyond, leveraging technological innovation to advance green energy and inject stronger momentum into global sustainable development.”

Mutual Trust and Win-Win Cooperation for a Green Future

Liu Aiguo, General Manager of Fuan Heavy Industry, emphasized: “We would like to express our gratitude to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for awarding us…” “ Annual Best Partner ” This is a momentous honor! It not only serves as unequivocal recognition of Fuan Heavy Industry’s exceptional technical expertise and lean manufacturing capabilities in the casting sector, but also marks a significant milestone in the trust and synergy that have steadily grown through our strategic partnership. Since the inception of our collaboration, your company has provided invaluable professional guidance and robust support in areas such as technical cooperation, quality management, and business engagement, enabling us to continuously overcome process bottlenecks and refine our end-to-end quality control system. Moving forward, we will hold ourselves to even higher quality standards, remain committed to advancing production management and technological innovation, respond swiftly to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ needs, and strive to consistently deliver high-quality castings with unwavering reliability.

This awards ceremony not only recognizes Fuan Heavy Industry’s past achievements but also ushers in a new chapter of collaboration between the two parties. Guided by the principles of “innovation, collaboration, and win-win,” Fuan Heavy Industry is leveraging its technological prowess and strategic resolve to accelerate its ascent up the global value chain for high-end equipment manufacturing.

Editor: Li Zhenyu, Zhang Ke Proofreader: Hong Yuexin Reviewer: Yu Guangyu Published by: Wei Dan