Sany has opened what it calls the world’s largest and most advanced excavator factory near Shanghai, capable of producing an excavator every five minutes. The facility, which cost $818.5 million to build, uses a computerized production-management system that manages the entire process, from raw steel plate to structural welding, components and final assembly. The factory will primarily produce excavators in the 20-ton to 30-ton size range.
Excavator structures and components are transported automatically from underground tunnels to optimize production.
The facility has 43,000 square feet of gardens, reflection pools, bamboo stands and marble patios.
“Our excavator team is experienced at producing almost as many excavators each year as are sold in the United States by all manufacturers combined,” said Sany America chairman Tim Frank. “Add to that robust base the fact that we have U.S. assembly and component supply in our facility outside of Atlanta. This is part of Sany’s culture of excellence in manufacturing efficiency, and our plan to become a global leader in excavators.”
The factory also produces base excavator kits that are shipped to Sany America’s assembly facility in Peachtree City, Ga., where the kits are assembled, adding options and features preferred by North American customers.
