Construction machinery trade fair
bauma China was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from 27 to
30 November, 2018. The advanced technologies and innovative equipment displayed
at the Sullair booth attracted a large number of visitors throughout the
four-day event.
Sullair exhibited a number of new
machines during the expo, including a 700RH model and a 1300 model large
portable air compressor equipped with smart controls, the OFD1550 portable oil
free air compressor, and the PTO12XH unpowered accessory air compressor.
The Sullair 700RH and 1300 portable
diesel air compressors now come with smart controls in place of the traditional
mechanical controls, allowing for more precise control of the machine and
faster response times. This in turn helps improve efficiency and reduces
overall diesel consumption. In addition, thanks to the multiple control
programs available for these products, a single air compressor can provide the
right air volume and pressure for a variety of working scenarios.
Such powerful functionality did not go
unnoticed by the media at the event. Sullair Asia President Sean Xie provided
more information about Sullair's products and future developments in an
interview.
He said, “The extreme functionality of
Sullair’s air compressors means that air volume and pressure can be guaranteed
even at 5,000 meters above sea level. While maintaining the machines’
traditional strengths, we’ve also introduced the smart control programs I've
previously mentioned, making the 700RH one of the top models industry wide in
terms of air volume. Meanwhile, the 1300 model covers several working features
that are included in the 1100XHH, 1200XXH and 1300XH models. Aside from this,
the OFD1550 oil free portable air compressor is fitted with a Sullair dry screw
two-stage air end to provide 100% class 0 oil free air at any time to meet the
needs of complex and sensitive working environments.”
In line with China’s increasingly
stringent emissions standards and environmental requirements, the Sullair 700RH
and 1300 diesel portable air compressors are more efficient and consume less
diesel, helping improve competitiveness in the construction and drilling
accessory fields, while also greatly reducing clients’ construction costs over
the long term. Sean Xie mentioned that the oil free portable machines are in
high demand in Southeast Asia, which will further grow Sullair’s business in
the energy and chemicals sectors. The OFD1550 oil free portable air compressor
exhibited at bauma China was flown in all the way from the Sullair headquarters
in the US. The machine takes a further step forward by meeting T4 emissions
standards and is one of the top machines on the global market.
In July, 2017, Sullair formally joined the Hitachi Group,
which launched a powerful new partnership. Hitachi Group has been focused on
the information technology sector for several years and is a world-leader in
digital technologies and IoT. Sean Xie said, “We hope that with this advantage,
Sullair can gradually improve its digitalization of client equipment files and
client data to lay the groundwork for the creation of a big data platform and
pave the way for greater cost efficiencies for clients. Going forward,
Sullair’s many machines will be connected so that air compressor performance
can be monitored and preventative maintenance carried out. Sullair keeps
improving the capabilities of its product development teams and working to
create industry-specific solutions, while maintaining and improving the
products’ existing strengths, including performance, convenience, and the level
of automation.
In a discussion about the impact of the US-China trade war
on Sullair, Sean Xie said that the company is facing the objective challenges
with confidence and determination, noting, “Sullair plans to broaden its income
sources and decrease expenditures through cost optimization and technical
innovation, which will offset some of the impact of the trade war. At the same
time, comprehensive preparations have been made for any problems that may
arise.” In this regard, Sean Xie is optimistic about Sullair’s prospects for
growth in 2019. “We are confident that by rolling out our new products,
promoting our brand, and managing our operations efficiently, we can maintain
our current trajectory of strong and sustainable growth.
Bauma China is one of the most significant events in the
industry calendar and this year’s fair was very fruitful for Sullair. The
number of visitors to the Sullair booth reached a record high, with an average
of more than 300 people welcomed to the stand on both of the first two days.
Sullair has attended the event for many years now and Sean Xie confirmed that
the company will continue to attend in the future.
