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Steadily advancing the resumption of work and production—China Media Group visits the front lines of STEP manufacturing operations.

2022-05-31

Steadily advancing the resumption of work and production—China Media Group visits the front lines of STEP manufacturing operations.

On May 8, 2022, a reporting team from China Media Group made a special trip to STEP. By visiting factory workshops and going deep into the frontline grassroots level, the team enabled viewers to closely experience STEP vigorous resumption of production and work under the central government’s coordinated approach to epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development, as well as its commitment to ensuring the stability of the industrial chain. Recently, the report, titled “Shanghai Steadily Promoting Resumption of Production and Work,” was simultaneously broadcast on media platforms including China National Radio’s “Tianxia Caijing,” China Voice’s “Xinwen Zongheng,” CNR Online, and CCTV Finance, generating far greater-than-expected attention and viewership. Below is the original text of the report:

 

China National Radio’s “Economic Voice” program, “Global Finance,” reported that STEP is promoting the resumption of work and production—

 

Economic Voice has learned that, on the premise of strictly implementing all epidemic prevention and control measures, Shanghai is steadily resuming work, production, and commercial activities. Now let’s listen to the report by our reporters Liu Boxuan and Yang Jing.

 

As one of the enterprises approved by the Shanghai Municipal Government to resume work and production, Shanghai STEP Electric currently has nearly 600 employees stationed at its factory, including more than 400 frontline workers. Production capacity has basically recovered to 60% of its normal level. Wu Yuhui, a relevant official at the company, said: “Internally, we believe it’s not easy at all to create a safe production zone comprising nearly 600 people. Therefore, we…” Strictly enforce the principle of "only allowing departures, not allowing arrivals." You must undergo a 5-working-day quarantine upon entering the factory.

 

Currently, companies are still facing supply-chain shortages. Wu Yuhui told reporters that the Shanghai factory has established coordinated operations with its facilities in Hangzhou and Suzhou. As the epidemic situation improves, The situation of tight logistics resources is improving.

 

“We’ve concentrated all inbound and outbound goods—except those destined for Shanghai—at our Hangzhou or Suzhou factories, creating a centralized distribution hub spanning north and south. As a result, we’ve gone to great lengths to secure logistics partners, establishing a two-point, one-line system. Now, the entire logistics operation is steadily improving.”

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During their reporting visit to STEP, the reporting team from China Media Group focused on learning about how STEP has simultaneously tackled epidemic prevention and control while addressing challenges in logistics, supply, and employee return-to-work arrangements. The team also paid close attention to the meticulous logistical support provided by STEP and its proactive efforts to resume production and operations.

 

 

At STEP, a reporter from the headquarters visited firsthand the “internet-famous factory”—the Shanghai STEP Robot Super Factory—and gained insight into China’s leading... Robot-manufacturing robot production line Wu Yuhui, General Manager of STEP, told reporters from the CCTV headquarters that STEP remains committed to... Benchmark against imports, and surpass them. With a strategic approach involving long-term, large-scale R&D investments, we have fully mastered core technologies such as robot control systems, servo systems, and software systems. In recent years, we’ve also achieved technological breakthroughs in advanced robotics dynamics algorithms. Our welding robots, palletizing robots, and SCARA robots now match the performance of leading international brands, and we’ve secured a market-leading position in industries including 3C, metal processing, packaging, and lithium-ion batteries.

 

 

STEP Robotics manufactures robotic production lines.

 

Wu Yuhui also introduced to the CCTV reporter. STEP Establishes a Robotics Training Base in Shanghai and Amal leverages technological power to support epidemic prevention and control. the situation. He stated that giving back to society through technology and fulfilling our social responsibility through public welfare have always been STEP guiding principles. Recently, in order to give back to the local community, STEPeng also donated 1 million yuan to Jiading District for epidemic prevention and control as well as relief efforts.

 

 

STEP Amal Robot Disinfection Operations

 

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, STEP has consistently aligned itself with the government’s policy direction, leveraging its role as a leading enterprise to demonstrate and promote intelligent manufacturing. The company has showcased its robust technological capabilities in supporting epidemic prevention and control efforts, contributing its expertise and insights to the high-quality development of the economy and society. Wu Yuhui stated that STEPada will further strengthen its commitment. Jointly Overcoming the Pandemic and Pursuing Development Our confidence is unwavering. All employees will rally their spirits, muster up their energy, and enthusiastically adapt to market changes with high morale. We’ll stock up on “supplies,” diligently hone our “internal strengths,” turn crises into opportunities through innovation and adaptation, and unswervingly achieve our annual development goals.

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