Flender Teams Visit Hehua for Wind Power Component Procurement Discussion

On August 12, 2026, procurement representatives from Flender's German headquarters and the Tianjin engineering procurement team visited Hehua Machinery Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. for an in-depth business and technical exchange. The visit focused on the procurement requirements for sheet metal parts and welded structural components used in wind turbines and industrial generators.

The visit was centered on practical cooperation. The Flender procurement teams wanted to gain a clearer understanding of Hehua's manufacturing capabilities, welding processes, quality management, production organization, and ability to support customized metal components. During the meeting, both sides discussed the specific requirements of wind power and industrial generator components and exchanged views on potential cooperation.

For Hehua, receiving both the German headquarters procurement representatives and the Tianjin engineering procurement team provided an opportunity to communicate directly with different sides of Flender's procurement and engineering operations. The discussion also helped both parties better understand the requirements that need to be considered when introducing a new metal component supplier into an industrial equipment supply chain.

Flender Procurement and Engineering Teams Visit Hehua

The August 12 visit brought together procurement representatives from Flender's German headquarters and its Tianjin engineering procurement team. Rather than focusing only on general company information, the visit involved detailed communication around actual component procurement and manufacturing requirements.

During the visit, the Flender team discussed the types of sheet metal and welded structural components required for wind turbines and industrial generators. The conversation covered the practical manufacturing aspects of these components, including material processing, sheet metal fabrication, welding, structural requirements, quality control, production coordination, and delivery.

The visiting team also had the opportunity to learn more about Hehua's manufacturing organization and project execution capabilities. For a company sourcing metal components for large-scale industrial equipment, understanding how a supplier manages production from engineering review to manufacturing and quality inspection is an important part of supplier evaluation.

The direct discussion allowed the two sides to address manufacturing questions more efficiently. Instead of relying solely on documents or initial quotations, the meeting provided a setting for procurement and engineering personnel to communicate about actual production conditions and project requirements.

Discussing Sheet Metal and Welded Structural Components

A major topic of the visit was the procurement of sheet metal parts and welded structural components for wind turbines and industrial generators.

These components can involve multiple manufacturing processes. Depending on the design and application, production may include cutting, bending, forming, machining, welding, dimensional inspection, surface treatment, and assembly. Each process needs to be coordinated according to the customer's drawings, technical specifications, and quality requirements.

During the meeting, Flender's procurement representatives and Hehua's technical team discussed these manufacturing requirements in detail. The focus was not only on whether the components could be produced, but also on how production processes could be organized to meet the requirements of an industrial equipment manufacturer.

For welded structural components in particular, the consistency of welding processes is important. Factors such as welding procedure, welder qualification, structural dimensions, deformation control, and inspection can all influence the final product.

Hehua introduced its existing welding and metal fabrication experience to the visiting team, providing a practical basis for further evaluation of potential component projects.

Direct Communication Between Procurement and Manufacturing Teams

One of the practical benefits of the visit was the direct communication between the procurement and engineering teams and Hehua's project and manufacturing personnel.

For customized industrial components, procurement requirements often need to be evaluated together with engineering and manufacturing conditions. A component may meet the basic drawing requirements while still requiring additional consideration in areas such as welding sequence, fabrication feasibility, dimensional control, or production efficiency.

Through face-to-face communication, both sides were able to discuss these issues more directly. The Flender team could better understand Hehua's production capabilities, while Hehua could obtain a clearer picture of the customer's expectations for sheet metal and welded structural components.

This type of communication is especially useful at the early stage of supplier cooperation. It allows technical requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and quality expectations to be discussed before a project enters formal production.

Hehua's Experience in Wind Power and High-End Equipment Manufacturing

Hehua Machinery Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. specializes in key metal parts and components for high-end equipment manufacturing. Its manufacturing experience covers automotive, rail transit, aerospace, wind power, nuclear power, industrial machinery, semiconductor sealing and testing equipment, new energy equipment, and other industries.

Wind power is one of the industries in which Hehua has manufacturing experience. This provides a relevant foundation for the discussions with Flender regarding wind turbine components.

At the same time, the company's experience in industrial machinery and other high-end equipment sectors allows its technical team to work with different types of metal structures and customized components.

Hehua operates a manufacturing facility covering more than 17,800 square meters at No. 66, Xingpu Road, Lujia Town, Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province. The company has more than 160 employees and has established dedicated technical and project teams to support customer requirements from design and development through manufacturing.

Welding Qualifications and Production Capability

Welding was another important subject during the visit. For welded structural components used in wind turbines and industrial generators, welding quality needs to be controlled throughout the manufacturing process.

Hehua has developed mature welding capabilities through long-term manufacturing work in industries with demanding quality requirements. The company has obtained EN 15085 certification for the welding of railway vehicles and components, and its welders have obtained EN ISO 9606-1 qualification certification.

The company also holds ISO 9001 quality management system certification and IATF 16949 automotive quality system certification. These systems provide a foundation for managing production processes and quality requirements.

For the Flender team, understanding these qualifications and the company's welding management practices was an important part of evaluating potential cooperation. For Hehua, the visit provided an opportunity to explain how its existing manufacturing and quality systems can support customized welded components.

A Manufacturing Process Supported by Project Management

Hehua's project technical team can provide services covering design and development through manufacturing. This allows technical requirements to be reviewed before production and provides a connection between engineering development and manufacturing execution.

The company also manages its overall business process through the Zhibang International ERP intelligent management system. The system covers sales, customers, projects, production, inventory, procurement, human resources, finance, and office operations.

For projects involving multiple metal components, this type of management system helps coordinate information between different departments. Production requirements can be connected with project information, material procurement, inventory, and manufacturing progress.

This is particularly relevant when working with international equipment manufacturers, where clear project communication and production coordination are important parts of supplier performance.

Building a Clearer Basis for Future Cooperation

The visit from Flender's German headquarters procurement team and Tianjin engineering procurement team was an important opportunity for both sides to understand each other's capabilities and requirements.

The discussions did not stop at general introductions. The two sides focused on actual procurement needs for wind turbine and industrial generator sheet metal parts and welded structural components, making the communication more relevant to potential future projects.

For Hehua, the visit also provided a better understanding of the procurement and engineering expectations of an international equipment manufacturer. For Flender, the visit provided an opportunity to gain a closer look at Hehua's manufacturing environment, technical resources, welding capabilities, quality systems, and project management approach.

Further cooperation will depend on the specific requirements of individual projects. If the technical specifications and manufacturing conditions are confirmed, the two sides can continue discussions regarding component drawings, materials, welding requirements, inspection standards, production arrangements, and delivery conditions.

Supporting International Customers from Kunshan

Shanghai Hehua Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2005, while its subsidiary Hehua Machinery Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. was established in 2018. Both companies have independent import and export rights and can provide customers with services from production through export.

This capability allows Hehua to support overseas customers with manufacturing as well as international delivery coordination. Its location in Kunshan also provides access to the manufacturing and logistics resources of the Yangtze River Delta region.

The company's long-term goal is to become a benchmark in the metal manufacturing industry. Its operating principles are based on customer first and quality foremost, with an emphasis on practical cooperation and stable manufacturing performance.

The August 12 visit from Flender's German headquarters procurement team and Tianjin engineering procurement team is another step in developing international cooperation in the wind power and industrial generator sectors.

With its manufacturing experience, qualified welding capabilities, quality management systems, project technical team, and integrated production management, Hehua Machinery Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. will continue to work with global equipment manufacturers on customized metal parts and welded structural components.

By maintaining direct communication with customers and focusing on actual manufacturing requirements, Hehua Machinery Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. aims to provide dependable metal fabrication support for wind power, industrial generators, and other high-end equipment applications.