Hitachi Procurement Leaders Visit Hehua to Explore Customized Transformer Manufacturing

On September 9, 2026, procurement leaders from Hitachi Switzerland and Europe, together with an international procurement representative from Hitachi’s Chongqing operation, visited Hehua Machinery Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. for an on-site visit and technical exchange.

The visit focused on customized metal manufacturing, production capabilities, quality management, and Hehua’s ongoing expansion from the motor industry into transformer-related manufacturing. It also provided an opportunity for both sides to discuss how specialized manufacturing suppliers can respond to the rapidly increasing demand across the global energy sector.

For Hehua, the visit is closely connected with its long-term manufacturing strategy. As demand for power equipment and energy infrastructure continues to grow, the company is actively expanding its experience in precision metal manufacturing from traditional motor-related applications into transformer and other energy equipment applications.

From Motor Manufacturing to Transformer Applications

The energy industry is placing increasing requirements on the manufacturing supply chain. Motors, transformers, wind power equipment, new energy equipment, and other industrial systems all depend on reliable metal parts and assemblies with consistent dimensions, stable quality, and controlled production processes.

Hehua has built its manufacturing experience around this type of demand.

The company originally developed its capabilities through high-end equipment manufacturing applications, including automotive, rail transit, aerospace, wind power, nuclear power, industrial machinery, semiconductor sealing and testing equipment, and new energy equipment. Based on this accumulated experience, Hehua is now extending its manufacturing capabilities toward transformer-related applications.

This expansion is not simply a change in product categories. It requires the company to apply its existing experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, project management, and quality control to new application requirements.

For customers in the energy equipment sector, customized manufacturing can involve different materials, dimensions, structures, welding requirements, tolerances, and production processes depending on the final application. Hehua’s approach is therefore centered on understanding the actual requirements of each project before determining the appropriate manufacturing process.

This is also reflected in the company’s practical positioning:

Wherever customized manufacturing is needed, Hehua is there.

An On-Site Visit Focused on Manufacturing Capabilities

During the September 9 visit, the Hitachi procurement representatives had the opportunity to learn more about Hehua’s production environment, technical team, quality management system, and project execution capabilities.

For international procurement teams, an on-site factory visit can provide information that is difficult to obtain through documents alone. Production organization, equipment conditions, process control, welding capabilities, project coordination, and quality management all influence whether a supplier can consistently support long-term manufacturing requirements.

Hehua operates a plant covering more than 17,800 square meters in Lujia Town, Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, with more than 160 employees. The facility is located at No. 66, Xingpu Road, providing a dedicated manufacturing base for the company’s metal component and assembly production.

The company also has an experienced project technical team that can participate in projects from design and development through manufacturing. This allows manufacturing requirements to be discussed at an earlier stage rather than being limited to production after the design has already been finalized.

For customized components, this early technical involvement can be particularly important. Manufacturing feasibility, welding structure, material selection, production sequence, and quality requirements may all affect the final result.

Quality Systems Supporting International Manufacturing

As Hehua expands into new applications and continues working with international customers, quality management remains a core part of its manufacturing process.

Hehua has obtained ISO 9001 quality management system certification and IATF 16949 automotive quality system certification. The company has also obtained EN 15085 certification for welding systems related to rail vehicles and components, while its welders have obtained EN ISO 9606-1 qualification certification.

These certifications reflect the different manufacturing requirements the company has developed experience with across several industries.

At the operational level, Hehua manages its business processes through the Zhibang International ERP intelligent management system. The system covers sales, customer management, projects, production, inventory, procurement, human resources, finance, and office operations.

For customized manufacturing projects, integrated management is particularly useful because customer requirements need to be connected with production planning, material procurement, inventory, manufacturing, and delivery. A structured management system helps different departments work from the same project information and provides greater visibility throughout the production process.

End-to-End Support from Production to Export

Another important part of Hehua’s service capability is its international trade experience.

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 covering production and export.

This enables Hehua to support customers beyond the manufacturing stage.

For international procurement teams, working with a supplier that understands both production requirements and export procedures can simplify communication and coordination. It also allows technical, production, and export-related requirements to be managed within a connected service process.

This capability is particularly relevant as Hehua continues to develop cooperation with customers in overseas markets and explore manufacturing opportunities in the global energy equipment supply chain.

Building Manufacturing Capability for the Energy Sector

The global energy transition is creating demand across multiple equipment categories. Power generation, transmission, distribution, wind power, new energy equipment, and industrial systems all require specialized components and fabricated metal structures.

Hehua’s expansion into transformer-related manufacturing is part of its response to these changing market requirements.

Rather than focusing on a single standardized product, the company continues to build its ability to manufacture key metal parts and components according to customer drawings, technical specifications, and project requirements.

Its experience across automotive, rail transit, aerospace, wind power, nuclear power, industrial machinery, semiconductor equipment, and new energy equipment provides a broader manufacturing background for entering additional high-end equipment applications.

The September 9 visit from Hitachi’s procurement representatives therefore represents more than a routine customer visit. It is also an opportunity for Hehua to demonstrate how its existing manufacturing capabilities can support the changing requirements of the energy equipment industry.

Continuing to Develop Customized Manufacturing Services

Since its establishment in 2005, Hehua has continued to develop its manufacturing capabilities around one practical objective: creating greater value for customers through reliable production and service.

Today, the company operates a manufacturing plant of more than 17,800 square meters, has more than 160 employees, and serves customers across multiple high-end equipment manufacturing industries.

As the company moves further into transformer and energy-related applications, its focus remains on the fundamentals of manufacturing: technical understanding, production capability, quality control, project management, and reliable delivery.

The visit by Hitachi procurement leaders on September 9, 2026, provides another opportunity to exchange ideas with an international customer and understand the requirements of the global energy equipment supply chain.

Looking ahead, Hehua will continue to expand its customized metal manufacturing capabilities and apply its accumulated experience to more high-end equipment applications.

Wherever customized manufacturing is needed, Hehua is there.