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                          Overseas Enterprises in China

In 1906, GE started to develop business in China

In 1908, GE established the first light bulb factory in Shenyang

In 1934, GE bought Shenchang Foreign Firm, and started to provide service in installation and repair of imported electrical equipment in China

In 1979, GE reestablished trade relations with the People’s Republic of China

In 1991, the first joint venture GE Healthcare System Co., Ltd. was established in Beijing…

So far, all the industrial products of GE have had their presence in China. It is announced that the net profit in the 3^rd quarter of the year 2007 of GE reached USD5.5 billion, an increase of 14% compared to the same period in 2006.

In 1907, ABB provided the first steam boiler in China

In 1974, ABB established business department in Hong Kong

In 1979, the permanent office was established in Beijing

In 1994, the headquarters of ABB in China was moved to Beijing

In December, 2007, ABB obtained the orders valued USD 440 million from State Grid and other partners, and the investment in China made by ABB has exceeded USD 600 million. By 2008, it was planned that USD 100 million would be invested to construct new production line and factories.

ABB boasts over 10,000 employees, 26 solely-invested enterprises and joint ventures, and sales and service network throughout 38 cities nationwide.

The sales volume of ABB in China is only second to that in the U.S.

The director & CEO of ABB Group Mr. Dorman says that he believes China will become the largest market for the group. “ABB has grown at very fast speed. It is expected that ABB will realize the annual increase rate of 20% by 2008.”

Started to sell products in China in 1984

In 1995, Shangahi Esab-Hancock Co., Ltd. was established in Shanghai

In 2006, RMB 300 million was invested to build production base

With the rapid development of heavy industry in China, annual consumption of welding materials accounts for 20% globally. The large investment made by ESAB this time will promote the fast growth of heavy industry in China.

On March 19, 2008, the third factory of ESAB in China marched into the market in North China. The newly-built factory was constructed with the investment of USD30 million by ESAB in China. With the area of 19,000 square meters, and it will boast over 150 employees. The initial production capacity after the factory is put into operation will ensure the production of 10 thousand flux-cored wires every year, which will be provided in the market at home and abroad, especially will meet the increasingly growing demand in Bohai Bay.

Entered China market in 1989

Established the first production base at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Baoshui District in China to manufacture flux-cored wire and solid-cored wire

In 1996, the representative office was established in Shanghai with the aim to support the increasingly expanded market in coastal area

In 2004, the stocks of the flux-cored wire manufacturing factory and the welding electrode manufacturing factory was controlled

In January, 2000, became the largest shareholder of Taiwan Guangtai Group with 35% holding shares.

In 2006, the Asian-Pacific headquarters of Lincoln Electric was shifted to China, and Shanghai Baoshan Factory was formally established

On November 29, 2007, Lincoln Electric formally signed the agreement for joint investment with the largest manufacturer of sintered flux----Zhengzhou Heli Welding Materials Co., Ltd. With the investment of USD 68.3325 million in the cooperative project PhaseⅠ, the largest production base of sintered flux globally will be built after the project is put into operation.

In 1998, the first wholly owned subsidiary of OTC was invested and established in China

In 2002, the second wholly owned subsidiary of OTC was established in Shanghai

In 2003, the third wholly owned subsidiary of OTC was established in Qingdao

In August, 2006, OTC won the bid of CSSC Changxing shipping base, which laid another solid foundation for a new round of development of OTC in China market.

On March 9, 2007, OTC (Shanghai) Guangzhou Branch was established formally. All the associated corporations and the industry witnessed another development of OTC in China together.

Founded in 1945, located in Austria, Fronius is mainly engaged in development and manufacturing of welding inverter power, and solutions of automatic welding.

Within 5 years after Fronius enters China market, it has had its presence in Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Harbin, Changchun and etc.

For 5 years, Fronius has offered numerous products for many industries in China including automobile, railway, aerospace, shipping, military industry and etc., and the leading position of FRONIUS welding machine has been set up in China welding industry.

With the history of 40 years, Taylor Stud Welding System Co., Ltd. is one of the largest manufacturers engaged in design and production of stud welding system.

In 1998, Taylor entered China. In 2004, the wholly owned subsidiary---Taylor Stud Welding System (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was established in Shanghai. At present, its business office is also established in both Beijing and Guangzhou.

In 2000, the first subsidiary of Kuka was established in Shanghai

In September, 2000, Kuka Automation Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was formally established

In July, 2004, the second subsidiary of German welding system group Kuka Flexible System Manufacturing (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was formally established.

As one of several top manufacturers offering flexible production system for automation production industry, it has been active for over 20 years in China market. Located in Qingpu Industrial Park, Shanghai, Kuka Flexible System Manufacturing (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a production enterprise integrating engineering department and large assembly workshop in addition to client service and sales.

As a world famous multinational corporation in production of welding equipment and relevant products, Thermadyne establishes production line and sales agencies in 25 countries including the U.S., China, Australia, Mexico and etc. The business offices are set up in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Besides, agents and distributors are also set up throughout China.

For nearly 30 years since Miller welding machine enter China, it has been widely used in aerospace, shipping, container, oil field, oil pipeline, large steel structure, heavy machinery, petrochemical industry, non-ferrous metal and stainless steel products and etc.

In 2004, Beijing Miller Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was established through investment made by ITW group in China.