Entering the production workshop of Jin Shiji (Jiangsu) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. in the High-tech Zone, the roar of machinery blends with the precise operation of intelligent equipment. The fully automated production line glows with blue light, and rows of "Dimashi" tractors stand in formation, like steel warriors awaiting deployment. This vibrant production scene vividly portrays Jin Shiji's twenty years of unwavering dedication to intelligent manufacturing, writing a magnificent chapter in the agricultural machinery industry.

Setting Sail:

The "Breakthrough" of Steel Wheels

In 2004, Jin Shiji set sail on the land of Jiangdu, full of opportunities. In its early days, this company of just over 20 people started with the production of steel wheels for agricultural vehicles, diving into a fiercely competitive market. At that time, China heavily relied on imports for large tractor steel wheels. Chairman Zhu Chenghua identified this pain point and led his team in day-and-night efforts to overcome challenges without technical references.

Recalling his initial entrepreneurial aspirations, Zhu Chenghua frankly stated: "Faced with technological barriers and fierce market competition, we didn't have time to waste. Back then, we spent 24 hours a day in the factory with engineers researching steel wheel production processes, determined to provide high-quality products to customers within the stipulated time." With this drive, Jin Shiji, through continuous process innovation and technological breakthroughs, not only established a firm foothold in the market but also continuously expanded its business scope. The company's products gradually expanded from agricultural vehicle steel wheels to automotive steel wheels and engineering machinery steel wheels.

Today, Jin Shiji has become the only company in China capable of producing the largest diameter agricultural machinery steel wheels, and its "Jiangwei" brand steel wheels are renowned in the industry.

Setting Course:

From Parts Supplier to Complete Machine Manufacturer

As the company grew, Jin Shiji did not rest on its laurels. Zhu Chenghua had a longer-term strategic vision: "We need to build a complete industrial chain to provide one-stop solutions for our customers." With this goal in mind, the company gradually expanded into diverse fields such as seats, rubber products, and machinery equipment. To ensure the implementation of this strategy, the company continued to increase its investment in talent cultivation, building a vibrant talent pipeline.

Jin Shiji jointly established a production, education, and research doctoral workstation with Yangzhou University to conduct in-depth cooperation in cutting-edge fields such as smart agriculture and information engineering, and jointly develop new agricultural machinery products; it also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Nanjing Agricultural University, bringing together the scientific research strength of universities to overcome technological challenges.

After twenty years of hard work, Jin Shiji has undergone a magnificent transformation. From initially supplying high-quality components as a "parts supplier," it has grown into a "complete machine manufacturer" with independent manufacturing capabilities for equipment such as grain dryers, feed processing machines, and large agricultural machinery. The company's scale has undergone a dramatic change, with a professional team growing to 400 people, remarkable achievements in technological innovation, and 48 successfully applied patents.

Leading the Way:

A Benchmark for Intelligent Manufacturing in "Intelligent Manufacturing for Agriculture"

At the forefront of agricultural modernization, Jin Shiji has set its sights on the mission of "intelligent manufacturing for agriculture" and increased its R&D investment. Since 2018, it has invested 20 million yuan in the research and development of modern tractors and introduced automated production lines. In September 2019, it joined hands with South Korea's Dimashi Agricultural Corporation to establish a joint venture agricultural tractor division to research and develop Dimashi tractors, using excellent domestic chassis transmission systems, equipped with Shangchai diesel engines and German clutches, and featuring automatic navigation and driverless functions. Currently, Dimashi tractors have formed ten series and 48 models, covering the needs of all-scenario farmland operations.

Among them, the nation's first Haodi-3004ET high-horsepower electric intelligent driverless tractor is considered a "benchmark for intelligent manufacturing." Its recent appearance at the Jiangdu Digital Economy Conference caused a sensation. "This product, which is two meters high and weighs 15 tons, can not only achieve 200-400 horsepower full-power shifting but also carries a complete intelligent technology ecosystem, filling the technological gap in high-horsepower electric tractors in China and providing efficient and intelligent operation solutions for large farms." Zhu Chenghua introduced that the product is expected to go into production in July. If it achieves a production capacity of 5,000 to 10,000 units within three years, it will create nearly 8 billion yuan in output value.

Focusing on the domestic market and looking globally, Jin Shiji products are exported to Russia, the Middle East, Malaysia, and other regions, and it is accelerating its globalization through international exhibitions and technological cooperation. Looking to the future, Zhu Chenghua is full of confidence, saying, "We plan to add US$120 million in investment, add 200 acres of land, and build two modern tractor production lines and a test and R&D base." From a component manufacturer to a global pioneer in intelligent agricultural machinery manufacturing, Jin Shiji is using innovation as its engine to drive towards a broader industrial blue ocean.

Reporter Li Tingting