Modern industry originated from Europe and thrive in USA.
As the global integration and recombining develops, Zongshen transformed from internal-oriented economy to external-oriented economy. On one hand it import advanced technology and learn good experiences from occident countries to form its core competitiveness through cooperation with those countries; on the other hand it export its technology , products and culture through its overseas branches production base and international network.
Piaggio S.P.A. is a leader in top level motorcycle manufacturing in Europe. The cooperation between Zongshen and Italy Piaggio is a combination of European top motorcycle technology and Chinese lean manufacturing. Just As what Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said during his visit in Piaggio“The cooperation between Zongshen and Italy Piaggio sets up a model for the cooperation between China and Italy”.
In June 2005, the first Piaggio engine were made in Zongshen Industrial Park, and the first ZIP motorcycle jointly made by Zongshen and Piaggio were put into market. Up to October 2006, 60,000 units of ZIP motorcycles were sold to Europe.
Italy Piaggio and US Harley•Davidson are the top leaders in the motorcycle industry all over the world. Their technology on scooter and chopper manufacturing are definitely superier.
On June 9th,2004, Zongshen Industrial Group and US Harley•Davidson signed cooperation memorandum, this is another classic cooperation between Zongshen and occident top motorcycle manufacturer, a big step forward in leading technology and customer globalization field.
In 2004, Zongshen Industrial Group and France Mecachrome company signed cooperation agreement. Cooperation projects mainly are jointly designing and developing more than 400cc motorcycle engine, Euro III car engine, utility gasoline engine and so on. And we are also devoting on aviation power projects.
Up till now, Zongshen has cooperated with partners from 28 countries, combing occident top researching & developing advantage, building up several manufacturing base and exporting Zongshen fine products to global markets.