Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Zoomlion) reported first-half 2026 revenue of RMB 27.14 billion (approx. US$4.04 billion), a 9.17% year-over-year increase driven by expansion in both domestic and international markets.

Financial Performance

The company’s top-line growth was underpinned by strong cash generation. Net cash from operating activities rose 38.12% to RMB 2.42 billion (approx. US$360.1 million), indicating improved liquidity alongside revenue expansion.

What the Numbers Show

International operations now constitute the majority of Zoomlion’s business. With international revenue at RMB 15.54 billion, it accounts for 57.25% of total revenue, an increase of 1.67 percentage points from the prior year. This shift highlights the company’s growing dependency on overseas markets for top-line growth.

International Expansion

International revenue grew 12.45% to RMB 15.54 billion (approx. US$2.31 billion). Growth in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and East Asia outpaced the overall international growth rate. As of June 30, 2026, Zoomlion operated more than 30 primary business hubs, over 530 secondary outlets, and nearly 7,000 local employees globally.

Key infrastructure developments included:

• Commencement of production at its Hungarian aerial work platform factory.
• Expansion of its German facility into a multipurpose hub.
• Strengthened local sales and service capabilities across Europe, South America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Segment Performance

Earthmoving machinery emerged as the largest contributor to international revenue, accounting for approximately 20% of total company revenue. Combined revenue from earthmoving, mining, aerial work platforms, and agricultural machinery reached approximately RMB 12.5 billion (approx. US$1.86 billion), up about 10% year-over-year. This diversified portfolio segment now represents more than 46% of total revenue.

Core concrete and crane machinery businesses maintained solid positions. The company advanced electric product rollouts, including large mixing plants and long boom pump trucks, while deepening collaboration with Italian subsidiary CIFA.

Technology and Future Outlook

Zoomlion continues to invest in embodied intelligence through subsidiary ZValley Technology Co., Ltd., which has developed several AI robot products. Several new energy mining products received EU CE certification, facilitating entry into international markets. The company cited infrastructure investment and equipment replacement trends as key demand drivers going forward.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (1157.HK) is showcasing its embodied intelligence technologies at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing. The event runs from Aug. 19-23, 2026.

The company is presenting a range of robotic products designed for industrial applications, including the bipedal humanoid robot Z01, the wheeled humanoid robot Z03, and quadrupedal robot dogs D15 and D40. These units are configured for specific manufacturing tasks such as flexible sorting, precision assembly, and wire-harness handling.

Software and Intelligence Platforms

A central feature of the display is Robot Ops, an embodied intelligence operating system that debuted at Hannover Messe in April 2026. Designed as a professional development platform for the Software 3.0 era, it integrates four core modules: basic tools, imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and task orchestration.

Robot Ops supports a closed-loop development lifecycle covering data collection, model training, simulation, validation, deployment, and operations. The platform is intended to support applications involving humanoid robots, industrial robots, construction machinery, and autonomous driving.

Alongside this, Zoomlion is presenting ZBrain, an embodied intelligence system that enables traditional industrial robots to move beyond fixed-program execution. Empowered by ZBrain, these units can sense their environment, understand tasks, make autonomous decisions, and execute closed-loop operations. This capability is designed to support high-mix, low-volume production, shortening deployment timelines and accelerating changeover cycles.

Real-World Validation

Zoomlion has validated its robots across nearly 20 manufacturing scenarios at Zoomlion Smart City. These deployments in active manufacturing environments provide the data and know-how needed to move intelligent technologies toward large-scale industrial deployment.

Demonstrations

Visitors can observe the robots through industrial and interactive demonstrations:

• The Z03 performs material picking, sorts irregularly shaped items, and completes rearview mirror preassembly.
• The Z01 handles and organizes wire harnesses.
• Additional displays include synchronized dance performances, robot-guided tours, and gesture-based interactions with Z01.

Zoomlion is located at Booth D403 in Hall D.