Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. has unveiled the ZT82J straight-boom aerial work platform, recognized as the world's tallest model in its category with a maximum working height of 82.3 meters. The machine received an Outstanding Flagship Product Award at the company's Seventh Science and Technology Innovation Conference, addressing demand for equipment capable of operating above 80 meters for major infrastructure projects. This development underscores Zoomlion's focus on high-end manufacturing and technical innovation to support global expansion.

The R&D team, led by product manager He Jipeng at the Aerial Work Platform R&D Center, faced the challenge of balancing overall dimensions and total weight while completing the structural layout. The scope included an ultra-long, specially shaped lightweight boom, a box-type turntable, and a high-capacity chassis. The goal was to reduce weight while significantly improving structural rigidity to ensure bending and torsional resistance under 82.3-meter lifting conditions and suppress platform sway.

Engineering Breakthroughs

With no mature industry example to follow, the team encountered bottlenecks including insufficient layout space, excessive weight, and inadequate rigidity. Weight reduction, overall dimensions, and structural rigidity involved competing requirements. After over ten rounds of simulation, the team developed a proprietary multi-edge boom cross-section and evaluated multiple telescoping configurations to optimize the overall structure. This ensured vertical and lateral stiffness while balancing weight-reduction targets with structural capacity.

Building on the lightweight boom, the team integrated turntable and chassis optimization. Simulation identified weak stress points, precisely optimized plate cross-sections, and reduced redundant steel while maintaining safety margins. This achieved a lightweight upgrade, enhanced anti-fatigue and anti-overturning performance, and completed a structural breakthrough for ultra-high working height equipment.

Conference Context

The award was presented during the Seventh Science and Technology Innovation Conference, which showcased over 130 innovations across AI, intelligent equipment, green technology, and high-end manufacturing. The event recognized 84 science and technology achievements, with total bonuses reaching 22 million yuan. Zoomlion reported that digital, intelligent, and green products accounted for 74.5% of product sales in 2025, with international revenue reaching 30.5 billion yuan, representing roughly 59% of total sales.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. secured over RMB 1 billion in new and intentional orders at KOMATEK 2026 in Istanbul, reinforcing its market position through a localized sales and service framework. The exhibition, held under the theme "Innovation for Value," featured over 40 advanced products designed to meet rigorous operating conditions and regulatory frameworks in Turkey and surrounding markets. This performance underscores the rapid momentum of Zoomlion's international development and its "global village mindset" for industrial collaboration.

Localized Product Strategy

A key highlight of the exhibition was the ZLK7600V803 knuckle boom crane, manufactured locally at Zoomlion's factory in Germany. This specialized model integrates a superstructure from Zoomlion's German subsidiary, WILBERT, with a European Scania chassis. Fully certified under CE standards and meeting European road transport regulations, the crane exemplifies the company's ability to blend structural optimization with local market requirements. The offering emphasizes high lifting performance, quality, and cost-efficiency.

"1+N" Global Manufacturing Framework

Zoomlion's deep market integration is driven by its "1+N" global manufacturing strategy. The "1" represents the Zoomlion Smart City in China, serving as the central hub for research and core technology export. The "N" denotes a network of overseas localized manufacturing facilities and service platforms. Currently, the company operates 13 overseas R&D and manufacturing bases, more than 30 primary regional aviation hubs, and over 400 sales and service outlets, covering over 170 countries and regions.

European Expansion and Infrastructure

Zoomlion is significantly enhancing its European footprint. In Tatabánya, Hungary, the company's AWP intelligent factory commenced Phase I operations in 2026. This 250-mu (approx. 16.5-hectare) facility specializes in boom and scissor lifts, improving regional supply chain efficiency. Concurrently, Zoomlion is expanding its German hub following the 2018 acquisition of WILBERT. In 2025, the company broke ground on Phase II of the factory, an investment exceeding EUR 50 million covering over 60,000 square meters. Upon full capacity, the facility will produce over 1,000 units of tower cranes, mobile cranes, and concrete machinery annually.

Regional Service Network in Turkey

Turkey serves as a core strategic market for Zoomlion's localized approach. Since establishing its Istanbul subsidiary in 2018, the company has built a network of 12 service branches and 3 central warehouses. Recent openings include the Denizli branch (3,500 sq. m.) and the Bursa branch (1,200 sq. m.). This infrastructure creates an integrated platform for administration, warehousing, logistics, and customer support, ensuring reliable service delivery in the region.

Strategic Advantages and Outlook

The "1+N" strategy delivers operational advantages by improving delivery efficiency and product adaptability. Manufacturing closer to end markets allows Zoomlion to respond swiftly to regional standards. The integration of domestic and overseas resources enhances supply chain resilience, ensuring stable product supply. Supported by an end-to-end service network, Zoomlion provides comprehensive lifecycle maintenance, aiming to build deep commercial trust and sustainable growth with global clients.