Three decades of STAUFF China - that means 30 years of technological expertise, partnership-based cooperation and continuous growth in one of the world's most dynamic markets.

The company was founded in 1995 by Knut Menshen, who initiated the expansion into China with vision and entrepreneurial courage.

Today, STAUFF China is present in over a dozen industrial centres, employs more than 150 people and supplies hydraulic solutions for major national projects as well as for international customers.

The 30th anniversary is an occasion to celebrate and look back on the most important milestones, honour the people behind the success and look to the future - with innovative power, local strength and a global perspective.

Employees, partners and representatives of the Menshen family and the STAUFF Group were invited to celebrate the anniversary in style on 16 October. With many programme items, speeches, photos and memories of the last 30 years, the day became a memorable event. Jörg Deutz and Lutz Menshen also personally presented a gift from the STAUFF Group and the Menshen family.

When China intensified its reform and opening-up policy in the 1990s, the STAUFF Group recognised the country's enormous potential at an early stage. STAUFF China was launched in 1995 - with locations in Taiyuan and Shanghai and a small, dedicated team.

The decision was strategically wise: the demand for hydraulic solutions was growing rapidly and STAUFF was ready to help shape this market right from the start.

What began with simple sales and service activities has developed over three decades into a high-performance sales and production centre.

STAUFF China combines German technological expertise with local research and production. The result: products and solutions that meet the requirements of the Chinese market - and fulfil global quality standards at the same time.

Today, STAUFF China is an integral part of the STAUFF Group's global supply chain.

STAUFF China has not only established itself as a reliable component supplier, but also as a system partner for complex applications.

Outstanding projects include

• The large-scale hydraulic engineering projects Three Gorges Dam, Xiangjiaba and Baihetan

• High-speed trains such as the Fuxing, the Harmony and the 600 km/h Maglev

• Large offshore systems such as the Ocean Oil 981 or the TOISA 145M

• Infrastructure projects such as Beijing Daxing Airport

• Research facilities such as the national earthquake simulation centre

With over 150 employees and a network of branches in 12 industrial centres, STAUFF China now has a nationwide presence.

The 30th anniversary was celebrated with guests from politics, business and the STAUFF network. In his speech, Jörg Deutz, Managing Director of the STAUFF Group, recognised the achievements of the team in China:

"We have not only kept our promise to bring German engineering expertise to China - we have exceeded it. This success is not my story, it is your story and our story."

Special thanks went to Ping Li and Helmut Ahrens, who have been the face of STAUFF China for many years.

"Helmut - with your humour and leadership - and PingLi - with your clarity and consistency - you have shaped STAUFF China and made it visible worldwide."

Helmut Ahrens himself also took an emotional look back at the beginnings in his speech:

"I was allowed to be part of a development that felt like a child growing up. From the transfer of knowledge in the early years to the development of our own products for the Chinese market - all of this was only possible thanks to our dedicated employees and our loyal customers."

The celebrations were characterised by appreciation - for employees, partners and customers, whose trust and commitment form the basis for success.

STAUFF China looks to the future with a clear strategy:

• Deepening localisation: expanding local production and development

• Smart manufacturing: investing in automation and digitalisation

• Green technologies: focus on sustainable solutions for new energies

• Strengthening market segments: expansion of product lines and services for niche markets

The aim is to further expand our market leadership in China - with local strength and a global perspective.

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