Founded in 1956, Jinan General Auto Works Plant, the predecessor of China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd (SINOTRUK), is the cradle of China′ S heavy-duty truck industry. The works manufactured China’s first heavy-duty truck-HUANGHE JN150 8T TRUCK in 1960, and introduced a heavy-duty truck project from STEYR in 1983 as China′ S first enterprise that introduced heavy truck manufacturing technologies from abroad in an all-round manner. SINOTRUK was established following the reform and restructuring in 2001, and has become a domestic and overseas famous heavy-duty truck R&D and manufacturing conglomerate after a dozen years of development. We have initially built an international platform through the red-chip listing in Hong Kong in 2007; In 2009, we forged a strategic partnership with Man which holding a 25%+1 stake in SINOTRUK (Hong Kong) Limited, and introduced D08, D20 and D26 engine technologies, medium & heavy-duty truck axle technologies and corresponding |
vehicle technologies, laying a solid foundation for our long-term development. Today, we have become China′ S largest heavy truck manufacturing base that has made a remarkable contribution to the development of China′ S heavy-duty truck industry and economic construction.
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SINOTRUK, The Trucks Leader!
Stamping |
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China most advanced automatic decoilers, six Japanese 1000-ton and above stamping machines, 37 sets of stamping machines and 30 small presses are located at the workshop. |
Punching |
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China most advanced CNC punching line with SOENEN CNC punching machines | ![]() |
Welding |
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Cabins are assembled automatically by robots, with 60% automation rate. |
Painting | |
Pendulum conveyors are utilized in the electrophoresis painting process, which is the only advanced conveyor technology used in the heavy-duty truck industry in China. Japanese YASKAWA HP-20 explosion proof painting robots provide a consistent spray. | ![]() |
Final Assembly |
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Automated hoisting, whereby cabin and chassis are assembled with high precision. |
Transmission and Alxe | |
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Engine Factory | |
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Assemble Production Line Live Show |
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SINOTRUK R&D center was established in 1986. In 1994, it was recognized as the first batch of national-level enterprise technology development centers by the relevant state departments. SINOTRUK R&D Center is a comprehensive scientific research base for product development, scientific research testing, quality testing, computer application, information, product technology, production preparation, etc. |
Professional TeamSINOTRUK R&D center owns a professional team, and works with China and world's famous Technology Centers and universities |
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We firmly believe that all our employees are always the company's most valuable asset. We select, promote and reward outstanding employees without being affected by any factors unrelated to work performance. We believe that a successful company benefits from its employees. We pay full attention to the needs of employees and give them timely help in life and work.
Therefore, we require our employees to have the following spirit:
March 1953: Approved by Ministry of Transport, Jinan Auto Repair and Parts Factory founded in Jinan City, Shandong Province.
The glorious history of SINOTRUK (CNHTC) begins here