Silk Road Bonds, Synchronized Progress - Kazakh and Serbian Customers Visit on the Same Day, Both Sign Contracts for CR818 Comprehensive Test Rig

In April, Mount Tai is bathed in the warmth of spring and brilliant sunshine, as all of nature bursts into life. On April 15, 2025, our company headquarters welcomed two special guests who had traveled from afar: clients from Kazakhstan and clients from Serbia. Although separated by thousands of kilometers and different languages, both groups—by a remarkable coincidence—crossed mountains and seas to converge here on this very day, jointly witnessing and individually signing procurement contracts for the CR818 Comprehensive Test Bench. This day marked yet another milestone in our company's ongoing internationalization journey.

A Handshake Across Eurasia: The Same Day, The Same Trust

Around 9:00 AM, the three-member delegation from Kazakhstan was the first to arrive. The Kazakhstani client's company is a leading provider of automotive component testing services in Central Asia; in recent years, they have actively embraced the "Belt and Road" Initiative by continuously introducing high-end testing equipment from China. Upon stepping out of their vehicle, their Technical Director, Mr. Da, remarked: "We have been following your company's CR818 Comprehensive Test Bench for six months now. Our specific purpose for this trip is to conduct an on-site inspection and finalize the remaining technical details."

Almost simultaneously, the flight carrying the Serbian delegation landed at Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport. The Serbian client's company plays a pivotal role in the automotive supply chain of Southeastern Europe, primarily manufacturing shock absorbers and suspension assemblies as a Tier-1 supplier for major vehicle manufacturers. The technical team, led by their Purchasing Manager, had previously conducted four rounds of technical consultations with our company via video conferencing; their primary objective for this visit was likewise to finalize the contract for the CR818 Comprehensive Test Bench.

At 2:00 PM, the two delegations entered the company showroom in close succession. Recognizing that while both groups shared similar requirements, their specific technical needs differed, the company implemented a "parallel reception" strategy: each technical team was escorted by our senior engineers as they toured the production workshops, metrology center, and testing laboratories in turn.

Standing before the prototype of the CR818 Comprehensive Test Bench, the Kazakhstani delegation made detailed inquiries regarding the equipment's adaptability and performance in extreme cold environments. As our company engineers explained, the critical components of the CR818 have all undergone low-temperature hardening treatments down to -40°C. Furthermore, with the option to equip a specialized low-temperature test chamber module, the system is fully capable of meeting testing requirements under the severe winter conditions prevalent in Kazakhstan. Upon hearing this, the client nodded repeatedly and immediately instructed their accompanying engineers to verify every detail against the technical specifications document on the spot.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, the Serbian client was primarily focused on the equipment's compatibility with European testing standards. He produced relevant clauses from EU ECE regulations and meticulously cross-referenced them, parameter by parameter, against the equipment's technical specifications. When he discovered that the CR818 not only fully complies with international standards such as ISO 8855 and ECE R90 but also features a built-in function for automatically generating test reports that meet OEM requirements, he couldn't help but give a thumbs-up: "This is exactly the equipment we’ve been looking for."

The Moment of Dual Signing: Trust Solidified, Partnership Rooted

At 4:18 PM, following a clause-by-clause review and confirmation by the company’s legal counsel and both sets of clients, the signing ceremony officially commenced in the VIP reception hall. Delightfully, thanks to the exceptionally smooth technical negotiations conducted with both groups of clients, the two contracts were signed almost simultaneously.

During the signing segment with the Kazakhstani client, our company’s Deputy General Manager and the client representative put pen to paper together. Under the terms of the contract, our company will supply the Kazakhstani party with a customized CR818 comprehensive test bench, complete with a Russian-language user interface and a remote diagnostic system. Following the signing, the client remarked: "The precision and stability of Chinese testing equipment have truly reached world-class levels. Furthermore, the localized technical support and Russian-language services provided by your company were the deciding factors that ultimately sealed our decision. This contract represents not merely a procurement transaction, but the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between our two enterprises."

Immediately thereafter, the signing ceremony with the Serbian client took place in parallel. According to the agreement, the CR818 comprehensive test bench is scheduled for delivery this coming September; at that time, our company will also dispatch engineers to Serbia to oversee on-site installation, commissioning, and operational training. In his address, the Serbian client spoke movingly: "Serbia and China share a deep, traditional friendship. Today, we have not only signed a commercial contract, but have also found a trustworthy technical partner in this vibrant Chinese city."

The CR818: How Did It Secure Orders from Two Nations Simultaneously?

Securing two overseas orders in a single day is by no means a coincidence. The fundamental reason why the CR818 Comprehensive Test Bench has simultaneously won the favor of clients in both Kazakhstan and Serbia lies in its exceptional product capabilities and extensive adaptability.

The CR818 Comprehensive Test Bench is our company's independently developed fifth-generation comprehensive performance testing system for automotive shock absorbers, integrating force-displacement testing, velocity characteristic testing, durability testing, and temperature-controlled testing into a single unit. This equipment employs full closed-loop servo control technology, achieving a testing accuracy of ±0.5% and a repeatability error of less than 0.3%; all key performance indicators meet advanced international standards.

More importantly, the CR818 features a modular design that allows for rapid configuration to comply with the specific testing standards of different countries and regions; it currently supports five major standard systems, including ISO, SAE, ECE, JIS, and GB.

Furthermore, the CR818’s human-machine interface supports language switching across eight languages—including Russian, English, and Chinese—and can store up to 1,000 sets of test templates, enabling operators to master independent operation after just two days of training. It is precisely these product characteristics—characterized by "high precision, strong compatibility, and ease of operation"—that have made the CR818 widely popular across countries along the "Belt and Road" and throughout the Central and Eastern European markets.

Looking Ahead: Cooperation Without Borders Along the Silk Road

Following the signing ceremony, the company hosted a dinner to entertain the clients from both nations. During the banquet, despite the language barrier, the engineers from Kazakhstan and their Serbian counterparts engaged in lively discussions—aided by translation software and gestures—regarding the latest developments in testing technologies within their respective countries. This friendly scene, transcending linguistic and cultural divides, serves as a vivid testament to the spirit of win-win cooperation among enterprises from various nations under the "Belt and Road" Initiative.

As of the time of publication, the CR818 Comprehensive Test Bench has garnered a cumulative total of 22 overseas orders this year, with products successfully exported to nine countries, including Russia, India, Brazil, and Turkey. The unique coincidence of clients from both Kazakhstan and Serbia signing contracts on the very same day not only underscores the competitiveness of our products in the international market but also validates a simple yet profound truth: truly superior technology and products possess the power to transcend national borders, language barriers, and cultural differences, thereby winning the trust and preference of clients worldwide. Our company will continue to uphold the philosophy of "building the enterprise through technology and prioritizing the customer." With the CR818 comprehensive test bench serving as a new starting point, we aim to deepen our cooperation with clients in countries along the "Belt and Road" and in the Central and Eastern European region. By leveraging the robust capabilities of "Intelligent Manufacturing in China," we are committed to making even greater contributions to the advancement of automotive component testing technology worldwide.

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Taian Crystal Automation Co., Ltd.

Editor Chen

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