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Recently, Shandong Alva Machinery Group Co., Ltd. officially announced that the expansion project of its woodworking machinery production base located in Tanyi Town, Feixian County, Linyi City, Shandong Province has completed main construction and core equipment installation, and the overall project has taken initial shape. This expansion project is a strategic layout of the Group based on the continuous growth of global woodworking machinery market demand. It aims to comprehensively improve the production capacity of woodworking machinery products, effectively shorten product delivery cycles, and provide more stable and efficient equipment supply and technical services for global customers by expanding production space, optimizing production processes and introducing advanced manufacturing equipment.
As one of the core business segments of the Group, Alva Woodworking Machinery has always focused on the R&D, production and sales of woodworking processing equipment. Its products cover multiple categories such as veneer peeling machines, sawmill machines, palletizers and sanders, which are widely used in wood processing, furniture manufacturing, construction and building materials, packaging and printing and other industries. With reliable product quality, perfect service system and reasonable price advantages, Alva Woodworking Machinery's products have been exported to more than 30 countries and regions around the world, and have been widely recognized and praised by customers at home and abroad. In recent years, with the recovery and upgrading of the global wood processing industry and the rapid development of the recycled wood utilization industry, the market demand for woodworking machinery products has shown a continuous growth trend. The existing production capacity of the Group has been unable to fully meet the increasing order demand, and the delivery cycle of some products has been extended. To solve this problem and better serve global customers, the Group's board of directors decided to launch the woodworking machinery production base expansion project after full investigation and demonstration.
This expansion project officially started construction in the second half of 2025, with a total planned land area of about 15,000 square meters. It mainly includes the construction of new standardized production workshops, raw material storage centers, finished product storage centers, R&D and testing centers, as well as supporting office and living facilities. During the construction process, the Group strictly followed the relevant national construction standards and industrial production specifications for construction to ensure project quality and construction safety. Up to now, the main structure of the new production workshop has been fully completed, the roof and wall enclosure works have been finished, and the basic works such as internal ground hardening and water and electricity pipeline laying have entered the final stage. The procurement and installation of core production equipment are carried out simultaneously. The first batch of introduced equipment such as CNC machining centers, laser cutting machines, welding robots and precision assembly production lines have been successively put in place and completed installation and commissioning, and some production lines have started trial production. The main works of the raw material storage center and finished product storage center have also been completed, and shelf installation and logistics system commissioning are in progress, which are expected to be fully put into use in the third quarter of 2026. The construction of the R&D and testing center is proceeding in an orderly manner. After completion, it will be equipped with advanced product performance testing equipment and simulation production systems, providing strong support for the R&D and innovation and quality inspection of woodworking machinery products.
The gradual recovery of the global economy and the continuous development of downstream industries such as construction and furniture have brought broad market space for the woodworking machinery industry. Especially in developing countries, with the acceleration of urbanization and the improvement of residents' living standards, the demand for wood products such as furniture and building materials is increasing, which directly drives the market demand for woodworking machinery products. At the same time, the global attention to environmental protection and resource recycling is increasing, and the recycled wood utilization industry is developing rapidly, putting forward new demands for efficient and environmentally friendly woodworking processing equipment. In addition, the traditional wood processing industry is transforming and upgrading towards automation and intelligence. More and more enterprises are beginning to adopt advanced woodworking machinery and equipment to replace traditional manual operations, so as to improve production efficiency, reduce production costs and enhance product quality.
In the domestic market, China is the world's largest wood processing and furniture manufacturing country, with a complete wood processing industry chain and a huge market scale. With the proposal of the national "Dual Carbon" goal and the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, the wood processing industry has ushered in new development opportunities. On the one hand, the state encourages the development of green building materials and prefabricated buildings, promoting the application of wood in the construction field; on the other hand, the rural revitalization strategy has driven the construction of rural infrastructure and the upgrading of the rural consumer market, increasing the demand for wood products. At the same time, domestic wood processing enterprises are also accelerating the pace of transformation and upgrading, and the demand for high-end, intelligent and efficient woodworking machinery products is increasingly urgent.
Faced with the growing market demand, Alva Woodworking Machinery has continuously increased its market development efforts, and the number of domestic and foreign orders has increased year by year. In 2025, the order volume of the Group's woodworking machinery business increased by more than 40% compared with 2024, and the orders for some popular products have been scheduled to the second half of 2026. The production capacity of the existing production base is close to saturation, and the production equipment has been running at full load for a long time, resulting in the extension of the delivery cycle of some products, which cannot fully meet the timely delivery needs of customers. To alleviate production pressure and ensure order delivery, the Group decided to implement the production base expansion project to comprehensively improve production capacity, shorten product delivery cycles and better meet the needs of global customers by expanding production scale, optimizing production layout and improving automation level.
This expansion project is not only a necessary measure for the Group to cope with the growth of market demand, but also an important step for the Group to achieve its long-term strategic development goals. The Group plans to further consolidate its market position in the woodworking machinery industry and enhance brand influence and core competitiveness through this expansion. At the same time, the Group will take the expansion project as an opportunity to increase R&D investment, promote product upgrading and technological innovation, continuously launch high-end, intelligent and environmentally friendly woodworking machinery products that meet market demand, and realize the transformation from "scale expansion" to "quality improvement" and "innovation-driven".
This woodworking machinery production base expansion project is designed and constructed in accordance with the principles of "high starting point planning, high standard construction and high efficiency operation", aiming to build a modern, intelligent and green woodworking machinery production base. The overall project is divided into three phases for implementation. The first phase is the main project construction and core equipment installation, the second phase is the auxiliary facility construction and production line commissioning, and the third phase is the full production and capacity release. At present, the first phase of the project has been basically completed, and the second phase of the project is proceeding in an orderly manner.
In terms of production workshop construction, the new standardized production workshop adopts a large-span and high-clearance steel structure design, with a total construction area of about 10,000 square meters. It is divided into multiple functional areas such as CNC processing area, welding area, assembly area, commissioning area and painting area. The internal layout of the workshop is optimized according to the production process, realizing the integrated flow operation of raw material warehousing, parts processing, complete machine assembly, commissioning and testing, and finished product delivery. It effectively reduces the material handling distance and waiting time in production links, and improves production efficiency. The workshop is equipped with advanced ventilation, dust removal and noise reduction systems, which meet national environmental protection and occupational health and safety standards, providing a good working environment for employees.
In terms of equipment introduction and upgrading, the Group has invested a lot of money to introduce a number of advanced domestic and foreign production and processing equipment and testing instruments, including CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, machining centers, laser cutting machines, plasma cutting machines, welding robots, shot blasting machines and spraying production lines. The introduction of these equipment will significantly improve the processing accuracy and production efficiency of parts and ensure the stability and consistency of product quality. At the same time, the Group has carried out a comprehensive upgrading and transformation of the existing production equipment, replaced some aging equipment, optimized the operating parameters of the equipment, and improved the production capacity and reliability of the equipment.
In terms of warehousing and logistics system construction, the total construction area of the new raw material storage center and finished product storage center is about 5,000 square meters. It adopts a design combining high-level shelves and automated stereoscopic warehouses, and is equipped with advanced logistics equipment such as forklifts, stackers and conveying systems, realizing the automated storage, sorting and handling of raw materials and finished products. The warehousing and logistics system has realized data docking with the Group's ERP management system, which can monitor inventory levels and material flow in real time, realize refined inventory management, effectively reduce inventory costs and improve logistics efficiency.
In terms of R&D and testing center construction, the new R&D and testing center has a total construction area of about 1,000 square meters, which will be equipped with advanced product performance testing equipment, simulation production systems and R&D office facilities. After completion, the R&D and testing center will become the R&D and innovation base and quality inspection center of the Group's woodworking machinery products, which can carry out new product design and R&D, prototype trial production, performance testing and reliability verification, providing strong support for the Group's technological innovation and product upgrading.
Up to now, the overall progress of the expansion project has been completed by about 70%. The main structure, roof and wall enclosure works of the new production workshop have been fully completed, and more than 90% of the internal ground hardening, water and electricity pipeline laying, ventilation and dust removal system installation works have been finished. The first batch of 20 sets of core production equipment introduced have all been put in place and completed installation and commissioning. Among them, CNC machining centers, laser cutting machines, welding robots and other equipment have started trial production, and the quality of the produced parts fully meets the design requirements. The main works of the raw material storage center and finished product storage center have been completed, 80% of the shelf installation work has been finished, and the logistics conveying system is being commissioned. The main structure of the R&D and testing center has been capped, and internal decoration and equipment procurement are in progress, which is expected to be put into use by the end of August 2026.
After the completion of this production base expansion project, the production capacity of Alva Woodworking Machinery will be significantly improved. It is expected that after full production, the annual production capacity of woodworking machinery products will increase by more than 60% on the existing basis, which can meet the market demand growth in the next 3-5 years. Among them, the production capacity of core products such as veneer peeling machines and sawmill machines will double, and the production capacity of other products such as palletizers and sanders will also be greatly improved.
The improvement of production capacity will directly lead to the shortening of the production cycle. At present, the delivery cycle of some popular products of the Group is about 45-60 days. After the expansion project is fully put into production, the delivery cycle of conventional products will be shortened to 20-30 days, and the delivery cycle of customized products will also be shortened by more than 30% accordingly. The shortening of the production cycle will effectively alleviate the problem of order backlog, ensure that customers can receive equipment in a timely manner, and guarantee the smooth progress of customers' production plans.
To achieve the goals of capacity improvement and production cycle optimization, the Group has not only expanded production space and increased production equipment, but also comprehensively optimized and upgraded the production management system and production process. The Group has introduced the lean production management concept, sorted out and reengineered the production process, eliminated waste and bottleneck links in the production process, and improved production efficiency. At the same time, the Group has improved the production plan management system, adopted the combination of ERP system and MES system to realize the refined management of production plans and real-time monitoring of the production process. It can adjust production plans in a timely manner according to order demand and reasonably arrange production tasks to ensure the smooth progress of production schedules.
In terms of supply chain management, the Group has established long-term and stable strategic cooperative relations with many high-quality suppliers at home and abroad, optimized the supply chain structure and shortened the procurement cycle of raw materials. At the same time, the Group has increased the safety stock of key raw materials and parts, established an emergency supply chain mechanism, which can effectively cope with the risk of raw material supply fluctuations and ensure the continuity and stability of production.
In terms of human resource management, the Group has formulated a human resource plan in advance according to the production demand after expansion, and recruited and trained a number of professional production technicians and managers through campus recruitment, social recruitment, internal training and other ways. At the same time, the Group has strengthened employees' skill training and safety education, improved employees' operation skills and safety awareness, and ensured that employees can skillfully operate new equipment and adapt to new production processes and management requirements.
While expanding production scale and improving production capacity, Alva Woodworking Machinery always puts product quality first, adheres to the quality policy of "Quality First, Customer Supreme", continuously improves the quality assurance system, and ensures the stability and reliability of product quality. In this expansion project, the Group has simultaneously upgraded the quality assurance system, and established a stricter whole-process quality control system from raw material procurement, parts processing, complete machine assembly to finished product delivery.
In the raw material procurement link, the Group strictly implements the supplier access system and raw material inspection system, conducts strict qualification review and evaluation on all suppliers, and selects suppliers with good reputation and reliable quality for cooperation. Before raw materials are put into storage, they must pass strict inspection by the quality inspection department, and only qualified raw materials can be put into storage for use. For key raw materials and parts, the Group also requires suppliers to provide corresponding quality certification documents and conduct sampling inspection to ensure that the quality of raw materials meets the requirements.
In the parts processing link, the Group has established a perfect process inspection system, and each process must pass inspection before entering the next process. For the processing of key parts, CNC processing equipment is used for production to ensure that the processing accuracy meets the design requirements. At the same time, the Group is equipped with advanced testing equipment such as three-coordinate measuring instruments, hardness testers and roughness meters to accurately test the size, hardness, surface roughness and other parameters of parts to ensure that the quality of parts is qualified.
In the complete machine assembly link, the Group has formulated strict assembly process regulations and operation specifications, requiring assembly personnel to assemble in strict accordance with the process requirements. During the assembly process, quality inspectors conduct full-process tracking inspection and focus on key nodes in the assembly process to ensure assembly quality. After the complete machine is assembled, it must undergo comprehensive commissioning and testing, including no-load operation, load operation, performance testing and safety testing, to ensure that all performance indicators of the equipment meet the design requirements and national standards.
In the finished product delivery link, the Group has established a strict finished product delivery inspection system. Each equipment must pass the final inspection by the quality inspection department, and only after passing the inspection and issuing a product certificate can it leave the factory. At the same time, the Group has established a complete quality file for each equipment, recording the production process, inspection data, delivery information and other contents of the equipment, realizing the traceability of product quality.
In addition, the Group has passed a number of international authoritative certifications such as ISO9001 Quality Management System Certification, CE Certification and SGS Certification, and its quality assurance system meets international standards. The Group regularly organizes internal quality audits and management reviews, timely finds and rectifies problems existing in the operation of the quality system, continuously improves the quality assurance system and improves the quality management level.
The improvement of production capacity has laid a solid foundation for the enhancement of the Group's global service capability. With the expansion of production capacity and the shortening of delivery cycles, the Group can respond to the order demands of global customers more timely and provide more efficient equipment supply services for customers. At the same time, the Group will invest more resources in the construction of the service system, further improve the global service network, and enhance service quality and level.
In terms of technical services, the Group will expand the scale of the technical service team, recruit and train a number of professional technical service engineers to provide customers with full-process technical services before, during and after sales. Before sales, technical service engineers will provide customers with professional equipment selection suggestions and overall solutions according to their production needs, raw material characteristics and site conditions; during sales, provide technical services such as equipment installation and commissioning and personnel training to ensure the smooth commissioning of equipment; after sales, establish a fast-response service mechanism. For equipment failure problems reported by customers, we promise to give a solution within 24 hours, arrive at the site within 48 hours (domestic customers) and 72 hours (foreign customers), solve problems for customers in a timely manner and ensure the continuity of customers' production.
In terms of spare parts supply, the Group will establish spare parts warehouses in major global markets, increase the inventory quantity of commonly used spare parts and shorten the supply cycle of spare parts. At the same time, the Group has optimized the spare parts logistics and distribution system, established cooperative relations with many internationally renowned logistics enterprises, and can provide fast and convenient spare parts supply services for global customers. For urgent spare parts needs, the Group provides expedited delivery services to ensure that customers can obtain the required spare parts in a timely manner and reduce equipment downtime.
In terms of customer training, the Group will establish a perfect customer training system to provide customers with systematic equipment operation, maintenance and upkeep training. Training methods include on-site training, online training, centralized training and other forms, and customers can choose the appropriate training method according to their own needs. Through training, help customers' operators master the operation skills and maintenance knowledge of equipment proficiently, and improve the operation efficiency and service life of equipment.
In addition, the Group will strengthen cooperation with global agents and partners, provide agents with comprehensive technical support and training, and improve agents' service capabilities and levels. Through the agent network, the Group can be closer to the local market, understand customers' needs more timely, and provide more localized services for customers.
The smooth progress of this woodworking machinery production base expansion project marks that the development of Alva Woodworking Machinery has entered a new stage. In the future, the Group will take this expansion as an opportunity, continue to adhere to the development philosophy of "Establishing an Enterprise with Technology, Taking Quality as the Foundation, Putting Customers First", continuously increase R&D investment, promote product upgrading and technological innovation, improve production capacity and service level, and strive to become a world-leading supplier of woodworking machinery and renewable resource equipment.
In terms of product R&D, the Group will focus on the R&D of high-end, intelligent and environmentally friendly woodworking machinery products, such as CNC veneer peeling machines, intelligent sawmill production lines and automated palletizing systems, to meet the market demand for high-end woodworking machinery products. At the same time, the Group will strengthen cooperation with universities and scientific research institutions, establish a industry-university-research cooperation mechanism, jointly carry out the R&D and tackling of key core technologies, and enhance the Group's independent innovation capability.
In terms of market development, the Group will continue to consolidate its leading position in the domestic market, while increasing the development of the international market, focusing on expanding markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and other regions. The Group will improve the international visibility and influence of the brand and expand the international market share through participating in international exhibitions, establishing overseas offices, developing overseas agents and other ways.
In terms of enterprise management, the Group will continue to promote management innovation, introduce advanced management concepts and methods, improve enterprise management systems and processes, and improve enterprise management efficiency and operation level. At the same time, the Group will strengthen the construction of corporate culture, cultivate employees' sense of belonging and responsibility, build a high-quality and professional employee team, and provide talent guarantee for the sustainable development of the enterprise.
In terms of green development, the Group will actively respond to the national "Dual Carbon" goal and integrate the concept of green environmental protection into the whole process of product R&D, production and manufacturing and enterprise operation. The Group will continuously optimize product design, improve the energy utilization efficiency of equipment, and reduce the energy consumption and emission of equipment; at the same time, the Group will strengthen environmental management in the production process, adopt advanced environmental protection technologies and equipment, reduce pollutant emissions in the production process, and realize the green and sustainable development of the enterprise.
Shandong Alva Machinery Group Co., Ltd. always believes that the trust and support of customers are the source of power for enterprise development. The completion of this production base expansion project will enable the Group to better meet the needs of global customers and provide customers with better products and more perfect services. In the future, the Group will continue to work hand in hand with global customers, deepen cooperation, achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly promote the technological progress and industrial development of the woodworking machinery industry.
We sincerely thank global customers for their long-term trust and support to Alva Woodworking Machinery. We will take this expansion as a new starting point, continuously improve our own strength, and return the love of the majority of customers with better products and more efficient services. We look forward to continuing to cooperate with you to create a better future!
