Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2026-10-08
On September 28, the 4th General Meeting of the 2nd Session of the Jiangsu Fastener Industry Association was grandly held at the Hilton Changshu Longteng. Centered on the theme "Linking Jiangsu, Smart-Manufacturing the Future," the conference featured a comprehensive review of the association’s achievements over the past year, an in-depth analysis of current industry trends, market opportunities, and existing challenges. It brought together industry leaders and key enterprises from across the province to explore the future landscape of the sector, uniting efforts to drive the transformation, upgrading, and high-quality development of the fastener industry in Jiangsu. Zhang Fangjian, Executive Director of Shisheng Holding Group Co., Ltd., was invited to attend this significant industry event.
The conference served as a forum for reflection, analysis, and forward-looking strategy. It functioned not only as an annual review for the provincial fastener industry but also as a platform for exchanging resources and sharing experiences—fostering collaboration for mutual success. Furthermore, it provided a clear roadmap for the industry’s evolution toward standardization, intelligent manufacturing, and cluster-based development. Thanks to its deep-rooted expertise in the fastener sector, a commitment to continuous innovation, an unwavering dedication to quality, and a proactive sense of responsibility in empowering the industry, Shisheng Holding Group was honored with several prestigious awards during the ceremony.
Multiple Honors Bestowed: A Testament to Industry-Leading Strength
The awards ceremony was a star-studded affair, with these authoritative accolades serving as a testament to the company’s robust capabilities. Shisheng Holding Group achieved significant recognition, rightfully earning the following honor:
Executive Vice-President Unit
Shisheng Group has been officially designated as an Executive Vice-Chair Unit. This status signifies that the Group’s standing and influence within the fastener industry in Jiangsu Province have earned high recognition from the sector. As a prominent enterprise in the field of surface treatment engineering system integration, Shisheng Group will leverage this opportunity to engage more deeply in industry governance and the development of standards, thereby contributing even more significantly to the high-quality growth of the fastener industry in Jiangsu Province.
"Excellence in Jiangsu Fasteners" Award
Shisheng Group has been honored with the "Excellence in Fastening (Jiangsu)" award. This accolade recognizes benchmark enterprises that demonstrate outstanding performance in areas such as technological innovation, product quality, market expansion, and industry service. With over two decades of deep expertise in Dacromet coating and intelligent finishing solutions, Shisheng Group’s operations span more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. Its products are extensively utilized in high-end manufacturing sectors, including automotive, high-speed rail, wind power, and aerospace—making this recognition a well-deserved achievement.
Outstanding Employee of the Year
Zhang Fangjian, Executive Director of Shisheng Group, was named an "Outstanding Contributor of the Year." Serving as a standing council member of the China Surface Engineering Association and Executive Vice President of the Jiangsu Fastener Association, Zhang has long been dedicated to advancing innovation and standardization in surface treatment technologies for fasteners. In 2025, he was appointed as a committee member of the Automotive Anti-Corrosion and Aging Branch of the China Society of Automotive Engineers (CSAE), where he has been deeply involved in drafting and reviewing CSAE group standards for automotive fasteners. This recognition as an "Outstanding Contributor of the Year" serves as a testament to his long-standing, dedicated service to the industry.
Each honor reflects the high regard in which industry associations and peers hold Shisheng Group’s comprehensive strength, brand reputation, and contributions to the sector. It stands as clear evidence of the company’s commitment to the real economy, its steadfast dedication to craftsmanship, and its active fulfillment of social responsibilities. Furthermore, during a special segment of the conference, Zhang Fangjian was invited to the stage to present awards to the enterprises honored with the "Jiangsu Fastener Industry Endeavor Award."
This distinctive segment underscores Shisheng Group’s status as an industry benchmark and its proactive leadership role. As a key enterprise in the sector, Shisheng Group has consistently championed the philosophy of collaborative growth and mutual advancement. By actively empowering partners across the upstream and downstream supply chain and working shoulder-to-shoulder with peers in the provincial fastener industry to drive comprehensive industrial upgrading, the company exemplifies the vision and sense of responsibility expected of an industry leader.
Grasping Industry Trends to Shape Future Development
During the conference—centered on the theme "Connecting Jiangsu’s Supply Chain, Shaping the Future through Intelligent Manufacturing"—Executive Director Zhang Fangjian delivered a keynote address. Drawing on current industry trends, the challenges inherent in industrial transformation, and Shisheng Group’s extensive, long-term experience and achievements in the sector, he shared the company’s development insights and engaged in a forward-looking discussion on the future of the industry.
Zhang Fangjian noted that fasteners—often described as the "rice of industry"—serve as core foundational components for high-end equipment manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing, acting as a vital cornerstone for the high-quality development of the manufacturing sector. The fastener industry is currently at a critical transitional stage: shifting from traditional to intelligent manufacturing, moving from extensive, broad-brush growth toward refined, quality-focused development, and evolving from isolated production to full-chain collaboration—a process that brings both opportunities and challenges.
He pointed out that for years, Shisheng Group has remained deeply rooted in the fastener industry. Guided by the philosophy of "quality as the foundation, innovation as the core, intelligent manufacturing as an enabler, and collaboration for mutual success," the Group has consistently increased investment in R&D, equipment upgrades, and the transition toward intelligent manufacturing. By continuously optimizing its product portfolio, refining production processes, and maintaining rigorous quality control, the Group has steadily enhanced its core competitiveness. Furthermore, the Group has actively participated in the association’s initiatives, engaged with industry resources, and fulfilled its industry responsibilities—all with the aim of fostering the development of the fastener industry in Jiangsu toward greater cluster integration, high-end positioning, and intelligent operations.
He emphasized that future industry competition will ultimately center on capabilities in intelligent manufacturing, product quality, technological innovation, and supply chain synergy. As a standing vice-chair unit of the association, Shisheng Group will continue to serve as an industry benchmark. It remains committed to its original mission in the real economy, focusing on the advancement of intelligent manufacturing, overcoming technical barriers, and perfecting high-end products. At the same time, the Group will actively collaborate with peers across the province to build platforms for exchange and resource sharing. By leveraging complementary strengths and jointly addressing challenges, the Group aims to bridge gaps across the industrial chain—helping the fastener industry in Jiangsu move beyond low-end competition toward high-end, intelligent manufacturing, and contributing to the high-quality development of the province’s entire manufacturing sector.
Embarking on a New Journey with Honors: Staying True to the Original Mission, Moving Forward Without Pause
Honors serve as the prologue, and concrete action as the narrative. The multiple accolades received are not only a recognition of past efforts but also a call to greater responsibility—they represent both the results of long-term dedication and the driving force for the journey ahead.
Looking ahead, Shisheng Holding Group will take this conference as a new starting point. Living up to the trust and expectations of the industry, the Group will seize emerging development opportunities, remain deeply committed to its core fastener business, and prioritize innovation-driven growth, the upgrading of intelligent manufacturing, and quality-led value creation. By fostering continuous technological innovation, implementing refined production management, and delivering high-quality products, the Group will solidify its foundational strength. Through an open, win-win approach, it will collaborate with industry partners to build a healthy industrial ecosystem, actively driving the high-quality and sustainable development of the fastener industry in Jiangsu Province. With concrete action, the Group will catalyze industrial upgrading, and through the power of intelligent manufacturing, it will forge a path toward a brand-new future!
