From following to independence, from independence to leading the way, let's see how Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery achieves "reverse output"
2025年05月13日 14:01
Marking the end of 40 years of German inspection equipment's unidirectional export to China, Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery's PFS automatic inspection machine enters the German medical industry giant's home market.
Breaking the Barrier: Breaking the International Monopoly with Fully Automatic Injection Inspection Machines
In the development history of pharmaceutical equipment inspection devices in China, 2006 was undoubtedly a milestone year. In this year, Hunan Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery") developed the first batch of fully automatic injection inspection machines in China, breaking the long-term monopoly of German, Italian, and Japanese brands.
Rise: From Technological Independence to Industry Standard Setter
Before 2008, injection inspection machines used by Chinese pharmaceutical companies were almost monopolized by European, American, and Japanese brands. The high equipment procurement costs and long service response cycles severely restricted the industry's development. Against this backdrop, Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery, with the mission of "making high-end inspection equipment for the Chinese people," successfully overcame key technologies such as high-speed imaging, AI algorithms, high-frequency high-voltage power supplies, and precision mechanical control, launching the first batch of domestically produced fully automatic inspection machines. This achievement reduced equipment prices by more than 40% and improved service efficiency by 300%, quickly winning market trust.
As an industry leader in the domestic injection inspection equipment field with a leading customer base, Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery is not satisfied with its achievements. With a deep understanding of pharmaceutical processes and a sense of responsibility and mission to the industry, Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery, with the leadership and assistance of the association, drafted industry standards for injection inspection and leak detection machines, rising from "industry participant" to "rule co-creator," effectively promoting the standardization and internationalization of China's pharmaceutical equipment.
Breaking Barriers: 19 Years of Hard Work, Reverse Export to the European High-End Market
Time flies, 19 years later, Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery, with over 60% market share in China, firmly holds the industry's leading position. Furthermore, with its independently developed pre-filled syringe inspection machine, it has successfully broken through the barriers of the European high-end market—reaching a strategic cooperation with B. Braun, a global leader in medical devices. This breakthrough marks a crucial step for China's pharmaceutical inspection equipment from "technology follower" to "independent innovation exporter".
Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery Pre-filled Syringe Inspection Machine
B. Braun, a global leader in medical devices with 180 years of history, chose Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery's pre-filled syringe inspection machine for its German factory—this was no accident. This cooperation also highlights the transformation of Chinese manufacturing from "low-end OEM" to "high-end creation":
Technological Confidence: The European market has extremely stringent reliability requirements for pharmaceutical equipment. The fact that Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery's equipment has gained recognition fully demonstrates that Chinese manufacturing has the strength to compete with international giants.
Industry Chain Upgrade: Chinese pharmaceutical equipment is gradually shifting from "domestic substitution" to "global competition," a change that is driving the restructuring of the global supply chain.
Benchmark Effect: This cooperation will accelerate the entry of high-end domestic equipment into the European and American markets, changing the traditional perception of "Made in China" in the international market.
Innovation: Full-Scenario Solutions Covering Diverse Packaging Forms
In recent years, domestic and foreign injection packaging materials have shown a diversified development trend. Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery has keenly observed this industry dynamic and accurately grasped the direction of development, successively developing automatic inspection and leak detection series products suitable for ampoules, vials, BFS (blow-fill-seal) products, large-volume infusion soft bags, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes. Among them, the BFS inspection and leak detection series products have been successfully applied to the production lines of many pharmaceutical companies, replacing imported equipment; the pre-filled syringe inspection machine is widely used by many pharmaceutical companies at home and abroad.
Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery BFS Inspection and Leak Detection Integrated Machine
Revelation: The Globalization Advancement Path of Chinese Manufacturing
The development history of Chinese manufacturing has brought profound global revelations, namely, from "manufacturing" to "creation," and from "local" to "global." The growth history of Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery is a classic case of the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing:
Technological Independence: From reliance on imports to independent research and development, mastering core technologies, and successfully breaking free from the "bottleneck" predicament.
International Standardization: From implementing international standards to leading industry standards, continuously enhancing global voice.
High-End Market: From serving the domestic market to exporting to European and American markets, achieving an upward breakthrough in the value chain.
Prospect: Transition from a Manufacturing Power to a Quality Power
From "following" to "independence," from "independence" to "leading," and from "leading" to "reverse export"—Zhengzhong Pharmaceutical Machinery's 19-year journey of endeavor is a vivid portrayal of Chinese manufacturing's move toward high-quality development. When Chinese-made inspection equipment runs stably on the production lines of German customers, the world will finally realize that China is not only the world's factory but also a synonym for innovation and quality.
Reprinted from: Xin Xiao Media
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