Part 4 - AHK Greater China

Meet the Member
The German Chamber of Commerce in China
Zeiske
Tino
METRO Jinjiang Cash & Carry Co. Ltd
President
Our range of fresh products is another of
our special strengths – from fresh meats,
delicatessen and dairy products to fruit
and vegetables. Efficient logistics and
group-wide, standardized quality assurance systems guarantee consistent high
quality, diversity and freshness on a
daily basis.
What is your personal and business background?
I was born in Germany in 1961 and studied
Sinology and Economics. I came into contact
with China more than 20 years ago, and have
witnessed the rapid development of this
country. I have been working for METRO for 8
years, first in Japan and then moving back to
China about 3 years ago.
As METRO always attaches great importance to food safety, we are proud to be
the first wholesale chain store in China to
get the HACCP Certificate, and showcase
our strength in food safety management.
METRO was established in China in 1995, creating a joint venture with Jinjiang Group to
create METRO Jinjiang Cash & Carry Co. Ltd. In
1996, the first store was opened in Shanghai
which introduced a brand-new business concept
to China. Since then, METRO China has grown
and developed a strong network of 37 stores
which we have today.
What are your aims and hopes for
the future?
How long has METRO been active in China?
Have there been any major shifts in
strategy?
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METRO has been active in China for over 12
years. We’re dedicated to serving professional
customers and have adapted to the Chinese
market while preserving our core competencies
built up internationally. We have learned that
food safety and quality are increasingly important, and thus regard them as one of our strategic priorities.
adapt our products carefully to suit each
individual region.
> In Brief
Year of Foundation: 1995
HQ (Location): Shanghai
Main Business: Retail & Wholesale
Number of Employees: over 8,300
Revenue: RMB 9.52bn (2007, net)
How did METRO choose in which cities to
open stores?
So far METRO runs 37 stores in 31 cities across the country and serves
3m professional customers. We chose our locations based on a detailed
analysis of how to satisfy and to serve our local customers’ needs.
What has been your strategy in terms of localization?
“Customer First” has always been our principle, thus our strategy of
localization is for the purpose of serving our customers’ needs.
Chinese staff account for 95% of METRO China’S headquarters. Among
37 store managers, most of them are local Chinese. Moreover, METRO
established the House of Training in Shanghai in 2004, to systematically
train METRO’s staff, and customers.
Over 90% of METRO’s products are sourced from China. Additionally,
METRO China has developed an agricultural sourcing base where we work
together with farmers and producers to reach higher standards of quality
and packaging.
METRO is, as always, highly confident of
the potential of the Chinese market.
As the leading wholesaler for HoReCa
and institutions, METRO will continue to
provide customized product lines supported by exemplary quality and hygiene
standards, and will strengthen further
the network of stores throughout the
country.
Who are your main competitors?
Do you see this changing in the
future?
As METRO Cash & Carry has a very unique
concept and business model, we do
neither directly compete with the traditional delivery wholesale nor with hypermarkets. In other words, we
operate in a very specialized and focused niche.
Any tips for doing business in China?
We have experienced significant differences within China concerning the
consumption and living habits of people. China is not a uniform, homogeneous market. Therefore, we are offering an assortment that is geared
to the specific needs of the customers in the different regions. To ensure
this, we are buying approximately 90% of our goods range in China from
domestic producers and suppliers. Moreover, we are relying on the performance of our local employees for the operation and management of our
markets. Nearly all of our 8,300 employees are from China.
On a more personal note, do you enjoy living in China? What are
your impressions of the country and its people?
Definitely yes! Friendly people, delicious food, diverse cultures and
beautiful scenery all make living in China a great pleasure.
What is your competitive advantage in China?
What are the most valuable things you have learned from
working and living in China?
A special feature of our concept is that professional customers can
get everything they need at METRO Cash & Carry, where they find up
to 20,000 food and non-food articles under one single roof. The range
includes regional products as well as international specialties, and we
I learned to successfully adapt myself in a constantly changing environment- in China we do get many surprises inside and outside of the
business. With an open-minded, flexible and positive attitude, you can
achieve everything here.
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Meet the Member
Wolfgang
Geis
The German Chamber of Commerce in China
Green Lake Hotel Kunming
Senior Sales Manager Europe & USA
In 2007 and 2008, our hotel was awarded
“Best Business Hotel” by Forbes magazine. It has also been awarded “Most
welcoming business hotel in Southwest
China 2008.” Receiving these awards, I
am sure that a number of facts made a
contribution. Not only are we the only
hotel with a five star rating in Kunming
offering cuisine by a genuine French chef,
but we also provide excellent customer
care thanks my Swiss colleague and the
24-hour British-style butler service.
What is your personal and business
background?
After I got my degree in Economics and
Business Administration, I worked as a
Management Assistant and later on as
Manager of a department store for over
six years. Afterwards I joined IBM and
worked as an Accounting Manager, Sales
Manager and Global Accounting Manager
for more than 30 years.
After the merger of the IBM personal
computer division with the Chinese
company Lenovo, the headquarters
moved to Beijing and I moved along. I
have been married to a former Controlling Manager of the Bank of China for ten
years now.
How did you adapt to life in China,
did you face any personal or business difficulties?
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For the last 10 years, I have learned to
adopt my expectations to reality, especially during the 3 to 4 weeks of holiday
each year. Looking back, I would say
that I luckily have not been confronted
by any extreme difficulties.
Will the Olympic Games affect your
business?
> In Brief
Company Name: Green Lake Hotel
Year of Foundation: 1956
Number of Employees: 620
Number of Rooms: 302
Guests in 2007: 52,263
Sales/Revenue: RMB 86m
Please tell us about the characteristics of Kunming. Why should
one visit this town?
Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province and the biggest city in the
southwestern China. Situated on a plateau, the altitude of the city
center is at almost 2,000m and the city is surrounded by mountain
ranges. To the south there is Dianchi Lake. Kunming is known to many
Chinese as “Spring City” or “Flower City” – a name it was given because
it is free from torrid heat in summer and bitter cold in winter. Sunshine
is abundant, with a comforting spring climate the whole year.
There are more than 25 minorities living in the Kunming area at present,
providing for an interesting look into another facet of China. Their
history and lifestyle is displayed in the Minority Village with historic
buildings and shows displaying the tradition of the minorities the whole
day. Additionally, there are beautiful scenic spots like the Stone Forest
and the Dianchi Lake.
Tell us about the history and heritage of Green Lake Hotel:
Although founded as late as 1956, based on textual research, the area
around the Green Lake Hotel has a history of hundreds of years. It used
to be the royal residence at the end of the Ming and beginning of the
Qing Dynasty. It thus shares a long history with the royal family.
What are the individual characteristics of your hotel?
Green Lake Hotel is located on the eastern shore of the Green Lake in
the city center. It is a thirty minute ride from the airport. Within a ten
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minute walk you can reach the central
business district and the downtown area
of Kunming. The hotel has two wings and
one big square in front of the lake.
We know that a lot of international business guests from foreign countries are
visiting China to attend the Olympic
Games. They will use the opportunity to
take a round trip to see more than just
Beijing. Kunming is the portal to China’s
Southwest. From a traveler’s point of
view, Kunming is the base for visiting places like Xishuangban’na, Dali and
Lijiang that no one should leave aside
during a visit to China.
Can you identify any differences in
the hotel business in China compared to Europe?
The key difference would be in a more relaxed manner of getting
things done, especially in China’s Southwest. I would also note that
people here are more service oriented. Compared to European hotels,
the ability to provide professional service is increasing. Variable
service fulfillment in less time is thus one of the main advantages of
Chinese hotels compared to their European counterparts. Of course,
this depends highly on the number of qualified staff and their experience.
Are there different expectations of Chinese customers compared to Western?
Yes, there are. In general, customers from China are more flexible
if some detailed arrangements are not according to their wishes.
Chinese customers often do not keep the time frames for confirmed
reservations. This sometimes causes problems for following reservations.
What is your favorite thing about living in China?
The attitude of Chinese people to everyday life! They mostly hold
an optimistic attitude, doing everything with a smile on their faces
from morning until night. Even when problems arise, people try to
control themselves and do not show their feelings to others. If you
are on your way to work or even during the course of each day, the
difference between the facial expressions of Chinese and Germans is
very obvious.
The German Chamber of Commerce in China
Thomas Buschmann
Meet the Member
Thomas Buschmann is the Speaker
of the MAN House Beijing. After
studying economics and sinology in
Hamburg, he joined MAN Ferrostaal
in Essen and has worked in China
since his first assignment in Shanghai in 1997. He has been in charge
of the MAN Ferrostaal Beijing operation since 1999. Living in China
with his family of 4, he is a passionate supporter of the Shanghai
and Beijing jazz scenes.
1. Could you briefly describe
MAN’s fields of activity?
MAN AG’s 4 core companies provide
commercial vehicles (MAN Nutzfahrzeuge), diesel engines for ships
and power generation (MAN Diesel),
compressors and turbines (MAN TURBO) and industrial services (MAN
Ferrostaal).
MAN House Beijing
Speaker
2. What is the connection between these four companies?
Most of our products and services are transport-related; while three
companies design and manufacture premium machinery, MAN Ferrostaal is in charge of providing the business platform for them. Last
year in June, we opened the first so-called MAN House in Beijing. MAN
Houses, now being established around the world, are our common
centers for internal cooperation and the first point of contact for our
new partners.
3. Why have you decided to become annual sponsor of the AHK?
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China is one of MAN’s strategic growth regions. This is reflected in
the new manufacturing projects that we pursue, e.g. MAN TURBO’s
new factory in Changzhou/Jiangsu. You may also know that we seek
to intensify our involvement in the Chinese truck and bus markets.
Not to mention MAN Diesel who have quite a number of cooperations
with Chinese shipyards and engine manufacturers. All of us have been
intensifying our sourcing activities in China. With the sponsorship, we
would like to make our growing commitment to China more visible.
Furthermore, 2008 has two important historic dates for the MAN
Group: it is the 250th anniversary of the group’s earliest origins in
Oberhausen Sterkrade and the 150th anniversary of Rudolf Diesel’s
birthday, who developed the Diesel engine in MAN workshops.
4. What kind of industrial services does MAN Ferrostaal
provide?
The classical job of MAN Ferrostaal is developing and general contracting of industrial plant projects, which has, however, been difficult in
the Chinese market so far. Traditionally, we also represent European
machine-building companies in China and offer sales and after-sales
services through our newly established MAN Ferrostaal Commercial
(Beijing) Co. Ltd.
We have begun our sourcing activities in the Chinese market for industrial plant components, related services and single machines.
Based on our experience in these fields, we additionally offer procurement support services to third parties who wish to set up shop in
China using domestic machinery.
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Member News - Beijing
GEA Lang Fang Wins Awards
GEA Power Cooling Technology (China) Co. Ltd’s General
Manager Mr. Alois Wolf-Klasen received the Outstanding Manager of the Year
Award from the Lang Fang
Economic and Technical
Development Zone (LFETDZ)
Management Committee
for 2007. This occasion was celebrated together with receipt of the
important Top Tax Paying Enterprise Award on 20th March 2008.
Mr. Wolf-Klasen delivered a speech representing the international
investors at LFETDZ. He outlined the excellent cooperation between
tenants and the zone’s administration and thanked the governmental
representatives for their professional and courteous support.
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GEA Power Cooling Technology (China) Co. Ltd, a manufacturer of air
cooled condensers for the power generation industry, started commercial operations in 2005, achieving an annual turnover of RMB 900m in
2007 with 270 employees. The company belongs to the Thermal Engineering Division of the GEA Group, headquartered in Bochum, which
focuses especially on process engineering and equipment applied in
the food, chemical and petrochemical industries, the energy sector,
shipbuilding as well as the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
In 2007, GEA Group employed 19,500 people who generated EUR 5.2bn
in sales.
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Viessmann Unveils New Service Center
in Inner Mongolia
Viessmann Heating Technology Beijing Co. Ltd. has opened a technical service center with a product exhibition center in Hohhot, Inner
Mongolia. Aside from the technical service, the new center provides
an insight into Viessmann’s product range featuring energy-efficient
heating technologies, including the regenerative energy systems,
which are in high demand in Inner Mongolia.
Viessmann has provided
systems for numerous buildings in Inner Mongolia, such
as the 1400 seat Ulan Quiate
Theatre and the Inner Mongolia Olympic Center in Hohhot.
Key figures from the political,
economic, research and arts
arenas were present at the
opening.
Volkswagen’s Winfried Vahland Receives
Top Management Award
As the only international recipient within the group awarded the
“Top 10 Management Award“ honor from the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing on 25th February 2008,
Dr. Winfried Vahland, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China,
was honored as one of the best managers in China in the year 2007.
The prize, which is awarded in 10 categories, was created in cooperation with UNESCO as one of the most important honors bestowed by
the CPPCC, in the fields of education, science, culture, health, etc.
upon such organizations as the All China Federation of Industry &
Commerce, Beijing University and similar nationally-known organizations. Vahland was honored for his successful leadership at Volkswagen Group since 2005.
Under extraordinarily competitive
conditions, he has led the automaker
back to success with the so-called
“Olympic Program” restructuring plan.
In addition, together with all VW’s
partner companies, he set a driving
policy toward ecologically sustainable growth at VW. The company has
committed to reducing energy use
and emissions for the fleet of vehicles
sold by Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW
Volkswagen in China by 20% by the
year 2010.
Another factor in the award was Volkswagen’s participation as a
sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. As an automotive partner,
VW is actively supporting the idea of “green and high-tech Games for
all the people.” More than 6,000 vehicles and additional mobility solutions and social initiatives regarding the environment and education
have been started within this framework.
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The German Chamber of Commerce in China
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Member News - Beijing
The German Chamber of Commerce in China
Beijing IT Day
Building on the success of the
first Shanghai IT day in November 2007, eight European companies extended an open invitation
to the first “Beijing IT Day on 5th
March.” The event was organized
under the direction of IBB and
I&C Technology.
The IT-Day series was initiated
by eight European IT-focused
companies, like IBB, founded by
Niels-Uwe Behrens in 2000. The
goal of the IT-Day model is to
quickly share valuable information with all participants about
the latest IT topics, IT challenges and new IT ideas. Lectures are focused on timely and
relevant topics in IT
security, protection
of intellectual property and information
about the legal framework in China. Network
infrastructure, with a
special emphasis on
the practical side, was
also a topic of great
interest.
The Capital Club gave the Beijing
Day a special touch and encouraged the participants to take
time for serious face-to-face
talks. Support from the German
Chamber of Commerce was much
appreciated. The Beijing IT Day
Birkenstock Group
Announces new
Representative
Since March, Ms. Martina Nünninghoff of CB Brands, Sharjah,
has been representing Betula
Schuh GmbH, Papilio Schuh
GmbH and Birko Orthopädie in
Beijing. All of the companies
belong to the Birkenstock Group.
showed again, that international
companies have a high interest in learning how to organize
business in China, including how
to educate their home office
about the special circumstances
of doing business in the Chinese
market.
Martina Nünninghoff
Landmark Tower 2, Unit 0830
8 North Dongsanhuan Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004
Tel: 010-65900926-327
Fax: 010-6590 6313
Email: nuenninghoff.martina@
bj.china.ahk.de
Deutsche Bank Opens Offices in Deutsche Bank Tower, Beijing
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Deutsche Bank opened its new
headquarters in the Deutsche
Bank Tower at China Central Place,
Chaoyang District, Beijing in April.
The new premises house Deutsche
Bank (China) Co. Ltd. and related
banking businesses.
The ceremony was officiated by
Ms. Cheng Hong, Vice Mayor,
Beijing; Dr Hugo Bänziger, Chief
Risk Officer, Member of the Management Board Executive Committee, Deutsche Bank; Mr. Colin
Grassie, CEO, Deutsche Bank Asia
Pacific; Mr. Lee Zhang, Chairman,
Deutsche Bank China; Ms. Jin Luo,
Deputy Director General, International Department, People’s Bank
of China; Ms. Yang Liping, Deputy
Director General, Banking Supervision Department, China Banking
Regulatory Commission; Ms. Zou
Dan, Deputy Director General,
Supervision and Inspection
Department, State Administration of Foreign Exchange; Mr. Huo
Xuewen, Deputy Director General,
Beijing Municipal Commission of
Development and Reform; Mr. Xie
Chaobin, Deputy Governor, Chaoyang District; Mr. Wu Jian, President, Hua Xia Bank; Mr. Werner
Lauk, Chief of Mission, German
Embassy to China, among others.
500 guests attended.
Deutsche Bank commenced business in China in 1872 and holds
a 9.9% share in Hua Xia Bank as
well as a 30% share in Harvest
Fund Management, China’s largest
independent asset management
company.
ETICS Quality Alliance Holds Opening in Shanghai
Continuing to pursue its goal of
promoting internationally recognized quality standards for energy
efficiency, the ETICS (External
Thermal Insulation Composite
Systems) Quality Alliance held
its opening in Shanghai after a
successful opening in Beijing in
November of 2007. The member
companies, Baumit, Ejot, Elotex,
Fischer, Henkel, Maxit and Wacker,
supported by the Delegation of
German Industry and Commerce
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Beijing, invited Chinese government officials to speak about their
plans. Among them were Ministry of Construction Senior Division Chief Mr. Han Aixing, Mr.
Wang Bohai, Director of Shanghai’s Energy Bureau, and Mr. Pan
Yanping, Director of the Shanghai
Building Materials Quality Control
Center.
Presentations at the opening
covered energy savings in the
construction industry in South
and East China and quality control
for thermal insulation installations in that region. Mr. Uwe
Muenchow, the General Manager
of Baumit Shanghai, and German
architect Peter Femboeck introduced the so-called “passive
house” concept, which is key to
the future of housing and provides comfort in both winter and
summer with minimal energy use.
The year 2008 will see the organization of a series of seminars on
the techniques of ETICS installation and common quality control
problems. Rising fuel costs and
global warming have made efficient insulation increasingly
important in China. The better a
building’s insulation is, the less
energy is needed for heating and
air conditioning. ETICS has a
proven solution to achieve this,
but of nearly 3,000 manufacturers
currently producing in China, only
a handful can meet international
quality standards.
Speakers: Mr. Han Aixing |Senior
Division Chief - Ministry of Construction, Mr. Wang Bohai | Director - Shanghai Energy Bureau, Mr.
Pan Yanping | Director - Shanghai
Building Materials Quality Control
Center, Mr. Uwe Muenchow |
General Manager - Baumit Shanghai, Mr. Peter Femboeck | Architect - Modern Group
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EuropElectro Examines Environmental
Legislation
EuropElectro organized
and held an internal
seminar in April in
Beijing, to discuss the
Environmental Legislation System and relevant products in detail
and to summarize the most important contents. 25 representatives
from different companies participated in the seminar.
A draft landscape map provided by Europelectro was discussed by
all at the seminar, and after detailed discussion, the contents of the
landscape map were fixed and a comprehensive map worked out. It
will be an effective tool for members to follow up on the development
of product related environmental legislation in China.
China RoHS and Energy Labeling were particularly emphasized in the
seminar. Ms. Wang Xu introduced the latest status and CCC Product
Catalogue for China RoHS, and Mr. Li Jun gave an introduction of
China Energy Labels to participants. For the upcoming mandatory
requirement on energy label registration, members were interested in
the correct procedures and are now planning to hold an internal training on implementation rules for the 3rd Product Catalogue of China
Energy Label in the near future.
Mr. Li Jun | Senior Expert - EuropElectro | Communication Network:
Technical Legislation, Standardization, Certification | In Cooperation
with: GCC • Beijing, ORGALIME, Brussels, ZVEI, Frankfurt | Tel: +86 (0)
10 . 65 90 09 26 | E-Mail: Jun.li@europelectro.org
Shanghai Volkswagen inaugurated its fourth car plant in April to
meet the growing demand in China. The site has an initial capacity
of 60,000 vehicles and is located in Nanjng/Jiangsu Province, about
300km from Shanghai. The first model to be produced will be the
Santana Vista.
The inauguration was attended by Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Volkswagen AG, Mr Hu Maoyuan, Chairman of
SAIC and SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd, as well as by other top-executives, shareholders and representatives of the Jiangsu Provincial Government and the Nanjing Municipal Government. Shanghai Volkswagen
modified an existing plant, 640,000m2 in size. It consists of a press-,
body-, paint- and an assembly-shop. 1,200 of the new plant’s employees were trained at Shanghai Volkswagen’s plants in Anting/Shanghai.
The new plant is part of the JV’s strategy to increase capacity as the
previous 95% of the existing capacity of about one million vehicles
was already utilized. The plant will support Volkswagen Group’s goal
to sell more than one million vehicles in 2008 and keep its growth
momentum in the coming years. The site in Nanjing is number 49 to
join the worldwide production network of the Volkswagen Group.
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Kempinski Hotel Opens in Xi’an
In May 2008, Kempinski opened a new hotel
in Xi’an. Kempinski Hotel
Xi’an will be the official
site of the bi-annual EuroAsia Economic Forum, and
features state-of-the-art
audio visual equipment
and technology. Kempinski
Xi’an intends to promote events along the Ba River or at its roof top
barbecue site.
The Café Berlin, Chinese Restaurant Dragon Palace, and the Lobby
Lounge with an outside terrace, as well as the Kempi Deli were available at opening. The trademark Paulaner Bräuhaus, a KTV entertainment facility, and the spa and fitness facilities are expected to open
in late 2008.
Guangzhou
Deutsche Bank Moves to Teem Tower
Deutsche Bank (China) Co. Ltd. Guangzhou Branch moved to 2202-03 Teem Tower,
208 Tianhe Road on 14th April 2008. At an
impressive height of 195 meters, the Teem
Tower is located in the center of the Tianhe
CBD in Guangzhou city.
2202-03 Teem Tower | 208 Tianhe Road
Tel: 020 8510-4000 | Fax: 020 3810-7487
Web: www.db.com/china
Ritz-Carlton Opens in Guangzhou
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company,
L.L.C. further strengthens its presence in China with the opening of
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. This
is the company’s fourth hotel in
mainland China, with new openings scheduled for Sanya, Shenzhen and Shanghai over the next
two years.
Simon F. Cooper, President and Chief Operating Officer of The RitzCarlton Hotel Company, L.L.C, commented, “We are very excited to
open our fourth hotel in mainland China in Guangzhou, a city that is
developing at an impressive rate and attracting more and more foreign
companies, investment and business travelers.”
Located in the heart of Pearl River New City area of Tianhe District,
the 40-storey Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is one of the wcrown jewels of
this new regional business district, introducing new heights of luxury
to the city and the region.
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Volkswagen Buys Plant in Nanjing;
Plans to Make 1,000,000 Vehicles
Beijing & Guangzhou - Member News
Member News - Shanghai
Join Shanghai’s German Football Club!
Reichle + DeMassari Ride for Charity
Interested in playing organ i z e d a ma t e u r s o c c e r i n
Shanghai? whether you have
just arrived or have settled
down here long-term, you
are welcome to join team for
regular training and matches.
Practices are every Thursday
from 8.30pm to 10.00pm at
the Jing’an Stadium on Changping Road. Please contact us through
Nicolas Möller (13564524553) or e-mail for further information:
Shanghai_krauts@yahoo.de
16 motorcycle riders joined by
their friends and a dog in sidecars came together for a somewhat unorthodox charity event
in Gubei, Shanghai on Sunday
30th March 2008. The journey
started in the late morning on
top of Carrefour multistory carpark. With the 16 glistening
Chinese CJ750 motorcycles lined up next to them, the bikers fearlessly
dressed up in their pink and white Easter bunny rabbit outfits, receiving confused looks from the Sunday shoppers as they passed.
Air Berlin flies from China to Germany
• 5 nonstop flights per week from Beijing and Shanghai to Dusseldorf
• Connecting flights to major European cities
On 2nd May 2008, Air Berlin began connecting the Chinese cities of
Beijing and Shanghai to Düsseldorf with nonstop flights. Initially five
flights a week are offered on each route on Airbus A330 aircraft in a
two-class configuration. In Düsseldorf, passengers arriving from China
have access to Air Berlin’s extensive European network.
Air Berlin flights depart daily except Wednesday and Saturday at
10.45am from Terminal 2 at Beijing’s Capital International Airport,
arriving in Düsseldorf at 3.15pm the same day. From Shanghai Pudong
International Airport the Air Berlin jet leaves daily except Thursday
and Sunday at 12.15pm and reaches Düsseldorf at 6.20pm. The return
flights both depart Düsseldorf at 5.25pm for Beijing and Shanghai,
arriving at 9.00am and 10.20am the following day respectively.
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TU Berlin Offers Degree in GPE Solar
Beginning in October 2008, the Technical University (TU) Berlin will
be offering a two-year Master’s degree in Global Production Engineering for Solar Technology (GPE Solar). The course will equip engineers
already having a Bachelor’s degree with a comprehensive qualification
in solar-thermal and photovoltaic technologies.
This Master’s program, produced as
a collaborative project by the Technical University and Renewables
Academy AG, will include not only
cover engineering and productionspecific material but also training in non-technical fields such as
management, finance, marketing,
business development and inter-cultural communication. To maximize the practical relevance of the course, the university is working
together with leading solar technology manufacturers, designers and
system vendors. Students will be encouraged to set an individual
focus, choosing from topics across the areas of production technology,
engineering or management.
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The reason for this strange behavior was to entertain friends of the
bikers at the Sunshine House, a
home for around 25 mentally-challenged children. In the process, they
brought toys, chocolates, drinks and
other gifts - all sponsored by the
bikers and with kind support from Carrefour and Coca-Cola.
The children were very excited, but not
too surprised either as the bikers had
visited them in late 2006 for a Saint
Nicolas ride; on that occasion dressed
in red with bushy beards as Santa Claus.
For the rest of the afternoon, the bikers
played ball and racket games, and were
thoroughly beaten by their Chinese opponents at table tennis and badminton.
After lots of smiles and laughter, the
bikers handed over some pictures from
the Saint Nicolas ride as another happy
memory to reflect upon. Next year the
team will do the same again with the
pictures from this ride.
Lacalut -- A New Member of
Boehringer Ingelheim China
Boehringer Ingelheim Consumer Health Care Division will launch
Lacalut Activ series oral care products in China in April 2008. Shanghai is chosen as the first city for testing the market.
Originating in Germany, Lacalut is a global oral-care brand with an
80-year history. The Lacalute Activ series includes toothpaste, mouthwash, toothbrush and chewing gum. It will exclusively be available in
Pharmacies.
Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been
committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel products of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary
medicine.
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New Office Location for MBtech
In order to meet the needs
of rapid growth, MBtech
is pleased to announce
that it will have its second
office in Shanghai, China,
as of June 2008. The new
office is in 2452 Wanhangdu Road, on the 6 th
floor of the DOHO building,
which lies in the “Creative
Industry Area” along the Suzhou River, offering a scenic view in the
surrounding area. Near Zhongshan Park in the Changning District, the
new office enjoys convenient transportation.
The new office in Shanghai provides MBtech with an ideal environment to further expand its Asian business in vehicle engineering, electronics solutions and consulting segments. The testing facilities for
Validation and Compliance will stay in MBtech’s current office in 865
Changning Road.
Shanghai - Member News
School class Visits ABENDBROT Bakery
A class from the German School
in Shanghai visited ABENDBROT,
the First Traditional German
Bakery in Shanghai. At school,
the subject "From the grain to
the bread" was taught, making
the visit at the ABENDBROT
bakery a very good supplement
to classroom theory. All the children were eager to see and touch
the real thing. Horst, the master
baker, explained the entire baking
process. After one hour, all questions were answered and the bus
headed back to school. Each child
could take home a roll made fresh
on the spot.
Shanghai Lindner Innovative Interiors Co. Ltd. Launches in China
Room temperature plays an important role in creating a pleasant living and working atmosphere. Shanghai Lindner Innovative Interiors is proud
to launch its heating and cooling technology in the Chinese market. The heating and cooling technologies allow the user to constantly adjust
each room to its optimal temperature – even if installed in an existing building.
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WVC Grows--Latest Technology Transfer
from Germany
In April 2008, Weiss-Voetsch Environmental Testing Instruments
(Taicang) Co. Ltd (WVC) grew by successfully completing the technical
transfer of a high-performance walk-in chamber, sporting the latest
environmental technology. With an innovative modular design, the
walk-in chambers are fully standardized and designed for reliability
testing of larger test objects under various climatic conditions.
FESTOOL at International Hardware Show
FESTOOL, a traditional Swabian company from Stuttgart, took part
in the International Hardware Show, March 25th to 27th March in the
Shanghai New International Expo Centre for the second time.
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During the fair FESTOOL presented
a wide range of tools and systems
made in Germany. The demonstration of the woodworking toolsystem showed what modern carpenters need to become more
efficient and how a modern carpentry workshop should look to
meet the increasing challenges in
this fast-growing country. These on-site demonstrations succeeded in
attracting Chinese visitors at the exhibition.
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New GEA Plant in Wuhu
O n 1 5 th A p r i l , G E A
Industrial Heat
Exchanger Systems
(China) celebrated the
ground breaking of their
new plant in the Jiu
Jiang Economic Development Zone, Wuhu,
Managing Director, Dr. M. Hubensteiner
Anhui Province. The new
plant will give an increase of production capacity of more than 50%
with an area of more than 20,000m2. Construction is to be completed
by October 2008.
GEA, with its headquarters in Bochum, Germany, has 7 consolidated
companies in China with more than 1,100 employees. The company
in Wuhu was set up in 1996 and supplies several types of coolers for
marine and power plant. The company exhibited an average annual
growth rate of 33% over the past several years.
Go-Trans Receives Additional A-License
for China
Through the receipt of an additional A-License for Go-Trans
( S h e n Z h e n ) L t d , G o - Tr a n s
strengthens its position in South
China. Go-Trans, a subsidiary of
the Swiss Gondrand LogisticsGroup, has been in the market
for many years, operating 10
offices and logistics facilities.
“After already receiving an A-license in Shanghai, this additional
license will support our continued growth and our strategic orientation in this market,” says Thomas Sasse, Managing Director of Go-Trans
Asia. The current service portfolio includes worldwide sea freight and
air freight services, storage and distribution in China, customs clearance, and NVOCC activities, among others.
effective Expands e-marketing
The international online marketing and internet technology company
effective recently opened its third subsidiary in North America.
In March of 2007, the company broadened its base with a second
branch in Shanghai, China, offering Asian and European companies
an exchange of expertise. Now, with a new operation in the capital of
Canada, effective is able to offer its services to clients on three continents, 24 hours a day.
The first step in entering the market is developing a strong online
presence in the language of a business’ target market, therefore, effective also offers multilingual services in-house. The second step is
ensuring continued exposure of a website through optimisation and
online marketing on popular search engines.
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Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Opens Office in Istanbul
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants opened an office in Istanbul,
Turkey, expanding the company's presence to 35 offices in 24 countries
in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North and South America. Dr. Burkhard Schwenker, CEO of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, explains:
"With our office in Istanbul, we are expanding our presence in the
growth regions of Central and Eastern Europe and in the Middle East.
Increasing globalization is driving the demand for strategy consulting."
Porcshe Supervisory Board Gives
Go-Ahead for Majority Stake in VW
The Supervisory Board of Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, has given the go-ahead for an increase of the stake in Volkswagen AG to more than 50%. At its meeting held on Monday, the
Supervisory Board authorized the Managing Board to initiate all
steps needed under regulatory and antitrust laws throughout the
world. The reviews by the regulatory authorities are expected to
take several months. As soon as the requisite clearances have been
obtained, Porsche SE can acquire the majority of the shares in Volkswagen. Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, Chief Executive Officer of Porsche
SE, said: “Our aim is to create one of the strongest and most innovative automobile alliances in the world, which is able to measure up
to the increased international competition.”
Shanghai - Member News
Dr. Dirk Lupberger Named General
Manager of Plumbohm Corporate
Finance Consulting (Shanghai)
It was with great pleasure earlier this year that Dr. Dirk Lupberger
returned to his second home town, Shanghai, to lead Plumbohm
Shanghai through its next phase of growth. The Chinese market, especially in the small and medium enterprise segment, is developing more
and more from a pure procurement to sales market.
From 1994 to 1997, Dirk Lupberger worked on both the Puxi and the
Pudong side of the city, as the founding CFO and VGM of two Siemens
Joint Ventures, to help to establish and continuously upgrade the
nearly country-wide mobile communication infrastructure. From 1998
to 2002, he supported young high-tech start-up companies with
corporate venture capital, as CEO and President for Siemens Venture
Capital.
Plumbohm & Co. started its Shanghai office in 2005 to advise European and Chinese companies on cross-border transactions as a full
service provider and to complement its Munich-based corporate
finance consultancy.
Plumbohm Corporate Finance Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
16/F, Suite 1606, Central Plaza, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, Shanghai 200003
Tel. + 86-21-5108 9297 | Fax + 86-21-6375 8797
Cell + 86-136 8190 6101 | lu@plumbohm.cn | www.plumbohm.cn
LGA Shanghai Co. Ltd. Tests Toilet Seats
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Along with the already existing furniture and kitchenware test laboratory, LGA Shanghai Co. Ltd. set up testing services for general products such as toilet seats. The test of general products consist quality
and fitness for use, product safety act (GPSG), mechanical safety
according to German equipment standards and ecological and chemical safety according the German Food and Feedstuffs code (LFGB).
10th Anniversary Bosch Trading
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
4th March 2008 - The Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of automotive technology and services, continues to extend its automotive
aftermarket business in China. At the recent 10th anniversary of Bosch
Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Bosch announced its plans to further
establish more than 800 Bosch Stations in China by 2013.
More than 500 guests including associates, customers, suppliers and
partners nationwide participated in the anniversary. Dr. Rudolf Colm,
member of the Management Board of Robert Bosch GmbH, congratulated the company. Mr. Robert Hanser, the President of Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, Mr. Peter Pang, the President of Bosch (China)
Investment Ltd. and Mr. Zheng Dazhi, the General Manager of Bosch
Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. gave the keynote speeches at the anniversary ceremony.
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The German Chamber of Commerce in China
HAWE Hydraulik 10th Anniversary
Ingencis Introduces Charter
10 years have passed since HAWE Hydraulik, a Bavarian family owned
mid-sized company, came to China. On 29th May 2008, HAWE China
celebrated its 10th year anniversary in the Grand Hyatt Shanghai. Subsidiaries and distributors of HAWE Group from more than 25 countries
joined the festivities.
By introducing the Ingenics Charter, Ingenics created a template
for an approach to work. The overall aim is to instil, throughout
the company, an intrinsic sense of ‘lean working’ to raise productivity, flexibility and standards along the whole company value chain.
The Ingenics Charter forms the backbone of its “production system,”
enabling us to shape in-house services and guarantee customers
methodical, customized project management.
Beginning with a small 4 person small office in Pudong, none of HAWE
employees could have imagined that the Chinese market would one
day become the largest single country-market outside of Germany.
Today, with 80 employees, over 8000m2 facilities and nearly 500m
annual turn-over, HAWE China serves customers not only in China but
also in whole Asia-Pacific.
In 2008, HAWE China will complete a new state of the art assemblyline of hydraulic aggregate for wind power application in Waigaoqiao,
Shanghai, in order to fulfill the sustaining growth of green energy
demand in China and Asia-pacific region.
Wibu-Systems Opens Offices in Spain
and Portugal
With the opening of a new office in Girona, the German security specialist Wibu-Systems extended its sales area to offer software and
content protection solutions to the Iberian peninsula. A seminar tour
will introduce the software protection solutions in four locations in
Spain and Portugal.
Barkawi Management Consultants Voted
Top Logistics Consulting Company
In a study conducted by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Managementforschung (German Institute for Management Research), Prof. Dietmar
Fink asked 264 managers to rank the most prestigious consulting firms
according to their consulting competence. In the field of logistics,
Barkawi garnered 403 of 500 possible competence points.
“In certain specialized fields, the smaller firms have the power to
outdo established market leaders,” notes Fink of his survey’s findings. Karim Barkawi, the founder of Barkawi Management Consultants,
says, “We see ourselves as a permanent partner. We don't leave our
customers alone with a concept, but accompany them throughout the
whole process of implementation. Beyond that, our focus on logistics
issues gives us a strong note of authority. We don't need a very long
adjustment period because this is our industry, too. The combination
of those two points is the basis of our success — and something our
clients appreciate.”
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mediaman Launches e-learning Platform for Austria Tourism
After developing the website of the Deutsche Schule Shanghai, mediaman china extended its work in the field of educational online communication with an e-learning program for Austria Tourism China. The
project, called ACTS, includes a web academy and is an online training tool for employees within travel agencies and travel organizers.
In Different course modules contain extensive know-how and product
knowledge. All successful participants are distinguished with a certificate as an Austria specialist, ACTS. In order not to lose the status of
ACTS, the agent must complete an updated online course each year.
Beiten Burkhardt
We have expanded and are happy to inform you that we have moved
to our new office as of 26th November 2007. We can now be contacted
at:
BEITEN BURKHARDT | International Law Firm | Suite 1001-1002,
10F | Chong Hing Finance Center, 288 Nan Jing Road West, Huang Pu
District | Shanghai 200003, P.R.China
Tel: +86 21 6141-7888 | Dir: +86 21 6141-7800 | Fax: +86 21 6141 7899
Email: Rainer.Burkardt@bblaw.com | www.beitenburkhardt.com
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Shanghai - Member News
German Centre Celebrates Success of
Sunrise Library
The German Centre was
pleased by the success
of the Annual Sunrise
Library Gala. Approximately 170 guests celebrated the charity’s
mission. Although the
exact number of donations has not yet been
release, we estimate it
reached over RMB140,000. Several participants are discussing the
further donation and cooperation with us. We would like to thank all
of the participants for their support of this worthwhile initiative!
Contact the German Centre for donations.
Compensation for PRC Nationals Increases
MRI China Group announced the findings of its Annual Compensation Package Report in China. The study represents data compiled
from hundreds of individuals who changed jobs for mid to senior level
positions in 2007 and early 2008, from one MNC to another. The data
pool represents approximately 90% Chinese nationals and 10% foreign
nationals with over 115 U.S. or European MNCs across industries in
mainland China.
Summary of the 2007/2008 study:
• Over 95% of candidates accepted total compensation more than
their current package
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• 49% of candidates received more than a 30% increase over their
previous total package
• HR and Finance functional roles continue to be in high demand with
35% and 26% increases respectively
• Most compensation package increases are in the form of base salary
with candidates becoming more focused on guaranteed income
versus the total package
Sales Offer for Manufacturing Site
The company is located
in North Zhejiang province, 3km from the border
of the Shanghai Municipality, approx. 1 hour from
either Hongqiao or Pudong
International airport. Total
floor space is 3,100m2, with
800m2 of office space and
2
2,300m production floor. Land size is approx. 14,300m2. Modern production facilities and state of the art offices meet European standards.
Upon interest please contact: Mr. Bromberger Mobile:13801993553,
Email: p.bromberger@gmx.com
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New Members - Beijing & Guangzhou
Mr. Richard Anderson
General Manager
Continental Automotive System
(Tianjin) Co. Ltd.
2 Bohai Road, TEDA
Tianjin 300457
Tel: 022 2532-7517
Fax: 022 2529-5990
Email: richard.anderson@
cn.contiautomotive.com
Web: www.conti-online.com
Mr. Pei-Jun Cheng
General Manager
Allianz China Life Insurance
Co. Ltd. Beijing Branch
5/F, China Central Place, Tower 1
81 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100025
Tel: 010 5921-6000
Fax: 010 5921-6100
Email: peijun.cheng@allianz.com.cn
Web: www.allianz.com.cn
Mr. Uli Hammer
Director Asia
Muller Textiles (Langfang) Ltd.
Langfang Economic and
Technical Development Zone
20 Huayuan Road
Langfang 065001
Tel: 0316 6089-471
Fax: 0316 6089-476
Email: uli.hammer@
mullertextiles.com
Web: www.mullertextiles.com
Ms. Christine Koeck
Architect
Momentum, interior &
architecture studio
100 Caochangdi Cun
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100015
Tel: 010 6434-4539
Fax: 010 6434-4640
Email: christine@momentum.net.cn
Web: www.momentum.net.cn
Mr. Jie Liu
Managing Director
MBO Binder Graphic Systems
(Beijing) Co. Ltd.
7 Middle Tongji Road
BDA, Beijing 100176
Tel: 010 6786-4021
Fax: 010 6787-3502
Email: peter.liu@mbo-folder.com
Web: www.mbo-folder.com.cn
Mr. Tom Meyer
Vice President Asia
Kontron AG
17 Building, Block # 1, ABP
188 Southern West 4th Ring Road
Beijing 100070
Tel: 010 6375-1188
Email: tom.meyer@kontron.com
Web: www.kontron.com
The German Chamber of Commerce in China
Mr. Manfred Schoenebeck
Managing Partner
E. R. P. Eastern Relationship
Projectconsult & Real Estate GmbH
Email: ms@erp-berlin.com
Mr. Johannes Weiler
Partner
Weiler & Partner
Unit 4A, Building B, Vantone International
Center, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100020
Tel: 010 5166-6950
Fax: 010 5141-0828
Email: jweiler@weilerpartner.com
Web: www.weilerpartner.com
Mr. Yanjun Sun
Chief Representative
Holter Regelarmaturen GmbH & Co. KG
Beijing Representative Office
New City Industry Park B2-1
9 Ke chuang 2nd Street, Eastern Area
Beijing Development Area
Daxing District, Yizhuang
Beijing 100023
Tel: 010 6789-2948
Fax: 010 6789-2700
Email: sun@horachina.com
Web: www.hora.de
Mr. Kurt O. Wehinger
General Manager
Grand Millennium Beijing
Fortune Plaza
1 (M) Dongsanhuan Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020
Tel: 010 8587-6888
Fax: 010 8587-6999
Email: kurt.wehinger@
grandmillenniumbeijing.com
Web: www.grandmillenniumbeijing.com
Private Member:
Patrick Schuler, Mathias Weigmann
If you are interested in becoming
a member of the German Chamber
of Commerce in China, Beijing
please refer to our website: www.
china.ahk.de/en/chamber/beijing/
membership/benefits/
Guangzhou
Mr. Danny Belbin
Asia Pacific Access
Beijing Ancient Observatory
Jianguoment Nei Dajie
Dongcheng District
Beijing 100005
Tel: 010 6512-9996
Fax: 010 8561-8756
Email: info@apachina.com
Web: www.apachina.com
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Mr. Sascha Sliwa
Chief Representative
TC GROUP CHINA Target Communications
Building F, 48 Nan Yan Xi Hai
Xicheng District
Beijing 100035
Tel: 136 9925 5602
Fax: 010-6651 1448
Email: sascha.sliwa@tcgroup-china.com
Web: www.tcgroup-china.com
Mr. Hans Urich Frintrop
Leifheit AG Guangzhou Rep. Office
Room 1003, 13/ F, Goldlion Bilding
138 East Tiyu Road
Guangzhou 510620
Tel: 020 3891-2857
Fax: 020 3891-2895
Email: mark.gu@leifheit-china.com
Web: www.leifheit.com
Ms. Lucinder Ng
The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen
2/F, D1, Galaxy
International Building
Fuhua San Road, Futian District
Shenzhen 518048
Tel: 0755 8356-8688
Fax: 0755 8346-6954
Email: lucinder.ng@ritzcarlton.com
Web: www.ritzcarlton.com
Mr. Wolfgang Geis
6 South Cuihu Road, Kunming
Yunnan 650031
Tel: 0871 5158-888 ext.8658
Fax: 0871 5111-820
Email: wolfgang.geis@
greenlakehotel.com
Mr. Gerhard Reiter
Swarovski (Guangzhou)
Trading Co. Ltd.
Room 2401-03, Teem Tower, Tee Mall
208 Tianhe Road
Guangzhou 510620
Tel: 020 3813-2111
Fax: 020 3810-2278
Email: gerhard.reiter@swarovski.com
Web: www.swarovski.com
Ms. Vivian Tsung
HUGO BOSS Guangdong
Trading Company Ltd.
16/F, Bldg. A, Center Plaza
161 West Linhe Road
Guangzhou 510620
Tel: 020 3813-0015
Fax: 020 3825-1860
Email: vivian_tsung@hugoboss.com
Web: www.hugoboss.com
If you are interested in becoming a member of the German Chamber of
Commerce in China • Guangzhou, please refer to our website: www.china.
ahk.de/en/chamber/guangzhou/membership/benefits/
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New Members - Shanghai
Mr. Giovanni Ambrogio
General Manager
OM Carrelli Elevatori
S.p.A OM China
Shanghai Representative Office
B-209, 568 West Tianshan Road
Shanghai
Tel: 021 2898-6577
Fax: 021 2898-6454
Email: giovanni.ambrogio@om-china.com
Web: www.om-china.com
Mr. Swen Arnold
General Manager
NFT Automation Systems Ltd.
Room 610 Yuandong Tower
1101 South Pudong Road
Shanghai 200120
Tel: 021 5836-6296
Fax: 021 5836-6297
Email: info@nft-systeme.de
Web: www.nft-systeme.de
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Ms. Conny Bartl
1116 West Yan’an Road
Changning District
Shanghai 200052
Tel: 021 6115-9988
Fax: 021 6115-9736
Email: cbartl@regenthotels.com
Mr. Philip Fritzsche
Head of Global Sourcing
Office China
Sandoz China
Shanghai Novartis Trading Ltd.
Room 801, Huaihai Plaza
1045 Middle Huaihai Road
Shanghai 200031
Tel: 021 2411-6688
Fax: 021 2411-6644
Email: philip.fritzsche@sandoz.com
Web: www.sandoz.com
Mr. Simon Waiho Chan
Managing Director /
Chief Financial Officer Asia
Zhuhai Harting Ltd. Shanghai Branch
Room 5403, Hongkong New World Tower
300 Middle Huaihai Road
Shanghai 200021
Tel: 021 6386-2200
Fax: 021 6386-8636
Email: simon.chan@harting.com
Web: www.harting.com.cn
Mr. Hao Chen
CEO
effective marketing (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Room 522-523, Fortune Times
1438 North Shaanxi Road
Shanghai 200060
Tel: 021 6298-5911
Fax: 021 6298-5911 ext. 601
Email: huang@effective-world.com
Web: www.effective-world.com
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Dr. Ole Brühl
Attorney at Law
Schindhelm
Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Repraesentationsbuero in Shanghai
German Centre for Industry and Trade
Shanghai
Tower 1, 6/F,610-611,88 Keyuan Road
Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong
Shanghai 201203
Tel: 021 2898-6379
Fax: 021 2898-6370
Email: ole.bruehl@schindhelm.net
Web: www.schindhelm.net
Mr. Axel Douchin
CEO
NEXIAN Ltd.
Room B, 20/F, 831 Xinzha Road
Shanghai 200041
Tel: 021 5228-9625
Fax: 021 5228-9626
Email: contact@nexiancorp.com
Web: www.nexiancorp.com
Mr. Karl Eibl
CEO
S+S Separation and Sorting
Technology (Qingdao) Co. Ltd.
120 Zhuzhou Road, Qingdao Hi-Tech
Industrial Development Zone
Laoshan District, Qingdao 266101
Tel: 0532 8870-6309
Fax: 0532 8870-6301
Email: karl.eibl@se-so-tec.com
Web: www.se-so-tec.com.cn
Mr. Tobias M. Ernst
EAM – Food & Beverage
Le Royal Meridien Shanghai
789 East Nanjing Road
Shanghai 200001
Tel: 021 3318-9999 ext. 8918
Fax: 021 6360-6010
Email: royal.shanghai@lemeridien.com
Web: www.starwoodhotels.com.sg
Mr. David Gregory
CEO East Asia
Knauf Plasterboard China
Room ABCD, 18/F, Shi Ye Building
18 North Caoxi Road
Shanghai 200030
Tel: 021 6427-0056
Fax: 021 6468-6663
Email: dgregory@mail.knauf.com.cn
Web: www.knauf.com
Mr. Helge von Fugler
Managing Director
Oldenburger Interior Products
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
198 Zhongchuan Road, Anting Town
Shanghai 201814
Tel: 021 5950-5871
Email: fugler@oldenburger.com.cn
Web: www.oldenburger.com
The German Chamber of Commerce in China
Mr. Kurt Fasser
General Manager
CON MOTO Consulting Group
Shanghai Office
Room 1606, Times Square
93 West Huaihai Road
Shanghai 200021
Tel: 021 6141-5275
Fax: 021 6141-5277
Email: fasser@conmoto.de
Web: www.conmoto-consulting.com
Mr. Frederic Gillant
Chief Sales and Services Officer
T-Systems P.R. China Ltd.
Shanghai Branch
Unit 2001-2005, 20/F, Hongyi Plaza
299 East Nanjing Road
Shanghai 200001
Tel: 021 6133-9000
Fax: 021 6133-9001
Email: konnie.yao@t-systems.com
Web: www.t-systems.com
Mr. Frank Gaenzle
Vice President
Losberger Shanghai Co. Ltd.
Block 5, Xunhao Industrial Park
258 Jinglian Road
Shanghahi 201108
Tel: 021 6161-1005
Fax: 021 6434-3316
Email: tent.china@losbergerchina.com
Web: www.losbergerchina.com
Mr. Nikolas Gruber
President
GruberChem Ltd. Shanghai Office
Room 1807, 18/F, Liangyou Building
618 Shangcheng Road
Shanghai 200120
Tel: 021 5840-7141
Fax: 021 5840-6398
Email: nikolas.gruber@gruberchem.com
Web: www.gruberchem.com
Mr. Werner Gelpke
President Asia Pacific
Forbo Movement Systems
6/F, 77 Fenyang Road
Shanghai 200031
Tel: 021 6473-4586
Fax: 021 6473-4757
Email: werner.gelpke@fobo.com
Web: www.forbo.com
Mr. Oliver Haas
Project Manager
Knauf Plasterboard China
18 Xiexin Road
Taicang Port Development Zone
Taicang 215433
Tel: 0512 5318 6000 ext. 100
Fax: 0512 5318-6006
Email: o.haas@mail.knauf.com.cn
Web: www.knauf.com.cn
Mr. Georg Hofaecker
CFO
PWO High Tech
metal components Co.Ltd.
215 Dongjin Road
Suzhou 215000
Tel: 0512 6596-1780
Fax: 0512 6596-4647
Email: georg.hofaecker@progress-werk.cn
Mr. Jan de Graaf
Chief Representative
Central Marketing Agency of the
German Agricultural Industries Ltd.
Shanghai Representative Office
Room 607, Hotel Equatorial
65 West Yan’an Road
Shanghai 200040
Tel: 021 6248-0100; 021 6248-8439
Fax: 021 6248-2094
Email: info@cma-china.com.cn
Web: www.cma-china.com.cn
Mr. Michael Gritzbach
Director
OPTIMA Packaging Machines
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
314 Shenxia Road
Malu Town, Jiading District
Shanghai 201818
Tel: 021 5990-3608
Fax: 021 5990-7399
Email: info@optima-cn.com
Web: www.optima-group.de
Mr. Dirk Haellmayr
Partner German Desk in China
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd.
30/F, Bund Center
222 East Yan’an Road
Shanghai 200002
Tel: 021 6141-8888
Fax: 021 6335-0003
Email: dhaellmayr@deloitte.com.cn
Web: www.deloitte.com.cn
Mr. Enrico Kleinser
General Manager
Provin Co. Ltd.
Room 802
No.1 777 South Zhongshan No.2 Road
Shanghai 200032
Tel: 021 3368-5030
Fax: 021 3368-5031
Email: e.kleinser@provin.com.cn
Web: www.provin.com.cn
Mr. Dieter Hofele
Country Manager China
Air Berlin
Suite 632, 88 Keyuan Road
German Centre for Industry
and Trade Shanghai Co. Ltd.
Pudong, Shanghai 201203
Tel: 021 2898-6060
Fax: 021 2898-6848
Email: serviceteam-china@airberlin.com
Web: www.airberlin.com
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The German Chamber of Commerce in China
Mr. Markus Hartmann
Manager Relocations
Schenker China Ltd.
Unit 3802-3806
Raffles City (Office Tower)
268 Middle Xizang Road
Shanghai 200041
Tel: 021 6170-8959
Fax: 021 6170-7777
Email: markus.hartmann@schenker.com
Web: www.schenker.com
Mr. Mark Kruemke
President
Pro China Direct (Shanghai)
International Trading Co. Ltd.
2/F, Building No. 2
1295 Xinjinqiao Road, Pudong
Shanghai 201206
Tel: 021 6162-9266
Fax: 021 6162-9252
Email: office@prochinadirect.com
Web: www.prochinadirect.com
Mr. Johannes Hummel
General Manager
Deutsche KLINGER SCHNBERG
GmbH Shanghai Representative Office
Room 2108, North Tower
Fude Business Centre
1688 North Sichuan Road
Shanghai 200080
Tel: 021 6605-2616
Fax: 021 6605-2819
Email: wuellerich.sh@
klinger-schoeneberg.de
Web: www.klinger-schoeneberg.com
Ms. Denise Lee
General Manager
KAHLA Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Room 1103, 12 Rotterdam Garden
19 East Ronghua Road
Shanghai 201103
Tel: 021 6208-4992
Fax: 021 6208-4836
Email: denise.lee@kahla.com.cn
Web: www.kahlaporzellan.com
Mr. Martin Kaufung
CFO
Siemens Standard Motors Ltd.
110 West Street, Qingshan town
Yizheng 211417
Tel: 0514 8571-8002
Fax: 0514 8571-8005
Email: martin.kaufung@siemens.com
Web: www.siemens.com
Mr. Zuo Ling
General Manager
Endress+Hauser Analytical
Instruments (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
491 Middle Suhong Road
Suzhou Industrial Park
Suzhou 215021
Tel: 0512 6258-9013
Fax: 0512 6258-9011
Email: jianmin.ni@cn.endress.com
Web: www.conducta.endress.com
Mr. Christian Koehler
Vice President
Ricardo Shanghai Co. Ltd.
2809-2811, Maxdo Center
8 Xingyi Road, Changning District
Shanghai 200336
Tel: 021 5208-0599
Fax: 021 5208-2811
Email: daisy.gu@ricardo.com;
christian.koehler@ricardo.com
Web: www.ricardo.com
Dr. Jinyi Pan
CTO& Vice President
Nokia Siemens Networks
Transport Systems (Shanghai) Ltd.
9/F, Building 89
1122 North Qinzhou Road
Shanghai 200233
Tel: 021 3428-4528
Fax: 021 5426-4809
Email: jinyi.pan@nsn.com
Web: www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
Ms. Claudia Kohr
Director of Behavioral Health
ParkwayHealth Medical Center
1/F, 135 West Jianguo Road
Shanghai 200020
Tel: 021 6445-1515
Fax: 021 6445-9595
Email: claudia.kohr@parkwayhealth.cn
Web: www.worldlink-shanghai.com
Ms. Li Lue
Senior Translator & Interpreter
(Chinese & German)
Room 25C07, Yitianxia Building
360 Hengtong Road
Shanghai 200070
Tel: 021 6380-9398
Fax: 021 5101-2036
Email: lily.lue@smltranslation.com
www.china.ahk.de
Ms. Hui Mo
Chief Representative
Arno Arnold
Taicang Representative Office
A26, 105 East Shanghai Road
Taicang 215400
Tel: 0512 5359-1112
Fax: 0512 5359-1152
Email: china@arno-arnold.de
Web: www.arno-arnold.de
Mr. Shiu Ching Ng
General Manager
Duerkopp Adler Trading
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
4/F, SMPIC Building
669 Wusong Road
Shanghai 200080
Tel: 021 6393-8822
Fax: 021 6307-8440
Email: dash@duerkopp-adler.sh.com
Web: www.duerkopp-adler.com
Mr. Frank Opletal
Vice President Operations Asia-Pacific
Voith Paper Fabrics China Co. Ltd.
683 Zizhu Road
Kunshan 215316
Tel: 138-6260-9977
Fax: 0512 5779-2875
Email: frank.opletal@voith.com
Web: www.voith.com
Mr. Dennis Raethel
Senior Operations Manager
Euler Hermes Information Consulting
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Room 2505A, Jin Mao Tower
88 Century Boulevard, Pudong
Shanghai 200120
Tel: 021 5047-4750
Fax: 021 5047-1390
Email: shanghai@eulerhermes.com
Web: www.eulerhermes.com
Prof. Savas Tuemis
50 Chifeng Road
Shanghai 200092
Tel: 134 8279 9885
Fax: 021 6597-5260
Email: savas@tuemis.de
Mr. Achim Roth
President and Chairman
of the Board of Directors
AirPlus Payment Management Co. Ltd.
Suite 707, Tower 1, German Centre
88 Keyuan Road
Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
Shanghai 201203
Tel: 021 2898-6902
Fax: 021 2898-6497
Email: china@airplus.com
Web: www.AirPlus.com
Ms. Juliane Schimpf
General Manager
i+o Industry Planning+Organization
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Unit 651, Tower 3, German Centre
88 Keyuan Road
Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
Shanghai 201203
Tel: 021 2898-6862
Fax: 021 2898-6330
Email: j.schimpf@io-consultants.com
Web: www.io-consultants.com
Mr. Theo Pauly
General Manager
InterContinental Hotels Group
1433 Minsheng Road, Pudong
Shanghai 200135
Tel: 021 5190-8888
Fax: 021 5190-9202
Email: theo.pauly@ihg.com
Web: www.ihg.com
Dr. Michael Sikora
CEO
Automotive Business Consulting Ltd.
Shanghai Representative Office
Suite 1411, 12B/F
Jintiandi International Mansion
998 Renmin Road
Shanghai 200031
Tel: 021 6320-0315
Fax: 021 6320-3135
Email: sikora@abc-shanghai.com.cn
Mr. Frank Quosdorf
Chairman and co-founder
Totuba Ltd.
Suite 418, Building 5
210 Taikang Road
Shanghai 200025
Tel: 021 5465-5507
Fax: 021 5465-5517
Email: founders@totuba.com
Web: www.totuba.com
Mr. Dan Schulte
President
Pieroth Wine Co. Ltd.
Room 404, Main Building of
Zhijun Plaza, 1233 Xietu Road
Shanghai 200032
Tel: 021 5170-2150
Fax: 021 5170-2151
Email: dschulte@pierothwines.co.kr
Web: www.pieroth-china.com
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Member Mix
Mr. Bernd Kloepzig
Technical General Manager
Fluorochemical Industrial Park of
Changshu Economic Development Zone
Changshu 215522
Tel: 0512 5232-2503
Fax: 0512 5232-2788
Email: Bernd.Kloepzig@arkema.com
Mr. Zhenyu Li
Managing Director
Baumer (China) Co. Ltd.
Section A, 2/F, Building 30
201 Minyi Road, Songjiang District
Shanghai 201612
Tel: 021 6768-7095
Fax: 021 6768-7098
Email: sales.cn@baumergroup.com
Web: www.baumer.cn
Mr. Dong Liu
General Manager
Proleit Automation Systems
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Unit 605, Germen Centre
88 Keyuan Road
Shanghai 201203
Tel: 021 2898-6436 ext. 9
Fax: 021 2898-6436 ext. 801
Email: info-cn@proleit.cn
dliu@proleit.de
Web: www.proleit.de
New Members - Shanghai
Mr. Walter Schmidt
Head of Procurement China
Weidmüller Interface
(Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
Standard Factory Building 2 & 6
Area 3, New Technology Park
81 Xiangyang Road
Suzhou 215011
Tel: 0512 6805-6410
Fax: 0512 6878-2477
Email: walter.schmidt@weidmuller.com.cn
Web: www. weidmuller.com.cn
Mr. Thomas H.-P. Schwarz
Managing Director
ChipsandMore GmbH
Room 402, Youyi Tower
26 South Sichuan Road
Shanghai 200080
Tel: 021 5170-4956
Fax: 021 5170-4952
Email: thomas.schwarz@chipsandmore.net
Web: www.chipsandmore.net
Member Mix
Mr. Axel Schwerdtfeger
Chief Operating Officer
HAWE International Trading
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
155 Jindian Road, Pudong
Shanghai 201206
Tel: 021 5899-9678
Fax: 021 5055-0836
Email: a.schwerdtfeger@hawe.com.cn
Web: www.hawe.de
Dr. Victor Shi
President QIAGEN Asia
QIAGEN China (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Room 2506-2510, POS Plaza
1600 Century Avenue, Pudong
Shanghai 200122
Tel: 021 3865-3865
Fax: 021 3865-3965
Email: victor.shi@qiagen.com
Web: www.qiagen.com
Ms. Julia Steininger
Chief Representative
Increon GmbH
Shanghai Representative Office
88 Keyuan Road
Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
Shanghai 201203
Tel: 021 2898-6062
Fax: 021 2898-6063
Email: js@increon.com
Web: www.increon.com
Mr. Gerd Thiele
Block B, State High-Tech
Industry Development Zone
9-1 North Xuedian Road
Wuxi 214142
Tel: 0510 8533-1177 ext. 130
0510 8533-1177 ext. 131
Fax: 0510 8533-1166
Email: g.thiele@ggp-wuxi.de
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Dr. Raymond Kok
Attorney at Law
Schindhelm
Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Repraesentationsbuero in Shanghai
German Centre for
Industry and Trade Shanghai
Tower 1, 6/F,610-611,88 Keyuan Road
Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong
Shanghai 201203
Tel: 021 2898-6379
Fax: 021 2898-6370
Email: raymond.kok@schindhelm.net
Web: www.schindhelm.net
Mr. Jin Tu
General Manager
KBR Power Quality Technology
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Room 17A, Huadu Mansion
838 Zhangyang Road, Pudong
Shanghai 200122
Tel: 021 5169-2628
Fax: 021 5169-2628 ext. 806
Email: info@kbr-china.com
Web: www.kbr-china.com
Mr. Guido Uhle
CFO
Demag Cranes & Components
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
125 Yezhuang Road
European Industry Zone
Zhuanghang Town, Fengxian
Shanghai 201415
Tel: 021 3718-2331
Fax: 021 5746-4558
Email: guido.uhle@demagcranes.com.cn
Web: www. demagcranes.com.cn
Mr. Christophe Vincent
General Manager North China
Dachser Shanghai Co. Ltd.
Unit 2303B, Westgate Mall
1038 West Nanjing Road
Shanghai 200041
Tel: 021 3217-4790
Fax: 021 6267-9380
Email: christophe.vincent
@dachser.com.cn
Web: www.dachser.com.cn
sikora@abc-shanghai.com
Web: www.abc-shanghai.com
Ms. Karen Wefelmeyer
Head of Human Resources Asia
Deckel Maho Gildemeister Technology
Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
178 West Yindu Road
Shanghai 201612
Tel: 021 6764-8876
Fax: 021 6764-9033
+49 5205 74 453017
Email: karen.wefelmeyer@
gildemeister.com
Web: www.gildemeister.com
The German Chamber of Commerce in China
Mr. Wenli Tang
General Manager
Pfeifer Drako Steel Wire Rope
(Changshu) Co. Ltd.
Building 4-2, Maqiao Industrial Square
Changshu Economic Development Zone
Changshu 215513
Tel: 0512 5226-7305
Fax: 0512 5226-7301
Email: wenli.tang@pfeiferdrako.cn
Web: www.pfeifer.de
Dr. Volker Weber
General Manager
INEOS Phenol
(Zhangjiagang) Co. Ltd.
Room 3506B, K.Wah Center
1010 Middle Huaihai Road
Shanghai 200031
Tel: 021 6103-5228
Fax: 021 5403-2822
Email: jessie.jin@ineosphenol.de
Web: www.ineosphenol.com
Mr. Steve Yang
Consultant
Antal International Business
Consulting (Beijing) Co. Ltd.
Room1813&1816, Bund Centre
222 East Yan’an Road
Shanghai 200002
Tel: 021 6132-3866
Fax: 021 6335-1219
Email: sji@antal.com.cn
Web: www. antal.com.cn
Mr. Erich Winsloe
Partner and Managing Director
Araia Co. Ltd. Shanghai
Room 1709, Shanghai Times Square
Office Building
93 Middle Huaihai Road
Shanghai 200021
Tel: 021 6391-8356
Fax: 021 6391-8358
Email: erich.winsloe@araia.com
Web: www.araia.com
Mr. Ralf Vogelmann
Chief Coordinator in China
GüDE GmbH & Co. KG (China)
Unit 504, Building 1
3000 Longdong Ave. Pudong
Shanghai 201203
Tel: 021 6879-0162
Fax: 021 6879-0810
Email: r.vogelmann@guede.com
Web: www.guede.com
Ms. Li Xiao
Representative
BRAINFORCE AG
Room 322, 3/F, Building A
Far East International Plaza
319 Xianxia Road
Shanghai 200051
Tel: 021 6270-2222; 021 6235-1289
Fax: 021 6270-5555
Email: li.xiao@brainforce-ag.com
Web: www.brainforce-ag.com
Mr. Jonas Vollmer
President Asia-Pacific
Teams Design Consulting
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Room 1309, 970 Dalian Road
Shanghai 200092
Tel: 021 6590-9911
Fax: 021 6590-9232
Email: info@teamdsdesign.cn
Web: www.teamsdesign.com
Mr. Fazhang Wang
Senior Director Finance & Administration
BSW Household Appliances Co. Ltd.
66 Wangzhuang Road
Wuxi 214028
Tel: 0510 8521-8888
Fax: 0510 8521-5169
Email: fazhang.wang@bshg.com
Mr. Xiaonan Wang
General Manager
Sievert Concrete Precast Elements
(Hefei) Co.Ltd.
M306, University City
Hefei Economic & Technology
Development Zone
Hefei 230601
Tel: 0551 3837-259
Fax: 0551 3837-259
Email: xiaonanwang007@yahoo.com
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becoming a member of the
German Chamber of Commerce
in China • Shanghai, please
refer to our website:
www.china.ahk.de/en/chamber/
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Community
(DCGS)
Contact:
Peter Kruse, Protestant Pastor
Mob: 13917654475
Michael Bauer, Catholic Priest
Mob: 13774310216
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