成都大陆希望集团有限公司

(Hope Deepblue Digital Factory & New Office Building)

Grow Toward the Sun, Forge Ahead with Innovation! On December 29, Hope Deepblue Air-Conditioning Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Hope Deepblue"), a subsidiary under the Mechatronics & Intelligent Technology Sector of Continental Hope Group, achieved a significant milestone: its brand-new digital factory and new office building were officially commissioned, ushering Hope Deepblue into a new phase of development!

On the same day, Hope Deepblue held a grand inauguration ceremony adjacent to the digital factory. Dr. Chen Bin, Co-founder and President of Continental Hope Group; Ms. Liu Haiyan, Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Continental Hope Group; Dr. Cheng Yifeng, Vice President of the Group; leaders from various group centers; executives of the group’s fellow business divisions; as well as the management team and employee representatives of Hope Deepblue, jointly witnessed this historic moment.

(Group Leaders, Hope Deepblue's Management and Employee Representatives at the Ceremony)

As a member of the "Dual Carbon" Working Group of China's Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry, Hope Deepblue stands as a pivotal heavy-duty refrigeration and heating equipment manufacturing base in Western China. It long commits to the full life cycle of R&D, production, sales, and services for equipment and projects in absorption refrigeration, heat pumps, and industrial waste heat utilization, providing customers with "one-stop" system solutions. The company's products are widely adopted across sectors including iron and steel, polysilicon, coking, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, metallurgy, hospitals, and hotels, and exported to dozens of countries and regions such as Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria, earning it the title of "Expert in Waste Heat Utilization".

The inauguration of Hope Deepblue's digital factory and new office building elevates the digitalization level of the Group's Mechatronics & Intelligent Technology Sector to new heights, representing a benchmark low-carbon solution for Hope's intelligent manufacturing forged by core technologies in the heavy industry sector! The newly completed intelligent manufacturing center and modern office building complement each other seamlessly, signaling Hope Deepblue's transition into a new era defined by enhanced innovation vitality, improved collaboration efficiency, and sustainable development.

(Dr. Chen Bin, Co-founder and President of Continental Hope Group, Delivering a Speech)

Dr. Chen Bin, Co-founder and President of Continental Hope Group, addressed the ceremony. He emphasized that the inauguration of the technologically advanced digital factory and new office building will further propel Hope Deepblue's sustainable development. He expressed his expectation that all employees will work hand in hand, striving to win market recognition through wisdom, courage, diligence, and perseverance. He envisioned Hope Deepblue soaring like a mighty eagle, spreading its wings to reach new heights!

(Dr. He Jianbo, General Manager of the Group's Mechatronics & Intelligent Technology Sector, Delivering a Speech)

Dr. He Jianbo, General Manager of the Group's Mechatronics & Intelligent Technology Sector, noted that thanks to the Group's continuous investment and support, Hope Deepblue is now embracing unprecedented development opportunities. He stressed that all Hope Deepblue employees must face challenges head-on with a strong sense of ownership, work tenaciously, and strive to achieve the company's business objectives.

(Dr. Chen Bin, President of the Group; Ms. Liu Haiyan, Executive Vice President; Dr. Cheng Yifeng, Vice President; Dr. He Jianbo, General Manager of the Mechatronics & Intelligent Technology Sector; and Li Qianbo, Executive Deputy General Manager of Hope Deepblue, Participating in the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony)

Stepping into Hope Deepblue's digital factory, one is immediately greeted by its world-leading intelligent production lines for the heavy equipment manufacturing and central air-conditioning sectors. The intelligent manufacturing center is equipped with multiple sets of high-precision core processing and testing equipment, coupled with an industrial equipment interconnection system. Integrating an intelligent CNC machining cluster and a full-performance product testing center, it enables real-time dynamic monitoring and precise regulation of the entire production process, ensuring product quality through green and intelligent process standards. The data middle platform built by the management command center integrates systems such as CRM, PLM, MES, ERP, OA, and NC, breaking down data silos between independent systems. Through data aggregation, it provides robust support for scientific decision-making, promotes value stream optimization and JIT (Just-In-Time) production models, realizes digital management of production processes, and achieves efficiency improvement and cost optimization. Thanks to the digital platform, the welding qualification rate has reached ≥99.9%, energy consumption has been reduced by 15%, production efficiency has increased by 15%, and the on-time delivery rate has improved by 20%. The newly inaugurated intelligent manufacturing center has also significantly enhanced the company's production capacity, enabling it to manufacture single units with a maximum weight of 300 tons and a heating capacity exceeding 100MW, as well as the simultaneous final assembly of 50 units.

(Advanced Production Lines and Products in Hope Deepblue's Digital Factory)

Inside the new office building, a fully integrated digital office system is in place, covering intelligent attendance tracking, cloud-based collaboration, conference systems, and data-driven management, which comprehensively enhances operational efficiency. The scientifically designed office area is spacious, bright, and high-tech, featuring multiple functional zones including intelligent workspaces, collaborative meeting rooms, high-end reception areas, and a digital intelligence exhibition center. It creates a more comfortable and efficient working environment for employees while establishing a high-quality platform for customer communication and technological R&D. Every design detail reflects the seamless integration of intelligent efficiency and humanistic care.

Simultaneously, Hope Deepblue's Energy-Saving System Digital Intelligence Exhibition Center was opened to the public. It showcases a review of the company's development history, a demonstration of its current technological advancements, and a vision for the future, embodying Hope Deepblue's social responsibility and industry leadership at every turn. The inauguration of the new office building is not only an upgrade of the office environment but also a crucial milestone in the strategic upgrading of Hope Deepblue's digital intelligence initiatives.

(Hope Deepblue's Energy-Saving System Digital Intelligence Exhibition Center)

Subsequently, a working conference on Hope Deepblue's three-year development plan was held in the conference room of the new office building. The Group's Board of Directors issued important guidelines for Hope Deepblue's future development, made specific arrangements for the company's work in technology, sales, production, human resources, and related management areas, put forward clear requirements, outlined development paths, and defined strategic goals. It was emphasized that the company should fully benchmark itself against leading domestic and international enterprises, stay committed to its strategic objectives, pool confidence and strength, and strive to become an outstanding enterprise with aspirations, goals, and pursuits.

Hope Deepblue will take the grand inauguration as a brand-new starting point for its endeavors. It will translate future aspirations into concrete actions every single day, embody them in the pursuit of excellence in every task, and adopt a humble mindset of starting anew, a proactive attitude of forging ahead, and a determined stance of delivering results. On this new journey, the company will comprehensively advance all aspects of its operation and management work, striving toward the goal of high-quality and sustainable development. In 2026, Hope Deepblue will take this opportunity to leverage the wisdom of all Hope employees, continue to drive development through innovation, and keep exploring cutting-edge technologies in the refrigeration and heating sectors. It will share stable, reliable, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly high-quality integrated energy management systems with global customers, facilitate the global drive toward green, low-carbon, and sustainable development, and fulfill the Hope vision of "Making the World Greener, the Sky Bluer" with tangible actions. Grow Toward the Sun, Forge Ahead with Innovation! (Contributed by: Hope Deepblue)