Ruma, 6 November 2025 – Haitian has taken the next step in the development of its new production facility in Ruma, Serbia, holding an internal Open House event for employees and close partners. The site is a key part of Haitian’s European strategy, providing local machine manufacturing, optimized logistics, R&D and long-term growth potential.

The first plant covers around 60,000 sqm production area.

In line with Haitian’s philosophy to Create and Extend Advantage for its customers the plant holds everything to meet various market demands, with additional land available for further expansion.

Production this year will focus on injection molding machines, centered around two proven machine series: The Mars series (servo-hydraulic toggle IMM) and the Jupiter series (servo-hydraulic two-platen IMM). To date, more than 50 machines have been produced, with the first units already delivered.

Alongside the production of machinery, Haitian Serbia will serve as a central hub for supplying spare parts to the European market. With on-site warehouses in Serbia and Germany (the European headquarters), as well as additional decentralized storage points across the continent, Haitian will ensure the rapid availability of key components and minimize customer downtime.

To meet the specific demands of Europe’s plastics processing industry, Haitian Serbia is expanding the capabilities for high-end machinery and integrated system solutions. This includes the recruitment of engineers specializing in the design of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components for injection molding machines. With a European R&D team focusing on high-performance and market-specific applications, Haitian will produce machinery and turnkey solutions in line with regional requirements – from optimized machine configurations to fully integrated production cells.

The investment in the production facility in Serbia reinforces Haitian’s commitment to being a long-term partner to Europe’s plastics and manufacturing industries, incorporating the three main pillars of Haitian’s global strategy: Regional Headquarters, localized production, and several Application Centers across Europe.

Level Up! Your Flexibility –
Injection Molding “Plus” at K 2025

With open interfaces, a new IML system, robotics, peripheral devices, and the Go Factory MES, Haitian will demonstrate at K 2025 how modular automation and digitalization increase flexibility in injection molding production.

Together with its sister company Haitian Smart Solutions, Haitian International will present a comprehensive range of solutions for the automation and digitalization of manufacturing cells at K 2025. The focus will be on solutions offering maximum flexibility for customers.

Open Integration
The Open Integration concept is based on seamless integration. All Haitian and Zhafir machines are equipped with all common Euromap interfaces. Users can freely select and connect their peripherals and automation systems. This provides a future-proof basis for individual manufacturing cells.

Premiere: IML system developed in-house
A particular highlight is the new in-mold labeling system. In combination with the new 5th generation Zhafir Zeres F electric packaging machine, it creates a complete solution from a single source. Uniform control and plug-and-play integration reduce set-up times and increase process reliability.

Haitian linear robots from “Hilectro”
At K Show, the latest generation of Hilectro linear robots is presented for the flexible automation of injection molding processes. Robots are available for clamping forces ranging from 40 to 8,800 tonnes, can handle loads from 4 to 150 kg and can achieve positioning accuracy of up to ±0.02 mm. EtherCAT bus communication and integrated safety and energy-saving functions support precise, fast, and efficient processes.

Peripheral devices
In the field of peripherals, Haitian Smart Solutions offers a wide range of material preparation and – processing equipment, temperature control units, and conveyor and dosing devices that impress with their ease of use and economical operation. The devices can be integrated into automation concepts in a modular way and are designed for reliable series production.

MES solution Go Factory
Digitalization as an integral part of Haitian: with the Go Factory Cloud, Haitian Smart Solutions delivers a free of charge MES that is integrated into all machines ex works. Functions such as real-time monitoring, automatic fault messages, central process data storage, and TV dashboards are all included. This makes it quick and easy to get started with digital production with minimal investment.

Company profile Haitian Smart Solutions
Haitian Smart Solutions is a division of the Haitian Group. At K 2025, the division will present itself as a partner for modular automation and digitalization. Its portfolio ranges from robots and peripherals to integrated systems and complex turnkey solutions. With these technologies, Haitian Smart Solutions expands Haitian International’s injection molding machines into system solutions – Technology to the Point.

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No Downstream Processing:
One-step to the visible part

At K 2025, Haitian International will present a smart, sustainable solution for the automotive industry: the production of visible parts directly from the mold using polypropylene and a pre-decorated film insert. This eliminates the need for painting or other downstream processes. The exhibit features a fifth-generation Jupiter machine combined with a fully integrated automation cell from Haitian Smart Solutions.

The application is a wheel arch for the automotive sector. The special feature is that a preformed decorative film is inserted directly into the mold and bonded with the PP during the injection molding process. There is no need for a transfer station, painting or trimming – the part leaves the mold fully decorated and ready to install.

This streamlined process reduces complexity, material waste and cycle times. At the same time, it enables the use of cost-effective recycled materials while meeting high demands for surface quality. The Jupiter servo-hydraulic two-platen machine provides the necessary precision and stability for such applications, offering a compact footprint and full automation potential.

At K 2025 a Jupiter Series with clamping force of 6,500 kN produces a 450 g part in a single-cavity mold in 60 seconds. Film handling and part removal are fully automated using Haitian Smart Solutions components. The system is also equipped with Haitian’s Go Factory MES for real-time production monitoring and control, as well as the HT·Inject smart feature, which optimizes the injection process in real time and ensures consistent part weights — a critical advantage when processing recycled materials.

This live showcase is the result of close collaboration between Haitian, Oerlikon HRSflow, Inevo, DNP, ExxonMobil, Meusburger and Sesotec. Together, these partners demonstrate how premium quality and economical manufacturing can go hand in hand without compromising process reliability.

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Zhafir Zeres medical:
COC live application at K 2025

At K 2025, Zhafir will present the Zeres “medical” – based on our best-selling electric machine series “Zhafir Zeres” and equipped with a dedicated package for medical applications. The GMP-compliant version comes with GoFactory as a standard feature. The integrated interface enables process monitoring and traceability at no additional cost.

The live application on a ZE1500V-300h medical with a 32 mm screw demonstrates the production of a syringe barrel made from COC (Cyclic Olefin Copolymer) using an 8-cavity mold. With a shot weight of 24 grams, the glass-like COC requires precise temperature control and stable injection for high dimensional accuracy. The Zeres medical meets these demands with an injection pressure of up to 2,530 bar and a maximum injection speed of 300 mm/s – ensuring consistent process conditions and repeatable quality.

The Zhafir Medical Package

The machine design is tailored for cleanroom use, featuring stainless steel cladding in the mold area, smooth and easy-to-clean surfaces, an elevated base frame, and the use of NSF-H1 certified lubricants. The control system offers user management, electronic signature, and audit trail functionality. GMP-related documentation requirements are supported by default.

Peripherial and Cleanroom Equipment

All peripheral equipment is supplied by Haitian Smart Solutions, including the dryer, material handling system, and temperature control unit with a setpoint of 110 °C. The cleanroom equipment is provided by partner company Petek and includes a fan filter unit, laminar flow box, and a fully enclosed conveyor system for controlled part handling.

The Zeres medical Series combines electric drive technology with stable process architecture and integrated data capabilities. It is designed for the reliable and cost-efficient series production of high-precision plastic components under regulated medical manufacturing conditions.

About Zhafir Plastics Machinery

Zhafir Plastics Machinery, founded in 2005, is a brand of Haitian International and specializes in electrical precision solutions in the injection molding sector. Over 33,000 machines have been installed worldwide to date – almost 30,000 of them in the last ten years alone.

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Zhafir and Haitian present
new packaging generation

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Haitian International will present two new machine generations for the packaging industry: the electric Zhafir Zeres F and the servo-hydraulic Haitian MAV/F PRO – both live in Europe for the first time.

Servo-hydraulic. Dynamic. Economical.

The new Haitian MAV/F PRO Series is based on the successful Haitian platform and has been further developed specifically for economical high-performance applications in the packaging sector. With an injection speed of 800 mm/s, FEM-optimized plates, and a servo-driven plasticizing unit, it offers a robust and durable solution for fast cycle times and high quantities. RFID-based access, intelligent diagnostics, and energy and lubricant management are integrated as standard. In combination with infrared heating, energy savings of up to 30% can be achieved.

At K 2025, the production of a 2-liter round container (PP) in a 2-cavity mold with a cycle time of 5.0 seconds will be demonstrated. Here, too, a comprehensively integrated automation concept with Sepro linear robots and auxiliaries from Haitian Smart Solutions is being used.

Wide range of applications

With the Zhafir Zeres F and the servo-hydraulic Haitian Mars F PRO, Haitian International addresses a wide range of applications in the packaging industry – each with a focus on efficiency, energy, and economical system integration.

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Zhafir and Haitian present
new packaging generation

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Haitian International will present two new machine generations for the packaging industry: the electric Zhafir Zeres F and the servo-hydraulic Haitian MAV/F PRO – both live in Europe for the first time.

Electric. Precise. Energy-saving.

The new generation of the proven Zhafir Zeres F Series combines electrical precision and an intelligent machine concept with high-speed. Technical highlights include injection speeds of up to 500 mm/s, motion sequences of up to 1,300 mm/s, and AI-supported tool monitoring that detects deviations of 0.01 mm in less than 0.05 seconds. A new cylinder heating technology reduces energy consumption by up to 30%. The ZE-F Series achieves an efficiency of up to 95%.

Live at the trade fair, the ZE-F Series will showcase a 500 ml food container with a 4 cavity mold including a fully integrated IML cell, was developed entirely in-house – made by Haitian Smart Solutions.

Wide range of applications

With the Zhafir Zeres F and the servo-hydraulic Haitian Mars F PRO, Haitian International addresses a wide range of applications in the packaging industry – each with a focus on efficiency, energy, and economical system integration.

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Haitian at K 2025

Haitian is kicking off K 2025 with the motto “Level Up!” The focus is on the promise to offer customers hands-on advantages in productivity, flexibility, and future-oriented opportunities within the Haitian Group.

Technology to the Point – live in Hall 15/A57

At this year’s K Show, Haitian International will be showcasing exciting product permiers and smart solutions for current and future industry requirements. Haitians Zhafir brand will be presenting the all-new, electric fifth-generation Zeres F for packaging applications and the latest generation of Zeres with medical pack.

Haitan Plastics Machinery, Haitians brand for servo-hydraulic injection molding machines, the focus will be on the new high-speed MAV/F Pro Series and a two-platen Jupiter Series. Both the Zhafir Zeres Medical and the Haitian Jupiter are integrated in Haitians MES “GoFactory,” which is now available and included in the standard package of each machine.

The electric injection molding machines from Niigata Machinery are now expanding the portfolio with vertical application solutions.

Unlock synergies – expanding possibilities

The Haitian Group has a unique structure: as a networked industrial group with its own development department and manufacturing plants around the world, Haitian offers integrated turnkey solutions that go beyond injection molding. Haitian Precision demonstrates this with a CNC solution, while Haitian Smart Solutions presents peripherals and automation.

Haitian at K 2025: Hall 15 | Booth A57