As CHINAPLAS 2026 concludes its four-day run, the momentum at the Haitian International booth remained strong until the final hour. We thank every customer, partner, and friend who visited us on site.

At CHINAPLAS 2026, Haitian International presented more than machines. Under the theme “Level Up! Your Advantage”, we showcased a broader system vision across three dimensions—machine technology, digitalization, and ecosystem—highlighting capabilities that span hydraulic and electric technologies, standalone machines and complete lines, equipment and digital intelligence, as well as hardware delivery and long-term capability.

On the machine technology side, the MA5/Ultra had its world premiere, demonstrating stable performance in a complex home appliance multi-cavity insert molding application. The JU5500V presented a microcellular foamed engine cover solution for large structural parts, highlighting long-term production reliability. In the drone sector, Zhafir and Niigata, together with industrial robots, delivered a fully integrated solution covering blade molding, blade clip molding, and automated assembly. Running steadily throughout the show, these solutions demonstrated Haitian’s ability to support demanding production scenarios.

On the digitalization side, the global debut of X-Injection Molding Cloud marked a new step in turning Haitian’s process expertise into AI-powered capability. From first-shot process recommendation and real-time risk alerts to reusable AI models built from expert know-how, the platform is helping trasform the industry from experience-driven production to AI-driven manufacturing. Already deployed at leading companies, X-Injection Molding Cloud is delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality stability.

On the ecosystem side, Haitian Smart Solutions and Haitian Education showcased a broader support system. The Injection Molding Island from Haitian Solutions connects standalone machines with production lines, while Haitian Education’s unique “Blue-Gold Collar” training model helps customers build a sustainable pipeline of highly skilled talent. Together , they form a complete closed loop of equipment+systems+talent.

Whether through system integration or talent development, Haitian is taking a more systematic approach to solve customers’ most pressing challenges.

Looking back at CHINAPLAS 2026, the four-day showcase pointed to one clear direction: Haitian is evolving from a machinery manufacturer into a builder of full-ecosystem capabilities.

With 60 years of dedication to machinery industry, Haitian continues to extend from equipment manufacturing into broader capability building. Focusing on customers’ real needs, we are connecting the industrial chain, strengthening the supply chain, and building an ecosystem that supports customers across people, machines, materials, methods, and environment. This is what “Level Up! Your Advantage” stands for.

Looking ahead, Haitian aims to go beyond one-time cooperation. We look forward to building long-term partnerships with our customers through continuous co-creation — growing together, leveling up together, and moving through industrial cycles with resilience.

As CHINAPLAS 2026 comes to a close, our journey of full-ecosystem empowerment continues.

See you at the next stop!

Level Up! Your Productivity.

Built on the proven MA5 platform, the new Haitian MA5/Ultra is engineered for higher precision, faster response, lower energy consumption, and expanded intelligent process support.

At CHINAPLAS 2026, Haitian International officially unveils the MA5/Ultra to the global market. Rather than a cosmetic upgrade, the new flagship extends the proven MA5 platform in the areas most relevant for modern injection molding: higher speed, improved precision, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced digital process support.

The MA5/Ultra is designed to deliver improved control, higher repeatability, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced digital process support in daily production. In doing so, Haitian strengthens the upper segment of its servo-hydraulic portfolio with a solution tailored to demanding multi-cavity, precision, and engineered-part applications.

Faster Response for Higher Productivity

The MA5/Ultra pushes conventional efficiency limits with a significant increase in injection performance. Models up to 250 tonnes achieve injection speeds of up to 150 mm/s, while dry cycle times are reduced by 10%.

This not only shortens individual production cycles but also improves overall responsiveness and process continuity—particularly in advanced manufacturing environments where time efficiency is critical.

Improved Process Precision

The MA5/Ultra is equipped with Haitian’s self-developed high-performance dual proportional valve system, combined with a new-generation motion control system.

This configuration enables higher valve control accuracy, shorter motion control cycles, and faster input/output response times. Demonstration data from the exhibited machine shows mold opening repeatability maintained at 0.2 mm, while injection positioning repeatability reaches 0.1 mm.

By minimizing process variation and ensuring consistent part quality, the MA5/Ultra meets the demanding precision requirements of high-end applications such as medical, optical, and electronics manufacturing.

Reduced Energy Consumption in Production

The MA5/Ultra builds on Haitian’s established servo energy-saving technology and integrates additional efficiency measures, including energy-saving heater bands, electrical pre-plasticizing, and an optimized hydraulic oil circuit design.

This combined energy-saving architecture reduces energy consumption by 30–40% compared to standard hydraulic machines. The result is lower energy usage per part and improved overall manufacturing economics.

Broader Process Adaptability for More Applications

Built on a high-performance platform, the MA5/Ultra offers broad adaptability across diverse molding requirements.

In addition to high injection speed and pressure, precise injection control, and accurate mold positioning, smaller-tonnage models are equipped as standard with high-strength hardened screws. This ensures reliable plasticizing performance and consistent material processing, enabling stable production across a wide range of precision and complex applications.

Haitian International at Chinaplas: Hall 5.1 | C32

On April 20, Haitian officially lauched its 2026 Factory Open Week. A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the Haitian Machinery Global Application Center at Ningbo headquarters, which marks a major milestone as Haitian celebrates its 60th anniversary.

From Manufacturing to Value Co-Creation

In his opening remarks, Zhang Bin, CEO of Haitian Group, said the open week across Ningbo, Shanghai, and Suzhou showcases that Haitian is deeply rooted in intelligent manufacturing, focused on specialized industries, and committed to growing alongside customer needs. He noted that the Global Application Center is not just a new facility, but a new commitment to value co-creation. As Haitian enters this next stage of growth, the company will continue to enhance its products and services, partnering with customers to shape a more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable manufacturing future.

Xiang Linfa, Chief Operating Officer of Haitian Machinery (Overseas), added that backed by 60 years of manufacturing expertise, Haitian has developed a coordinated 6+1+1 industrial ecosystem—anchored by six manufacturing sectors, one platform, and one ecosystem—supported by a global manufacturing and service network. Haitian is accelerating its shift from equipment supply to full-chain capability building, integrating people, machines, materials, methods, and environment to empower customers. As a key strategic platform, the Global Application Center will help connect the industrial chain, strengthen collaboration, and support ecosystem development—creating a stronger foundation for high-quality, efficient, and sustainable production.

A new platform for global manufacturing

Zhang Bin, CEO of Haitian Group; Xiang Linfa, Chief Operating Officer of Haitian Machinery (Overseas); Ye Jingbo, Vice President of Haitian International; Zhang Jianbo, General Manager of Haitian Smart Solutions; and Xu Bin, General Manager of Global Industry Lines at Haitian International, joined together on stage to officially launch the Global Application Center, marking a new chapter in Haitian Machinery’s efforts to empower global manufacturing through its new integrated physical platform and co-create value with customers.

Covering 10,000 square meters, the center brings together six core functions:application display, joint innovation, process validation and testing, integrated solution incubation, training and capability building, and brand and resource collaboration. Its opening further reinforces Haitian’s move from equipment delivery to broader system-level capabilities, turning industrial strengths into practical, scalable value for customers.

Three cities, one immersive open week

Running from April 20 to 26, Haitian’s first “Ningbo–Shanghai–Suzhou” Three-City Open Week offers manufacturing professionals a comprehensive view of its intelligent manufacturing capabilities.

In Ningbo, the spotlight is on the Global Application Center, alongside a 1 million-square-meter smart factory and process solution displays covering more than 60 industries, highlighting efficient workflows from order to delivery.

In Shanghai, at Chinaplas 2026, Haitian International, Haitian Drive Systems, and Haitian Smart Solutions exhibits together, featuring the world premiere of the MAV/Ultra flagship model and the X-Injection Molding Cloud, as well as turnkey solutions for automotive, 3C drone, and consumer goods applications.

In Suzhou, Haitian is also opening its Medical Application Technology Center, showcasing its strengths in precision clean molding and high-standard turnkey solutions for the medical sector.

Open platform, stronger value momentum

The launch of the Haitian Machinery Global Application Center, together with the 2026 open week, reflects how Haitian is transforming 60 years of industrial expertise and ecosystem strength into an open, collaborative, and value-driven platform for global manufacturing.

The 2026 Haitian Open Week is now underway. Haitian warmly welcomes manufacturing professionals from around the world to visit Ningbo, Shanghai, and Suzhou, explore the future of efficient and intelligent manufacturing, and discover how Haitian helps “Level Up! Your Advantage”.

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.

Visit us at Hall 15 / A57

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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.

Haitian at K 2025: Hall 15 | Booth A57

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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.

More about Mars F PRO

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