June 11, 2025 -
Chinese Injection Molding Technology Breaks Into European Manufacturing Stronghold
In a strategic coup for China’s plastics machinery sector, Tederic’s advanced NEO·H1700II two-platen injection molding machine has been successfully commissioned at a flagship Spanish manufacturer – marking the first time European production lines have adopted Chinese-origin equipment from this class.
Engineering Breakthroughs Behind the Deal
The contract win resulted from Tederic’s demonstrated superiority in:
- Energy efficiency (25% reduction vs. European counterparts)
- Cycle time optimization (12% faster than legacy systems)
- Smart integration (Seamless connectivity with existing Industry 4.0 infrastructure)
The Spanish firm – supplying premium plastic household products to 50+ countries for four decades – conducted eight months of validation trials before replacing their traditional European suppliers.
Market Implications
This landmark installation:
Challenges the perception of European equipment superiority
Validates China’s high-end manufacturing capabilities
Opens doors for other Asian machinery builders
“Our production metrics improved immediately,” acknowledged the Spanish plant’s technical director, noting future expansion plans will prioritize Tederic systems.
Strategic Expansion
Tederic is leveraging this reference account to:
- Establish a technical center in Barcelona
- Develop Europe-specific machine variants
- Pursue certifications for medical/pharma applications
Industry analysts note this mirrors China’s solar panel industry trajectory – where technological parity preceded market dominance.