Zhenhua Bearings Begins Equipment Commissioning at First European Production Base

On October 23, 2025, the Chinese bearing industry reported another victory: Shanghai Zhenhua Bearing General Factory Co., Ltd. (Zhenhua Bearing) officially entered the equipment commissioning phase at its first European manufacturing base in Bulgaria, marking a substantial step forward in the company's global expansion.

According to reports, the project has completed the transportation and installation of key production equipment in four batches, and is currently undergoing intensive system integration and commissioning, preparing for the final push to launch trial production before the end of the year. The establishment of this overseas factory not only serves as a strategic fulcrum for Zhenhua Bearing's expansion into the European market, but will also help the company establish a localized production, service, and supply chain system, significantly improving response efficiency and customer satisfaction.

With the global high-end equipment manufacturing industry increasingly demanding domestic production and localized supply of core components, establishing overseas production bases has become a crucial path for Chinese high-end manufacturing companies to enhance their international competitiveness. Zhenhua Bearing's establishment of a European factory will effectively circumvent trade barriers, shorten delivery cycles, and create favorable conditions for attracting local technical talent and deepening international cooperation.

Industry analysts point out that bearings, as the "joints" of mechanical equipment, their performance directly impacts the stability and lifespan of the entire machine. Leveraging years of technological expertise accumulated domestically, Zhenhua Bearing has established strong capabilities in high-end sectors such as wind power and port machinery. This overseas production launch is expected to further enhance the brand's recognition in the European market.

In the future, the plant will undertake multiple functions, including regional R&D, customized production, and rapid after-sales service, becoming a key hub for Zhenhua Bearing's reach throughout the European market. This move also sends a strong signal that China's high-end manufacturing is accelerating its global expansion, demonstrating the resolve and strength of Chinese brands in participating in global competition.