LGMG opens Zimbabwe’s sales and service center

LINGONG Heavy Machinery (LGMG) last week launched the Lingong Zimbabwe Sales and Service Center in Harare to supply mining and agricultural equipment.

Lingong Group, founded in 1972, boasts 52 years of experience in construction machinery technology and manufacturing.

It is one of China’s four major construction machinery groups and ranks globally among the top 50 industrial machinery companies. LGMG is a core enterprise within this group.

Mr Zhi General Manager of Lingong Heavy Machinery said as a leading Chinese manufacturer of mining equipment, LGMG has consistently focused on mining exploration and transportation since its establishment, striving to provide comprehensive solutions for various work scenarios for our customers.

To further enhance communication and cooperation with our valued customers and friends, Zhi said the company decided to appoint SUNWEST as the Zimbabwe Sales and Service Center!

“The Zimbabwean market is integral to LGMG’s global development strategy. Since entering Zimbabwe in 2016, LGMG has successfully gained recognition from a wide range of customers and friends, thanks to its product characteristics such as high power, low energy consumption, high hauling capacity, and fast operation. With mature product technology and stable market performance, LGMG has achieved a market share of over 50 percent in the field of mining transportation.

“The mining industry, as one of the important pillars of Zimbabwe’s national economy, is also a focal point of cooperation in achieving value addition in the field of mineral exploration and exploitation,” said Zhi.

Currently, Zhi said the company has formed four major series of mining transportation equipment products, including the MT, CMT, RT, and UT series, comprising more than 30 varieties.

“Additionally, there is the ME series of large excavator products. Our mining equipment clientele spans over 40 countries and regions. Our main product, the off-highway wide-body dump truck, has held the top global sales position for eight consecutive years. The company has received honors such as the Hurun Global Unicorn Enterprise and is ranked among the top 100 global engineering machinery manufacturers.

“This year marks the 24th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe. On this grand occasion, we sincerely hope that with the strong support of our valued customers and friends, LINGONG Heavy Machinery, in close collaboration with SUNWEST Company, can walk hand in hand with everyone, achieve mutual benefits and win-win results, and create more brilliance and greater value together,” added Zhi.

Sunwest Mining Manager Mr. Yu said the Group has consistently achieved the highest global market share for mining trucks and the fastest growth rate for aerial work platforms for several years.

“LGMG operates 11 domestic and international subsidiaries and has earned the trust of global partners through reliable products and comprehensive services. Established in 2012, LGMG is now one of the largest manufacturers of mining machinery and aerial work platforms in China.

“Since 2014, Lingong’s overseas wide-body trucks have held the top market share for ten consecutive years, with nearly 10,000 units exported to around 40 countries and regions worldwide. Our products serve over 300 mines globally, including coal, gold, copper, and gemstone mines, earning the trust of partners across the globe,” said Mr Yu.

In mining, Mr Yu said LGMG has meticulously developed a “full set of mining equipment solutions,” encompassing drilling rigs, mining excavators, mining dump trucks, and underground loading machinery.

“We operate the world’s largest mining truck production line and a specialised mining excavator production line, with an annual capacity of 20,000 to 40,000 mining trucks and 2,000 excavators. This enables us to respond to customer needs and achieve differentiated production.

“Since beginning our cooperation with SUNWEST in the Zimbabwe region in 2023, we have sold over 150 mining trucks, meeting the diverse needs of the local market and providing solid logistical support to neighboring countries. LGMG currently holds over 50 percent market share in the Zambia-Zimbabwe region, with five service centers/stations and spare parts reserves worth $10 million, meeting the diverse needs of local customers and ensuring they can “buy with confidence and use with peace of mind.

“Additionally, we provide comprehensive after-sales and training services. Currently, we have an overseas professional service team of over 100 people stationed at major mining areas worldwide to assist customers and ensure the high operational efficiency of every LGMG product. By 2025, we aim to ensure that over 60 percent of complete machines and more than 90 percent of spare parts are provided by local service centers. Furthermore, we are fully promoting two major service models: “Mine Service Stations” and “Service Total Package” to place the best service as close to our customers as possible.”