ZJCM’s Crawler-Type Lightweight Tower Erection System Wins Gold At Geneva International Exhibition Of Inventions

On June 19, Zhejiang Daily featured a special report titled From "Pioneering" to "Leading": ZJCM's Tower Erection System Wins Gold at International Invention Exhibition, highlighting that the Crawler-Type Lightweight Tower Erection System developed by Zhejiang Construction Engineering Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (ZJCM) was awarded the Gold Medal at the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.
 

Original report from Zhejiang Daily:
 

Recently, at the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, the Crawler-Type Lightweight Tower Erection System-jointly developed by Zhejiang Construction Engineering Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (ZJCM, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Construction Investment Group), State Grid Hubei Electric Power Co., Ltd., and Jingzhou Jingli Engineering Design & Consulting Co., Ltd.-won the Gold Medal. The system stood out among over 1,000 inventions from more than 40 countries worldwide for its originality, practicality, and technological sophistication. This achievement follows the Gold Medal won by the Group's Engineering Research Institute at the 49th edition of the exhibition, once again showcasing ZJCM's innovative strength on the global stage.
 

Eighteen Years of Dedication Yields Breakthrough in the Power Industry

• As a national high-tech enterprise and a leading power machinery manufacturer, ZJCM has been deeply committed to the field of power engineering machinery, focusing on the R&D and manufacturing of high-end power construction equipment. In 2024, aligning with the Group's "1510" strategic priorities, ZJCM formed a dedicated task force to address the market demand for transmission line construction at 500 kV and below.
• The team conducted in-depth research in Zhejiang, Hubei, Gansu, and other regions to identify industry pain points. Through the application of new technologies, ZJCM is accelerating its progress in the power equipment sector. The award-winning Crawler-Type Lightweight Tower Erection System represents the latest innovative achievement in this field.
• Designed for erecting small transmission towers, the system integrates a crawler chassis with an upper erection device, allowing for transport as a complete unit. With a travel width of only 1.28 meters, it easily passes through narrow construction paths, solving the "last-mile" transportation challenge. Moreover, by integrating intelligent control and hydraulic transmission technologies, the system offers advantages such as high mobility, safety, reliability, intelligence, and power sharing. It effectively fills the equipment gap for erecting towers in 110–220 kV transmission line projects.

Global Recognition Demonstrates Core Competence in Power Machinery

The Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions is one of the world's most influential invention fairs. The award-winning system is the result of ZJCM's technical team's dedicated efforts to overcome industry challenges such as difficult relocation and time-consuming assembly/disassembly of traditional tower erection equipment. "Traditional equipment requires about five hours for assembly or disassembly. Our goal was to reduce this to 30 minutes," explained the project lead. "To achieve this, we innovatively designed a single-cylinder linkage tilting and climbing frame structure, combined with remote sensing technology for symmetrical hoisting of tower materials. This reduces safety risks from Levels 2–3 to Level 4, truly enabling rapid assembly, disassembly, and immediate deployment." The equipment has passed type tests conducted by the China Electric Power Research Institute, obtained 4 invention patents and 1 utility model patent, and has been certified by the China Electricity Council as reaching internationally advanced technological levels. Currently, the product has been successfully deployed in multiple grid projects across different regions, receiving widespread acclaim. It will also be showcased at the "Advanced Tools" equipment exhibition organized by the State Grid Infrastructure Department.
 

From "Pioneering" to "Leading": Striding Forward in Transformation and Development

"This award is a major milestone achievement resulting from the company's full implementation of the Group's transformation, upgrading, and industrial innovation initiatives. It is also high recognition of our technological innovation capabilities," stated a ZJCM representative. From pioneering the T2D750 power gin pole in 2007 to now winning an international gold medal for the Crawler-Type Lightweight Tower Erection System, ZJCM has established power machinery as a second pillar for the company's growth. This marks a significant step in its transformation from a traditional construction equipment manufacturer to a high-end integrated machinery and equipment supplier, with active breakthroughs in the "high-end equipment" sector-one of the Group's five key new development areas. To date, ZJCM has led the development of three "Zhejiang Manufacturing" standards, one of which fills a gap in global product standards. The company possesses 1 internationally leading technology and 3 internationally advanced technologies. As a forward-looking power machinery manufacturer, ZJCM will continue to advance in the new track of power engineering machinery, deepen technological and industrial innovation, enrich application scenarios, and enhance the intelligence and sophistication of its products, contributing ZJCM's expertise to the development of power infrastructure in China and beyond.