东利机械:多管齐下降本增效,上半年成果初显

Core Viewpoint - Dongli Machinery (301298) held an online collective reception day for investors and a collective performance briefing for the first half of 2025 on September 15, highlighting cost reduction and efficiency enhancement measures that contributed to improved profitability [1] Group 1: Cost Reduction and Efficiency Enhancement - In the first half of 2025, the company implemented various measures across production, procurement, and technology development to enhance lean management and mitigate the impact of customer price reductions [1] - The company optimized procurement strategies, integrated bulk materials, and developed new suppliers to build a stable supply chain [1] - In production, the company deepened smart manufacturing, promoted automation, digitalization, and process improvements, leading to increased efficiency, optimized labor costs, and energy savings [1] - The combined efforts resulted in a reduction of unit product costs and an increase in production efficiency, with cost reduction and efficiency enhancement contributing approximately 7% to the gross profit for the first half of the year [1] Group 2: Client Relationships and Market Position - The company serves as a secondary or tertiary supplier to automotive manufacturers, primarily supplying major global automotive parts assembly manufacturers [1] - It has established long-term stable partnerships with a number of well-known global clients, many of which are industry leaders, including AAM Group, VC Group, MUVIQ Group, and FUKOKU Group [1] - The company's automotive parts are ultimately used in internationally recognized brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, General Motors, Ford, Renault, Porsche, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Great Wall [1]