On one side of the hall, a history wall quietly narrates the remarkable journey of this enterprise. In 1998, Chairman He Jun and three partners borrowed 1 million RMB to start their business, renting a workshop in a bearing factory in Zhongshan. In the early days, they had just over ten employees, and borrowing money at the end of the month to pay salaries was a common occurrence.
A turning point came in 2001—through industry-academia-research collaboration with institutions like Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Deway successfully developed China's first fully automatic glass engraving machine, filling a domestic technological gap. Recalling at the exhibition site, Chairman and General Manager He Jun said: "At that time, the living conditions for us four shareholders were still very tough, but we prioritized purchasing housing for the technical team and solving issues like their children's schooling to ease their concerns. Because we deeply understood that talent is the root of innovation."
It was this commitment to innovation and talent that enabled Deway to grow from a small factory renting a workshop into a modern technology enterprise spanning over 40 acres, with more than 10,000 square meters of factory space. Today, the company has formed a core product system encompassing glass cutting, engraving, edging, drilling, and cleaning, establishing a complete industrial chain for glass cold processing equipment.
Global Layout: "Intelligent Manufacturing in China" Serves the Global Market
The international client negotiation area at the exhibition was exceptionally busy, testament to the success of Deway's global strategy. Since the launch of its first engraving machine in 2001, the company's products have been exported to more than ten countries, including Japan, the United States, Pakistan, and Thailand. In 2004, Deway products obtained EU CE certification, paving the way for entry into the international market.
"We adhere to a trinity development strategy of 'Innovation, Cooperation, and Internationalization'," introduced the head of the International Market Department to visitors. "A technical service center established in Germany is about to become operational, which will further enhance our localized service capabilities in the European market."
The "High-Tech Enterprise" certification for 22 consecutive years and dozens of national, provincial, and municipal science and technology awards displayed on the exhibition stand silently showcase the company's technological heritage. The ISO9001 Quality Management System certification obtained in 2007 explains why Deway has consistently received the "Contract Honoring and Credit Maintaining Enterprise" title.
Technology as Foundation: The Innovation Gene Behind 31 Patents
Deway's innovation capability is quantitatively reflected in its intellectual property. To date, the company possesses 31 patent technologies and 4 trademarks. The intelligent conveying device unveiled at this exhibition is the latest achievement of Deway's innovation system.
"We invest over 8% of our annual revenue into R&D," stated the Technical Director during the new technology launch. "Starting from collaboration with the doctoral team at Huazhong University of Science and Technology to establishing our own research institute today, Deway's innovation mechanism has achieved systematic operation."
This persistent innovative gene has enabled Deway to evolve from a single equipment supplier to a service provider offering comprehensive deep processing solutions for glass. Its equipment is widely used in construction, furniture, home appliances, and solar photovoltaic glass fields, providing key technological support for the industrial chain.
Future Outlook: Intelligent Manufacturing Reshaping the Glass Industry
At the concurrent industry forum during the exhibition, Deway's representative shared their forward-looking perspective on the intelligent transformation of glass processing: "With the proliferation of Industry 4.0 technologies, flexible production and digital management and control will become industry standards. Our newly launched intelligent conveying system is just the beginning; we aim to build a fully intelligent and interconnected glass processing ecosystem within the next three years."
This strategic direction has already received positive market feedback. A representative from a large glass manufacturer in Southern China, after experiencing the new technology, commented: "Deway's innovative conveying system addresses our pain points in multi-specification, small-batch production. Equipment compatibility has increased by 40%, and production line changeover efficiency has significantly improved."
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From borrowing money for payroll to having products sold globally, Deway's growth trajectory mirrors the upgrade path of Chinese manufacturing. Under the spotlight at the China Glass exhibition, the new conveying device gleaming with a metallic sheen on Deway's stand quietly conveys a message: in the wave of intelligent transformation sweeping the glass industry, Chinese innovators have already secured a key technological high ground.
When asked about the secret to success, the Deway representative answered by quoting the six characters engraved in the company's lobby: "Excellence in Quality, Sincerity in Spirit." This, perhaps, is the source of deeper competitive strength for this enterprise, which has weathered 27 years of challenges, beyond its technological innovation.