Contract Plant Visit Shanghai for the SANY European Dealer Summit!
An inspiring week with the world leader in heavy machinery 

Director, James Bickerton and Sales Operations Manager, Laura Crangle, have just returned from an unforgettable journey to Shanghai, China, where they attended the 2025 SANY European

 Dealer Summit. Representing one of the UK’s trusted SANY dealerships, it was a privilege for a part of our team to experience firsthand the scale, innovation, and ambition of our OEM partner.  

Throughout the summit, they visited multiple world-class facilities—including SANY’s new crane factory in Huzhou and the state-of-the-art Marine factory in Zhuhai. From autonomous trucks and electric transport solutions to powerful telehandlers and precision-built wheel loaders, James and Laura witnessed the future of heavy machinery in action. One standout visit was to the world’s largest electric truck manufacturing plant, a fully automated lighthouse factory that defines modern production excellence. 

With over $1 billion invested annually in research and development, SANY continues to lead the industry—producing more excavators than any other OEM globally. Seeing their equipment perform in live demos reinforced our team’s shared vision and renewed pride in representing the SANY brand. 

The summit was also an opportunity for our team to connect with other dealers and customers across Europe, exchanging insights and building lasting partnerships for the road ahead.
At Contract Plant, we do more than just sell equipment—we deliver long-term value. As a proud SANY dealership, we offer a wide range of machinery backed by world-class innovation, reliability, and service. Whether you’re looking to hire or purchase, our knowledgeable team provides expert guidance, aftercare support, and flexible solutions tailored to your needs.  

With direct insight into the future of construction and material handling equipment, you can trust Contract Plant to keep your business moving forward!