To deepen internal group synergy and drive in-depth integration of businesses in China and the United States, the core executive team of Shanghai Naut Steel Belts Co., Ltd. (Naut) travelled to the United States between March and April 2026. The team paid a visit to Berndorf Band SBS, the U.S. subsidiary of parent company Berndorf Band Group, and conducted an in-depth study and exchange programme spanning several days. The visit laid a solid foundation for future cooperation between both parties in areas including steel belt equipment exports and joint development of quality standards.

On-site Visit: Immersive Production Learning to Enhance Technical Understanding

During the exchange, the executive team first toured the production workshop of Berndorf Band SBS to observe its full production workflow, operation of advanced equipment and on-site management system on site. Covering precision processing of stainless steel belts as well as assembly and commissioning of press machines, team members held detailed discussions with U.S. technical personnel on core links such as production processes, equipment performance and quality control. The team gained comprehensive insights into the production standards and technical strengths of Berndorf’s U.S. entity, accumulating first-hand practical experience for the subsequent integration of the Group’s technical system with the cost advantages of Chinese manufacturing.

At the workshop, the team focused on investigating critical processes including welding of stainless steel structural components and equipment assembly. They obtained more intuitive understanding of the globally unified quality standards implemented by Berndorf Band Group, and clarified technical benchmarking targets for Shanghai Naut Steel Belts to undertake localized manufacturing of the Group’s equipment and overseas export businesses.

In-depth Seminars: Build Consensus and Chart Development Roadmap

Beyond on-site visits, multiple special working meetings were held between the two sides. At the meetings, Chinese and U.S. teams carried out thorough discussions centering on key topics such as cooperation on steel belt equipment exports, alignment of quality standards and sharing of technical resources. Core directions for future cooperation were defined as follows:

1. Leverage the strengths of Chinese manufacturing at Shanghai Naut Steel Belts to promote localized production and global exports of Berndorf Band Group’s steel belt equipment, creating dual competitiveness driven by technology and cost efficiency.

2. Establish a mutual recognition mechanism for quality standards between China and the United States, ensuring all products and equipment fully comply with the Group’s unified global high-end quality requirements.

3. Build a regular technical exchange platform to enable efficient connectivity of technical, talent and market resources across both regions.

The two sides also communicated on group matters including management transition and team building during the meetings. The concept of coordinated global operation as one unified entity was further reinforced, laying a robust organizational foundation for the implementation of follow-up cooperation.

Cultural Integration: Partnership Spanning Oceans

This exchange represented not only profound business alignment, but also cultural integration and mutual learning between teams in China and the United States. Outside working hours, team members experienced local American culture. Relaxed communications enhanced mutual trust and rapport, infusing warm human momentum into long-term cooperation.

Group photos taken at the headquarters of Berndorf Band Group’s U.S. company and exchanges in front of Chicago’s iconic landmarks captured the cohesion of the global Berndorf Band Group family. They also demonstrate the firm commitment of Shanghai Naut Steel Belts to develop in sync with the Group’s worldwide business and grow hand in hand.

Outlook: Pursue Progress through Exchange, Create the Future via Cooperation

The U.S. exchange trip marks an important step for Shanghai Naut Steel Belts to deeply integrate into the global strategy of Berndorf Band Group, as well as a key initiative for the company to advance technological upgrading, market expansion and global collaboration. Through this learning opportunity, Shanghai Naut Steel Belts has gained fuller mastery of the Group’s core technologies and quality standards, and clarified priorities for steel belt equipment exports and localized manufacturing. It opens new prospects for the company to serve the Group’s global business and expand international markets by capitalizing on Chinese manufacturing advantages.

Moving forward, taking this exchange as a new starting point, Shanghai Naut Steel Belts will continuously strengthen collaborative partnerships with all global subsidiaries of Berndorf Band Group. The learnings from this visit will be translated into growth momentum. With higher-quality products and more efficient services, the company will contribute Chinese expertise to the Group’s global business development, working jointly to build a benchmark brand in the global steel belt industry.