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【專題】中斯聯手提升歐洲輪胎裝備標準
新華社斯洛伐克特倫欽 12月3日電 在斯洛伐克中部特倫欽地區的軟控歐洲研發中心（簡稱歐研）熙熙攘攘的車間里，工人們正在忙碌地為西班牙客戶組裝液壓硫化機。
與此同時，軟件工程師正在進行最后的檢查；會議室里，中國和斯洛伐克的技術團隊正在討論改進設計方案。
歐研成立于2009 年，是軟控股份有限公司的第一家海外子公司，也是第一個海外研發中心。軟控是全球最大的橡膠裝備制造商，總部位于山東青島。通過歐研的創立，軟控在與當地人才與技術方面的合作取得了實質性的成效。
歐研擁有一支由 6 名中國人和約 40 名斯洛伐克本地人組成的強大團隊，在雙方的共同努力下，歐研最近被接納為歐洲標準化委員會輪胎硫化機工作組的成員，這是歐研發展歷程上的重要里程碑。
這一成員資格印證了中斯團隊之間卓有成效的合作，總經理徐傳格表示：“我們現在不再只是遵守標準，而是標準的制定者之一?！边@一會員資格使歐研在設計之初就能將標準納入其中，確保了其輪胎設備符合歐洲和全球標準。
談起歐研的成立，徐傳格表示，軟控管理層希望我們在開拓歐洲市場的同時，將“歐洲DNA”注入到輪胎成型機和硫化機的研發中。
左一為徐傳格，接受新華社記者的采訪
斯洛伐克在全球汽車行業具有獨特地位，每1000名居民每年生產185輛汽車，甚至超過了德國這樣的行業巨頭，這使其成為一個有吸引力的地點。徐傳格表示，除了有利的行業環境之外，當地員工良好的職業素養和合作精神也是關鍵因素。在歐洲直接運營具有眾多優勢，歐研嚴格遵循當地市場標準，滿足客戶需求，并為其輕松獲取相關備件。該公司還有其外部合作伙伴，在歐洲各地提供售后服務。
歐研副總經理Stefan Kukucka（庫庫奇卡）是斯洛伐克人，他強調了跨文化合作的有效性。他表示：“同樣是地球人，我們有80%的特征相同。其余的是文化差異，但我們一直全力合作、相互理解、共同發展?！蔽艺J為這種方式是行之有效的。”
通過培訓和合作，兩國團隊相互學習，持續為輪胎裝備和最終產品的提升做出貢獻。談到市場方面，庫庫奇卡表示，他們的客戶定期對設備進行升級，因此他對歐洲市場的潛力非常樂觀。
以下為報道原文
Feature: Chinese-Slovak collaboration elevates tire machinery standards in Europe
TRENCIN, Slovakia, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- In the bustling workshop of the MESNAC European Research and Technical Centre (MERTC) in central Slovakia's Trencin region, workers are diligently assembling hydraulic curing presses for a Spanish client.
Meanwhile, software engineers conduct final checks on their latest designs. In a meeting room, Chinese and Slovak technical teams engage in discussions aimed at enhancing their innovations.
Established in 2009 as the first overseas subsidiary of MESNAC, one of the world's largest suppliers of machinery for the tire and rubber industry headquartered in Qingdao, China, MERTC is making strides in its collaboration with local talent.
MERTC, with a team of six Chinese and around 40 local Slovaks, has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming a member of the Tyre Curing Press Work Group of the European Committee for Standardization.
This membership not only highlights the fruitful partnership between the Chinese and Slovak teams but also positions MERTC as a contributor to the standard-setting process.
President and General Director of MERTC, Trevor Xu, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Instead of just following rules, we are now a part of the rule makers."
This membership empowers MERTC to incorporate future rule changes early in the time-consuming design process, ensuring compliance with European and global standards for their tire machinery.
Reflecting on the establishment of MERTC, Xu explained that MESNAC's Chairman, Guan Bingzheng, aimed to infuse "European DNA" into the research and development of their tire building machines and curing presses while exploring the European market.
Slovakia's unique position in the automotive industry, producing 185 cars per 1,000 inhabitants annually, surpassing even industry giants like Germany, made it an attractive location.
Xu emphasized that beyond the favorable industry environment, the high technology knowledge and cooperation of the local workforce were pivotal factors.
Operating directly in Europe provides numerous advantages, allowing MERTC to closely follow local market criteria, meet demands, and ensure easily accessible machinery parts for clients. The company has also collaborated with external partners for after-sales service across various parts of Europe.
MERTC Deputy Director Stefan Kukucka, a Slovakian, highlighted the effectiveness of cross-cultural cooperation, stating, "We are all human beings with 80 percent of the same features. The rest are cultural differences, but we must cooperate, understand each other, and I think it works."
Through training and collaboration, the Slovak and Chinese teams have learned from each other, contributing to continuous improvements in their machinery and final products. Kukucka remains optimistic about the European market, citing the regular upgrading of machinery by their customers.
報道鏈接——
人民網：http://en.people.cn/n3/2023/1204/c90000-20105584.html
中國網：http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2023-12/03/content_116855296.htm
