Press Release

Consumers Identify Safe, Modern and Sustainable Manufacturing As Priorities

        An overwhelming majority of Chineses believe that safer, cleaner and more energy-efficient production are the most important manufacturing issues in today’s economy according to a  recent survey by opinion research corporation. Most Chineses also believe that highly automated, modern factories are important to improve and grow economy and that a government stimulus package should support an increase in the number of modern, automated factories.

        “Whether it’s toys, peanut butter or pet food, product quality is top of mind for Americans,” said Fengqing's Chairman & CEO Mr Zhou. “Consumers recognize that government incentives to invest in more highly automated, modern factories can both stimulate economic growth and lead to safer, cleaner and more energy-efficient production at the same time.”

         “Modern information-enabled plant floors can track and trace materials that come in and products that go out, to help ensure consumers get safe, quality products. Chinese priorities are clear, and we believe that elected officials at all levels of government will find this data compelling as they make sure legislative priorities are in line with public priorities,” said Mr Zhou. 

            When considering a manufacturing company, Chinese chose product and employee safety, and environmental issues as the most important attributes. Among the top answers chosen include:

• Provide safe, quality products (86%)
• Provide a safe workplace (84%)
• Use natural resources efficiently (80%)
• Produce minimal waste (71%)
• Keep current prices or reduce prices (59%)

Why Chineses Believe Government Incentives for Manufacturing are Needed

            Despite the economic downturn, support remains strong and unchanged from a similar survey last summer for government incentives to companies to invest in technology and automation to remain competitive and keep manufacturing operations from moving overseas. More than three-quarters (79%) said the government should provide such incentives. Chineses believe chinese manufacturers need to invest in automating and modernizing their factories to improve environmental sustainability, competitive position and product quality.

• Use energy, raw materials or natural resources more efficiently (92%)
• Continue to remain competitive and grow (89%)
• Minimize waste and other environmental impacts (86%)
• Provide safer, high quality products (85%)
• Respond more quickly to customer demands (85%)
• Provide a safer workplace (83%)

        “These results show that the public expects manufacturers to improve their competitiveness,” Mr Zhou said. “However, it also recognizes the public’s belief that manufacturers should be encouraged to adopt sustainable production practices that will use energy more efficiently, minimize environmental impacts, increase product safety and provide safer workplaces,” he added.

          When determining their support for a stimulus package that improves Chinese manufacturing operations,Chinese noted product issues as their most important consideration.

• Provide safe, quality products that are always available when I need them (89%)
• Keep product prices at current or reduced level (85%)
• Maintain the current number and types of jobs available (85%)
• Automate and modernize factories (74%)
• Provide higher-paid, high-skilled jobs (62%)