Ultra-high-speed elevators drive Hyundai Elevator (China)'s growth in Jinshan

At its Jinqiang Road Factory in Jinshan High-Tech Park in Shanghai, Hyundai Elevator (China) Co Ltd uses robotic arms, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), and nonstop automated door panel lines, pushing manufacturing efficiency to new heights.

The foreign-invested company reported a strong first quarter, with orders up about 7 percent year-on-year. First-half sales are expected to rise 4-5 percent, while production could grow 10 percent despite global economic challenges.

Hyundai Elevator (China) Co Ltd. [Photo/WeChat ID: jinshanrongmei]

The factory, named Advanced Intelligent Factory 2025 Shanghai, integrates a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) with fully automated lines for cabin walls and door panels, enabling uninterrupted production from inspection to packaging.

Panoramic view of an automated production line with robots and AGVs. [Photo/WeChat ID: jinshanrongmei]

In escalator production, dedicated automated lines improved overall productivity by over 30 percent and reduced defect rates to below 1 percent, showing how smart manufacturing is transforming traditional industrial processes.

Hyundai Elevator's Jinshan-made ultra-high-speed elevators reach 10 meters per second, reflecting its capabilities in high-end equipment manufacturing. Global sourcing and integrated R&D strengthen both cost efficiency and market competitiveness.

The company will showcase AI-enabled products at the 17th China International Elevator Exhibition (CIEE) in Guangzhou from May 20-23. Jinshan smart factory plans to double its capacity over the next five years, supporting further innovation and international expansion.