Yimeite Livestock Equipment Makes Significant Inroads into Overseas Markets Chinese Intelligent Manufacturing Deepens Roots in South America and Eastern Europe
Recently, four core livestock equipment units exported by IMETEC (Shandong) Group Co., Ltd. to Argentina have completed commissioning and entered operation. Combined with the earlier successful deployment of feed-pushing robots in Russia, this Chinese enterprise with 26 years of industry expertise is accelerating its global market expansion through a dual-pronged approach of customized technology and localized services.
First South American Order Lands in Argentina: Precision Equipment Adaptation Breaks Through Market Barriers
In mid-October, four pieces of equipment exported by IMETEC to Argentina's EConomart SRL—including sand spreaders and TMR mixers—achieved operational readiness at a Pampas grassland ranch. To meet local requirements, the company dispatched a technical team for a 15-day on-site deployment. They optimized equipment parameters and conducted system debugging tailored to the 220V/50Hz voltage standard and grassland climate, while delivering three hands-on training sessions covering over 20 local employees.
The delivered equipment demonstrates distinct customization features: the TMR mixer achieves mixing precision with less than 3% error, meeting daily feeding demands exceeding 50 tons; each feed residue collector reduces daily feed waste by 200 kilograms, yielding annual cost savings exceeding $12,000; the solid fertilizer spreader, equipped with GPS, precisely aligns with Argentina's “eco-farming” policy requirements. “The equipment's performance perfectly aligns with local ranch needs and will become a core driver for cost reduction and efficiency gains,” commented the head of EConomart SRL.
Overcoming Extreme Cold: Conquering Eastern European Markets
Earlier in May, Yimeite's independently developed TMR feed-pushing robot completed commissioning in Russia's Udmurt Republic, marking the first breakthrough by Chinese livestock equipment in high-latitude regions. To withstand local temperatures as low as -30°C, the company customized low-temperature battery packs and implemented double-layer insulation, enabling continuous operation at -35°C. An upgraded navigation system significantly enhances obstacle recognition accuracy and path planning efficiency, adapting to the activity patterns of dairy cows in high-latitude regions.
According to Chairman Dong Heyin, leveraging this technological breakthrough, the company has signed strategic partnerships with multiple Russian agricultural machinery distributors and is advancing the establishment of its Russian subsidiary. Plans include setting up five regional service centers within three years. This expansion aligns with the broader trend of China's livestock equipment exports—with industry exports exceeding 5 billion yuan by 2025, driven by core growth engines in Southeast Asia, South America, and Eastern Europe.
Clear Global Strategy Targets 60% Overseas Market Share
As a Shandong Province “Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative” enterprise, Yimite has overcome multiple bottleneck technologies, holds 108 patents, and has obtained international certifications including CE and EAC. Its products are exported to regions including Taiwan, Russia, Argentina, and Ukraine. Its core competitiveness stems from a three-dimensional framework of “customization capabilities + green DNA + standard-setting authority”: optimizing feed mixing processes for South America's tropical climate, and developing new energy models for the European market that reduce processing costs per ton by over 30%-50% compared to traditional equipment.
“Overseas deliveries typically take 4-6 months, but we can complete orders in as little as 30 days.” Dong Heyin stated that the company is accelerating its three-year goal of achieving “60% overseas sales,” having recently secured new European orders. Industry analysts view Yimeite's global expansion as exemplifying the upgrade trajectory of China's livestock equipment sector—shifting from pure product exports to delivering integrated solutions encompassing “equipment + technology + services,” thereby providing a replicable model for industry globalization.
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