FinnCham Shanghai is delighted to join China-Italy Chamber of Commerce for their webinar series on different topics called "Sharing is caring: Issues for the Mechanical Engineering companies in China", aimed at overcoming the current market difficulties due to the recent COVID restrictions.

The main objective of the webinar series is to share the experiences of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering companies operating in China. The webinar series are divided into 7 major macro sectors:

• Components

• Machinery

• Industrial Services

• Automotive

• Manufacturing

• Electronics

• Home Applications

Sharing one's difficulties, experiences and business sentiment can also inspire other companies or be a good opportunity to receive support. The main issues and common discussion topics that will be discussed are as follows:

• Reopening of activities

• Supply Chain

• Incentives

• Block of production

• Logistic

• HR

This is a free of charge webinar for FinnCham Shanghai members. We will send the meeting link to all the registered attendees one day prior the event. The webinar is targeted to European companies operating in the manufacturing industry.

The first webtalk will debut on May 12th, 2022 at 11:00 (Beijing time). The Mechanical Engineering Working Group will invite company executives operating in the components sector to discuss the current situation and its effects on current business affairs, focusing on the restart after the lockdown.

In this exclusive 1-hour virtual exchange, high-level executives will share their own experiences and provide insights into topics such as:

What is their company's current situation?

Talking about the reopening of the production plants, what obstacles are those companies currently facing and how can they overcome them?

What are the short- and medium-term implications?

What best-practice advice can you share? On what topics do you require advice or assistance?

AGENDA

11:00 - 11:05

Introduction from the Moderator on the Webtalk Series, Alberto Fochesato, APAC Sales Director of Würth Industry Service China

11:05 - 11:20

Presentation of the companies, protagonists of sharing experiences: Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd., Gefran, Würth Industry China

11:20 - 11:50

Panel discussion focused on the restart after the lockdown, with

• Lorenzo Maffioli, Managing Director of Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd.
• Fabrizio Merz, General Manager of Gefran
• Larry B. Stevens, CEO of Würth Industry China

11:50 - 12:00

Q&A from the audience