Henger Heavy Industry and Tianjin University of Commerce Forge Five-Year In-Depth Industry-University-Research Cooperation, Jointly Fostering Elite Talents

In a significant move to deepen the integration of industrial upgrading and talent cultivation, Shandong Henger Heavy Industry Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. ("Henger Heavy Industry") and Tianjin University of Commerce (TUC) officially signed a comprehensive five-year industry-university-research cooperation agreement on January 29, 2026. Based on the principles of "complementary advantages, mutual benefit, and common development," this partnership aims to establish a long-term, stable, and efficient collaborative innovation ecosystem, jointly committed to transforming cutting-edge research into advanced productive forces and injecting new momentum into industrial progress and societal development.

Building an Innovative Industry-University-Research Alliance System

The collaboration will focus on the core objectives of "serving enterprises, meeting industrial demands, and enhancing teaching and research standards." Henger Heavy Industry will leverage its profound industrial expertise and market practice in the heavy machinery manufacturing sector, while Tianjin University of Commerce will contribute its comprehensive strengths in technological innovation, talent cultivation, and interdisciplinary research. Both parties are dedicated to forming a virtuous cycle where "disciplines lead the industry, and the industry, in turn, feeds back into the disciplines." Together, they will explore a sustainable development path of "industry-university cooperation for mutual success," contributing to the technological innovation and management upgrading of related industries in China and the province.

Defining Roles and Responsibilities to Construct Practical Innovation Platforms

To ensure effective collaboration, the agreement clearly outlines the responsibilities and obligations of both parties, laying a solid foundation for in-depth synergy:

Henger Heavy Industry will:

· Open its industrial resources to serve as high-quality off-campus training bases and demonstration sites for industry-university-research integration, supporting the cultivation of students' practical abilities.

· Give priority to accepting TUC graduates for internships, practical training, and employment, bridging the 'last mile' from campus to the workplace.

· Welcome university faculty to engage in production practice and technical research within the enterprise, providing real-world scenarios and resource support for joint R&D projects.

· Participate in optimizing the university's talent cultivation programs, dispatching enterprise experts to serve as part-time lecturers and share cutting-edge industry trends and practical experience.

Tianjin University of Commerce will:

· Provide think-tank support and technical solutions for Henger Heavy Industry's strategic development, technological innovation, and industrial upgrading.

· Organize its research capabilities to tackle key technological challenges, facilitate achievement transformation, and promote industrial application based on enterprise needs.

· Assist the enterprise in conducting customized talent training, professional technical workshops, and vocational skill certification, supplying outstanding graduates and urgently needed talents.

· Select experienced faculty to participate in the enterprise's technical and management consulting, jointly solving practical production and management challenges.

A Five-Year Commitment, Charting a New Blueprint for Integrated Development

This five-year agreement signifies that the cooperation is not a short-term project but a strategic arrangement focused on long-term development. During this period, the two parties will establish a regular consultation mechanism to continuously explore more specific and in-depth project-based collaborations. They will strictly maintain the confidentiality of technical and commercial secrets involved in the partnership, ensuring steady progress based on mutual trust and pragmatism.

This signing marks a crucial step for Henger Heavy Industry in deepening its industrial layout and building a "moat" of talent and technology. It also represents an important practice for Tianjin University of Commerce in advancing industry-education integration and enhancing its capacity for social service. Both parties firmly believe that through persistent and close cooperation, they will reap fruitful outcomes. They are committed to jointly cultivating more "technically proficient, management-savvy, and innovation-capable" composite talents of a new quality for the high-quality development of the equipment manufacturing industry, striving to create a successful model for industry-university collaboration.