May 24, 2025
On the morning of May 20 (local time), Nanjing Kangni Mechanical and Electrical Co., Ltd. held a grand inauguration ceremony for Kangni Chile in Santiago. As a critical step in advancing the company’s overseas development strategy and accelerating internationalization, Kangni Chile represents a significant exploration and practice. By integrating three functional modules—business development, engineering management, and product services—the subsidiary is committed to driving market expansion in South America, leading technological innovation and upgrading, and forging new pathways for Kangni’s overseas business growth.
The ceremony was attended by distinguished government and industry representatives, including Mr. Gao Fan, representative of the Chinese Embassy in Chile; Mr. Zhou Kai, Chief Representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in Chile; Mr. Felipe Bravo, General Manager of Santiago Metro; and Mr. Brieuc, Project Manager of Alstom. Company leaders, including Mr. Gao Wenming, Vice Chairman and President; Mr. Bi Guangming, Assistant President and General Manager of the Railway Business Division; Mr. Liu Luoming, Chief Engineer of Railway Business Division; Mr. Ma Yonggen, Director of the Marketing Center; and all employees of the Chilean subsidiary participated in the event. The ceremony was hosted by Mr. Xue Shengbo, Deputy General Manager of the Overseas Business Department of the Railway Business Division and General Manager of Kangni Chile.
Mr. Xue Shengbo, on behalf of the Kangni Chile preparatory team, extended a warm welcome and heartfelt gratitude to the attendees. He provided a comprehensive overview of the company’s profile, overseas business development, and the construction and growth plans for Kangni Chile.
Mr. Gao Wenming, Vice Chairman and President, in his speech at the ceremony, emphasized that Kangni Chile marks a vital exploration in the company’s internationalization journey and a strategic foothold for its overseas development. Following the establishment of the European Innovation and Development Center last year, the Chilean subsidiary stands as another milestone in Kangni’s global expansion. The launch of Kangni Chile not only underscores the company’s commitment to the Chilean and South American markets but also heralds a new starting point for collaboration with partners. Mr. Gao outlined four key missions for Kangni Chile:
- Drive product localization through technological innovation.
- Deepen regional market penetration with full lifecycle management.
- Cultivate core competitiveness via talent localization.
- Leverage Chile as a strategic hub to expand across South America.
Mr. Felipe Bravo, General Manager of Santiago Metro, praised Kangni’s strategic decision to establish a Chilean subsidiary and its groundbreaking progress. He highlighted the critical role of Kangni’s platform screen door project in the development of Chile’s metro network. “Santiago Metro is currently implementing the most significant expansion plan in its history, and the reliable operation of the platform screen door system will directly determine the efficiency of Lines 1 and 7,” he stated. Mr. Bravo emphasized Santiago Metro’s pursuit of long-term partnerships with suppliers, aligning with Kangni’s positioning in Chile and South America. He expressed confidence in deepening collaboration and wished for the project’s timely, high-quality delivery.
Mr. Gao Fan, representative of the Chinese Embassy in Chile, extended sincere congratulations on the establishment of Kangni Chile. He noted that China’s economy has entered a new phase of modernization, with the rail transit industry experiencing renewed growth. “We welcome Kangni to continue leveraging its expertise to support Santiago’s urban rail development and deliver safe, efficient mobility solutions,” he said. Mr. Gao also called for strengthened China-Chile collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative, capitalizing on complementary strengths to expand cooperation in technology, manufacturing, and resource development.
The ceremony culminated with Mr. Felipe Bravo and Mr. Bi Guangming, Assistant President and General Manager of the Rail Division, jointly unveiling the plaque for Kangni Chile, witnessed by all attendees. This momentous act officially marked the subsidiary’s establishment and inaugurated a new chapter for Kangni’s dedicated growth in South America.
