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Company Overview

Specializing in eight industries, including Li-ion battery and PV intelligent equipment.

Founded in 1999, Wuxi Leader Intelligent Equipment Company Limited (LEAD) is one of the world’s largest suppliers of new energy manufacturing equipment, specializing in eight industries, including lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic intelligent equipment.LEAD specializes in the design, engineering, and construction of advanced manufacturing solutions, serving major players in the global automotive, renewable energy, and technology sectors.

LEAD’s expertise spans eight specialized manufacturing sectors: lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries, electric vehicle module and battery pack equipment, solar photovoltaic panels, 3C equipment, hydrogen fuel cells, laser precision machining, connected factories and smart logistics. This diverse product portfolio underscores LEAD’s commitment to driving innovation across multiple high-growth industries. The company has been publicly traded under the symbol 300450 since 2015.

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Leading Brand in New Energy Equipment

Largest Provider of Turnkey Solutions for Li-ion Battery Intelligent Production

Largest Manufacturer of Non-Standard Equipment

Our Vision

We aspire to become the foremost global provider of cutting-edge energy manufacturing equipment. Our commitment drives us to create smart and efficient products, employing the latest technology and innovative practices to meet the needs of our customers.
As we strive to establish ourselves as a globally trusted brand, we will forge alliances with like-minded organizations, advocating for sustainable development and green energy.

Our vision centers around three key areas:

Technology leadership

Leveraging advanced technology and our robust research and development capabilities, our goal is to fulfill market demands for cutting-edge, high-quality energy manufacturing equipment.

Community Enhancement

Through the production of intelligent energy equipment, our goal is to address the specific needs of local markets. This empowers businesses to harness new energy sources and contribute to the decarbonization of their communities. Our focus extends beyond products; we aim to be catalysts for positive change in localities.

Sustainable development

As responsible corporate citizens, we are committed to sustainable practices that protect the environment, conserve resources, and contribute to the well-being of communities. We strive to develop energy-efficient solutions and employ eco-friendly manufacturing practices wherever possible.

LEAD leading supplier of new energy manufacturing equipment
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Our Social and Environmental Responsibility

Our company's vision and mission are aligned to support our goals of creating a green energy infrastructure and promoting sustainable supply chains. Our intelligent manufacturing practices are guided by the aim of achieving sustainable development and advancing towards a Net Zero future.

Our Journey

With a rich history spanning more than two decades, our journey has been defined by unwavering values and a clear vision that has propelled us to the forefront of the global market.

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2001

  1. Development of capacitor equipment
  2. Supplied capacitor equipment to Panasonic

2002

  1. Established Wuxi Pioneer Automotive Equipment Co.

2004

  1. Supplied equipment to Panasonic and TDK factories in China, Brazil, India, etc.

2007

  1. Developing our own capacitor winding machine to replace imported ones

2008

  1. Collaborated with Sony to enter the lithium battery industry and set up a lithium battery division

2009

  1. Entered the photovoltaic industry, providing automated solar cell production equipment for Wuxi Suntech.
  2. Developed China’s first generation of photovoltaic automobile equipment

2010

  1. Developed lithium battery winding and welding equipment for Sony
  2. Awarded the title of High-tech Enterprise in Jiangsu Province

2011

  1. Developed lithium-ion battery stacker and automatic vacuum EL injection machine
  2. Converted into a joint-stock company: Wuxi Pioneer Automotive Equipment Co.

2012

  1. Developed the first generation of automatic string welder for our PV modules
  2. Won the Jiangsu Provincial Enterprise Technology Center, Jiangsu Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center, Jiangsu Provincial Industrialization and Informatization Pilot Enterprise

2013

  1. Development of EV lithium-ion battery winding machine
  2. Development of digital lithium-ion battery welding and winding machine
  3. Developed new TAB welding machine, electrode slitter, diaphragm slitter, electrode slotting machine, battery assembly machine.
  4. Our Solar Cell Stringer won the gold medal of Jiangsu Excellent New Product.

2014

  1. Awarded National Pilot Enterprise of Industrialization and Informatization

2015

  1. Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on May 18th, stock name “Pilot”, stock code 300450
  2. Changed the company name to Wuxi Pilot Intelligence Co.
  3. Developed high-speed winding machine for cylindrical lithium battery cores.
  4. Awarded Jiangsu Province Intelligent Workshop Demonstration Certification

2016

  1. Received awards for our welding and winding machine for prismatic Li-ion cells in both Wuxi city and Jiangsu province
  2. Chairman Wang Yanqing was awarded Excellent Entrepreneur of Jiangsu and the company was awarded the Management Innovation Outstanding Enterprise in Jiangsu certification

2017

  1. Acquired Zhuhai Titans New Power to provide a whole line Li-ion battery manufacturing turnkey service
  2. Set up 3C business unit

2018

  1. Chairman Wang Yanqing was listed among top the 50 CEOs of Chinese listed enterprises
  2. Set up subsidiaries and branches in the USA, Japan, and South Korea
  3. First release of PV cell and assembly manufacturing turnkey service
  4. Set up four new business units: fuel cell, automotive, logistics and laser

2019

  1. Named as the Demonstration Enterprise as Manufacturing Single Champion by the Ministry of Industry and Information
  2. We celebrated LEAD’s 20th anniversary and unveiled the manufacturing base for high-end new energy equipment
  3. Won the title of 2019 Intelligent Manufacturing System Solution Supplier by the Ministry of Industry and Information
  4. Won the whole line Li-ion battery equipment order from Northvolt in Europe
  5. Set up the Swedish subsidiary

2020

  1. Independently developed and tested the first hydrogen energy roll-to-roll production
  2. Won the Module & Pack production line order from BMW
  3. Set up subsidiaries in Germany and India
  4. High-speed stacking machine secured over 60% market share, cylindrical cell production reached 355ppm, and secured large shipments of long pouch cell equipment
  5. Developed TOPCon solar power cell whole line; PV stringer efficiency over 9000pcs/hr
  6. Our laser cell cutting, FPC flexible PCB board drilling, laser engraving machine (LOC) and laser marking machine were well accepted by our clients

2021

  1. Market capital exceeded 100 billion RMB in July, becoming the first stock in new energy equipment industry
  2. Won the Quality Award of the Provincial Governor of Jiangsu, and Chairman Wang Yanqing was the only representative from the manufacturing industry to be invited to the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce conference
  3. Awarded the first prize for the China Machinery Industry Science and Technology Award
  4. Set up the Vietnam office

2022

  1. Won 20GWh and 13GWh Li-ion battery equipment orders from top OEMs respectively
  2. Set up subsidiaries in France, Netherlands, Turkey and an office in Slovakia
  3. Acquired ONTEC to accelerate our European localization

2023

  1. LIB division updated to comprehensive, entire value chain and lifecycle turnkey solution for new energy smart equipment
  2. Efficiency of Li-ion battery cutting and stacking machine exceeded 0.35s/pcs
  3. Independently developed photovoltaic 0BB stringer without a main busbar
  4. Launched Smart Factory Dome product series named LEADACE
  5. Awarded “National Technology Innovation Demonstration Enterprise”, “Forbes China Top 50 Sustainable Industrial Enterprises”, “Green Factory of Jiangsu Province”, “2023 Hurun China Top 100 Private Energy Enterprises” and many other awards. 2023 Hurun Top 100 Private Energy Enterprises in China” and many other awards.
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Quality is at the Heart of Everything We Do

It is the foundation of our processes, customer focus, sustainability approach, and employee support approach.
Our commitment extends to providing reliable, high-performance equipment that drives your success. From advanced manufacturing processes to rigorous quality control measures, we are committed to delivering products that exceed expectations.

To fulfill this commitment, we have developed a proprietary cloud-based quality management system. In addition, we have implemented a comprehensive evaluation system to ensure 100% quality, traceability and control of all products. By working seamlessly with our supply chain, we are collectively shaping a future where quality not only meets, but sets the standard for innovation.