CTI Systems and Shanghai XinGuang Crane Machine Co., Ltd. are pleased to announce the establishment of CTI Xinguang Intelligent Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a new Joint Venture that marks an important milestone in the development of both companies and reinforces their long-term commitment to the Chinese Aviation industry.
The Joint Venture combines CTI Systems’ expertise in engineering, industrial equipment and automation with XinGuang’s strong manufacturing capabilities, local project execution experience and after-sales support network. Together, the partners aim to deliver innovative, high-value solutions that help customers achieve greater efficiency, productivity and sustainable growth.
More Than Four Decades of Presence in China
CTI Systems’ history in China dates back to the early 1980s, when the company, then operating under the name Cleveland Tramrail International, supplied an automated monorail handling system to Maanshan Iron & Steel. Over the years, CTI has steadily expanded its footprint across the country, delivering solutions for leading industrial and aerospace organizations and building a reputation as a trusted partner for complex engineering projects.
A major turning point came with the introduction of CTI’s patented teleplatform technology. Originally developed by CTI’s parent company in 1974 and continuously refined over five generations, the teleplatform revolutionized aircraft maintenance operations by providing safe and efficient access to aircraft structures.
The first teleplatform contract in China was awarded by GAMECO in Guangzhou in 2003. This was followed by numerous projects for major customers including AMECO Beijing and Chengdu, COMAC, STARCO, China Southern Beijing, Boeing Zhoushan and HAECO, establishing CTI as a recognized supplier of specialized industrial equipment and solutions in China.
Beyond these activities, CTI has continuously expanded its capabilities and expertise across a broad range of industrial applications involving automation, material handling, storage systems, and complex manufacturing environments. This experience has enabled the company to support customers facing increasingly demanding operational and production challenges.
A Strong Foundation for Future Growth
Today, the establishment of CTI Xinguang Intelligent Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. represents the beginning of a new chapter.
The Joint Venture has been created to strengthen local capabilities and provide customers with a comprehensive range of engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and after-sales services. By combining complementary strengths, CTI and XinGuang are creating a service capable of supporting increasingly ambitious industrial projects across China.
« »China has played a key role in CTI’s international growth story for more than forty years, » says Bob Greiveldinger, CEO, CTI Systems. « The establishment of this Joint Venture reflects our unbroken confidence in the market and our commitment to supporting Chinese Aviation customers with high-end technologies and local expertise, powered by our trusted, long-term partnership. »
« This entrepreneurial step brings together complementary strengths as well as a shared commitment towards quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. Based on our successful collaboration for more than a decade, we are excited to engage in this next chapter with CTI Systems to continue serving our increasingly demanding China Aviation industry. » says Neil Yang, General Manager, Shanghai XinGuang Crane Machine Co., Ltd.
Combining Complementary Strengths
Founded in 1962, CTI Systems has built a reputation over more than six decades as a trusted provider of industrial engineering, automation, advanced material handling solutions, and the development of specialized equipment for the aerospace manufacturing industry. Today, the company serves customers worldwide with tailor-made systems that support critical industrial processes and leverage operational performance.
Shanghai XinGuang Crane Machine Co., Ltd., established in 1997, brings extensive manufacturing expertise, modern production facilities, a highly skilled workforce and a proven track record of project execution across multiple industrial sectors.
The combination of these strengths creates a powerful partnership capable of supporting customers from project concept to commissioning and long-term operation.
Looking Ahead
The creation of CTI Xinguang Intelligent Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. reflects a shared vision of long-term development, customer proximity and continuous innovation.
As the Aviation industry continue to evolve and production requirements become increasingly demanding, the Joint Venture is well positioned to support customers with integrated solutions that enhance efficiency, support capacity expansion and contribute to sustainable industrial growth.
For CTI Systems, the Joint Venture represents not only a new stage in its journey in China, but also a reaffirmation of its commitment to building strong local partnerships and creating lasting value for customers in one of the world’s most dynamic industrial regions.
