On December 31, coinciding with the upcoming New Year's Day of 2024, Innovation Group grandly convened its 2023 Annual Summary and Commendation Ceremony. The event reviewed the Group's key achievements in 2023, honored outstanding collectives and individuals, and outlined strategic objectives for 2024.In attendance were Chairman Cui Lixin, Executive Vice President Wang Wei, along with general managers and deputy general managers from subsidiary companies, heads of functional departments, leaders of overseas project teams, award-winning representatives, and over 400 employees. The ceremony served to both recognize annual accomplishments and mobilize efforts for the Group's upcoming developmental initiatives.
Chairman Cui Lixin of Innovation Group delivered a work report titled "Aim High and Embrace Innovation: Building a World-Class Enterprise". Speaking on behalf of the Group, Chairman Cui first extended warm congratulations to the honored outstanding collectives and individuals.On the occasion of the approaching New Year's Day, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to Party committees and government agencies at all levels, the broader community for their longstanding support, and particularly acknowledged the Weiqiao Pioneering Group for its strategic guidance and substantial contributions to the enterprise's development. He also conveyed sincere greetings and best wishes to all Innovation Group employees and their families.
In summarizing the Group's 2023 achievements, Chairman Cui Lixin emphasized that 2023 marked an exceptionally challenging, extraordinarily remarkable, and immensely significant chapter in Innovation Group's history—a year both richly rewarding and profoundly inspiring. Despite facing multiple challenges, including economic headwinds, the Group courageously addressed contradictions, confronted obstacles, and overcame difficulties, sustaining robust growth momentum. This resilience reaffirmed Innovation Group's strategic competitiveness and the unwavering determination of its workforce to excel.Key milestones included:Historic Revenue Breakthrough: Annual sales revenue surpassed the 100-billion-yuan threshold for the first time, signaling a transformative phase in the Group's development.Prestigious Rankings:Ranked 335th in the 2023 China Top 500 Enterprises (7th consecutive year)Secured 16th place in the 2023 Shandong Top 100 Private Enterprises (11th consecutive year)Accolades:"National Advanced Private Enterprise in Employment and Social Security""National-level Green Factory" certificationSocial Commitment: Cumulative social contributions exceeding 1 billion yuan, recognized by the 2023 "Shandong Charity Award" in October.
Chairman Cui Lixin, reflecting on Innovation Group’s two-decade journey and its corporate ethos of "Pragmatic Innovation · Trailblazing Spirit," unveiled the Group’s success code in transforming from a small enterprise into an industry powerhouse:Unwavering Allegiance: Always heed the Party’s guidance, uphold gratitude to the Party, and align with the Party’s direction.Rooted Mission: Always prioritize advancing local economic development as a foundational commitment.Market-Driven Excellence: Always fuel growth through market-oriented principles and professional excellence.
Chairman Cui Lixin emphasized that as Innovation Group transitions from retrospective reflection to forward-looking vision, it has now embarked on its "Third Decade Initiative." The Group will strategically focus on five key industrial frontiers to achieve global leadership:Advanced Alloy Development: High-strength, high-toughness aluminum alloys.Tech Integration: 3C electronics applications.Sustainable Mobility: Automotive lightweighting solutions.Energy Innovation: High-strength superconducting cables.Circular Economy: Recycled aluminum systems.Strategic Objectives:Secure a position in the Fortune Global 500 within this decade.Establish the Group as a world-leading R&D-driven aluminum alloy materials provider.Ethical Innovation: Always balance tradition with innovation while fulfilling social responsibility.
Chairman Cui Lixin concluded by highlighting that Innovation Group’s most invaluable asset forged over its three-decade journey is its battle-tested workforce—a team capable of overcoming formidable challenges and securing decisive victories. As the Group navigates current and future complexities, he outlined three imperatives:Resilience Building: Prepare for dynamic challenges while strengthening organizational confidence and resolve.Triple Unity Framework: Cultivate:Interest Community (shared gains and risks).Career Community (collective professional purpose).Destiny Community (aligned long-term aspirations).Future-Proofing Strategy:Institutionalize lifelong learning across the organization.Develop agile, knowledge-driven teams.Vision Statement:"Guided by the steadfast leadership of Party committees and governments at all levels, and synergizing with Weiqiao Pioneering Group’s visionary partnership, Innovation Group will continue to write new chapters of excellence. Through unwavering dedication, intellectual rigor, and relentless advancement, we will forge a centennial legacy that transcends time."
The ceremony resolved to honor:2 Advanced Party Branches (exemplary 2023 performance).8 Technological Innovation Awards.10 Comprehensive Management Model Units.12 Model Workers.14 Outstanding CPC Members.16 Management Excellence Awardees.50 Outstanding Team Leaders.568 Distinguished Performers.Over 2,000 Dedication Honor Roll recipients.Award Presentation:Chairman Cui Lixin, Executive Vice President Wang Wei, and other Group leaders, alongside subsidiary CEOs and deputy CEOs, presented plaques and certificates to representatives of honored collectives and individuals.Keynote Sharing:Four awardee representatives addressed the assembly, including:A Model Worker.A Loyalty Team Excellence honoree.A Dedication Honor Roll recipient.A Distinguished Performer.