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Sino-European Excellent Quality Forum & SDLG’s Sixth Anniversary Celebration of Winning the EFQM Award Successfully Concluded in Linyi, Shandong
Linyi City, China, 5th Nov 2025 – On October 29, 2025, a grand intellectual feast representing the highest standards of Sino-European quality management — the Sino-European Excellent Quality Forum & SDLG’s Sixth Anniversary Celebration of Winning the EFQM Award — was ceremoniously launched in Linyi, Shandong. This event was not only a prestigious gathering but also a top-level dialogue between China and Europe in the field of quality management, marking a new historic step for Chinese manufacturing on its path to excellence.

The forum, themed “Pioneering Excellence, Winning the Future with Quality,” brought together top forces from government, industry, academia, and research. Distinguished guests including Wang Zhizhong, Chairman of Lingong Group, and Wen Degang, General Manager of SDLG, made speeches during the event.
Over 160 representatives from leading domestic and international enterprises were in attendance — gathering to celebrate the sixth anniversary of SDLG’s EFQM Global Excellence Certification, exchange ideas on quality, discuss paths to excellence, and jointly envision a blueprint for development.
PART.01
A Dialogue of Excellence and Intelligence — Defining the New Future of Quality
This was a summit of minds on quality—a deep exchange of excellence-driven ideas. In 2019, SDLG received the EFQM Global Excellence Award with the highest Seven-Star recognition, becoming the first company in China’s construction machinery industry to earn this honor—marking a breakthrough for Chinese manufacturing on the global quality stage. Over the past six years, guided by the EFQM Excellence Model, SDLG has deeply integrated the essence of European quality management with the realities of Chinese manufacturing, establishing a new excellence model with distinctive Chinese characteristics.

Welcome Address by Mr. Wang Zhizhong, Chairman of Lingong Group
In his opening remarks, Chairman Wang Zhizhong reflected on SDLG’s six-year journey since receiving the award. He emphasized: “Quality is SDLG’s passport to the world. Six years ago, our achievement of the EFQM Global Excellence Seven-Star Award represented our commitment to excellence. Over these years, we have deeply embedded the EFQM Excellence Model across R&D, manufacturing, and service, pursuing innovation and transformation, accelerating our globalization strategy, and maintaining steady growth amid challenges. Looking ahead, SDLG will focus on product clustering, technological modernization, efficient management, and enterprise internationalization, driven by both technological and managerial innovation. We will cultivate a high-performance culture, fulfill our social responsibilities, and follow a path of high-quality and sustainable development.”

Closing Remarks by Mr. Wen Degang, General Manager of SDLG
In his closing remarks, Mr. Wen Degang, General Manager of SDLG, stated that the forum achieved three key objectives. First, through the experience sharing of enterprises such as Wuliangye, YOFC, and SDLG, it showcased the successful application of the EFQM Excellence Model in Chinese companies. Second, against the backdrop of intensifying industry homogenization, the forum delivered a strong message to the industry — “No matter how fierce the competition, we must never compromise on quality or brand,” calling on the entire society to uphold the bottom line of quality. Third, following SDLG’s separation from Volvo CE, the forum served as an opportunity for SDLG to voice its commitment to continuously advancing quality management and brand development, steadily moving toward its “100-billion-yuan goal” and the mission of “Take the route of top brand, build a centennial SDLG”. He emphasized, “A customer lost due to poor quality will never return, but one lost due to price may come back.” SDLG will remain steadfast in its pursuit of development driven by quality and strengthened by brand.
PART.02
Sparks of Wisdom: Global Leaders Discuss the Future of Quality Transformation
This was a cross-border exchange of ideas and a profound reform in quality management approaches. During the keynote session, guests from various industries shared insights on the modernization of traditional manufacturing, systematic continuous improvement, and practical implementation of total quality management (TQM).
As a quality benchmark in China’s construction machinery industry, Mr. Lin Yuecun, Vice General Manager of SDLG, delivered a keynote titled “Building on Quality, Leading Toward Excellence.” He systematically outlined the company’s unique quality philosophy and management practices developed over the past six years. By establishing a closed-loop management system spanning strategy, operations, and outcomes, SDLG has achieved a remarkable transformation from “manufacturing” to “intelligent manufacturing,” providing the industry with a replicable model for quality advancement.

Speech by Mr. Lin Yuecun, Vice General Manager of SDLG
In the field of intelligent manufacturing, SDLG has systematically advanced the automation upgrade across four major production stages — welding, machining, assembly, and logistics. The welding automation rate has risen to 85%, the excavator assembly automation rate has reached 20%, and some final assembly lines have achieved an automation rate of up to 77%. Key machining lines, such as those for main control valves, now operate unmanned around the clock, significantly improving production efficiency and product consistency. Behind these figures lies SDLG’s unwavering pursuit of superior quality. “Through the innovative model of ‘All involve in,’ we have fostered an organizational culture where everyone innovates and everything improves,” said Mr. Lin. He emphasized that this model has enabled SDLG to rank among the top in Volvo’s global factory audits.
At the same time, in terms of digital transformation, SDLG has built a management cockpit, a digital quality platform, and an intelligent service center to achieve end-to-end data-driven operations — shifting quality control from post-event inspection to pre-event prediction. SDLG will continue to deepen its strategy of “intelligent, green, and international development,” focusing on user application scenarios to deliver comprehensive solutions — from complete machines and specialized attachments to customized working conditions and tailored applications — helping global customers achieve efficient and sustainable construction.
PART.03
Practice Leads the Way: From “Made in China” to “Quality in China”
During the forum, the Sino-European Excellence Quality Dialogue brought the event to its climax. Dozens of guests engaged in in-depth discussions on the integration of the EFQM Excellence Model with Chinese enterprise management practices, exploring the opportunities and challenges facing China’s manufacturing industry in the process of globalization. This dialogue not only witnessed the successful localization of international standards in China but also showcased the transformation of Chinese enterprises from standard adopters to standard setters.

Representatives from leading Chinese and international enterprises shared their insights and unanimously agreed that China’s manufacturing industry is undergoing a strategic transformation in its global expansion: from product export to standard export and management model export.
They noted that Chinese companies, in applying international excellence frameworks such as the EFQM model, have demonstrated a unique ability to integrate global standards with the characteristics of the Chinese market. This has led to the formation of a quality management practice path with distinct Chinese features, offering new perspectives for the global quality management paradigm.

During the factory tour, participants visited the SDLG Industrial Park and the SDLG Museum, experiencing firsthand the model of a “smart factory” and the deep-rooted corporate culture that SDLG has built. From intelligent welding lines to digitalized assembly workshops, from smart logistics systems to end-to-end quality control platforms — every detail reflected the strong capabilities of Chinese manufacturing. These achievements not only embody SDLG’s over fifty years of accumulated expertise in quality but also serve as a vivid representation of the high-quality development of China’s manufacturing industry.
During the post-tour exchange, many participants gained a more direct and profound understanding of SDLG’s development journey, corporate culture, and solid achievements in intelligent manufacturing. They highly recognized SDLG’s accomplishments in quality management and technological innovation — especially its brand philosophy of “Reliability in Action.”
PART.04
A New Chapter: Forging the Dream of a Manufacturing Power through Excellent Quality
After six years of dedication, SDLG now embarks on a new journey. Taking the EFQM Global Excellence Award as a starting point, SDLG has continuously strengthened its foundation through management innovation and technological advancement, exploring a path of excellence in quality management with distinctive SDLG characteristics.

The successful convening of this forum marks a new stage of Sino-European cooperation in the field of quality management, demonstrating China’s firm determination to advance from “Made in China” to the era of “Quality in China.” Standing at a new historical starting point, SDLG will continue to deepen its strategy of intelligent, green, and international development, forging a century-old enterprise with excellent quality and leading industry transformation with innovation.
Although the grand forum has concluded, a new era is just beginning. Under the guidance of China’s strategy to build a manufacturing powerhouse, SDLG will join hands with partners from all sectors — leading with quality, empowering with innovation, and striving with persistence — to jointly paint a magnificent blueprint for the high-quality development of China’s manufacturing industry, contributing Chinese wisdom and strength to the world.
About SDLG
Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (SDLG), established in 1972, is a leading international manufacturer of construction machinery, and the national-level high-tech company.
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Organization: Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (SDLG)
Contact Person: Jin Zhang
Website: https://www.sdlg.com/
Email:
jin.zhang@sdlg.com
City: Linyi City
Country:China
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Galatea by Inkitt Celebrates 100+ Five-Star Reviews Amid Rising Popularity
California, USA, 3rd May 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Galatea, the rapidly growing digital reading platform developed by Inkitt, has surpassed 100 five-star reviews, marking a significant milestone in its continued rise among global readers. The achievement highlights strong user satisfaction and reinforces Galatea’s position as more than just a reading app. As part of Inkitt’s broader story-to-screen ecosystem, Galatea plays a central role in transforming reader-driven content into multi-format entertainment, extending all the way to television through CandyJar.
This milestone arrives at a time when audiences are actively seeking more flexible and engaging ways to consume stories. Galatea has responded by offering a format that aligns with modern habits while still preserving the emotional depth that readers expect from strong storytelling.
A Milestone That Reflects Real Reader Loyalty
Reaching over 100 five-star reviews signals more than short-term success. It reflects consistent reader satisfaction and an ability to maintain engagement over time. Users frequently highlight how seamlessly the platform fits into their daily routines, whether they are reading during short breaks, while commuting, or winding down at night.
This accessibility has helped Galatea build a loyal user base. Readers are not simply downloading the app and leaving. They return regularly to continue stories, explore new releases, and stay connected to ongoing narratives. The growing number of five-star reviews demonstrates that users are finding lasting value in the experience.
In an environment where attention is divided across multiple platforms, this level of retention is notable. Galatea has managed to create a product that readers continue to engage with long after their first interaction.
A Reading Experience Designed for Modern Habits
Galatea has built its platform around the idea that reading should adapt to the reader. Instead of presenting long chapters that require uninterrupted time, the platform delivers stories in episodic segments that are easy to consume. This structure makes reading more approachable and encourages consistent engagement.
The platform also offers multiple formats within a single story. Readers can move seamlessly between ebook and audiobook modes, allowing them to switch based on their situation. In addition, Galatea includes chat-style storytelling, where narratives unfold through text-message-like conversations. This format introduces variety and reflects how people naturally communicate today.
Audio is another defining feature of the platform. Full narration and carefully designed sound elements support the storytelling experience and add depth to each scene. Rather than acting as a background feature, audio plays an active role in shaping how stories are experienced.
Together, these features create a reading environment that feels flexible, engaging, and suited to modern lifestyles.
A Story-to-Screen Pipeline That Sets It Apart
Galatea’s growth is closely tied to Inkitt’s larger story-to-screen model, which differentiates it from traditional reading platforms. The process begins on Inkitt, where writers share their work and reader engagement determines which stories gain traction. The most promising titles are then published on Galatea, where they reach a wider audience in enhanced formats.
From there, the most successful stories move into television development on CandyJar. This structured pipeline allows content to evolve naturally, moving from written storytelling to screen adaptation based on proven audience demand.
This model offers a clear pathway for writers. Instead of navigating uncertain publishing routes, authors can see their work progress step by step, guided by reader response. It also ensures that the stories adapted for television already have a built-in audience, reducing risk and increasing the likelihood of success.
For readers, the pipeline adds another layer of engagement. Stories they discover on Galatea have the potential to expand into visual formats, creating a deeper connection to the content. This continuity strengthens the overall experience and sets the platform apart in a crowded market.
Content That Reflects What Readers Actually Want
Galatea’s content strategy is built on real user behavior. By leveraging data from Inkitt, the platform identifies stories that already resonate with readers. This ensures that the content available on Galatea aligns closely with audience preferences.
Genres such as romance, fantasy, thriller, drama, and Young Adult continue to perform strongly, reflecting consistent demand across a wide range of readers. At the same time, the platform introduces new voices and perspectives, maintaining a balance between familiar themes and fresh ideas.
This approach reduces the uncertainty often associated with content selection. Instead of relying on predictions, Galatea uses measurable engagement to guide its decisions. The result is a library that feels both curated and relevant.
For writers, this system creates meaningful opportunities. Success is determined by reader response, allowing emerging authors to gain visibility and build an audience based on the strength of their work.
Listening to Feedback and Improving the Experience
The increase in five-star reviews also reflects Galatea’s responsiveness to its users. Feedback plays a direct role in shaping the platform’s development. Readers frequently mention features such as customizable settings, smooth navigation, and the ability to switch between formats without interruption.
These elements contribute to a user-friendly experience that appeals to a broad audience. Small improvements, driven by real feedback, continue to enhance the platform’s usability.
Galatea’s ability to adapt has become a key strength. As user expectations evolve, the platform remains focused on refining its features while maintaining the core aspects that readers value.
Meeting the Demand for Flexible Storytelling
Modern readers are looking for flexibility, and Galatea has positioned itself to meet that demand. The platform allows users to engage with stories in different ways, depending on their preferences and schedules.
Whether through short reading sessions, audiobook listening, or interactive chat-based formats, users can choose how they want to experience each story. This adaptability makes it easier to stay engaged without disrupting daily routines.
The ability to move between formats also adds to the overall experience. A reader can begin a story in text form, continue it as an audiobook, and explore chat-style interactions within the same narrative. This level of flexibility keeps the platform dynamic and appealing.
Building a Community Around Stories
As Galatea continues to grow, it is also building a strong and engaged community. The increasing number of five-star reviews reflects not only individual satisfaction but also a shared enthusiasm among users.
Readers actively recommend the platform, share feedback, and contribute to its visibility. This organic growth has played an important role in expanding Galatea’s reach.
For writers, this community creates valuable opportunities for connection and recognition. Authors can engage with readers directly and see how their work resonates in real time. This interaction strengthens the relationship between creators and their audience.
Each positive review adds to the platform’s credibility and encourages new users to explore what it has to offer.
Looking Ahead
Surpassing 100 five-star reviews marks an important milestone, but it also signals continued growth. Galatea remains focused on expanding its content library, improving its features, and strengthening its role within Inkitt’s story-to-screen ecosystem.
The integration with CandyJar creates new possibilities for content development, allowing stories to move beyond the app and reach wider audiences. This connection positions Galatea as a key part of a larger entertainment strategy rather than a standalone platform.
As more readers discover the app, the platform is expected to continue building momentum and attracting new users. The steady increase in positive feedback suggests that it is meeting the expectations of its audience and adapting effectively to changing preferences.
Conclusion
Galatea’s achievement of over 100 five-star reviews reflects its ability to deliver a reading experience that aligns with modern expectations. By combining flexible formats, data-driven content, and a clear path from story to screen through CandyJar, the platform offers something distinct in the digital reading space.
As part of Inkitt’s broader vision, Galatea represents more than a reading app. It is a central piece of a storytelling ecosystem where ideas begin with readers and have the potential to grow into larger forms of entertainment. With strong user engagement and a clear direction for growth, Galatea continues to establish itself as a platform that understands both storytelling and the people who enjoy it.
For more information, please feel free to visit https://galatea.com/
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Press Release
Milestone Launches Project : Tsavkisi, The First Design-Code Community Near Tbilisi
Milestone has launched Project : Tsavkisi, a residential land-plot development situated on a hillside in the Tsavkisi area, just an 18-minute drive from Tbilisi, Georgia. The project comprises 63 individual land plots, each offering panoramic views of the surrounding forest and the city.
Tbilisi, Georgia, 2nd May 2026 – Milestone has launched Project : Tsavkisi, a residential land-plot development situated on a hillside in the Tsavkisi area, just an 18-minute drive from Tbilisi, Georgia. The project comprises 63 individual land plots, each offering panoramic views of the surrounding forest and the city.

Project : Tsavkisi is a thoughtfully planned community with a unified architectural identity, seamlessly integrated into the natural landscape. It is designed for those who wish to build a residence in a scenic setting while remaining just minutes away from central Tbilisi.
The presale is now open.
The development spans 10 hectares, with 24,000 m² dedicated to curated shared public spaces, including children’s playgrounds, sports courts, and forest walking paths. The project includes professionally maintained shared areas and green zones, along with 24/7 secured territory.
The architectural vision of Project : Tsavkisi is rooted in a landscape-oriented approach. To create a unique living environment, the project has developed a set of architectural guidelines – a Design Code, where every element is thoughtfully connected to the next. The Code extends from façade materials and roofing guidelines to color selection. A recommended palette of muted, earth-derived tones is designed to maintain visual harmony with the natural landscape. The project adopts a low-density development strategy that maintains visual openness and integrates seamlessly with the natural terrain, avoiding high retaining walls and other intrusive structural elements.
Homeowners are offered the flexibility to develop individual designs in accordance with the Design Code or to select from a catalogue of nine pre-designed residential houses. They have been created in collaboration with established architectural studios, recognized for their experience in residential design and landscape-driven planning.
The project is designed for residents who lead active urban lives but seek a home in a quiet, natural setting, without sacrificing their connection to the city. Project : Tsavkisi sets a benchmark for holistic suburban development, where each residence contributes to a unified architectural identity.
About Milestone
Milestone is a Georgian real estate development and management company based on innovative vision and ideas, defining environments for quality life. Expanding its portfolio, the company is currently developing a new residential project in the heart of Tbilisi, set to be introduced soon.
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Organization: Milestone
Contact Person: Lasha Eliadze
Website: https://www.projecttsavkisi.ge/
Email:
info@milestone.ge
Contact Number: +995598399899
City: Tbilisi
Country:Georgia
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Dark Watch Integration with Leading Service Platform Sets a New Standard of Care in Therapist Safety
Integration embeds real-time safety intelligence into therapists’ booking and payment workflows—helping therapy practices and service-based businesses identify and prevent high-risk interactions before appointments begin.
United States, 2nd May 2026 —May 1, 2026—Dark Watch, the embedded safety intelligence layer for modern commerce, today announced that its integration with a leading service-based platform is now live. The integration introduces a proactive safety capability designed to help prevent assaults and high-risk incidents in therapist-client environments.
Service-based businesses, particularly those in the wellness, spa, and personal care sectors, often involve private, one-on-one interactions between staff and clients. These environments are built on trust, but they can also expose therapists to elevated risk, such as from inappropriate behavior, harassment, boundary violations, and, in some cases, physical assault. Despite this, most booking and payment systems provide little to no visibility into potential risk before an appointment begins.
Historically, businesses have relied on reactive measures to mitigate these risks, e.g., incident reporting, internal notes, or post-event responses. The Dark Watch integration shifts that model upstream, enabling businesses to identify potential risk signals before an appointment is confirmed or a client arrives.
“A service-based business should not have to rely on reactive measures to reduce risk,” said Noel Thomas, CEO of Dark Watch. “Therapists are operating in one-on-one settings where the risk is real, and expectations are changing. Businesses shouldn’t have to choose between experience and protection. Dark Watch embeds security directly into the booking and payment layer, delivering real-time risk mitigation at the moment it matters most. The result is a new standard of care—one that protects therapists, strengthens brand trust, and delivers measurable safety benefits without disrupting the client experience.”
Through the integration, Dark Watch’s intelligence layer is embedded directly into booking and payment workflows. As appointments are scheduled, the system evaluates a range of risk signals that help identify patterns associated with prior inappropriate behavior, unsafe interactions, or indicators that warrant additional review.
The integration enables businesses to receive discreet, real-time insights at the moment of booking—before a therapist is assigned, before a client arrives, and before a potentially unsafe interaction occurs.
For operators, this creates a new layer of protection: improving therapist safety by identifying high-risk appointments early, increasing operational confidence when interacting with new clients, reducing the likelihood of incidents, and supporting staff retention in roles where safety concerns can drive turnover.
By embedding this capability directly into the platform layer, businesses can adopt proactive safety without adding friction to the booking experience or requiring additional tools. The system operates quietly in the background, preserving the client experience while enhancing staff protection.
The launch reflects a broader shift across the experience economy. Platforms are increasingly expected to safeguard not only transactions, but also the people behind them. As awareness grows around therapist safety in one-on-one service environments, proactive protection is becoming a critical expectation and an emerging standard of care.
Dark Watch’s technology is gaining traction across a growing set of platforms spanning payments, financial services, and real-world commerce systems. With multiple platform deployments now live or underway, the company continues to expand its footprint as a safety intelligence layer embedded directly into the infrastructure that powers everyday interactions.
Together, these deployments are establishing a new standard: protecting therapists and staff before the interaction begins.
For more information, visit https://darkwatch.io
About Dark Watch
Dark Watch delivers an embedded safety intelligence layer for payment platforms, financial institutions, and real-world commerce systems. The platform leverages advanced AI and proprietary intelligence sources to identify risk signals tied to unsafe behavior, harassment patterns, and high-risk interactions—before transactions occur.
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