2009.12.30
In Haier Europe Call Center, telephonists were required to face the real products when answering questions from customers. Such method greatly improved the customer satisfaction towards Haier service.
2009.12.29
On December 29th, 2009, the 1st awarding ceremony of Shandong Governor Quality Prize was held in Jinan, and Haier Group became one of the winners of the prize. The prize was the highest quality award of Shandong Province.
2009.12.23
On December 23rd, 2009, the 10th awarding ceremony of 2009 CCTV Economic Figures of the Year, which is also known as Economic Oscar of China, was held in Beijing. During the ceremony, 10 Economic Figures of the Year as well as 10 Business Leaders of the 10 Years were publicized. Typified by Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin and Lenovo Board Chairman Liu Chuanzhi, totally 10 entrepreneurs were listed.
2009.12.22
On December 22nd, 2009, the Shandong Enterprise Management Meeting was held by Shandong Provincial Government in Jinan. During the meeting, the 1st Shandong Enterprise Management Prize was awarded to 10 enterprises and 20 innovation projects. Haier Group won title of “Outstanding Enterprise in Management of Shandong Province”, and its project of “market-based business process reengineering” won honor of “Innovation Prize of Enterprise Management of Shandong Province”.
2009.12.21
On December 21st, 2009, Haier President Yang Mianmian met with Israeli Premier Shimon Peres during her tour in Israel. Yang said: “to better satisfy its customers, Haier needs to integrate its global resources. And Haier can combine its strategy with Israel’s advanced technologies, so that a win-win situation will be achieved’. Premier Peres said that he loved Chinese culture very much and was quite interested in Haier’s management innovation, and Israel was willing to cooperate with Haier.
2009.12.17
In December of 2009, 12 Figures of the Year appeared on the cover of Forbes Chinese Edition. All these 12 figures came from business circle, and among them 10 were entrepreneurs of global influence, 1 was Figure of the Year of Enterprise Social Responsibilities, and 1 of Low Carbon Figure of the Year. Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin won honor of “China’s Most Respectable Entrepreneur of Forbes 2009”.
2009.12.17
On December 17th, 2009, the agreement signing ceremony between Haier Group and Qingdao Handicapped Children Rehabilitation Fund was held in Qingdao Children’s Hospital. According the agreement, Haier Group would donate 3 million RMB to the fund, and the annual interest of 80,000 RMB would be used to improve ward environment and provide those handicapped children of needy families with better medical treatment. Formerly Haier Three Million Care Fund, Haier Care Special Fund had helped 231 handicapped children of needy families over the past 10 years.
2009.12.08
On December 8th, 2009, the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of China Quality Association was held in Beijing, member of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Zhang Dejiang attened the anniversary and gave speech. During the meeting, Haier Group won honor of “Outstanding Enterprise of the 30 Years of Quality Management”, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin won honor of “Outstanding Manager of the 30 Years of Quality Management”.
2009.12.02
On December 2nd, 2009 (US time), “China’s Most Valuable Brands” was publicized in New York, and Haier successfully defended its championship for the eighth consecutive year with a brand value of 81.2 billion RMB. Lenovo and GOME ranked No.2 and No.3 respectively.
2009.11.19
All editions of Harvard Business Review around the world devoted the signed article by Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin—Distance is gone, and its Chinese edition added an interview on Zhang Ruimin by Senior Editor Cohen: Drucker in My Eye—Words of Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin.
2009.11.19
On November 19th, 2009, the 20th anniversary of Hope Project jointly organized by Central Committee of the Communist Young League and China Youth Developing Fund was celebrated in Beijing, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin won honor of “Special Contribution Award of the 20 Years of Hope Project”.
2009.11.19
November 19th, 2009 was the 100th birthday of the management master Peter Drucker. Harvard Business Review of 11 language editions worldwide simultaneously devoted the anniversary tribute to the great master, and the journal also invited five business leaders and nonprofit organization leaders who were once deeply influenced by Peter Drucker to talk about how they were enlightened by the master. Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin was one of them, and the rest four were: P&G CEO Alan Lafley, Chairman of Leader to Leader Institute Frances Hesselbein, and Managing Partner of Amana-Key & Deita Management Consulting Company Peter Tasker.
2009.11.16
On November 16th, 2009, Business Week publicized “China’s Top 40 Influential Figures of 2009”, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin was listed. The list was produced based on each candidate’s media exposure frequency and the social attention he/she had aroused.
2009.11.16
On November 16th, 2009, Haier Group was awarded honor of “National Technical Achievement Prize”, showing that Haier’s concept of satisfying customers and lead to better life through technical innovation had achieved substantial success.
2009.11.13
On November 13th (Cuba time), the signing ceremony of Agreement of China (Shandong)-Cuba Trade Cooperation was held in Havana. Senior Vice President Zhou Yunjie of Haier Group and President of Cuba Electronics Group Pacheco signed the LED Street Lamp Project Agreement among Haier Group, Cuba Electronics Group, and China State Grid. According to the agreement, Haier Group would donate high energy-efficiency street lamps to Cuba. Secretary of CPC Shandong Provincial Committee Jiang Yikang and Vice Minister of Ministry of Foreign Investment of Cuba attended the ceremony. The street lamp project would not only promote Cuba’s “energy revolution”, but also further the implementation of Haier’s green concept.
2009.11.10
On November 10th, 2009, the founding ceremony of Haier Digital-Home National Engineering Laboratory was held in Qingdao, and 27 top research organizations attended the ceremony. Zhang Minggao, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, attended the ceremony and spoke highly of Haier national engineering laboratory as well as Haier’s digital home innovation. Established under the authorization of National Development and Reform Committee, Haier Digital-Home National Engineering Laboratory was the core innovation project of the national 11th Five-year Plan, and it was also the only national-level engineering laboratory of household appliances industry.
2009.11.07
On November 7th, 2009, Press Conference of the 14th Round Enterprises’ Innovation was held in Jinan. During the conference, Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin won title of “Meritorious Entrepreneur of Independent Innovation of Shandong Province”, and Haier Group won honor of “Independent Innovative Enterprise of Shandong Province”.
2009.11.07
On November 9th, 2009, the 3rd China Brand Festival was held in Qingdao, and Haier won honor of “Most Beloved Green Brand of 2009”.
2009.11.07
On November 7th, 2009, the “Forum of Better Self, Better Operation” was held in Haier Central Research Institute, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin, Haier President Yang Mianmian, and managers of different levels attended the forum.
2009.11.05
On November 5th, 2009, the awarding ceremony of “Glory of the 60 Years—Classics for the City” organized by Qingdao Daily Press Group was held, and Haier Group won 2 honors of “Soaring Qingdao—Example of the City” and “Splendid Qingdao—The Most Influential Brand in Eye of Medias”.
2009.11.02
On November 2nd, 2009, at the 18th International Management Seminar, Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin (first from left) had a conversation with Kazuo Inamori (middle), the Management God of Japan. Right of the picture is the well-known Managerialist Yang Peiting.
2009.11.01
Kazuo Inamori and Zhang Ruimin gave speeches under the theme of “Go Beyond Economic Downturn and Win Sustainable Development” and “Be Your Own CEO” respectively. The two management masters also attended the forum under the theme of “Leading Competence under the Age if Crisis” and exchanged ideas with the audience.
2009.10.31
During October 31st to November 2nd, 2009, the 18th International Management Seminar organized by the famous financial magazine Sino-Foreign Management was held in Beijing. Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin and Mr. Kazuo Inamori, the founder of Kyocera Industrial Ceramics who was also known as Management God of Japan, both gave speeches and talkshow, which became the biggest highlight of the seminar.
2009.10.30
In October of 2009, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of New China, ASIAN BUSINESS LEADERS devoted a special issue---Born in 1949. The cover story was on Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin, with the title “Chinese Elephant Dances, Too”. As a famous management journal, ASIAN BUSINESS LEADERS differs from traditional commercial journals in that it probes into the inner world of those entrepreneurs other than their business “skills”.
2009.10.22
On October 22nd, 2009, “The Establishment Ceremony of Undertaking Base for the 2nd Round Returned Overseas Talents meanwhile Forum of Returned Overseas Talents” was held in Dalian, and Haier Group was the only enterprises of Shandong Province qualified for an undertaking base. On behalf of Haier Group, Haier Vice President Yu Zida attended the ceremony. The undertaking base would play as the talent pool for China’s economy, which would also act as a larger platform for Haier’s human resource integration.
2009.10.22
The periodical also published the article “Road to Success for the All-round Winner”, which commented Haier as the following: “a world-class enterprise is always ready to innovate for customers, so as to enhance the competence of its products and services. This year’s all-star winner Haier is such an enterprise who never ceases innovating.
2009.10.22
On October 22nd, 2009, on the invitation of Dell Computer, Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin and Board Chairman of CEO of DELL Michael Dell had a strategic conversation about bilateral cooperation of resource interchange.
2009.10.11
On October 11th, 2009, the awarding ceremony of “60 Brands of the 60 Years of Shandong” was held in Jinan, and Haier Group won a position for its contribution over the past years.
2009.10.01
On October 1st, 2009, the 60th anniversary of New China was celebrated in Beijing, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin, Haier President Yang Mianmian, and employee of Haier Qingdao Washing Machine Division Li Ziquan were invited to attend the ceremony and watch the military parades. Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin was invited by All-China Federation of Trade Unions; Haier President Yang Mianmian by All-China Women's Federation; and Li Ziquan, as the only representative of national outstanding migrant worker invited to Beijing from Shandong Province, was invited by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
2009.09.29
On September 29th, 2009, Forbes.Com published the signed article by Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin-- Winning Ways for Chinese Brands in the International Market. This was a feature program by Forbes, going with the the 60th anniversary of New China. And it also invited experts of various fields to talk about the next 10 years of China.
2009.09.27
On September 27th, 2009, Haier’s road of success and how it had built itself into a global brand under the leadership of CEO Zhang Ruimin were presented for the public in the film documentary My China Dream. The documentary was produced to celebrate the 60th anniversary of New China.
2009.09.27
On September 27th, 2009, Episode 7 of film documentary, “Glory of the 60 Years of China---Sailing for New Century” was for show on CCTV-1. The film gives a full account on the strategic transition from “bring-in” to “step-out” during China’s reform and opening up, and Haier Group stands for the typical case which can fully demonstrate the strategic transition. Haier established its plant in the US, and the road near Haier U.S. plant was even named as Haier Road. The film also contains an interview on Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin.
2009.09.27
Jointly produced by Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee, Party Literature Research Center of the CPC Central Committee, Party History Research Center of CPC Central Committee, General Bureau of Radio, Film and Television, and CCTV, the film documentary was designed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of New China. And, with an all-inclusive perspective, “Glory of the 60 Years of China” offers a review on the glorious achievements the Communist Party of China has made since 1949.
2009.09.24
On September 24th, 2009, to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of New China, the awarding ceremony of “Qingdao Economic Achievement Prizes” was held in Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, and Haier Group as well as other 9 enterprises won honor of “Contribution Award for Qingdao’s Economy”. Vice President of Haier Group Yu Zida received the award on behalf of Haier Group and accepted media interviews.
2009.09.19
On September 19th, 2009, the “60 Years of China—Seminar on Social Responsibilities of Enterprises” organized by China CRS Research Center was held in Beijing. During the meeting, “2009 China Top 100 Meritorious Enterprises in Shouldering Social Responsibilities” was publicized, and Haier won honor of “Special Award in Shouldering Social Responsibilities”. Still, Haier’s initiation of “One Gold Medal, One Hope School” won honor of “Meritorious Case Award in Shouldering Social Responsibilities”.
2009.09.19
During September 19th to 20th, 2009, “Achievements Exhibition of the 60 Years of People’s Republic of China” was held in Beijing Exhibition Center, and Pakistan Haier - Ruba Economic Zone and Haier Innovative Product Solutions were exhibited in the event. On September 19th, Chinese President Hu Jintao as well as other central government leaders came to the exhibition, and President Hu spoke highly of the event.
2009.09.18
During September 15th to 18th, 2009, the 4th Plenary Session of the 17th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party was held in Beijing. And, as alternate member, Party Committee Secretary of Haier Group Zhang Ruimin attended the session.
2009.09.15
In September of 2009, in the selection of “China’s Most Globally Competitive Companies” organized by Global Entrepreneur and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Haier Group ranked No.3, the highest position among Chinese household appliances enterprises.
2009.09.15
In September of 2009, In order to carry out in-depth patriotism education and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of P.R.C, Shandong Provincial Organization Department, Shandong Provincial Publicity Department, and other 10 departments jointly organized the “Shandong Top 100 Models of Outstanding Contribution to the Foundation and Construction of P.R.C” selection activity. Zhang Ruimin, Secretary of Haier CPC Committee and CEO of Haier Group won the honor.
2009.09.08
On September 8th, Professor Hideki Yoshihara of Nanzan University and Professor Ouyang Taohua of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics paid a management-investigation tour to Haier Group, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin talked with Professor Hideki Yoshihara on the innovative practices of “independent operating entity mechanism of individual-order combination” and “sell-on-demand mode of zero inventory”. Professor Hideki Yoshihara once served in Kobe University. In 2000, he added Cartoons and Captions by Haier Staff into the management case study of Kobe University; since then, Professor Hideki Yoshihara has added another 4 Haier cases into the textbook, namely, Haier’s Culture, Haier’s Human Resource, Haier’s marketing, and Haier’s Management.
2009.09.01
During September 1st to 15th, 2009, to celebrate the 60 Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, “Pride of Qingdao—Vote for the Working Model You Admire” jointly organized by Qingdao Labor Union and Qingdao Daily Press Group was held, and 119 working models were selected by Qingdao citizens. Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin won a position on the list and attended the Working Models Symposium on September 25th.
2009.08.30
In August of 2009, nominated by BMWI, Haier Italian-Style Three-door Refrigerator, French Door Refrigerator, Three-Door Ice Bar, and Deep-Enjoy Electric Water Heater were selected candidates for 2010 GFR Design Award. This was the first time that Chinese brands had ever been shortlisted for the award, indicating that Haier had won recognition among European designers.
2009.08.29
On August 29th, 2009, under the theme of “Harmonious Games, Glory Shandong”,the Completion Ceremony of Jinan Village for the 11st National Games meanwhile the Operation Handover Ceremony was held in National Games Jinan Village Center. Vice Governor of Shandong Province and Vice Chairman and Secretary General of Organizing Committee of the 11st National Games Huang Sheng, Asisstant Secretary General of Shandong People’s Governmet and Asisstant Secretary General of Organizing Committee of the 11st National Games Si Anmin, Deputy Secretary of Jinan Municipal Committee Yin Luqian, Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin, and Board Chairman of Haier Real Estate Lu Qiang attended the ceremony.
2009.08.29
Jointly established by Haier Real Estate and Green Town Group, Haier Green Town National Games Village is a top-level construction project and also the first National Games Village in history. The establishment of the village could well guarantee the accommodation for athletes of the 11th National Games as well as the media reporters.
2009.08.28
On August 28th, 2009, the 4th Reforming Stars Awarding Ceremony meahwhile China High-level Reforming Forum was held in the Great Hall of the People, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin won honor of “Reforming Star—Top 60 Reforming Figures over the 60 Years of China”.
2009.08.25
On August 25th, 2009, Haier Chenjiaba Middle School was established. The middle school was donated by Qingdao Municipal Government, with Haier Group as the co-donator donating 10 million RMB. 15 months after the earthquake, children in Chanjiaba went back to classroom.
2009.08.20
On August 20th, 2009, at Beyond the Strait---Benefit Party for the Stricken Taiwan Compatriots, Haier Group donated 2 million RMB for Morakot-stricken Taiwan compatriots. To help Taiwan to fight the disaster and rebuild their homes, Haier Group lent a hand.
2009.08.19
In August of 2009, the political and economic Party journal Red Flag illustrated, which was managed by Qiu Shi Journal, publicized “Meritorious Figures over China’s 60 Years”, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin won a position on the list. Acting the ideological and cultural front, Red Flag illustrated would serve as a major supplement for Qiu Shi Journal.
2009.08.18
On August 18th, 2009, the awarding ceremony of CCTV 60 Brands of the 60 Years was held in Peking University Hall. Haier Group became one of the 60 prize winners, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin was invited to attend the ceremony and was presented honor of Award of Outstanding Contribution to Chinese Brand.
2009.08.17
On August 17th, Chairman of China National Light Industry Bu Zhengfa and Chairman of China Household Electrical Appliances Association Huo Dufang paid an investigation tour to Haier Group and met with Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin.
2009.08.16
On August 16th, 2009, Deputy Secretary of Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the CPC Zhang Yi, accompanied by Deputy Secretary of Shandong Provincial Committee, Secretary of Shandong Commission for Discipline Inspection of the CPC, and Secretary of Beijing Municipal Party Committee, pain an investigation tour to Haier Group in Qingdao Industrial Park and met with Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin.
2009.08.13
August 13th, 2009 fell on the Japanese traditional festival-- Ghost Festival. On the very day, a baseball game of Nippon Professional Baseball attracted a great many fans, and Haier had, by then, became the title sponsor of Nippon Professional Baseball. Baseball is the favorite sports of Japanese people; therefore, Haier’s entering into the baseball league had greatly enhanced its brand image and integrated itself with local culture.
2009.08.09
On August 9th, 2009, Xinhuanet.com devoted the article “Zhang Ruimin---Contemporary of the Republic, Creates a World Brand for His Motherland”. The article gave a vivid story on Zhang Ruimin, who was born in 1949, and the development of his Haie Group. After the publication of the article, media organizations like People Net, Netease, and Sohu all came to reprint the story.
2009.08.08
On the evening of August 8th, the TV Awarding Ceremony Huapu Prize of the 3rd China Brand Festival was held in Qingdao, and Haier won honor of “National Card of China”.
2009.08.08
On August 8th, 2009, the 3rd China Brand Festival jointly organized by China Council for the Promotion of Internationa, Shandong Provincial Governmetn, and Brand China Industry Union, was held in Qingdao International Conference Center, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin was invited to attended the opening ceremony and give speech.
2009.07.30
In July of 2009, Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee directed People’s Daily, Xinhua News Agency, Guangming Daily, Economic Daily, China National Radio, CCTV, and Science and Technology Daily to conduct in-depth propaganda on the achivements of saving energy and reducing emission through the spreading of energy-saving air-conditioners. Haier was one of the demonstration enterprises priscribed by Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee.
2009.07.18
On the morning of July 18th, Seminar on Home Appliances Go into Rural Areas of the 2nd Session of the 10th National People's Congress was held by Ministry of Finance at Qingdao Badaguan Hotel, and Haier President Yang Mianmian was invited to give speech at the seminar.
2009.07.17
On July 17th, 2009, Vice Chairman of National Supply and Marketing Cooperation Council Gu Guoxin and President of Board Chairman of Renewable Resources Development Co., Ltd Guan Aiguo visited Haier Group. Vice Chairman Gu and Board Chairman Guan exchanged ideas with Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin and Haier President Yang Mianmian on issue of strategic cooperation and attended the agreement signing ceremony.
2009.07.17
On July 17th, 2009, Vice Minister of Ministry of Finance Zhang Shaochun visited Haier Group to study the implementation of "Home Appliances Go into Rural Areas". The Vice Minister also met with Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin and Haier President Yang Mianmian.
2009.07.17
On July 17th, 2009, Vice Chairman of National Supply and Marketing Cooperation Council Gu Guoxin and President of Board Chairman of Renewable Resources Development Co., Ltd Guan Aiguo visited Haier Group and exchanged ideas with Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin and Haier President Yang Mianmian on issue of strategic cooperation. The picture shows the scene of the signing ceremony of the strategic cooperation agreement.
2009.07.09
On July 9th, 2009, Haier exhibited its Casarte front-loading washing machines at the 2nd Sino-CES, which attracted a great many consumers.
2009.07.09
On July 9th, 2009, the 8th China International Consumer Electronics Show was opened at Qingdao International Convention Center, and Vice Chairmen of the NPC Standing Committee Yan Junqi, Vice Minister of Ministry of Commerce Jiang Yaoping, and Vice Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology Du Zhanyuan attended the opening ceremony and visited Haier Exhibition Hall. Haier Senior Vice President Zhou Yunjie reported to Vice Chairman Yan about Haier’s innovation in better satisfying the customers.
2009.07.09
On July 9th, 2009, the 8th China International Consumer Electronics Show was held at Qingdao International Convention Center. As shown in the picutre, Haier Senior Vice President Zhou Yunjie (first from right in front row) is reporting to Vice Chairmen of the NPC Standing Committee Yan Junqi about Haier’s innovation ideas on providing customers with comprehensive product solutions.
2009.07.09
On July 9th, 2009, the 2nd Women Entrepreneurs Forum of China Mailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau was held in Taipei International Conference Center, and nearly 300 women entrepreneurs from China Mailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau attended the forum. Haier President Yang Mianmian gave speech at the forum.
2009.07.03
On July 3rd, 2009, the 2009 Haier Management Innovation Seminar jointly organized by China Women Entrepreneurs Association and Qingdao Women Entrepreneurs Association was held in Haier International Training Center, and Honorary Chairman of China Women Entrepreneurs Association and former Deputy Secretary-General of the State Council Yan Ying, Chairman of China Women Entrepreneurs Association Zhao di, and member of Standing Committee of the CPC Qingdao Municipal Committee and Head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee Zang Aiming attended the seminar. During the meeting, Haier President Yang Mianmian gave speech entitled “take advantage of the financial crisis and restructure Haier through three transform-s”. Three transform-s mean: firstly, go with the current information age; secondly, correctly position the self and transform from a production-oriented mode into a service-oriented mode; lastly, establish the enterprises culture of individual-order combination.
2009.06.30
In June of 2006, to enhance Haier’s reputation, Haier erected a super outdoor billboard at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. The neon-light billboard on the top of the central building of Sun’s Group, was one of the largest billboards at Victoria Harbour.
2009.06.27
On June 27th, 2009, Haier Group celebrated the 88th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and Party Committee Secretary and CEO of Haier Group Zhang Ruimin, Haier President Yang Mianmian, and other Party members attended the ceremony. Vice Chief of Qingdao Care for the Future Generation Propaganda League Zhou Baozhang, who was also the nephew of Premier Zhou Enlai, gave speech on Premier Zhou’s story as a lesson for the Party members.
2009.06.21
On June 21st, 2009, the unveiling ceremony of Haier–IEC Standard Innovation Base was held in Haier Group, and IEC/TC61 President Derek Johns and Haier Senior Vice President Liang Haishan unveiled the monument for the innovation base. This was the globally first standard innovation base.
2009.06.18
On June 18th, 2009, Samsung Vice President and CEO Lee Yoon-woo visited Haier Group and met with Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin. Both parties exchanged ideas on issue of strategic cooperation.
2009.06.12
On June 12th, 2009, the Global Alumni Forum of Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania was held in Beijing, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin was invited to give speech at the opening ceremony. Lifetime Professor of Warton School on management and sociology Marshall said: “Haier’s independent operation entity under the concept of individual-order combination is not only a new method, but a subversion of traditional management”
2009.06.08
On June 8th, 2009, CEO of Fisher & Paykel Mr. John visited Haier Group and exchanged ideas on future cooperation with Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin and Haier President Yang Mianmian.
2009.06.01
The localized products of Haier US plant, Haier poikilothermic 3-door refrigerator and Haier France 4-door refrigerator, are featured by large room and can even put in a large turkey. The picture shows the Casarte production line in Haier US plant (May of 2009).
2009.05.27
On May 27th, 2009, Haier Group announced that it would take part in the stock-right financing plan of Fisher & Paykel of New Zealand, including additional issuing, shares rationing, and supplementary issuing. Haier Group would hold 20% of the company’s stock and thus become a controlling shareholder.
2009.05.26
On May 26th, member of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Zhang Dejiang paid an investigation tour to Haier Group, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin reported to Vice Premier Zhang about Haier’s conditions. At Logistics Center of Qingdao Industrial Park, as shown in the picture, Vice Premier Zhang (middle in the front) points out that to strengthen network competence is of vital importance.
2009.05.26
On May 26th, 2009, member of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Zhang Dejiang paid an investigation tour to Haier Group, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin reported to Vice Premier Zhang about Haier’s conditions.
2009.05.17
On May 17th, 2009, the 2009 National Entrepreneurs Activity Day jointly organized by China Enterprise Confederation, China Entrepreneurs Association, and Yunnan Provincial Government was opened at Kunming International Conference Centre, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin gave speech at the conference.
2009.05.16
As part of the activity, the entrepreneur symposium was held. Member of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Zhang Dejiang, other officials from State Property Management Commission of the State Council, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and Yunnan Provincial Government attended the symposium. Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin gave speech at the symposium, and Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang spoke highly of Zhang Ruimin’s innovative ideas and directed the Xinhua News Agency reporters to give in-depth report on Haier’s innovative thoughts.
2009.05.16
On May 16th, 2009, the 2009 National Entrepreneurs Activity Day jointly organized by China Enterprise Confederation, China Entrepreneurs Association, and Yunnan Provincial Government was opened at Kunming International Conference Centre. And, as part of the activity, the entrepreneur symposium was held. As shown in the picture, member of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Zhang Dejiang (left in the front) is shaking hands with Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin. (picture by Lin Ruiquan, China Enterprise Newspaper)
2009.05.12
On May 12th, 2009 (Norway time), the Conference of Safety Standardization of Household Refrigerator of International Electrotechnical Commission was held in Norway, and, as the only representative from China, Haier attended the conference. During the cofenrence, 4 Haier’s technical proposals were approved and set as international standards. By 2009, Haier had participated the standard-setting job of some 23 international standards, among which 7 of its proposals, such as shock-proof wall, had been put into service.
2009.05.11
On May 11th, 2009, the unveiling ceremony of Sample Chamber of CDMP Data Bank was held in Beijing, and Chairman of China Red Cross Association Peng Peiyun and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin attended the ceremony. To show Haier’s support, it donated a batch of -86℃ ultra-low temperature refrigerators to the Sample Chamber of CDMP Data Bank.
2009.05.11
On May 11th, 2009, Shandong Charity Meeting was held by Shandong government in Jinan, and Haier won honor of “Most Charitable Domestic Enterprise”. During the meeting, Haier announced that it would appropriate 100 million RMB to establish Haier Benevolent Fund and donate the earnings to the Hope Project and other charity projects.
2009.05.09
On May 9th, 2009, Working Meeting on Studying and Practicing the Scientific Concept of Development of Haier Group was held in Haier Brand Center. Party Committee Secretary and CEO of Haier Group Zhang Ruimin reported to the Scientific Development Concept Guidance Group of Qingdao government about Haier’s implementation in carrying forward the spirit of the central government.
2009.04.30
On April 30th, 2009, the 10th anniversary of Haier US plant was celebrated. From a scarcely known Chinese brand that entered the US market by gap products, Haier had grown into a localized brand enjoying backbone distribution channels of the US market.
2009.04.29
On April 29th, 2009, former German Premier Gerhard Schroeder, accompanied by Chairman of Qingdao Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and member of Standing Committee of Qingdao Municipal Party Committee and Deputy Mayor of Qingdao Zhang Hui, visited Haier Group. Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin warmly greeted Mr. Schroeder and accompanied the former Premier to take a look at the showroom of Haier Central Building. During the tour, Mr. Schroeder put his thumb up and said: “Haier is quite competitive, and I think there will be a day for Haier to surpass MITELE”.
2009.04.29
On April 29th, 2009, at the 2nd Anniversary of the Restructuring of Haier Group Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin presented awards to all prize winners and had a group photo taken to mark the occasion.
2009.04.29
On April 29th, 2009, former German Premier Gerhard Schroeder, accompanied by Chairman of Qingdao Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and member of Standing Committee of Qingdao Municipal Party Committee and Deputy Mayor of Qingdao Zhang Hui, visited Haier Group. Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin warmly greeted Mr. Schroeder and accompanied the former Premier to take a look at the showroom of Haier Central Building. During the tour, Mr. Schroeder put his thumb up and said: “Haier is quite competitive, and I think there will be a day for Haier to surpass MITELE”.
2009.04.29
On April 29th, 2009, the 2nd Anniversary of the Restructuring of Haier Group was held in Haier Central Research Institute, and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin, Haier President Yang Mianmian, as well as a number of experts attended the meeting.
2009.04.28
On April 28th, 2009, “2009 China Charity List” was publicized by Forbes Chinese Edition, and Haier Group and Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin were seen on the list.
2009.04.20
On April 20th, 2009, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council Wen Jiabao, accompanied by member of Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of Guangdong Provincial Committee Wang Yang, Minister of Ministry of Commerce Chen Deming, Vice Minister of Ministry of Commerce Zhong Shan, visited Haier Exhibition Hall in the Canton Fair. Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Haier Group Wu Kesong reported to Premier Wen about Haier’s conditions.
2009.04.17
On April 17th, 2009 (US time), Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin met with former Board Chairman and CEO of IMB Louis Gerstner in Florida and exchanged ideas on the issue of strategic restructuring of enterprise.
2009.04.17
On the morning of April 17th, 2009, Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin met with former Board Chairman and CEO of IMB Louis Gerstner (right) in Florida.
2009.04.08
On April 8th, 2009, the guidance group of Shandong Provincial Party committee, led by government leaders of Shandong Province, visited Haier Group and met with Party committee secretary and CEO of Haier Group Zhang Ruimin and President of Haier Group Yang Mianmian. Zhang Ruimin and Yang Mianmian reported to the guidance group about Haier’s practices in studying and practicing the scientific concept of development.
2009.03.27
On March 27th, 2009, Haier Hammer was collected by China National Museum as National Cultural Relics. The title of the Haier Hammer: Tool of Director of Qingdao General Refrigerator Factory Zhang Ruimin, who, in 1985, broke 76 under-level refrigerators before the eyes of his staff. The relic was numbered China National Museum No.092.
2009.03.26
On March 26th, 2009, Minister of Ministry of Commerce Chen Mingde, accompanied by Vice Governor of Guizhou Province Meng Qiliang, paid an investigation tour to Zunyi City. During the tour, Minister Chen visited Haier Nanbai specialty store in Zunyi.
2009.03.20
In March of 2009, 25 divisions of Haier Group passed ISO 14001. And among the 25 divisions, Chongqing Air-conditioner, Chongqing Washing Machine, Chongqing Water Heater, and Jiaonan Electric Heating were newly approved division.
2009.03.20
In March of 2009, 28 subordinate companies of Haier Group were approved certification of high-tech enterprises with a license validity period of 3 years.
2009.03.15
On March 15th, 2009, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Li Keqiang paid an investigation tour to Yan’an. Vice Premier Li was quite concerned about the implementation of the policy of "Home Appliances Go into Rural Areas" in Yan’an, the old revolutionary base area, and he also paid a visit to the Haier Yaodian specialty store in Baota District of Yan’an. Haier President Yang Mianmian reported to Vice Premier Li about the implementation of "Home Appliances Go into Rural Areas" and gave a presentation on Haier’s products solutions for local customers.
2009.03.15
On March 15th, 2009, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Li Keqiang paid an investigation tour to Yan’an. As shown in the picture, Vice Premier Li (middle) is listening the report given by Senior Vice President of Haier Group Zhou Yunjie (first from right in the front) on Haier’s washing machine solutions for local customers.
2009.03.14
On March 14th, 2009, The Mobilization Meeting of Studying and Practicing the Scientific Development Concept of Haier Group was held in Haier Brand Center. At the meeting, Party Committee Secretary and CEO of Haier Group Zhang Ruimin gave a mobilization report on how to study and practice the Scientific Development Concept.
2009.03.07
On March 4th and 7th, upon invitation by People Net and CCTV.com, Haier President Yang Mianmian attended Interviewing the Two Conferences (i.e. the National People's Congress and the Chinese Political Consultative Conference). During the Two Conferences, a number of media organizations like Economic Daily, China Electronics News, and Science and Technology Daily interviewed Yang on issues like Haier’s counter-financial crisis measures and the policy of "Home Appliances Go into Rural Areas", which attracted wide social attention.
2009.03.07
On the afternoon of March 7th, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Wu Bangguo joined Shandong delegation for the examination of the government report. During the meeting, Chairman Wu shook hands with Haier President Yang Mianmian. (picture by Wang Hui, People’s Right Daily)
2009.03.07
On the morning of March 7th, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Wu Bangguo joined Shandong delegation for the examination of the government report. During the meeting, Chairman Wu shook hands with Haier President Yang Mianmian.
2009.03.05
On the afternoon of March 5th, member of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Wang Qishan joined Shandong delegation for the examination of the government work report. And, with the topic of “create customers by innovation, enhance enterprises value for a better society”, Yang Mianmian gave speech at the meeting.
2009.03.05
On March 5th, 2009, the 2nd Session of the 11th National People's Congress was held at the Great Hall of the People. And, as deputy to the National People's Congress, Haier President Yang Mianmian attended the session and submitted a bill to the congress.
2009.03.01
On March 1st, 2009, Shandong Industrial Restructuring Meeting was held in Jinan. Secretary of Shandong Provincial Committee and Chairman of Standing Committee of Shandong Provincial People's Congress Jiang Yikang and Deputy Secretary of Shandong Provincial Committee and Mayor of Shandong Province Jiang Daming attended the meeting. Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin gave speech at the meeting. During the meeting, Shandong government praised about Haier’s contribution to Shandong’s economy over the past years, and presented Haier Group the honor of “Meritorious Enterprise of the 30-year Reform and Opening up of Shandong”. Secretary of Shandong Provincial Committee Jiang Yikang personally presented the award to Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin.
2009.03.01
On March 1st, 2009, Shandong Industrial Restructuring Meeting was held in Jinan, and Haier Group won honor of “Meritorious Enterprise of the 30-year Reform and Opening up of Shandong”. The picture shows Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin (middle in the front) receiving the honor.
2009.02.27
On February 27th, 2009, the awarding ceremony of “Qingdao’s Top 10 Female Economic Figures” was held in Qingdao TV Station. The picture shows Haier President Yang Mianmian (middle in the front)with other female entrepreneurs of Qingdao and officials of Qingdao government.
2009.02.19
On February 19th, 2009, Senior Vice President of Haier Group Zhou Yunjie (right in the front) and Vice Minister of Ministry of Light Industry Internal Trade of Karlino Granadillo signed the agreement of cooperation on white goods technology, standard output, and production base establishment at the Presidential Palace of Venezuela. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez attended the signing ceremony. The signing of the agreement indicated that Haier would play a significant role in Venezuela’s white goods industry and in establishing the industrial chain of Venezuela market.
2009.02.19
On February 19th, 2009, Senior Vice President of Haier Group Zhou Yunjie (right in the front) and Vice Minister of Ministry of Light Industry Internal Trade of Venezuela Karlino Granadillo signed the agreement of cooperation on white goods technology, standard output, and production base establishment at the Presidential Palace of Venezuela. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez attended the signing ceremony.
2009.02.01
In February of 2009, , Haier Italian-style Three-door Refrigerator was televised for 8.5 minutes on QVC, a famous German TV sales channel. And on the very day, 67 Haier refrigerators were sold.
2009.01.13
On the evening of November 13th, 2009 (Cuba time), the Central Avenue in Havana was lighted by Haier LED high energy-efficiency street lamps, and local children were shouting and playing about on the street.
2009.01.10
On January 10th, 2009, at Haier 2008 Commendatory Meeting meanwhile Interpretation Meeting of Haier’s 2009 Strategy, Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin (middle) presented awards for those Gold Medal employees.
2009.01.10
On January 10th, 2009, Haier 2008 Commendatory Meeting meanwhile Interpretation Meeting of Haier’s 2009 Strategy was held at Haier Central Research Institute. In 2008, Haier achieved a global sales turnover of 119 billion RMB and a profit of 2.25 billion RMB, with a profit growth rate 2 times of its sales income.
2009.01.06
On January 6th, 2009, member of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Wang Qishan, accompanied by Secretary of Henan Provincial Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Congress Xu Guangchun, Deputy Secretary of Henan Provincial Committee and Governor of Henan Province Guo Gengmao, visited the Haier specialty store in Xinzheng City of Henan Province which was one of Haier’s stations of “Household Appliances go into Rural Areas”, and had a field survey on the implementation of the project.
2009.01.06
On the morning of January 6th, 2009, member of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Wang Qishan (first from right in the front) visited the Haier specialty store in Xinzheng City of Henan Province, which was one of Haier’s stations of “Household Appliances go into Rural Areas”, and talked with the service men there. (picture by Henan Daily)
2009.01.04
On January 4th, 2009, the world famous consumption market research organization Euromonitor International publicized: with a 6.3% market share, Haier Refrigerator surpassed Whirlpool, becoming the world champion. This was China’s first global championship of household appliances industry since China’s reform and opening up.
2009.01.01
Zhang Ruimin also reported to Premier Wen about Haier's solutions to fight the financial crisis, including the following aspects: firstly, product innovation focusing on providing solutions for customers; secondly, business model innovation incorporated with real-time supply and demand on the basis of zero inventory; thirdly, mechanism innovation based on independent operation entity and individual-order combination. Premier Wen said: “all these solutions cannot go without innovation. Haier’s counter-crisis solutions tell us that crisis also brings bout opportunities; however, new opportunities are based on innovation”. Zhang Ruimin answered: “under such a crisis, we consider it important not only to conquer such a commercial winter, but also learn to be a winter swimmer”. On hearing that, Premier Wen said: “we should brave such a hard period instead of fleeing the crisis”.
2009.01.01
Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin reported to Premier Wen Jiabao about Haier's "Three-Step" Strategy of "stepping out, stepping into, and stepping up" for the purpose of tapping international market and creating global brand. In addition, Zhang Ruimin introduced Haier' ideas of developing various solutions to satisfy rural users' needs by means of grasping the golden opportunity of "Home Appliances Go into Rural Areas".
2009.01.01
On January 1st, 2009, accompanied by Secretary of Shandong Provincial Committee Jiang Yikang and Vice Secretary meanwhile Governor of Shandong Province Jiang Daming, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council Wen Jiabao visited Haier Group.
2009.01.01
Uncle Hang was the first beneficiary of Haier’s policy of “Household Appliances go into Rural Areas” in Jiang Bei District of Chongqing City. As shown in the picture, Haier service men are carrying a haier automatic tumbling-box washing machine, which is newly bought by Uncle Hang, to his home. (picture by Information Office of the State Council)
2009.01.01
Premier Wen spoke highly of Haier's thoughts and practices, and he said, "the government cares a lot about Haier’s development. Haier’s great achievements demonstrate that independent innovation is the lifeline for an enterprise. Haier has not only withstood the financial crisis, but also will further its innovation And what can guarantee Haier’s future? Not only its unbending leading group and innovative team, but also its innovation mechanism which has been testified over the years. Under such a critical time, I am convinced that Haier is bound to achieve greater success in the future and realize the objective of “step out, step into, and step up”.
2009.01.01
It is wonderful for Haier Group to cudgel their brains for solutions and regard ‘Home Appliances Go into Rural Areas' not only as an opportunity to expand the market, but also a chance to serve our peasant brothers, Premier Wen praised when he heard about Haier' solutions for satisfying rural users' needs by means of grasping the golden opportunity of "Home Appliances Go into Rural Areas".
2009.01.01
On January 1st, 2009, Premier of the State Council and member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee Wen Jiabao visited Haier Group to have a survey on Haier's performance under the background of global financial crisis and checked the implementation of the national project of "Home Appliances Go into Rural Areas". Director of National Development and Reform Commission Zhang Ping, Minister of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Li Yizhong, and Minister of Ministry of Commerce Chen Deming also took part in the tour.