2026 KSB China Sales Partner Conference Successfully Concluded
Chasing New, Striving Ahead. On April 9th, we gathered with our outstanding sales and service partners from across China in Dunhuang, the historic city on the ancient Silk Road, to envision the future and embark on a new journey together.
Leadership Insights and Strategic Outlook
The conference opened with remarks from Ralf Kannefass, Managing Director of KSB Management SE and CSO, and He Jun, REO of KSB Asia North. Both expressed appreciation for the contributions of KSB’s partners over the past year and confidence in continued cooperation.
Frank Zhu, General Manager of KSB Shanghai Pump Co., Ltd., and Bernd Hoffmann, President KSB Petrochemicals / Chemicals, reviewed achievements in 2025 and outlined strategic priorities and channel development plans for 2026.
Product Innovation and Digital Solutions
Technical presentations highlighted KSB’s latest developments in product innovation and localisation. Dr. Sha Yujun, Technical Director and Chief Engineer of KSB Shanghai, joined Jacky Zhang, Sales Director of BU WAT, KSB SH, Liang Kai, Sales Director of BU PCC, KSB SH, and Xu Peng, Sales Director of BU ENY, KSB SH, in sharing progress across their respective business areas.
Digitalisation was another key focus. He Jun and Dr. Dai Linshan, Chief Data Scientist of KSB Shanghai, jointly introduced Mercury, a portable testing solution for rotating equipment, demonstrating KSB’s continued investment in digital technologies.
Strengthening Collaboration and Partner Capabilities
A panel discussion titled “Advancing Together: Synergies Between SupremeServ and Standard Business” explored opportunities for closer collaboration.
Moderated by Zhang Yong, Regional Vice President, SupremeServ of KSB ASN and SupremeServ Director, Acting Sales Director of BU PCC of KSB SH, MD of KSB TJ, the discussion featured James Gao, Sr. Sales Director of BU GIN & BUI, KSB SH, alongside two channel partner representatives: Yang Liming, General Manager of Yunnan Sangyuan Technology Co., Ltd., and Xu Nuo, General Manager of Heilongjiang Nuosen Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. The participants shared practical insights into business cooperation and service development.
Joyce Teng, Regional VP, HR of KSB ASN, HRD and MKT Director of KSB SH, also presented KSB’s Sales Partner Ecological System (SPECS) empowerment strategy, aimed at helping partners serve customers more efficiently.
Focused Discussions and Partner Recognition
In the afternoon, five dedicated breakout sessions covering Water, General Industry and Building Services, Energy, Petrochemicals / Chemicals, and KSB SupremeServ provided opportunities for targeted discussions and knowledge exchange.
At the evening awards ceremony, KSB recognised outstanding channel partners and partners who made special contributions in 2025 across its business areas. The awards acknowledged their achievements and reflected KSB’s long-standing relationships with sales and service partners throughout China.
Held in Dunhuang, a historic crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures, the conference reaffirmed KSB’s commitment to innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth alongside its partners.