CCTV "Craftsman Spirit" Exclusive Interview
Release time:
2026-02-03 09:16
Mr. Wei Jinlong is the Chairman of Suzhou RICH-TEK Machinery Co., Ltd. In 2017, the “Artisan Craftsmanship” program team from CCTV’s Old Stories Channel visited RICH-TEK Machinery and conducted an in-depth interview with Chairman Wei Jinlong. This interview was part of CCTV’s “Visiting Benchmark Enterprises” series, aimed at promoting the spirit of craftsmanship and the strength of Chinese manufacturing. During the interview, Chairman Wei Jinlong primarily shared RICH-TEK Machinery’s journey of dedicated expertise in the field of plastic extrusion equipment, highlighting key points such as:
Upholding the Spirit of Craftsmanship: In an interview, Mr. Wei Jinlong emphasized that manufacturing demands patience and a steadfast commitment to excellence, eschewing haste and superficiality. He shared how RICH-TEK’s machines, through decades of focused dedication, have refined what might seem like a straightforward plastic extrusion process to near perfection, embodying the very essence of the “craftsman spirit.”
Technological Innovation and R&D: He highlighted RICH-TEK’s breakthroughs in biaxial stretching technologies—such as its PP biaxially oriented film production lines—demonstrating how the company has broken foreign technology monopolies and achieved domestic production of high-end equipment.
Corporate Vision: Mr. Wei Jinlong articulated the vision of building a “century‑long RICH-TEK,” emphasizing that the company must not only pursue economic success but also shoulder the responsibility of driving the transformation and upgrading of China’s manufacturing sector.
