Founded in 2013, and based in Junan County, Linyi, Shandong Province, Huafeng Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Huafeng”) specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-precision molds, rubber and plastic components, and hardware products. Its core offerings include sealing components, liquid silicone rubber (LSR) parts, and two-color molded products, widely used across the medical, automotive, and premium consumer goods industries. Today, 80% of its products are exported, serving high-end customers around the globe.

 

Inside Huafeng’s workshop lies an invisible timeline —

From 2015 to 2025, two sets of footprints run parallel: One tracing Huafeng’s climb up the value chain, The other marking Zhafir’s journey from its first to fifth generation all-electric machines. Each step forward over the past decade was taken together.

In 2022, we captured Huafeng’s transformation story for the first time. In 2025, we returned to Linyi to speak again with Chairman Shi Zhihua, continuing to witness this ongoing partnership between Zhafir and Huafeng.

Ten years ago, Linyi was known locally as a market full of low-cost machinery. However, Huafeng took a different path, bringing in the most expensive molds, the most advanced injection molding machines, and the latest LSR technology. In 2015, the first Zhafir all-electric injection molding machine arrived at Huafeng. The reason for chosing Zhafir was clear: “We were focused on exports,” said Chairman Shi, “and that meant tight tolerances, high yield, and consistent stability.” Once installed, the change was immediate — Product quality, efficiency, and stability all improved significantly. Less manual intervention, fewer adjustments, and reduced power consumption is the most significant improvement.

As Zhafir machines became a mainstay in the workshop, The pace of troubleshooting slowed, while yield rates climbed steadily toward predictable, consistent quality.

In 2016, Huafeng set its sights on liquid silicone rubber. This material places extreme demands on mold accuracy, thermal balance, flow channel design, and, most importantly, injection precision. To meet these demands, Huafeng brought in world-class machining equipment. Zhafir responded by steadily enhancing screw control and injection accuracy. It was the first time that equipment, molds, and processes aligned so precisely. Together, We tackled the LSR challenge head-on.

As new machines arrived — from Gen 3 to Gen 5 —Zhafir’s hardware remained reliable, while its software evolved has taken a leap forward in intelligence. Equipped with the latest HT·XTEND ecosystem, it integrate a wide range of intelligent technologies, from clamping force control to smart injection and energy management.“Zhafir’s technology keeps progressing, which supports our long-term partnership and provides us with the best technical foundation,” said Huafeng. For both companies, “progress” isn’t a label, but a daily action.

Currently, 80% of Huafeng’s products are exported. Faced with rising trade complexities, the strategy remains simple: enhance product competitiveness. “Quality is manufactured, not inspected,” says Chairman Shi. “We chose Zhafir only for this reason.” The stable molding performance of Zhafir’s all-electric machines has become a key factor in reducing internal costs and minimizing quality issues. As a result, the workload for QA and process staff has decreased — Efficiency has increased, and product competitiveness has risen.

When occasional molding challenges arise, Huafeng simply describes the issue, and Zhafir engineers update system controls accordingly. They deliver practical solutions with speed and sincerity. These hands-on responses have deepened the trust and connection between the two teams.

Over the past ten years, Huafeng has continued to follow up on every technological iteration of Zhafir, believing that “equipment can change an entire industry.” “Zhafir never stops iterating”, and that’s why Huafeng see them as a long-term strategic partner.

The two companies’ footprints share the same timeline. Chairman Shi still stands by Huafeng’s original vision: “To serve the mid-to-high-end market and become a leading brand in northern China.” That goal is a slow process, but one they’ve committed to. There is finish line to this journey, only the next milestone ahead. Huafeng’s pursuit of quality and Zhafir’s push for continuous innovation remain on the same path, moving forward together.