In the live television broadcast of national grand ceremonies, engineering machinery and equipment, as a behind-the-scenes support force, have provided technical support for presenting magnificent scenes.

At the military parade held on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Zoomlion's high-end equipment once again successfully shouldered this重任, providing solid support for the global live broadcast by China Central Television.

Behind the spectacular footage, a set of key figures records the "footprints" of Zoomlion's six assists to national-level grand ceremony live broadcasts, and also links together the glorious journey of the enterprise resonating with the nation at the same frequency and serving the country through industry, profoundly interpreting the connotation of "a great power's heavy equipment."

"6": Six times together, mission and responsibility

From the 2009 military parade marking the 60th anniversary of National Day, the 2015 military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance, to the 2017 military parade marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA, the 2019 70th anniversary of National Day, the 2021 centenary of the founding of the CPC, and now the 2025 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance, Zoomlion has been the only equipment manufacturing enterprise in the industry to assist CCTV's live broadcasts.

This sustained trust and cooperation is no accident; it stems from Zoomlion's ultimate pursuit of technological strength and its perfect performance of "zero errors."

▲ Zoomlion equipment at the ceremony site

Six grand ceremonies, six major tests, six perfect scores! From the 10 pieces of equipment at the 2009 military parade marking the 60th anniversary of National Day to the 13 pieces of high-end equipment at this parade, Zoomlion has always ensured the complete success of every live broadcast task with millimeter-level precision control and the stable operation of equipment in complex environments.

Six times together is not a simple accumulation of numbers, but the accumulation of loyalty and perseverance. Every all-out effort stems from Zoomlion's unwavering commitment to the original mission of "serving the country through industry." These six cooperations are not only a continuous demonstration of technological strength, but also the best proof of Zoomlion integrating its own development into national development.

"0": Striving for perfection, not a hair's breadth off

At the live broadcast sites of national grand ceremonies, any tiny mistake in equipment operation could affect the broadcast effect, so the CCTV project team set strict "zero error" requirements for the equipment. Zoomlion took "zero error" as the highest standard for every task, striving for perfection in every piece of work, and ultimately completed the tasks successfully.

Compared with previous occasions, this parade broadcast support task had higher requirements and greater difficulty. The cableway span exceeded 700 meters for the first time, the erection height was raised to 60 meters, the lightning protection standard was upgraded from Level 3 to Level 2, and the wind resistance performance requirement was increased by 50% over the past. Facing multiple challenges, the Zoomlion project team scientifically broke down the tasks, formulated meticulous plans, and, with "zero defects" as the goal, carried out daily inspections and repeated tests. Within two months, the equipment underwent hundreds of run-in tests to ensure stable and clear images on the day of the live broadcast.

▲ The Zoomlion project team at work

It is precisely this rigorous working attitude and ultimate pursuit that enabled Zoomlion equipment once again to complete the task with "zero error." The person in charge of the CCTV project commented: "Zoomlion has become a highly trusted partner of ours. Its equipment is stable and reliable, and its team is professional and efficient. It has always been our first choice."

This ultimate pursuit of "zero error" was not achieved overnight, but is a vivid manifestation of the craftsman spirit and technological innovation deeply rooted in its DNA. Born from a national-level scientific research institute, Zoomlion has, since its inception, upheld the innovation philosophy of "technology is the root, products are the foundation" and the ultimate craftsman spirit. Relying on national-level innovation platforms, it has continuously made breakthroughs in key technologies and created a series of "global bests" and "world firsts." Its comprehensive patent strength ranks first in the industry, and its intelligent manufacturing and green transformation are accelerating.

From millimeter-level precision control to meticulous control of angles, and then to absolute stability in extreme environments, Zoomlion has proven its reliable product and technological strength through repeated "zero error" performances, interpreted its pursuit of perfection, and won the sustained trust of CCTV and all sectors of society.

"4.0": Intelligent equipment, solid support

The journey of assisting military parade live broadcasts is also a microcosm of Zoomlion's products advancing toward digitalization, intelligence, and green development. From the debut of 4.0 products at the 2017 military parade marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA to the solid performance of 13 pieces of high-end equipment at this parade, Zoomlion has provided solid support for the live broadcast with leading technological strength and deep intelligent manufacturing foundations.

For this parade live broadcast, two Zoomlion 130-ton truck cranes erected the "Universal Eagle Eye" cableway system on the west side of Tiananmen Square and the National Museum, enabling filming equipment to shuttle freely at an altitude of 60 meters across a span of more than 300 meters; on the south side of Chang'an Avenue, two cranes erected a cableway nearly 700 meters long, carrying the "Lyra" filming system to present a panoramic view of the review. This set a new record for cableway spans in previous military parades. In addition, along Chang'an Avenue, 7 aerial work platforms were precisely deployed, among which a 72-meter platform at a height of 50 meters became the highest filming point of the entire event.

▲ Zoomlion intelligent aerial work machinery at the rehearsal site

To meet higher standards, Zoomlion carried out targeted upgrades to the equipment. The truck cranes adopted a jib working condition for the first time and were equipped with high-strength custom jibs; the lightning grounding was increased from "one" to "three"; counterweights were added according to different working conditions, both to prevent tipping and to serve as anchor points. These measures raised the equipment's wind resistance to Level 12 and its lightning protection standard to Level 2. For the aerial work platforms, a boom smooth control strategy was developed, with leveling accuracy of less than 1° and a minimum stable speed reaching the millimeter level. These upgrades ensured that the equipment remained stable and reliable in complex environments and under high-intensity tasks.

▲ Zoomlion cranes standing in Tiananmen Square

Behind these "great power's heavy equipment" that performed outstandingly in assisting the parade live broadcast is the intelligent manufacturing system centered on the Zoomlion Smart Industrial City. At present, the Zoomlion Smart Industrial City has achieved comprehensive digital transformation and intelligent manufacturing upgrades from complete machines to components. Through the deep integration of technologies such as intelligent scheduling, industrial AI, digital twins, and full-process intelligent logistics, it can roll off one excavator every 6 minutes on average, produce one aerial work machine every 7.5 minutes, manufacture one truck crane every 18 minutes, and build one boom pump truck every 27 minutes. It is precisely this kind of "new quality productive forces" that provided the most solid support for the grand parade.

"90": Ninety days and nights, forging craftsmanship

The stable operation of the equipment would not have been possible without the perseverance and dedication of the Zoomlion support team. For this September 3 parade, the company quickly selected 40 people to form a professional team, which entered Beijing in June and worked intensively for 90 consecutive days, cooperating with CCTV in site surveys, rehearsals, and technical coordination to ensure that the task was foolproof.

During the construction of the live broadcast system, the high-altitude working environment was complex and placed extremely high demands on equipment lifting precision. The live broadcast equipment was sophisticated, and combined with on-site wind and limited space, the slightest deviation could affect or damage the cableway equipment. To overcome the difficulties, the on-site technical director and team leaders formulated detailed operation plans, with experienced lifting masters supervising the entire process and coordinating with ground command for real-time adjustments. Through "slow lifting, fine adjustment, and steady landing," they ensured that each piece of equipment was precisely in place and efficiently completed the construction task.

▲ The Zoomlion project team strives for perfection in every piece of work

During simulated rehearsals, a 2-ton counterweight of a crane needed to be urgently moved 200 meters, and no machinery was available on site. The team members carried it on their shoulders and pried it with their hands, and still completed the task within the specified time. During construction in Tiananmen Square, faced with sudden load-bearing changes, they customized reinforcing pads overnight; during lifting operations on Chang'an Avenue, where the site was limited and lanes were controlled, the team optimized the plan many times and ultimately completed the task precisely by connecting booms in the air. Even when strong winds caused the cableway to sway, they remained calm in the face of danger and promptly reinforced the cables and counterweights to ensure the smooth progress of the rehearsal.

This spirit has run through all previous grand ceremony support efforts. At the 2017 military parade marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA, they stood firm in Level 10 gales and frequent lightning; at the 2019 70th anniversary of National Day, they fought for one to two hundred days; and at the centenary of the founding of the CPC, they once again battled for dozens of days. No matter when, Zoomlion people have, with the sense of responsibility of "missions must be accomplished," integrated the craftsman spirit and the parade spirit into every action.

From six assists to CCTV live broadcasts to the ultimate pursuit of "zero error"; from the application of 4.0 intelligent products to the 90-day perseverance of the project team, these figures are not only a verification of Zoomlion's equipment manufacturing level and performance, but also a vivid interpretation of the enterprise's mission of "serving the country through industry and strengthening the nation through science and technology." In the future, Zoomlion will continue to take digitalization, intelligence, and green development as its direction, innovation as its driving force, and mission as its responsibility, and will keep writing new chapters of "Made in China" in national grand ceremonies and major projects.