Zhang Xiaolun (L), chairman of Sinomach, poses for a photograph with Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO of Schneider, in Paris on March 26. [Photo/sinomach.com.cn]

Zhang Xiaolun, chairman of China National Machinery Industry Co (Sinomach), visited the headquarters of Schneider Electric in Paris, France on March 26.

Jean-Pascal Tricoire, chief executive officer of Schneider, extended a warm welcome to Zhang before the two began discussions on strengthening their partnership.

During the visit, Zhang learned about the company’s digitalized factory, data center, and industrial infrastructure projects.

He suggested the two parties strengthen cooperation in a number of areas, including medical equipment, autonomous production lines, and building environmentally friendly factories.

He also pointed out that both companies are members of the Council of China-France Entrepreneurs and should fulfill their responsibility to promote economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

Tricoire agreed with Zhang, stating that Schneider will work to strengthen cooperation with Sinomach.

Zhang Xiaolun (M) talks with employees at a Schneider innovation center in Paris on March 26. [Photo/sinomach.com.cn]

An employee briefs Zhang Xiaolun (second from right) on some projects that Schneider is currently involved in, March 26. [Photo/sinomach.com.cn]