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In Dalingshan of Dongguan, furniture manufacturing serves as a traditional pillar industry, and the woodworking machinery sector supporting furniture production has also taken deep root here. In November 2020, the Dalingshan Woodworking Machinery Chamber of Commerce of Dongguan was officially founded, offering a shared "home" for local woodworking‑machinery enterprises. Over the past few years, adhering to the tenet of "collaborative development and standardized win‑win outcomes", the Chamber has provided services for members in market platforms, technical information and other fields, striving to foster a sound industrial business environment.

The woodworking‑machinery industry in Dalingshan dates back to the 1990s. With the boom of furniture manufacturing, numerous wood‑processing equipment enterprises gathered here, gradually forming a complete industrial chain covering standalone‑machine production, assembly‑line supporting, complete‑machine manufacturing, spare‑parts supply, new‑machine sales and second‑hand machinery circulation. Today, along industrial roads in the town, a full range of woodworking equipment for sawing, planing‑milling, drilling, sanding, edge‑banding and coating can be found. The establishment of the Chamber responds exactly to the demand for clustered industrial development, enabling scattered enterprises to achieve group‑oriented growth and information exchange.

When serving members, the Chamber always focuses on practical work. It pays regular visits to member enterprises to identify difficulties in production and operation, and promptly conveys industrial demands to government authorities. It builds supply‑demand docking platforms for upstream and downstream enterprises via member directories and industry channels. For technical concerns widely shared among members, it organizes exchanges with research institutes and industry experts. The Chamber also promotes the implementation of industry standards, guiding member enterprises toward standardized operation and preventing vicious low‑price competition from undermining overall industrial interests.

The Chamber has also made explorations in boosting integration between industry and technology. In May 2024, the Chamber President was invited to attend the National Smart Manufacturing Conference for Home & Wood Products held in Qingdao. Centering on the theme of "digital empowerment and green production", he held dialogues with representatives from industry associations, research institutions and leading enterprises, bringing cutting‑edge industrial concepts back to Dongguan. As furniture manufacturing moves toward intelligence and whole‑plant planning, member enterprises keep adjusting product structures: shifting from mere equipment sales to integrated services such as whole‑plant equipment planning and automated line integration. The Chamber plays its part in information transmission and resource connection throughout this process.

Overseas expansion of local industry is another key concern of the Chamber. Benefiting from the international foundation of Dongguan’s furniture industry, equipment manufactured by member enterprises has been delivered worldwide together with clients. In recent years, the Chamber has organized members to participate in domestic and overseas exhibitions and exchange events. It helps enterprises understand demand characteristics and policy environments of overseas markets, and guides them to win global markets through solid quality and services rather than low‑price competition.

Regarding future development, a Chamber official stated that woodworking machinery belongs to a "slow‑burn industry". Equipment features long service life and high replacement costs for clients. Reputation and credibility are accumulated through every machine delivered and every service rendered. The Chamber will maintain its pragmatic style and refine member services. On one hand, it will expand its membership and attract more upstream‑downstream enterprises to join. On the other hand, it will strengthen exchanges and cooperation with industry associations across regions, learn advanced experience and upgrade service capabilities.

The journey of Dalingshan Woodworking Machinery Chamber of Commerce, from isolated individual enterprises to an organized industrial community, mirrors the transformation and upgrading of Dongguan’s traditional manufacturing sector. Going forward, rooted in local industries, the Chamber will work alongside all members to drive steady progress of Dalingshan’s woodworking‑machinery manufacturing industry.