Accompanied by Lu Xiaobao, acting CEO of China National BlueStar (Group) Co Ltd, Ren Jianxin, president and CPC secretary of China National Chemical Corp (ChemChina), made a field survey of the affiliated companies of BlueStar in Europe during June 12 to 15.
Escorted by David Service, CEO of BlueStar Fibers Co Ltd (BSF) in Britain, Ren Jianxin and his party delegation visited BSF, examined equipment for water-absorption fibers and carbon fibers, and attended a symposium with the management from BSF on June 12. Management of BSF briefed him on its general operation: water-absorption fiber is in full capacity and its demands exceed supply; new equipment for yarn, oxidized fiber, carbon fiber is operating steadily, and the product quality obtains recognition from clients. Mr. Ren spoke highly of the achievements, and required the management group to work harder to reach production capacity, which will pave the way for increasing economic benefits, and asked them to give more technological support to the projects under construction to guarantee its successful start-up.
On June 13 and 14, Ren Jianxin and his group examined the downstream units of BlueStar Silicones (BSI) in Lyon, France, R & D Center, upstream units in Roussillon, listened to the operations report of May, the annual business forecast and the report of the One-Rise project, and cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the methyl vinyl monomers project. Promoted by BSI between 2009 and 2012 globally, One-Rise project is a series of action plans for all-around optimization of products mix, improving corporation efficiency and enhancing BSI's profits. Mr. Ren conveyed his sincere congratulations on BSI's performance, showed his great appreciations about their persistent spirit while facing the 2009 financial crisis, fully approved the One-Rise project and expected its great success. Ren emphasized that organic silicones are the core business of BlueStar, and both ChemChina and BlueStar will fully support its development. Mr. Ren required the management to be well prepared for its global management, and asked them to give their full support to the Xinghuo Program.
Ren Jianxin and his group visited Adisseo's factories in Roussillon, Rochus, Commentry, its new headquarters, and held talks with the management between June 14 and 15. BlueStar has been investing in major Adisseo plants after the acquisition of the company. Adisseo's management also upgraded the operational management of the equipment by taking advantage of adjustments and reconstruction. Currently, they are in a leading position globally, which lays a solid foundation for Adisseo to seize market opportunities and enhance its profitability. The management from Adisseo reported the progress, the operation, and further improvement plans of the projects. They also extended their sincere thanks to BlueStar for their investment, and indicated that they will forge ahead for a better development with what they have on hand.
Mr. Ren had a high opinion of the world-class management level of Adisseo, and required them to be well prepared for adversity by doing well in the following aspects: First, creativity should be a top priority because creativity in management, technology and production enables companies to maintain a leading position; second, new CEOs should cultivate world-class management talents since an outstanding management team is the precondition of good business; third, be open to new ideas and make good use of varied resources to create better external conditions for future development.