ZKH Launches Taicang Smart Manufacturing Base, Setting New Standard in Industrial Product R&D and Production Integration

SHANGHAI, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ZKH Group Limited ("ZKH" or the "Company") (NYSE:ZKH), a leading maintenance, repair and operations ("MRO") procurement service platform in China, today announced the official commissioning of its state-of-the-art smart manufacturing base in Taicang. This facility marks a significant milestone in the Company's strategic effort to integrate R&D and production for industrial products.

Covering 30,000 square meters, the Taicang manufacturing hub is poised to substantially bolster ZKH's product R&D capabilities through a combination of proprietary and collaborative innovation. The facility will play a crucial role in expanding the Company's intellectual property portfolio, driving the growth of its private label products, which grew approximately 40% year over year and contributed over 8% of total GMV in the first quarter of 2025.

A key feature of the new facility is a CNAS-accredited (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment) industrial product testing laboratory. The facility ensures rigorous quality assurance and caters to the rising demand for high-quality, reliable industrial supplies. Designed for rapid transition from research to market, the center optimizes product design, testing, and small-batch production, enabling ZKH to respond swiftly to evolving customer needs and technological advancements. Additionally, this development signifies a strategic step forward in strengthening industry ecosystems and supply chain capabilities through collaborative innovation with strategic partners.

Mr. Eric Long Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZKH, stated, "Our new Taicang Smart Manufacturing Base enhances ZKH's capabilities in product development and comprehensive supply chain management. By integrating R&D, testing, and production, we are transforming traditional manufacturing and collaborating closely with our partners to deliver innovative, competitive solutions. These initiatives will accelerate industrial digital transformation and contribute to regional economic vitality."

About ZKH Group Limited

ZKH Group Limited (NYSE:ZKH) is a leading MRO procurement service platform in China, underpinned by robust supply chain capabilities and dedicated to serving customers globally through a product-led, agentic AI-driven approach. Through its primary online platforms, the ZKH platform and the GBB platform, along with innovative technology and extensive industry expertise, the Company provides bespoke MRO procurement solutions to a diverse and loyal customer base. These solutions encompass hyper-personalized product curation from a comprehensive selection of quality products at competitive prices. Additionally, the Company ensures timely and reliable product delivery through professional fulfillment services. By focusing on reducing procurement costs and addressing management efficiency challenges, ZKH is transforming the opaque MRO procurement process and empowering all stakeholders across the value chain.

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