Feb. 17 2020

Siemens joins hands with Alibaba 1688.com to support digital transformation of Chinese enterprises

•  New round of promotion launched from Feb. 17 to Mar. 20, 2020

•  Provide comprehensive and quality products and services to Chinese enterprises in a much convenient and flexible way

Siemens official flagship store for industrial products on Alibaba 1688.com launched a new round of promotion which last from February 17 to March 20, 2020. A complete range of products and services will be included in the promotion covering industrial automation and drives, low-voltage apparatus, low-voltage power distribution, maintenance, online training, consulting and compact digital solution. Through integration of online and offline channels and extensive industrial resources, Siemens is committed to providing comprehensive and quality products and services for Chinese enterprises through a much convenient and flexible way.

“China has a huge manufacturing market, and how to reach a broader group of industrial enterprises with our advanced products and solutions, as well as domain knowhow and experience, has been a continuous focus of us,” said Wang Haibin, Executive Vice President of Siemens Ltd., China, and General Manager of Digital Industries, Siemens Greater China. “Cooperating with Alibaba 1688.com is one of our efforts to further penetrate the China market and jointly innovate new business model with partners. With the accelerated integration of online and offline resources, Siemens will provide one-stop ‘digital’ experience for more Chinese enterprises.”

Products and solutions participating the promotion include compact digital solution SIMICAS that helps growth enterprises start digital transformation from scratch, online training course support flexible, and PLC LOGO!, low-voltage converters, industrial switching power supplies, SIRIUS series motor control and protection products, buttons, indicator lights, travel switches, low-voltage distribution products, spare parts, after-sale maintenance, intelligent gateway IOT etc. The lowest discount for promotional products is 40% off. Meanwhile, additional gifts are available for selected products.

Siemens’ official flagship for industrial products, established on Alibaba 1688.com in 2016, is the company’s first official online direct-sale store for such products worldwide. As the first attempt of digitalizing sales channels for industrial products, the flagship store has become another important platform for Siemens to communicate and cooperate with Chinese enterprises. It aims to become the most preferred online platform that supports the digital transformation of Chinese enterprise, with end-to-end products and services covering the entire value chain, as well as convenient and efficient service experiences. Currently, 17,000 products, solutions and services have been launched in the store applicable to multiple industries including automobile, healthcare, power, metal, rail traffic, food and beverage etc.

For more information, please visit Siemens’ official flagship store for industrial products: https://siemenschina.1688.com/

Siemens Digital Industries (DI)

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 76,000 employees internationally.

For further information please contact:

Siemens Ltd., China
Communications Liang Xiujing
xiujing.liang@siemens.com