Zhang Yue is more an artist than a businessman. He is no longer interested in making money, but in creating good work. His role model and inspiration is Leonardo da Vinci. In 24 years, the former art teacher has turned his small company of boilermakers into one of the world leaders in the energy-efficient building industry.
When Taiwan-based Honghai Group's board chairman Terry Guo was searching for a place to locate the company's new factory, there were many options but one stood out.
Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd, China's largest construction equipment group, will buy a leading German machinery producer as the company seeks to expand globally amid slower growth for the domestic construction industry.