From Skilled Technician to Party Delegate: Liaoning Xinhua’s Liu Zhaoyang and Masterwork with the Cambridge-12000 Perfect Binding Line

(Photo: Liu Zhaoyang with the flagship JMD Cambridge-12000 perfect binding line)

A Decade of Dedication: From Apprentice to Technical Expert 

Born in 1991, Liu Zhaoyang began his career as an apprentice in the binding workshop of Liaoning Xinhua Printing. Driven by a deep passion for printing technology and a commitment to continuous learning, he quickly grew into an outstanding lead operator of a perfect binding line.

In 2020 and 2023, Liu participated in the 7th and 8th National Printing Industry Vocational Skills Competition Finals (Employee Category), held at the JMD headquarters in Shenzhen. Competing against nearly one hundred contestants from across the country, he stood out with exceptional technical expertise and won Second Prize in both competitions.

The national competition, jointly organized by the National Press and Publication Administration and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and co-organized by JMD, is one of the most prestigious events in the printing industry. Winning awards twice in this competition reflects Liu’s relentless pursuit of technical excellence.

His progress did not stop there. Last year he also won Second Prize in the 11th “JMD Cup” Printing Skills Competition of the Nine Northern Provinces and Regions.

These honors mark his transformation from a young apprentice to a mature technical expert and showcase his continuous improvement in binding craftsmanship.

(Photo: Liu Zhaoyang won the Second Prize in the Employee Category of the 7th National Printing Industry Vocational Skills Competition Finals)

(Photo: Liu Zhaoyang receiving Second Prize at the 8th National Printing Industry Vocational Skills Competition Finals)

Tackling Challenges and Achieving New Breakthroughs on the JMD Platform

Liaoning Xinhua Printing operates three JMD Cambridge-12000 perfect binding lines. As the person in charge of one of these flagship machines, Liu Zhaoyang fully embodies a spirit of excellence. Through innovative working methods and meticulous machine adjustment, he has optimized production efficiency. By making use of lunch breaks to ensure “machines keep running even when operators rotate”, he leads his team in successfully completing the increasingly compressed production cycles required for the critical “textbooks delivered before class” mission.

His attitude toward quality is uncompromising. According to Liu:

“You’ll never hear me say ‘good enough’ or ‘almost.’ In our work, ‘almost’ can mean a thousand miles off. ‘Almost’ can leave hidden risks.”

This philosophy perfectly reflects JMD’s corporate culture of “Perseverance and Pursuit of Excellence.”

Production scene of the flagship JMD Cambridge-12000 binding line at Liaoning Xinhua Printing

Passing on the Craft: Cultivating the Next Generation of Skilled Professionals

Beyond his daily work, Liu Zhaoyang remains committed to mentoring young technicians. He generously shares the operational techniques and machine-adjustment experience he has accumulated over the years, helping to train several new technical backbones for the binding industry.

JMD also places strong emphasis on skills development and knowledge transfer. Through continuous organization and co-organization of events such as skills competitions, the “JMD Cup,” and customer training programs, the company provides platforms for young professionals like Liu Zhaoyang to demonstrate their talents and grow within the industry.

Liu Zhaoyang’s story represents a perfect combination of personal dedication, outstanding enterprise support, and high-performance equipment.JMD will continue to deliver high-quality perfect binding lines and comprehensive technical support, helping customers overcome capacity bottlenecks and jointly promoting the high-quality development of China’s printing industry.