Site of dam break
XCMG staff were concerned about the disaster in Brumadinho, the State of MG in Brazil that happened 18,801km away. At the moment when people’s life of friendly country was at risk, the XCMG Brazil quickly mobilized the most powerful force to support the rescue in the disaster-stricken region.
At noon time on February 12 local time, the trucks, loaded with three levelers and loaders, and 70 new bed cushions started in Pouso Alegre factory of XCMG in Brazil, driving towards the dam break site of VALE in Brumadinho of MG State.
All production staff were overhauling the equipment at night.
Immediately after learning about the disaster, all staff of XCMG Brazil were paying close attention to the situation in the stricken area. Each day, they maintained interactions and communications with the local government. Within seven days after the disaster occurred, the local troops had been using the helicopter for rescue. After learning the equipment and supplies urgently needed by the poverty-stricken area, XCMG made quick response to transport what they needed there.
At 5:00 a.m. on the 13th, Liu Xianfang, Party Secretary of XCMG Brazil and three of her colleagues, after driving for nearly 500km, gave the donations to Mayor of Brumadinho and the staff of VALE.
Mayor of Brumadinho expressed heartfelt thanks XCMG for the philanthropic action, voicing his admiration. The friendship between Brazil and China became more consolidated.
The Chinese and Brazilian staff went to the poverty-stricken area to learn the facts there, paying close attention to the situation and providing all-weather service support for the equipment to make sure the equipment runs smoothly. “XCMG always stays with and prays for the city of Brumadinho.”
