In Saudi Arabia, as construction for the 2034 World Cup venues proceeds apace, Zoomlion's high-end equipment is providing crucial support for the preparations of this globally anticipated sporting event. Recently, the star product in Zoomlion's foundation construction machinery lineup, the ZR255R rotary drilling rig, was deployed to the King Fahd Stadium project site in Saudi Arabia. Leveraging its advanced construction methods and high operational efficiency, it has become a "core workhorse" in the project's pile foundation construction phase.
▲ Zoomlion rotary drilling rig operating at a 2034 World Cup venue construction site
The King Fahd Stadium is not only the second benchmark project to commence among Saudi Arabia's 15 newly planned stadiums for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, but it will also host the thrilling 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Under the project's stringent standards and demanding requirements, the Zoomlion ZR255R rotary drilling rig has efficiently and precisely completed critical pile foundation tasks with its outstanding performance and stable operation. Its exceptional performance has not only ensured project progress but has also fully showcased the high quality and efficiency of "Made in China" to the international community, earning widespread praise from both the project owner and international peers.
This year, the Saudi Arabian government has significantly increased its investment in infrastructure construction, with ambitious projects such as the Riyadh Square and World Cup stadiums commencing one after another. To better serve the local pile foundation construction market, Zoomlion Foundation Construction has bolstered its capabilities in the region. Currently, it offers ten free measures for new machine deliveries, substantially enhancing customer satisfaction. Moving forward, Zoomlion plans to establish dedicated spare parts outlets for rotary drilling rigs and a more efficient and responsive service and support system.
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▲ Zoomlion rotary drilling rig operating in the Middle East
The ZR255R rotary drilling rig is understood to be one of the flagship models of Zoomlion's "R-series" rotary drilling rigs. Zoomlion officially launched the "R-series" rotary drilling rigs at the 2024 BAUMA Shanghai exhibition, attracting significant market attention. This series of rotary drilling rigs combines high performance with high reliability, specifically developed to meet the demanding requirements of modern pile foundation engineering. With their exceptional quality and performance, Zoomlion's "R-series" rotary drilling rigs can adapt to ultra-low temperatures of minus 40 degrees Celsius in the Arctic Circle and also meet construction needs in high-temperature environments exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. They are widely applied in foundation construction for large-scale projects such as railways, highways, and bridges across the globe.
▲ Zoomlion "R-series" rotary drilling rig operating in the Arctic Circle
Its participation in the construction of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup venues is a microcosm of Zoomlion's high-end equipment serving global project construction. In the future, Zoomlion will continue to innovate and break new ground, providing more advanced and reliable products and solutions to global customers, and contributing more Chinese wisdom and Chinese strength to world infrastructure development.
