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- Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co., Ltd. (002111.SZ) manufactures and sells airport ground support equipment and fire-fighting equipment primarily in China and internationally. Founded in 1991 by Mr. Li Guangtai and headquartered in Huancui District, Weihai City, Shandong Province, the company operates through segments including airport ground equipment, featuring electric-powered aircraft pushback tractors, passenger boarding bridges, shuttle buses, and electrification solutions; fire-fighting equipment via its wholly-owned subsidiary Beijing Zhongzhuo Times Firefighting Equipment Technology Co., Ltd., which produces nearly 100 types of fire trucks and vehicles; special vehicles through Weihai Guangtai Medical Technology Co., Ltd., offering mobile medical vehicles, surgical cars, and inspection vehicles; drones via controlled subsidiary Tianjin Quanhua Times Aerospace Technology Development Co., Ltd., including multi-rotor, fixed-wing, and twin-engine models for public safety and firefighting; and fire alarm systems through Yingkou Xinshanying Alarm Equipment Co., Ltd., encompassing automatic alarms, large-space suppression systems, and emergency lighting. Guangtai provides one-stop solutions covering research, development, production, sales, and after-sales services across over 80 countries, with a focus on green electrification for airports. Recent developments include a global framework agreement with dnata in 2024 to strengthen air services partnerships, a 2023 strategic cooperation with MacroAsia Corp. for ground support investments, and expanded electric ground support equipment leveraging EV expertise to meet rising demand.