In February 1959, Jinan First Machinery Experimental Factory, the maintenance workshop of Shandong Paper General Factory, and Zhoucun Machinery Experimental Factory were officially merged to establish Shandong Province Light Industry Machinery Factory (the predecessor of Shandong Sanjin), under the administration of the Shandong Provincial Department of Light Industry.

In August 1964, the C-type feeder passed both cold and hot commissioning tests, meeting all design specifications. The Bureau of Machinery of the Ministry of Light Industry approved mass production, marking the starting point of the factory's transition into glass machinery manufacturing.

The QD4 IS (Individual Section) bottle forming machine was completed, ending China's reliance on imported IS machines.

In accordance with Document No. (73) 32 issued by the Ministry of Light Industry, the factory independently designed and manufactured the QD6 IS machine based on the QD4 model, and upgraded the matching feeder based on the original 3240A model.

In December 1977, the self-designed QD6 IS machine passed technical appraisal in Yantai and was approved for mass production.

Surveying and reverse engineering of an eight-section double-gob IS machine imported from the United States began.

The company ended mixed production of glass machinery, paper machinery, and other light industry equipment, entering a new phase focused exclusively on glass container machinery manufacturing.

Hank Wainu, General Manager of Emhart's Singapore representative office, led a delegation to conduct technical inspections and exchanges at the factory.

Production capacity expanded steadily, and with China's transition toward a market economy, operations gradually shifted from a planned economy model to a market-oriented system.

The BLH8×127 double-gob IS machine was developed and manufactured, and it passed technical appraisal in 1989.

A joint venture, Qilu Moer Glass Machinery Co., Ltd., was established with Moer Company of the United States; the joint venture concluded two years later.

The BLBM and BLDL series annealing lehrs and the QDA IS machine were recommended as "China Packaging Premium Products" by the China Packaging Technology Association.

The factory was renamed Shandong Sanjin Glass Machinery Co., Ltd., and was recognized as a "Shandong Provincial Technology Development Center" in December. ISO9000 certification was obtained in October 1998.

Ownership reform transformed the company from a state-owned enterprise into a private joint-stock company, establishing Shandong Sanjin Glass Machinery Co., Ltd.

The company relocated as a whole, investing RMB 240 million to construct the 200-mu Sanjin Industrial Park, laying the foundation for sustainable development.

A successful joint venture was formed with Emhart, a subsidiary of Switzerland's Bucher Group. An investment of RMB 150 million was made in high-end CNC equipment and coordinate measuring machines.

Joint development of the CIS bottle forming machine and high-performance glass container inspection machines.

Full implementation of the "Rebecca" project.

The HS10-140 next-generation glass machinery and servo angle shear mechanism passed technical appraisal, reaching an internationally advanced level.

The HSP-108×2 triple-gob IS machine and GS 89×2-III passed technical appraisal.

The CIS 5'' 12-section double-gob IS machine was successfully commissioned.

● Awarded one of the first "Shandong Provincial Manufacturing Single Champion Enterprises."
● The first integrated production line equipped with NNPB (Narrow Neck Press and Blow) and PPC (Plunger Position Control) technology was successfully put into operation.

● Bucher Emhart acquired the remaining shares of Sanjin, making the company a wholly owned subsidiary of Bucher Industries of Switzerland.
● Successfully signed the Gino quadruple-gob IS machine project, entering the multi-gob market.
● The innos PLC control system for IS machines received software copyright registration from the National Copyright Administration of China.

● Celebrated the company's 60th anniversary, achieving record-high sales revenue and EBIT.
● Signed an order for the world's most advanced NIS machine, bringing significant impact to glass container manufacturing.
● The successful signing of the Australia project marked the entry of the gypsum board business into developed markets and positioned the company among major international competitors.
● China's first domestically produced oil-spraying robot was successfully trial-produced, advancing intelligent glass container manufacturing.
● The glass container production line information management system was put into application, enabling big data analysis and intelligent management.
● The FST three-axis servo bottle pusher was successfully developed, providing an optimal conveying solution for large-scale, multi-section, high-speed production.

● Awarded Best Equipment Supplier 2019 and Best Technology Innovation Award 2019 by Guangdong Huaxing Glass.
● Recognized as a Shandong Province "Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative" Advanced Enterprise.
● Ranked among the Top 50 Enterprises in China's Light Industry Equipment Manufacturing Sector.
● Continued commissioning of flexible machining production lines, significantly improving production efficiency and machining accuracy; spare parts and "Rebecca" project delivery rates exceeded 90%. Continuous 5S and OEE improvements, along with process and lean initiatives, supported future large-scale multi-section, multi-gob equipment production.
● Strengthened supplier management and optimized the supply chain, improved bidding processes, reduced procurement costs, and enhanced transparency.
● Achieved a record-low inventory variance and implemented barcode-based stocktaking; continuous investment in intelligent warehousing over three consecutive years elevated digital operations and system management.
● Expanded the Rebecca+ project scope, reflecting strong market recognition of product quality and supporting future spare parts export growth.
● Participated in the China Gypsum Board Exhibition and received the Best Equipment Supplier Award; successfully organized the Strategic Supplier Conference to communicate cooperation strategy and direction.
● Established strategic cooperation with Germany's Symplex; the first Inspect BC inspection machine was successfully trial-produced and commissioned at a glass plant, laying the foundation for cold-end inspection solutions.
● Hosted a new product technical exchange conference featuring NIS machines, oil-spraying robots, three-axis servo bottle pushers, 478 transfer machines, Inspect BC inspection machines, and the information management system, supporting the development of full-process "lights-out factory" solutions. Over 100 customers highly recognized the company's progress.
● Asia's first NIS full-servo IS machine was successfully commissioned, with the NIS team overcoming challenges and passing customer acceptance.
● Despite the uncertainties caused by the pandemic, Shandong Sanjin achieved the second-best performance in its history.