Early Life
Qiu Jianping's entrepreneurial journey began at age 30 after he was dissatisfied with his wage at a state-owned company. He holds a Master of Science degree from Xi'an Jiaotong University.
Rise to Success
In 1993, Qiu founded GreatStar Holding Group. The company has grown into a diversified enterprise group integrating hand tools, laser measurement, lidar, and storage cabinets. Qiu is the chairman of Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial, one of Asia's largest hand tool manufacturers. Hangcha Group, a forklift truck maker, also belongs to Qiu Jianping. He invested in Hangcha in 2011.
Key Business Strategies
Qiu Jianping's business strategies include independent innovation and constantly promoting the transformation and upgrading of enterprises. The core industries include tools, forklifts, tires, robots, and diesel engines. GreatStar also owns a variety of world-class tool brands such as WORKPRO, ARROW, PONY&JORGENSEN, Goldblatt, BeA, Shop Vac, SK, and etc. The group owns three listed companies: Superstar Technology, Hangcha Group and Xinchai Co., Ltd.
Philanthropy
While making the company bigger and stronger, Qiu Jianping actively participated in public welfare and charitable undertakings. Cash donations exceeded 20 million yuan.
