When the World Briefly Changes its Rhythm
While everyday business continues as usual in many parts of the world, China pauses for a moment each year and sets a different global tempo. Based on the traditional lunar calendar, Chinese New Year usually takes place between late January and mid-February and lasts up to 15 days. Chinese New Year is far more than a cultural celebration – it is an event that influences production schedules, logistics, and supply chains worldwide. For Bomatec, this period is a fixed and essential part of our annual planning, as an important share of our manufacturing and value creation is closely linked to our production partners in China. Therefore, the phase before this holiday is of precise coordination: securing production slots, advancing shipments, and building buffers.
Chinese New Year always brings back memories of the people and places I miss the most. I find myself thinking of my family, friends, and the familiar tastes of my hometown. Going home, sharing meals around a big table, catching up with loved ones, and enjoying the dishes I grew up with make the holiday feel especially warm and comforting. For me, the celebration is a reminder of where I come from and gives me renewed energy and hope for the year ahead.
David Luo Customer Order Manager
Chunyun – The Largest Annual Migration on Earth
With the start of the holidays, Chunyun begins: the world’s largest annual human migration. Hundreds of millions of people travel back to their hometowns. Cities lose a large part of their workforce almost overnight. Many factories close even before the official start of the celebrations, while others drastically reduce their output. For our colleagues and partners in China, this is a well-deserved time of rest and family. For global industry, it is a clearly defined interruption in the production cycle.
For me, celebrating the Chinese New Year means slowing down and savoring the moments that matter—relaxing with family, enjoying hometown specialties, and reuniting with friends. On New Year’s Eve, we handwrite and hang Spring Festival couplets on our front door, then prepare a table full of dishes for a festive dinner together. As midnight approaches, the house fills with laughter and joy. It’s a small yet precious milestone of happiness that I look forward to every year.
Trank Xia Supplier Quality Manager
Why Almost Everything Pauses
The highlight is the “Reunion Dinner” on New Year’s Eve, when families come together. The following days are dedicated to visiting relatives and performing traditional rituals. Red envelopes filled with money, known as Hongbao, are given as a symbol of luck and prosperity. The celebrations conclude with the Lantern Festival on the 15th day. During this period, large parts of the Chinese economy slow down or stop entirely. Since China is one of the world’s most important manufacturing hubs, the effects are felt globally. Many Asian factories depend on Chinese semi-finished products and components. When this source temporarily pauses, entire supply chains are affected.
When the Spring Festival arrives, my family and I visit my parents for a long‑awaited reunion. In the days leading up to New Year’s Eve, we buy festive flowers and decorate the house with bright red Spring Festival couplets. Our New Year’s Eve dinner is always full of delicious homemade dishes. Afterwards, the whole family gathers in our WeChat group for a lively “red envelope snatching” game—a modern twist to a traditional custom. During the holiday, we visit relatives and friends to share greetings and send our best wishes for the new year.
Jerry Feng Finance and Administration
Tradition Meets Precision
Chinese New Year is a powerful reminder of how closely culture and industry are connected today. Even companies that believe they do not source from China are often indirectly affected through components, materials, or sub-assemblies. At Bomatec, it is the moment when respect for tradition meets precise planning. While our partners in China celebrate the start of a new year, we ensure that processes, schedules, and logistics are prepared so that everything runs smoothly once production resumes. A celebration with thousands of years of history – and an impact that reaches directly into our production planning in Europe.
Bomatec China Team
