On December 4th 2007 during a visit to Longmarch Bowling Shanghai by Jens Waldhauer, Managing Director of Waldhauer GmbH, an exclusive distributorship agreement was signed with Frank Zhao, President Longmarch Bowling. The agreement allows Waldhauer to have sole rights to distribute Longmarch Bowling's Kegel ball products throughout the whole of Europe.
The purpose of Jens visit was to see the complete production cycle and the quality methods incorporated throughout this process. Jens said' “The complete operation from start to finish was very impressive, The Kegel Ball Association of Germany have some very demanding specifications and these were satisfied at every stage of the cycle. It was very re-assuring to see Longmarch's attention to detail“. Waldhauer have been purchasing products from Longmarch for over a year and this agreement is a culmination of a long series of discussions between both companies who have a total commitment to quality products for their respective customers.
Frank Zhao said, ‘We are conscious with all the recent adverse press concerning the quality of products coming out from the China that we at least can go some way towards improving the Countries reputations in producing quality products for World's market by ensuring that nothing leaves our factory that is not as per specification and up to the highest standards”.
Longmarch moves bowling ball manufacturing facilities into new factory
May 21, 2007
Longmarch is relocating its bowling ball manufacturing facilities into a new factory which is 2 kilometer from Longmarch headquarter in the west of Shanghai. The new factory covers an area of 4000 square meters with the production area of 2000 square meters.
The new factory provides better working conditions and enables increase of manufacturing capacities.
Previous ball manufacturing area in Longmarch headquarter will be used for refurbishing capital equipment.
IBI Showcase Longmarch bowling ball production
International Bowling Industry Magazine, April, 2007
IBI, International Bowling Industry Magazine, showcases Longmarch's bowling ball production in its April issue. It reads:
" Want the exclusivity and professional look of your own logo on your ball inventory? Finally, you can---even if you need only a few balls. Longmarch Bowling of Shanghai, China, with a proven track record in capital equipment refurbishing, is now manufacturing both polyester and urethane balls with free ball design service ...... "
2006
Longmarch first batch of bowling ball production November 16, 2006
After a few months preparation, Longmarch has made its first batch of bowling ball production
Longmarch Purchased a 20-lane Brunswick Center in Guangzhou Date: June10, 2006
Longmarch purchased a 20-lane bowling center in Guangzhou, south China. This center was in operation when it was suddenly shut down by local court.
The equipment is in very good condition, consisting of Brunswick GS98 pinsetters, Anvilanes, Frameworx Scorers and furniture.
Longmarch will dismantle the equipment and transport it to Longmarch factory in Shanghai for refurbishing.
Longmarch attends Bowl Expo 2006 in Las Vegas
Booth 550
June25-30, 2006 Las Vegas
Construction of Longmarch R&D Bowling Center completed Date: Feb.1, 2006
Longmarch has just completed construction of its "R&D Bowling Center" within its factory in Shanghai.Equipment with various models from different major manufacturers in the industry is installed in the center.
This center will be utilized as the facility for product researching, developing and testing, as well as technical training for Longmarch employees and trainees from Longmarch customers.
Longmarch Bowling of Shanghai, China has incorporated in the United Kingdom to service the UK and Europe. Frank Zhao, Longmarch president, signed the pact with experienced UK company manager John Topping last month.
Zhao called the new company "a very important strategic move of Longmarch. We will have quality products made in China and keep sufficient stock in the UK warehouse, from which products will be delivered to end users. This simple supply-sales channel will make Longmarch UK unbeatable."
Longmarch attended as an exhibitor at Bowl Expo 2005 in Orlando, USA.
2004
Longmarch became known as one of the major used capital bowling equipment suppliers in China.
Longmarch made its first oversea installation in Brisbane, Australia.
2003
In late May of 2003, Longmarch moved to where its headquarter is today. There in June of 2003, Longmarch was officially registered as a company.
In March of 2003, Frank started to establish Longmarch Bowling.
2002
Frank worked for a bowling company in Shanghai as the Acting General Manager in its International Sales Department.
In February of 2002, Frank returned back to China from UK.
2001
Frank studied in Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland.
2000
Frank became a student on an MBA program by Napier University from Scotland, United Kingdom.
Frank closed his company, Tonglin Construction.
1999
Frank continued to manage his company, Tonglin Construction, building bowling centers all over mainland China.
1998
China bowling market was still hot but there were signs of cooling down in coastal cities.
American Bowling Corporation decided to close its office in Shanghai.
Frank's company, Tonglin Construction, continued its bowling equipment installation business.
1997
Frank was flying around the country managing one of the biggest bowling installation teams in China.
China bowling market remained extremely hot.
1996
With support from American Bowling, Frank set up his company Tonglin Construction Technology, which was contracted to install all equipment American Bowling sold into China.
1995
American Bowling Corporation set up its rep-office in Shanghai, there Frank was the installation manager till 1998 when American Bowling closed the office after selling over 1,000 lanes equipment into China.
1994
When the installation completed in Dongguan, Frank started his work for American Bowling Corporation. In the next 5 years, now known as the period of "China Bowling Boom', more than 20,000 lanes were installed in China.
In July 1994, Mr. Frank Zhao was hired as an interpreter for American technicians installing a 14-lane bowling center in Dongguan, a city near Hong Kong. This was the start of Frank's bowling career.
On December 4th 2007 during a visit to Longmarch Bowling Shanghai by Jens Waldhauer, Managing Director of Waldhauer GmbH, an exclusive distributorship agreement was signed with Frank Zhao, President Longmarch Bowling. The agreement allows Waldhauer to have sole rights to distribute Longmarch Bowling's Kegel ball products throughout the whole of Europe. 
