On the eve of National Day, the 5th Member Congress of the China General Machinery Industry Association was held in Kunming. Yan Yongbin, Chief Engineer of the China Federation of Machinery Industry and President of the China General Machinery Industry Association, emphasized during the meeting that with the rapid growth of sectors such as the petrochemical, power, steel, and coal industries, the general machinery manufacturing sector is entering a new phase of development.
According to recent statistics, in the first half of this year, the total industrial output value reached 140.446 billion yuan, reflecting a 34.32% year-on-year increase. Sales revenue amounted to 135.627 billion yuan, up by 34.27%, while export delivery value hit 24.897 billion yuan, rising 48.04%. The performance of sub-sectors like pumps, fans, valves, and gas separation equipment also showed strong growth, signaling a positive outlook for the industry.
Yan highlighted that large-scale petrochemical equipment represents the technological capabilities and overall strength of the national machinery industry. These systems are complex, technologically advanced, and highly integrated, making their design and production critical indicators of national manufacturing capability.
In recent years, under the support of the National Development and Reform Commission and through major engineering projects, the localization of large-scale petrochemical equipment has made significant progress. Projects like the Daqing and Maoming Ethylene upgrades have seen domestic production of key components, including ethylene cracked gas compressors, successfully operationalized. Major projects such as Tianjin, Zhenhai, and Fushun ethylene plants, along with PTA projects in Zhengzhou and Yizheng, are now domestically based, further advancing the localization of petrochemical equipment.
With growing awareness of the importance of domestic technical equipment, companies like Sinopec, PetroChina, and the China Machinery Federation have actively promoted the use of locally developed key equipment. For instance, Shengu Group recently signed contracts for million-ton ethylene "three machines" with Tianjin and Zhenhai Petrochemical, marking a breakthrough in reducing reliance on imports.
The journey toward localizing ethylene compressors has been long, with nearly 70 sets of imported compressors in existing plants. However, companies like Shaanxi Drum Group and Shenyang Gas Company have made strides in developing high-capacity axial-flow fans and hydrogen compressors, which are now widely used in major refineries.
Wuxi Compressor Co., Ltd. has entered the large-capacity reciprocating compressor market after successful development of the KR60 series. Additionally, domestic screw compressors have begun to replace imported piston models in natural gas power generation.
Kaifeng Air Subsidiary Group achieved a milestone with its independently designed 40,000-class air separation unit, marking a breakthrough in localization. Hangzhou Oxygen Co., Ltd. also gained recognition by winning a bid for an ethylene cold box project at a lower cost than foreign competitors, showcasing China's growing capabilities in this area.
In nuclear power, Shenyang Pump Plant provided critical pumps for Qinshan Nuclear Power Station, while in thermal power, Kaifeng High-Pressure Valve Co., Ltd. achieved localization of electric gate valves for ultra-supercritical units.
Sichuan Zigong High-Pressure Valve Co., Ltd. broke foreign monopolies by developing large-diameter ball valves for the West-East Gas Transmission project. Other sectors, including filters, vacuum equipment, and gas purification systems, also contribute significantly to the nationalization of key technologies.
Despite these achievements, challenges remain. Deputy Director Huang Pei from the National Development and Reform Commission noted that while progress has been made, there is still room for improvement. Some domestic manufacturers lag behind, and some projects still prefer foreign equipment due to lack of confidence in domestic alternatives.
To address this, the government aims to strengthen policies supporting the revitalization of the general machinery industry, focusing on key areas where localization can enhance economic security and drive industrial upgrading. During the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan," the goal is to achieve significant breakthroughs in the localization of major technological equipment, ensuring China's independence in core technologies.
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