Valve: the "switch" of industrial blood
In the huge industrial system, although the valve is not often noticeable, it is like an "invisible general" who controls the overall situation and plays an indispensable key role. It is the "commander" of fluid transportation. Whether it is flammable and explosive liquid and gas in petrochemical industry, high-temperature and high-pressure steam driving steam turbine in power system, or clear water flow in urban water supply and drainage network, the valve can accurately regulate its flow, pressure and flow direction to ensure the orderly operation of the whole industrial process.
Simply put, a valve is a device that controls the flow of fluid media (liquid, gas, powder, etc.) in a pipeline system by opening, closing or adjusting components. Its family is huge, including block valves, check valves, regulating valves, etc. According to the driving mode, there are manual valves, electric valves and pneumatic valves. According to the pressure grade, it can be divided into low pressure valve, medium pressure valve and high pressure valve. Different types of valves perform their respective duties and glow in their respective fields. For example, underwater valves for deep-sea oil and gas exploitation should be resistant to high pressure, low temperature and strong corrosive environment to ensure smooth energy exploitation; The special valves in nuclear power plants are related to the safe and stable operation of nuclear reactors, and there is no room for error. It is no exaggeration to say that the quality and performance of valves are directly related to whether industrial production can be promoted safely, efficiently and continuously, and are the key "weights" to measure a country's industrial strength.
First, looking back: China valve's stumbling start.
(A) the plight of old China: totally dependent on imports.
The smoke of the Opium War opened the prelude to China's modern humiliation history, and also plunged China's industry into a dark moment, especially the valve industry. At that time, the western powers bombarded China's door with the help of strong ships, dumped goods crazily through unequal treaties, and all kinds of valves flooded in. In the field of oil exploitation, the valves needed for the long pipeline from the wellhead to the refinery are almost all "imported"; Urban water supply system, the key water control valve is also firmly controlled by foreign brands. The local industrial base is fragmented, and it is impossible to independently develop and produce valves. The foreign transliteration word "Val" has become the only cognition of Chinese people about valves. From large-scale industrial projects to private infrastructure, we can only rely on imported valves to maintain operation, and the lifeline of national industrial development is subject to people.
(B) budding: Shanghai's early exploration
In the desolation, Shanghai has become the kindling of hope for China valve industry. In 1902, at Pan Shunji Copper Workshop in Wuchang Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, craftsmen, with their dexterous hands, started an attempt to make a cast copper cock (teapot faucet) by hand, and the faint light lit up the road of domestic valves. Subsequently, a number of hardware factories and iron factories such as Deda (Shengji) Hardware Factory, Wang Yingchang and Dahua rose one after another. They started from simple bicycle beds and gradually expanded their product types. Small-caliber copper cocks, stop valves and gate valves were born one after another, making their mark in the field of building water heating. Brands such as "Matou" and "38" gained a certain popularity in Shanghai Beach, forming an early valve manufacturing community and saving a spark for subsequent development.
(C) Hard struggle: persistence in the war.
However, the road to growth is full of thorns. When the Anti-Japanese War broke out, the Japanese invaders trampled mercilessly, and many enterprises' factories such as Shanghai Shenhe Machine Factory were bombed, their equipment was damaged and their production was stagnant. Surviving enterprises are struggling to return to work in enemy-occupied areas, but they are faced with the difficulties of raw materials shortage and market depression. For example, Shenyang Chengfa Iron Factory, even if it has a certain scale, can only survive in the cracks and barely maintain the supply of valves for local industries. At the same time, the enterprises that moved to the southwest tried to continue the industrial fire in the rear area, but there was a lack of funds and a serious brain drain, so they could only produce simple valves on a small scale, providing meager support for military and civilian use. The whole valve industry was teetering in the storm and struggled until the eve of the founding of New China.
Second, forge ahead: exploration and breakthrough in growth
(A) the early days of the founding of New China: laying the foundation.
The establishment of New China was like the dawn, which dispelled the industrial haze and ushered in a new life for the valve industry. The state listed valves as a key supporting industry. During the First Five-Year Plan period, scattered valve enterprises in Shanghai and other places were integrated, and large-scale backbone enterprises were born through public-private partnership. For example, Shanghai Valve Factory integrated 33 small factories to gather talents, technology and equipment to become the industry leader. At the same time, the state mobilized scientific research forces to attack the technology of high temperature and high pressure and large caliber valves, laying the foundation for the start of petroleum and electric power industries. At that time, although the output was limited and the technology was green, it laid a solid foundation for subsequent development.
(B) planned economy era: large-scale development
Under the planned economy system, the valve industry operates according to the national mandatory plan. With the great strides of petroleum, chemical industry, metallurgy and other industries, the demand for valves has soared and enterprises have expanded their production. A large number of state-owned factories, such as Shenyang High-Middle Pressure Valve Factory and Kaifeng High-Pressure Valve Factory, have risen, introduced Soviet technology and equipment, and realized the localization of some valves. The products are widely used in Daqing Oilfield, Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. and other key projects, and the industrial scale has continued to expand, but it has also buried hidden dangers that the products are single and should be slowed down.
(C) the wave of reform and opening up: introduction and change
Reform and opening up is like a spring breeze, awakening the vitality of the valve industry. Enterprises seize the opportunity of the influx of foreign capital and technical exchange, such as Suzhou Newway Valve, introduce foreign advanced design, technology and processing equipment, absorb the sophisticated technology of valves in Europe and America, and the products move towards high-end. The management mode has also been innovated, from planning-oriented to market-oriented, the influx of private capital, the rise of private enterprises in Wenzhou and other places, crowding out the market with flexible operation and rapid response, and intensified competition in the industry, but it has also promoted the all-round upgrade of product quality and service, opening a new chapter in international integration.
Third, emerging: the rising trend of China valves
(A) technological innovation: catching up with the international frontier
Entering the new century, China valve enterprises have increased their investment in R&D with unprecedented determination and launched a charge to the high-end valve field. Suzhou Newway Valve Co., Ltd., as an industry leader, spends more than 5% of its operating income on R&D every year, and has set up a professional R&D team of over 200 people to make every effort to tackle the problem. After several years, we have successfully broken through the technical bottleneck of ultra-low temperature valves, and developed ultra-low temperature ball valves suitable for the storage and transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which can operate stably at the extreme low temperature of -196¡æ and have excellent sealing performance, breaking foreign monopoly, filling domestic gaps, and being widely used in large LNG receiving station projects, opening a new chapter of domestic ultra-low temperature valves.
In the field of nuclear power valves, CNNC Suvalve Technology Co., Ltd. relies on profound knowledge and national scientific research platform to overcome key technologies such as nuclear butterfly valves and safety valves. The nuclear first-class safety valve developed by it adopts multiple redundant designs and special radiation-resistant materials to accurately respond to the overpressure protection requirements of nuclear reactors, and its performance index has reached the international advanced level, helping domestic nuclear power projects such as "Hualong No.1" and making the "Chinese core" of nuclear power valves shine on the world stage.
(B) Industrial clusters: cohesive development forces
At the same time, industrial clusters have flourished in the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta and other places, becoming a solid pillar of the rise of China valve industry. Wenzhou, Zhejiang, as the hometown of pumps and valves in China, has gathered over 3,000 valve enterprises, forming an industrial ecology with fine division of labor and close coordination. From raw material supply, parts processing to machine assembly, testing and inspection, everything is available. Leading enterprises, such as Bethel Valve Group, lead the R&D and manufacturing of high-end valves; Small and medium-sized enterprises focus on sub-sectors and provide supporting services. The products cover ball valves, gate valves, globe valves and other major categories, and are exported to more than 100 countries and regions such as Europe, America and the Middle East. The annual total output value exceeds 100 billion yuan, and the scale effect and synergy advantages are fully demonstrated.
Changzhou, Suzhou and other places in Jiangsu have built high-end valve industry clusters with strong industrial base and technical talent reserve. Around west taihu lake Science and Technology Industrial Park, Changzhou gathers dozens of specialized and special valve enterprises, focusing on high-tech valve fields such as nuclear power, thermal power and offshore equipment, and deeply cooperates with scientific research institutions to incubate cutting-edge technologies, and a number of high-tech valve products go to the world from here; Relying on the industrial park, Suzhou attracts foreign valve giants to settle in, and local enterprises collaborate with them to innovate, making great achievements in the fields of automatic control valves and intelligent valves, and the competitiveness of industrial clusters continues to climb.
(3) International market: expanding overseas territory.
With the advantage of cost performance and increasingly exquisite technology, China valves have emerged in the international market. In the Middle East, oil and gas exploitation is in full swing, and China valves have won a large number of orders with stable quality, strong adaptability and affordable price. For example, in a large oil and gas treatment plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, more than 70% of the general valves are made of China brand, which saves over 30% of the procurement cost for the project and ensures efficient operation.
In the emerging economies of Southeast Asia, the wave of infrastructure construction is surging, and China has become the first choice for its full range of valves and fast delivery. For thermal power and hydropower projects in Thailand and Viet Nam, from large gate valves and globe valves to precision control valves, China products fully meet the demand and help local energy development. According to customs data, the annual growth rate of China's valve exports has exceeded 10% in the past five years, and in 2023, the export volume exceeded 25 billion US dollars. The products are sold well in more than 190 countries and regions around the world, and the international market share has steadily expanded.
The cooperation mode of enterprises going to sea has also been constantly innovated. In addition to traditional export trade, it has also been deeply laid out through overseas mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. A valve group in Zhejiang acquired an old Italian valve enterprise, integrated the technical and brand advantages of both parties, and expanded the European high-end market; Guangdong enterprises set up joint ventures with Indian local partners to realize localized production and sales and quickly respond to market demand. The international influence of China valves has been continuously improved, and it is moving from a manufacturing power to a manufacturing power.
Fourth, the strategy to break the game: face the challenge and start a new journey.
(A) the existing difficulties: problems to be overcome.
Despite the remarkable achievements, the journey of China valve industry towards high-end manufacturing is still full of thorns. On the technical level, the core technologies of some high-end valves have not been fully mastered. For example, the ultra-high pressure and large-caliber safety valves used in deep-sea oil and gas development are facing difficulties such as high pressure sealing and rapid response. The key technologies are still monopolized by a few European and American enterprises, and there is a gap in the stability and reliability of domestic products, which restricts the pace of deep-sea energy development.
In terms of market competition, the homogenization of domestic valve enterprises is serious, and the low-end market is caught in a price melee, with meager profits. Take ordinary gate valves and globe valves as an example. Many enterprises have similar product specifications and performance, so they can only seize the share at low prices and are unable to invest in research and development. However, the high-end market is firmly occupied by foreign brands with their technical and brand advantages, and it is difficult for domestic valves to break through.
In terms of industrial structure, the industry concentration is low, and the phenomenon of "small, scattered and chaotic" is prominent. The market share of enterprises above designated size is less than 30%, a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises lack core competitiveness, and the upstream and downstream industrial chains are loosely coordinated. The coordination efficiency from raw material supply to product after-sales is far below the international advanced level, which affects the overall industrial upgrading.
(B) Breaking direction: innovation-driven, transformation and upgrading
In order to break through the barriers, innovation and transformation have become the only way for China valve industry. First of all, it is necessary to increase R&D investment. Enterprises should unite universities and scientific research institutions to build a collaborative innovation platform for Industry-University-Research, focus on the demand for valves in new energy, deep sea, aerospace and other frontier fields, and overcome key technologies such as special materials, intelligent control, and adaptation to extreme working conditions, such as developing ceramic-based composite materials with high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance for nuclear power valves, so as to improve the ceiling of product performance.
Intelligent manufacturing is the key to transformation. The concept of Industry 4.0 is introduced, and technologies such as 5G, industrial Internet and big data are used to digitally transform the production process to realize intelligent production scheduling, remote operation and maintenance, and precise quality control. For example, a valve enterprise in Zhejiang deployed a 5G factory, which improved the production efficiency by 30% and reduced the defective product rate by 20%, and responded to the customized market demand with intelligent flexible production.
Optimize the industrial structure, cultivate leading enterprises to lead industrial integration, enhance industrial concentration through mergers and acquisitions and restructuring, and create the advantages of the whole industrial chain. Small and medium-sized enterprises focus on subdivision and take the route of "specialization and innovation". For example, enterprises that focus on micro-flow control valves fill the gap of high-end instruments and valves with the ultimate technology, and form a synergistic and complementary ecology with leading enterprises.
Brand building is indispensable. Enterprises should strengthen quality control, polish products according to international standards, and at the same time tap the brand culture connotation, and tell the story of China valve brand with the help of international exhibitions and industry forums. For example, Newway Valve made its debut at the International Oil and Gas Exhibition, and with its high-end quality and innovative technology, it displayed the brand elegance of China, gradually established a high-end image in the hearts of global users, and led the valve industry in China to make great strides from manufacturing to manufacturing.
V. Looking into the future: the infinite possibilities of China valves.
Standing at the forefront of the times, the future of China valve industry shines brightly. Technology integration and innovation will become a "new engine" for development, and 5G and industrial Internet will be deeply empowered to give birth to "new species" of smart valves. Remote real-time monitoring, fault self-diagnosis, adaptive adjustment and other functions will make valve operation and maintenance enter the era of intelligent unmanned, and greatly improve the efficiency and safety of industrial production.
The international market has a vast expansion space. Under the guidance of the "Belt and Road Initiative", the demand for energy infrastructure and industrial upgrading in countries along the route is bursting. China Valve is expected to become the first choice due to its cost-effective and customized advantages, and will continue to enhance the "right to speak" in the global market.
Green and sustainable development is the only way, in line with the goal of "double carbon", research and develop valves with low energy consumption, zero leakage and environmental protection materials to help new energy, energy conservation and environmental protection industries take off. From deep-sea combustible ice mining to solar thermal power generation, China Valve will escort clean energy.
Looking back on the past, China valve has grown from scratch and from weak to strong; Looking forward to the future, driven by innovation and concerted efforts, it will surely break through the obstacles, create a towering monument of the world valve industry, inject the majestic "China Power" into the global industrial development, and open a brilliant new chapter.The way to break the situation: exploring the rising journey of China valve
Valve: the "switch" of industrial blood
In the huge industrial system, although the valve is not often noticeable, it is like an "invisible general" who controls the overall situation and plays an indispensable key role. It is the "commander" of fluid transportation. Whether it is flammable and explosive liquid and gas in petrochemical industry, high-temperature and high-pressure steam driving steam turbine in power system, or clear water flow in urban water supply and drainage network, the valve can accurately regulate its flow, pressure and flow direction to ensure the orderly operation of the whole industrial process.
Simply put, a valve is a device that controls the flow of fluid media (liquid, gas, powder, etc.) in a pipeline system by opening, closing or adjusting components. Its family is huge, including block valves, check valves, regulating valves, etc. According to the driving mode, there are manual valves, electric valves and pneumatic valves. According to the pressure grade, it can be divided into low pressure valve, medium pressure valve and high pressure valve. Different types of valves perform their respective duties and glow in their respective fields. For example, underwater valves for deep-sea oil and gas exploitation should be resistant to high pressure, low temperature and strong corrosive environment to ensure smooth energy exploitation; The special valves in nuclear power plants are related to the safe and stable operation of nuclear reactors, and there is no room for error. It is no exaggeration to say that the quality and performance of valves are directly related to whether industrial production can be promoted safely, efficiently and continuously, and are the key "weights" to measure a country's industrial strength.
First, looking back: China valve's stumbling start.
(A) the plight of old China: totally dependent on imports.
The smoke of the Opium War opened the prelude to China's modern humiliation history, and also plunged China's industry into a dark moment, especially the valve industry. At that time, the western powers bombarded China's door with the help of strong ships, dumped goods crazily through unequal treaties, and all kinds of valves flooded in. In the field of oil exploitation, the valves needed for the long pipeline from the wellhead to the refinery are almost all "imported"; Urban water supply system, the key water control valve is also firmly controlled by foreign brands. The local industrial base is fragmented, and it is impossible to independently develop and produce valves. The foreign transliteration word "Val" has become the only cognition of Chinese people about valves. From large-scale industrial projects to private infrastructure, we can only rely on imported valves to maintain operation, and the lifeline of national industrial development is subject to people.
(B) budding: Shanghai's early exploration
In the desolation, Shanghai has become the kindling of hope for China valve industry. In 1902, at Pan Shunji Copper Workshop in Wuchang Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, craftsmen, with their dexterous hands, started an attempt to make a cast copper cock (teapot faucet) by hand, and the faint light lit up the road of domestic valves. Subsequently, a number of hardware factories and iron factories such as Deda (Shengji) Hardware Factory, Wang Yingchang and Dahua rose one after another. They started from simple bicycle beds and gradually expanded their product types. Small-caliber copper cocks, stop valves and gate valves were born one after another, making their mark in the field of building water heating. Brands such as "Matou" and "38" gained a certain popularity in Shanghai Beach, forming an early valve manufacturing community and saving a spark for subsequent development.
(C) Hard struggle: persistence in the war.
However, the road to growth is full of thorns. When the Anti-Japanese War broke out, the Japanese invaders trampled mercilessly, and many enterprises' factories such as Shanghai Shenhe Machine Factory were bombed, their equipment was damaged and their production was stagnant. Surviving enterprises are struggling to return to work in enemy-occupied areas, but they are faced with the difficulties of raw materials shortage and market depression. For example, Shenyang Chengfa Iron Factory, even if it has a certain scale, can only survive in the cracks and barely maintain the supply of valves for local industries. At the same time, the enterprises that moved to the southwest tried to continue the industrial fire in the rear area, but there was a lack of funds and a serious brain drain, so they could only produce simple valves on a small scale, providing meager support for military and civilian use. The whole valve industry was teetering in the storm and struggled until the eve of the founding of New China.
Second, forge ahead: exploration and breakthrough in growth
(A) the early days of the founding of New China: laying the foundation.
The establishment of New China was like the dawn, which dispelled the industrial haze and ushered in a new life for the valve industry. The state listed valves as a key supporting industry. During the First Five-Year Plan period, scattered valve enterprises in Shanghai and other places were integrated, and large-scale backbone enterprises were born through public-private partnership. For example, Shanghai Valve Factory integrated 33 small factories to gather talents, technology and equipment to become the industry leader. At the same time, the state mobilized scientific research forces to attack the technology of high temperature and high pressure and large caliber valves, laying the foundation for the start of petroleum and electric power industries. At that time, although the output was limited and the technology was green, it laid a solid foundation for subsequent development.
(B) planned economy era: large-scale development
Under the planned economy system, the valve industry operates according to the national mandatory plan. With the great strides of petroleum, chemical industry, metallurgy and other industries, the demand for valves has soared and enterprises have expanded their production. A large number of state-owned factories, such as Shenyang High-Middle Pressure Valve Factory and Kaifeng High-Pressure Valve Factory, have risen, introduced Soviet technology and equipment, and realized the localization of some valves. The products are widely used in Daqing Oilfield, Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. and other key projects, and the industrial scale has continued to expand, but it has also buried hidden dangers that the products are single and should be slowed down.
(C) the wave of reform and opening up: introduction and change
Reform and opening up is like a spring breeze, awakening the vitality of the valve industry. Enterprises seize the opportunity of the influx of foreign capital and technical exchange, such as Suzhou Newway Valve, introduce foreign advanced design, technology and processing equipment, absorb the sophisticated technology of valves in Europe and America, and the products move towards high-end. The management mode has also been innovated, from planning-oriented to market-oriented, the influx of private capital, the rise of private enterprises in Wenzhou and other places, crowding out the market with flexible operation and rapid response, and intensified competition in the industry, but it has also promoted the all-round upgrade of product quality and service, opening a new chapter in international integration.
Third, emerging: the rising trend of China valves
(A) technological innovation: catching up with the international frontier
Entering the new century, China valve enterprises have increased their investment in R&D with unprecedented determination and launched a charge to the high-end valve field. Suzhou Newway Valve Co., Ltd., as an industry leader, spends more than 5% of its operating income on R&D every year, and has set up a professional R&D team of over 200 people to make every effort to tackle the problem. After several years, we have successfully broken through the technical bottleneck of ultra-low temperature valves, and developed ultra-low temperature ball valves suitable for the storage and transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which can operate stably at the extreme low temperature of -196¡æ and have excellent sealing performance, breaking foreign monopoly, filling domestic gaps, and being widely used in large LNG receiving station projects, opening a new chapter of domestic ultra-low temperature valves.
In the field of nuclear power valves, CNNC Suvalve Technology Co., Ltd. relies on profound knowledge and national scientific research platform to overcome key technologies such as nuclear butterfly valves and safety valves. The nuclear first-class safety valve developed by it adopts multiple redundant designs and special radiation-resistant materials to accurately respond to the overpressure protection requirements of nuclear reactors, and its performance index has reached the international advanced level, helping domestic nuclear power projects such as "Hualong No.1" and making the "Chinese core" of nuclear power valves shine on the world stage.
(B) Industrial clusters: cohesive development forces
At the same time, industrial clusters have flourished in the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta and other places, becoming a solid pillar of the rise of China valve industry. Wenzhou, Zhejiang, as the hometown of pumps and valves in China, has gathered over 3,000 valve enterprises, forming an industrial ecology with fine division of labor and close coordination. From raw material supply, parts processing to machine assembly, testing and inspection, everything is available. Leading enterprises, such as Bethel Valve Group, lead the R&D and manufacturing of high-end valves; Small and medium-sized enterprises focus on sub-sectors and provide supporting services. The products cover ball valves, gate valves, globe valves and other major categories, and are exported to more than 100 countries and regions such as Europe, America and the Middle East. The annual total output value exceeds 100 billion yuan, and the scale effect and synergy advantages are fully demonstrated.
Changzhou, Suzhou and other places in Jiangsu have built high-end valve industry clusters with strong industrial base and technical talent reserve. Around west taihu lake Science and Technology Industrial Park, Changzhou gathers dozens of specialized and special valve enterprises, focusing on high-tech valve fields such as nuclear power, thermal power and offshore equipment, and deeply cooperates with scientific research institutions to incubate cutting-edge technologies, and a number of high-tech valve products go to the world from here; Relying on the industrial park, Suzhou attracts foreign valve giants to settle in, and local enterprises collaborate with them to innovate, making great achievements in the fields of automatic control valves and intelligent valves, and the competitiveness of industrial clusters continues to climb.
(3) International market: expanding overseas territory.
With the advantage of cost performance and increasingly exquisite technology, China valves have emerged in the international market. In the Middle East, oil and gas exploitation is in full swing, and China valves have won a large number of orders with stable quality, strong adaptability and affordable price. For example, in a large oil and gas treatment plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, more than 70% of the general valves are made of China brand, which saves over 30% of the procurement cost for the project and ensures efficient operation.
In the emerging economies of Southeast Asia, the wave of infrastructure construction is surging, and China has become the first choice for its full range of valves and fast delivery. For thermal power and hydropower projects in Thailand and Viet Nam, from large gate valves and globe valves to precision control valves, China products fully meet the demand and help local energy development. According to customs data, the annual growth rate of China's valve exports has exceeded 10% in the past five years, and in 2023, the export volume exceeded 25 billion US dollars. The products are sold well in more than 190 countries and regions around the world, and the international market share has steadily expanded.
The cooperation mode of enterprises going to sea has also been constantly innovated. In addition to traditional export trade, it has also been deeply laid out through overseas mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. A valve group in Zhejiang acquired an old Italian valve enterprise, integrated the technical and brand advantages of both parties, and expanded the European high-end market; Guangdong enterprises set up joint ventures with Indian local partners to realize localized production and sales and quickly respond to market demand. The international influence of China valves has been continuously improved, and it is moving from a manufacturing power to a manufacturing power.
Fourth, the strategy to break the game: face the challenge and start a new journey.
(A) the existing difficulties: problems to be overcome.
Despite the remarkable achievements, the journey of China valve industry towards high-end manufacturing is still full of thorns. On the technical level, the core technologies of some high-end valves have not been fully mastered. For example, the ultra-high pressure and large-caliber safety valves used in deep-sea oil and gas development are facing difficulties such as high pressure sealing and rapid response. The key technologies are still monopolized by a few European and American enterprises, and there is a gap in the stability and reliability of domestic products, which restricts the pace of deep-sea energy development.
In terms of market competition, the homogenization of domestic valve enterprises is serious, and the low-end market is caught in a price melee, with meager profits. Take ordinary gate valves and globe valves as an example. Many enterprises have similar product specifications and performance, so they can only seize the share at low prices and are unable to invest in research and development. However, the high-end market is firmly occupied by foreign brands with their technical and brand advantages, and it is difficult for domestic valves to break through.
In terms of industrial structure, the industry concentration is low, and the phenomenon of "small, scattered and chaotic" is prominent. The market share of enterprises above designated size is less than 30%, a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises lack core competitiveness, and the upstream and downstream industrial chains are loosely coordinated. The coordination efficiency from raw material supply to product after-sales is far below the international advanced level, which affects the overall industrial upgrading.
(B) Breaking direction: innovation-driven, transformation and upgrading
In order to break through the barriers, innovation and transformation have become the only way for China valve industry. First of all, it is necessary to increase R&D investment. Enterprises should unite universities and scientific research institutions to build a collaborative innovation platform for Industry-University-Research, focus on the demand for valves in new energy, deep sea, aerospace and other frontier fields, and overcome key technologies such as special materials, intelligent control, and adaptation to extreme working conditions, such as developing ceramic-based composite materials with high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance for nuclear power valves, so as to improve the ceiling of product performance.
Intelligent manufacturing is the key to transformation. The concept of Industry 4.0 is introduced, and technologies such as 5G, industrial Internet and big data are used to digitally transform the production process to realize intelligent production scheduling, remote operation and maintenance, and precise quality control. For example, a valve enterprise in Zhejiang deployed a 5G factory, which improved the production efficiency by 30% and reduced the defective product rate by 20%, and responded to the customized market demand with intelligent flexible production.
Optimize the industrial structure, cultivate leading enterprises to lead industrial integration, enhance industrial concentration through mergers and acquisitions and restructuring, and create the advantages of the whole industrial chain. Small and medium-sized enterprises focus on subdivision and take the route of "specialization and innovation". For example, enterprises that focus on micro-flow control valves fill the gap of high-end instruments and valves with the ultimate technology, and form a synergistic and complementary ecology with leading enterprises.
Brand building is indispensable. Enterprises should strengthen quality control, polish products according to international standards, and at the same time tap the brand culture connotation, and tell the story of China valve brand with the help of international exhibitions and industry forums. For example, Newway Valve made its debut at the International Oil and Gas Exhibition, and with its high-end quality and innovative technology, it displayed the brand elegance of China, gradually established a high-end image in the hearts of global users, and led the valve industry in China to make great strides from manufacturing to manufacturing.
V. Looking into the future: the infinite possibilities of China valves.
Standing at the forefront of the times, the future of China valve industry shines brightly. Technology integration and innovation will become a "new engine" for development, and 5G and industrial Internet will be deeply empowered to give birth to "new species" of smart valves. Remote real-time monitoring, fault self-diagnosis, adaptive adjustment and other functions will make valve operation and maintenance enter the era of intelligent unmanned, and greatly improve the efficiency and safety of industrial production.
The international market has a vast expansion space. Under the guidance of the "Belt and Road Initiative", the demand for energy infrastructure and industrial upgrading in countries along the route is bursting. China Valve is expected to become the first choice due to its cost-effective and customized advantages, and will continue to enhance the "right to speak" in the global market.
Green and sustainable development is the only way, in line with the goal of "double carbon", research and develop valves with low energy consumption, zero leakage and environmental protection materials to help new energy, energy conservation and environmental protection industries take off. From deep-sea combustible ice mining to solar thermal power generation, China Valve will escort clean energy.
Looking back on the past, China valve has grown from scratch and from weak to strong; Looking forward to the future, driven by innovation and concerted efforts, it will surely break through the obstacles, create a towering monument of the world valve industry, inject the majestic "China Power" into the global industrial development, and open a brilliant new chapter.