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2024/07/12

The development plan has been unveiled, with “rubber tires” emerging as a high-frequency term!

As a globally renowned manufacturing base, “rubber tires” emerged as a high-frequency term in the report. In the section titled “Implementation of the 2020 National Economic and Social Development Plan,” the report stated: (1) Focusing on industrial transformation and upgrading, three three-year action plans were formulated and launched—namely, “Leading Industries + Artificial Intelligence,” “Chemical Industry Transformation and Upgrading,” and “Tire Industry Consolidation and Restructuring”—further clarifying the direction, pathways, and priorities for reforming the industrial economy. (2) Innovating new business models, the region hosted the world’s first online tire exhibition, attracting over 500 participating companies, facilitating more than 80 preliminary trade orders, and generating intended transaction values totaling RMB 2.5 billion. (3) Reform and opening-up continued to deepen, with innovation vitality steadily strengthening. Orderly efforts were made to promote mergers and reorganizations among tire enterprises; to date, a total of 10 such consolidations have been completed across the county. The production capacity of six leading enterprises now accounts for nearly 80% of the county’s total, while four firms have ranked among the global top 75 tire manufacturers. Furthermore, the rubber tire industry has been included in Shandong Province’s “Top Ten” industries’ “goose‑formation” cluster and specialized industrial clusters. Leveraging the roles of the Guangrao–Wuhan University of Technology Chemical Research Institute and the Qingdao University of Science and Technology Guangrao Rubber Industry Research Institute, 32 scientific and technological achievements have been successfully commercialized. In addition, major talent‑related events, such as the Fifth High‑Level Talent Symposium on the Rubber Tire and Automotive Parts Industries, were meticulously organized, resulting in the recruitment of 25 high‑caliber individuals (or teams), including three academicians and three national-level leading talents. In the section titled “Key Measures for Achieving the 2021 Plan,” the report emphasized making every effort to drive transformation and build a modern industrial system: First, intensifying project development: Adhering to a risk‑averse mindset and firmly anchoring annual targets, while maintaining routine epidemic prevention and control measures, the region steadfastly upheld the principle that “projects are paramount.” Concentrated efforts were directed toward advancing 232 key projects with a total investment of RMB 134.1 billion and planned annual investments of RMB 25.6 billion. Priority was given to accelerating major projects such as Jiamei Rubber’s smart manufacturing facility capable of producing 5 million tires annually, ensuring their timely implementation and early operational effectiveness. Second, vigorously promoting transformation and upgrading: Accelerating the consolidation and restructuring of the rubber tire industry, fully leveraging its comparative advantages in overall production capacity and product quality, and actively engaging with leading enterprises in the sector. The goal is to cultivate, within three years, three to five companies that rank among the global leaders in the tire industry.

2021/07/02

Silicone rubber aids the archaeological excavation at Sanxingdui.

The National Cultural Heritage Administration has released updates on major “Archaeology China” projects. At the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan, Sichuan, newly discovered sacrificial pits have yielded over 500 significant artifacts, including fragments of gold masks, a massive bronze mask, a bronze sacred tree, and ivory. During this latest phase of excavation at Sanxingdui, 3D printing combined with silicone‑gel protective sleeves was applied for the first time to artifact extraction—a groundbreaking innovation in the field of archaeology. In this new round of archaeological work at Sanxingdui, cutting‑edge 3D‑printing technology was employed: a 3D scanner captured detailed data on the artifacts and their surrounding context, which was then used to produce an exact plaster replica via a 3D printer. This plaster model was subsequently fashioned into a tightly fitting, highly protective silicone sleeve. Once the sleeve was securely affixed to the artifact, it was carefully extracted using a containment box. Compared with traditional methods such as wrapping in plastic film or soft cloth, the 3D‑printed protective sleeve offers superior protection. Its adhesive properties provide optimal safeguarding for large bronze vessels. According to experts, this marks the first time that 3D‑printing technology has been utilized in artifact extraction within China—an innovative approach. Given that the Sanxingdui artifacts have lain buried underground for more than 3,000 years, they are particularly fragile and susceptible to damage even with minimal handling. The vessel now being extracted, along with the fill material inside, weighs approximately 1,000 jin, necessitating extreme care during the retrieval process. Previously, artifacts were typically extracted by wrapping them in plastic film or soft cloth; in contrast, the silicone sleeve conforms more closely to the artifact’s surface and, thanks to its inherent tackiness, adheres more effectively, providing enhanced protection.

2021/07/02

Raw material prices have declined, and the rubber additives market remains in a wait-and-see stance.

According to industry-wide statistics, the rubber additives sector faced significant challenges in the first half of 2020, particularly due to a sharp decline in product prices. In the second half, as market demand picked up, overall operations improved markedly; by December, many companies were operating at full capacity, and the sector’s profitability rebounded rapidly across the board. Thanks to last year’s low base and the continued upward trend in production and sales observed in the first quarter of this year, growth rates were notably strong. Yanggu Huatai reported in its Q1 results that orders were fully booked and production lines operated at full capacity, generating revenue of RMB 589 million—a 44.30% year-on-year increase (the same applies hereafter). Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached RMB 88.625 million, up 1,719.56%. However, in 2020, Yanggu Huatai’s total revenue stood at RMB 1.943 billion, down 3.52%, while net profit attributable to shareholders fell 31.77% to RMB 126 million. Based on these figures from listed companies, it appears that the rubber additives industry is expected to perform better this year than in the previous year. According to data from the China Rubber Industry Association, during January–February, member enterprises recorded sales revenue of RMB 3.635 billion, a 33.42% year-on-year increase; total output of rubber additives reached 225,800 tons, up 35.32%; export delivery value rose 46.51%, with an export ratio (by value) of 29.37%, an improvement of 2.62 percentage points. Analysts anticipate that China’s economy will follow a “high‑in‑the‑front, low‑in‑the‑back” trajectory this year, with growth decelerating quarter by quarter. Consequently, rubber additives manufacturers expect the industry’s outlook to stabilize going forward. At the same time, companies emphasize that, amid growing market uncertainties and heightened risks, end‑users should not rely solely on lower raw material costs to boost profits. Instead, they should strive to capture value through market dynamics, cultivate strong supplier relationships, and forge strategic partnerships to achieve mutually beneficial development.

2021/07/02