The explosion of large slabs, rock slabs, and foam ceramics has proposed new transformation directions for the upgrading of production lines and equipment technology of ceramic companies. Currently, a large amount of backward production capacity needs to be improved, and a large amount of old equipment needs to be updated. Therefore, driven by the expansion of first-tier enterprises in Guangdong, a group of powerful local enterprises in Gao'an production areas have also started a new round of industrial layout.
The raging wave of line expansion has unleashed a huge demand for ceramic machine equipment, and Gao'an's local ceramic machine equipment manufacturers have ushered in unprecedented development opportunities.
Jiangxi changed and built nearly 40 lines throughout the year
According to statistics from "Ceramic Information", in the first half of this year alone, nearly 20 production lines in Jiangxi production areas have been renovated or newly built and put into operation. On March 16 this year, Gao'an City held a centralized start and completion ceremony for the 2020 ceramic intelligent production lines. 17 production lines of 14 ceramic companies were started and completed.
From January to July this year, five companies including Jiangxi Gelaili, Geshiqi, Roosevelt Ceramics, Asus Ceramics Group and Ruiyang Ceramics Group invested in the expansion of new production lines. Nine production lines have been completed or planned to be completed by the end of the year. Completed and put into production. Shanggao Baoqing, Jinliyuan, Fengcheng Dongpeng, Weimei, Jingdezhen Oceano, Jiujiang Nobel and other companies are also expanding new production lines. (For details, see: 38 Pan-Gaoan lines completed and put into operation)
"In the past two years, Sun Ceramics has made major moves in production line transformation and product structure transformation. This year alone, it has added two large plate production lines to produce 600×1200mm, 750×1500mm and 900×1800mm products respectively. At the same time, two medium plate production lines have been added. In addition, the company is demolishing the old exterior wall tile production lines of Xinruijing Ceramics and building new ones," said Huang Jinping, the general manager of Sun Ceramics Enterprise Group.
Local equipment manufacturers welcome great development
Jiangxi pottery fittings industry gradually reaches scale
A large number of ceramic tile production line equipment and technological transformations, as well as the arrival of a new wave of expansion, have attracted a large number of ceramic machine equipment suppliers.
"Since signing the contract for the new base, from factory building to various equipment such as kilns and glaze lines, dozens of suppliers come to promote door-to-door or make phone calls every day. We plan the new base with a high starting point and high standards. For the new production line, the brand, technology and service of the equipment manufacturer have become the primary considerations," said Huang Zhengchun, chairman of Greely Ceramics.
“In the next 3-5 years, Jiangxi ceramic equipment enterprises willThe spring of development, but those who can benefit from it are a group of equipment companies with innovation and R&D technology. In fact, after more than ten years of reshuffle and precipitation, ceramic equipment companies have a high degree of brand concentration. " said the production general manager of a ceramics enterprise in Gao'an production area.
Take Benben Machinery as an example. It is a professional polishing machine, edge grinding line and other ceramic machine equipment manufacturing enterprises that developed along with the Gao'an production area. Relying on professional and efficient service capabilities and continuous innovative research and development levels, Benben The machinery allows ceramic enterprises in the Gao'an production area to enjoy the best quality equipment and services at an affordable price, while also increasing the edge grinding speed and reducing the number of employees by about 40%.
He Jun, chairman of Yiben Machinery, said: "Our sales this year have doubled compared with the same period last year, and the Middle East market accounts for about 30%. At present, the company has plans to expand the second phase of the factory. In addition to conventional products Production lines, in the past two years, there have been many orders for Yinyi Machinery's large slab and rock slab production lines, including not only the three lines that Xinjing Ceramics has just put into production at the same time, but also a batch of large slab and rock slab grinding machines from Guangdong, Sichuan and other production areas. Side order."
According to "Ceramic Information", after the epidemic this year, Gao'an was the first to resume production. At that time, a large number of ceramic machinery and chemical glaze and other supporting companies came to Gao'an, hoping to open up new markets. However, due to various issues such as service and price, these supporting suppliers were ultimately unable to stay in Gao'an for development.
Similarly, for ceramic equipment manufacturing companies, from the establishment of the Gao'an Production Zone in 2007 to the present, the mechanical equipment offices that used to be lined with stores on both sides of the Gaohu Highway can only persist to the present. Only some big brand equipment manufacturers. There are a few equipment service providers or accessories suppliers that have taken root in Gao'an and become outstanding equipment manufacturing companies in the production area.
According to the heads of many ceramic companies, although the brand awareness of Gaoan local ceramic equipment companies is relatively low compared to big brands, local equipment companies have developed rapidly in recent years, and their R&D and performance are no worse than big brands. And the technical services are more user-friendly. With the rise of local supporting companies, many brand-name ceramic companies have reduced production costs while improving services.
Huang Zhihua, chairman of Chenxing Machinery, feels the same way. Compared with the same period last year, Chenxing Machinery's performance has also increased a lot. In Huang Zhihua's view, ceramic raw material workshops are becoming more and more intelligent, which will be an important direction for cost reduction in the future.
He Jun also said: "The innovation of ceramic tile products relies more on the innovation of equipment and chemical glazes. Foshan's equipment technology has promoted the development of large slate boards, and Shandong Zibo's glaze research and development has promoted the continuous development of glazed tiles. In order to innovate, Gao'an production areas also need to form their own strong industrial supporting facilities. This year, Yiben Machinery has invited professional industrial designers to join in, which will not only enhance the performance of the products, but also improve the appearance design of the products. ”
The past two years have been a key period for Gaoan ceramics companies to dismantle and rebuild old production lines, or to transform and upgrade equipment on old lines. On the one hand, it is due to the update and iteration of products such as large boards, medium boards, and rock boards, and on the other hand On the one hand, there is upcoming pressure on gas supply costs. The only way to improve the overall efficiency of the production line is to reduce costs, reduce energy consumption, and increase output.
(The article is reproduced from Ceramic Information)
