Weijian Tools Is Approved as “2022 Zhenjiang Engineering Technology Research Center”          Recently, Zhenjiang Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology announced the list of accredited entities for the “2022 Zhenjiang Engineering Technology Research Center”. Five enterprises, including Weijian Tools (a subsidiary of Tiangong International) and Yiheng Automation, were approved. Weijian Tools is the sole recognized enterprise focused on new material research and development.         Zhenjiang Engineering Technology Research Center is an internal R&D institution established by enterprises. Its primary tasks include conducting technological engineering research, performing pilot-scale tests, and providing integrated technical services. Its objective is to facilitate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, develop mature industrial technologies or complete production processes, and enhance the core competitiveness of products.         In recent years, Tiangong has vigorously advanced its strategy of innovation-driven development, increased R&D investment, strengthened core competitiveness, and striven to build an excellent innovation atmosphere and framework, injecting robust momentum into the high-quality development of scientific and technological innovation....

Tiangong Precision Tools (Thailand) Co., Ltd. - Tiangong International's First Overseas Production Plant - Sees Gradual Ramp-Up of Production Capacity          In March 2021, Tiangong Precision Tools (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Tiangong Thailand), Tiangong International’s first overseas production plant, was put into operation. By December, the total output of grinding drills exceeded 12 million units, indicating a gradual ramp-up of production capacity. Concurrently, Phase II expansion is progressing systematically.         It was learned from Tiangong Thailand that the installation and commissioning of all equipment for the Phase II expansion were recently installed, commissioned and put into production. Following the Phase II expansion, the total production floor area in use reaches 10,500 m2, equipped with over 300 major production units, and the monthly production capacity can progressively increase from 4 million units to 6.5 million units.          The Phase II expansion will provide capacity support for the foreign trade sales of Tiangong Tools. According to the plan, a Phase III capacity expansion will follow, aiming to achieve a monthly production capacity of over 8.5 million precision grinding drills....

Tiangong Aihe’s Steelmaking Unit Passes Review for Level 2 Safety Standardization         Recently, the steelmaking unit of Tiangong Aihe Special Steel passed the Review for Level 2 Safety Standardization. This makes it the first enterprise in Danyang City to achieve Level 2 Safety Standardization Certification since the implementation of the Methods for the Grading of Enterprise Workplace Safety Standardization issued by the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People’s Republic of China in October last year.         Workplace safety standardization is to establish a workplace safety responsibility system, formulate safety management regulations and operating procedures, identify and address hazards, monitor and control major risk sources, and set up preventive mechanisms to regulate production practices and maintain continuous improvement. It is a crucial pathway for enterprises to implement their primary responsibility for workplace safety.         Through methods including briefing sessions, on-site inspections and document verification, the expert review panel conducted rigorous examinations, assessments, and evaluations across 13 assessment categories, 47 assessment items, and 211 specific assessment criteria for Tiangong Aihe, covering workplace safety objectives, safety investment, education and training, production equipment and facilities, hazard identification and governance, and other aspects. The expert panel provided positive feedback and affirmation regarding Tiangong Aihe’s workplace safety standardization efforts and officially announced on-site that Tiangong Aihe Special Steel Co., Ltd. (Steelmaking Unit) passed the Review for Level 2 Workplace Safety Standardization.         General Manager Wu Suojun stated that the Company would use this review as an opportunity to strictly implement the specifications on the Level 2 safety standardization, strengthen corporate workplace safety management, fulfill primary safety responsibilities, continuously increase investment in workplace safety, and promote the efficient operation of workplace safety management, for the purpose of keeping the sustained, stable, and healthy development of the Company....

Working Together to Achieve Excellence, Striving Forward for the Future - Tiangong International Successfully Holds Its 11th Staff Sports Games         At 8:30 AM on October 30, 2022, the Tiangong Culture and Sports Center was vibrant with fluttering flags and energetic music, as the 11th Staff Sports Games of Tiangong International commenced here grandly. The Board of Directors of Tiangong International, along with all executives, led nearly 3,000 participants - including athletes from five representative teams of the Company and employees from the plants - to attend the opening ceremony. Zhu Xiaokun, Chairman of the Board of Directors, attended and delivered the opening speech, Deputy General Manager Yan Ronghua presided over the ceremony, and General Manager Wu Suojun gave the closing remarks.         During the opening ceremony, the teams carrying the national flag, factory flags, and event banners entered the venue in formation. The members of each representative team chanted their slogans in unison while marching with vigorous strides. The dances and singing performances, self-directed and choreographed by young employees from the Tiangong Youth League Committee, drove the atmosphere to a climax.         This Staff Sports Games took two months from the notification to the athlete registration, from the preliminary rounds to the finals of each event. Nearly 500 participants competed in various events, making it the largest turnout in the Staff Sports Games’ history. The Staff Sports Games featured a total of 9 team events, 9 individual events, and 5 recreational events. Throughout the competitions, all athletes upheld the Olympic Spirit of “Faster, Higher, Stronger”, competing fairly and striving to be the first. They not only demonstrated their skills but also showcased the distinctive spirit and style of Tiangong employees.        After intense competition, the Administrative Team secured first place in the group category with a total of 132 points, the Tools Team ranked second with 117 points, and the High-Speed Steel Team came in third with 78 points. At 3:30 PM, a grand award ceremony was held to present medals and cash prizes to winners across 129 events. It is reported that the total investment for this Sports Games is about RMB 500,000, marking the highest expenditure in its history.         The 11th Staff Sports Games is not only a grand stage to showcase the spiritual outlook of all Tiangong employees, but also an important carrier for advancing Tiangong’s spiritual civilization. Through these games, the enthusiasm of our workforce has been further ignited. While vigorously promoting the Tiangong spirit and invigorating the cultural atmosphere, the event fully demonstrates the fine traditions and team spirit of Tiangong employees, such as driving to excel, collaborating unitedly, striving with courage, and maintaining a healthy and positive outlook. This sports game has strengthened the cohesion, sense of shared purpose, and combat effectiveness of the workforce. The competition and cooperation on the sports field will undoubtedly lead to a significant shift in the spiritual outlook of all Tiangong employees, inspiring them to accomplish all tasks and targets with outstanding results, fueled by the same tenacious spirit displayed in the games. ...

Tiangong Makes a Strong Foray into Integrated Large-Scale Die Casting Casting - Technology and Industry Forum on “Materials, Manufacturing and Applications for Integrated Large Moulds” Successfully Held         As the automotive industry accelerates its transformation towards integrating lightweight core structural components through integrated casting, namely replacing hundreds of stamped and welded parts with a few die-cast components, the super-large, precision and complex die-casting moulds, weighing up to 160 tons per set and requiring 8,000-ton or even 10,000-ton die-casting machines, has become a new favorite in automotive mould procurement. However, the increasingly complex geometries, thin walls, and reinforced rib structures of the formed castings present new challenges in technology and application across the die-casting industry, from mould materials to manufacturing.         On September 18, 2022, the Technology and Industry Forum on “Materials, Manufacturing and Applications for Integrated Large Moulds”, jointly organized by the Mold Materials Committee of China Die & Mould Industry Association and Tiangong International Company Limited, was held in Danyang. The Forum focused on new demands, technologies and applications of the die-casting moulds in China, aiming to meet the demands for large mould materials used in domestic mould manufacturing and jointly expand the new era of lightweight material markets and mould applications. Attendees included Gan Yong (Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering), Qin Ke (Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of China Die & Mould Industry Association), Du Wansheng (Party Secretary and Executive Vice President of the Central Iron & Steel Research Institute), Liu Jianjun (from the Special Steel Enterprises Association of China), and Wang Chengming (Party Secretary of Danyang Municipal Committee), as well as leaders from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, and the Professional Committee of Die & Mould Materials and the Die-Casting/Casting Mould Committee of China Die & Mould Industry Association, professors from Northeastern University, Shandong University, Jiangsu University, Lund University in Sweden, and over 100 experts from the mould industry across China.        The Forum was conducted through a combination of online and offline channels, attracting nearly 80,000 online viewers. At the Forum, the industry experts extended their congratulations on its successful organization. They highly commended Tiangong for launching its 7,000-ton high-speed forging project, seizing opportunities in R&D and production of materials for integrated large moulds, and satisfying the manufacturing demands of such moulds. They also expressed strong affirmation for Tiangong’s breakthrough in overcoming international monopolies on critical powder metallurgy technologies, filling domestic gaps, and its commitment to developing 10,000-ton powder metallurgy materials to establish a complete powder metallurgy industrial chain. Regarding integration of technology and industry in “materials, manufacturing and applications for integrated large moulds”, the participants elaborated from various perspectives, supported by detailed graphics and illustrations, on topics such as material preparation, quality control, and development trends in mold manufacturing and application. Academician Gan Yong recommended that more efforts should be made to accelerate the high-quality development of the steel industry, phase out outdated production facilities, optimize short-process production techniques, and speed up the production of high-quality eco-friendly steel. He also emphasized seizing the opportunity presented by integrated die-casting technology, which is driving a new revolution in automotive manufacturing, to swiftly advance into the field of integrated large-scale casting. Professor Jiang Zhouhua from Northeastern University highlighted that the preparation and quality control of large mould steel materials should focus on purification during smelting, homogenization and refinement in solidification, processing and heat treatment, as well as precision in dimensional accuracy. Experts offered multiple recommendations on the challenges and opportunities facing integrated die-casting moulds, as well as the current development landscape at home and abroad. In response to the trend toward larger die-casting moulds, Tiangong presented specific solutions, committing to meet the overall requirements for supersized die-casting moulds through equipment investment, technological upgrades, and process optimization.         Wang Chengming, Party Secretary of Danyang Municipal Committee, stated in his address that Tiangong is a typical representative and role model of high-quality local private enterprises. He expressed hope that the Forum would blossom with more innovative ideas for breakthroughs in cutting-edge mould technology and bear more fruits of cooperation through the deep integration of industry, academia, and research. Zhu Xiaokun, Chairman of the Board of Tiangong International, said that over the past 41 years, Tiangong has consistently prioritized innovation as the driving force behind its development, adhered to the mission of driving national rejuvenation and supplying materials for high-end manufacturing industries in China, and built its foundation on narrowing the gap between Chinese and global manufacturing standards, pursued a differentiated development path in the field of tools and moulds, and shouldered its national responsibility and commitment to building China into a manufacturing powerhouse. To break through the international monopoly of the key technologies that are “bottleneck” in powder metallurgy, Tiangong invested a large amount of manpower, materials and financial resources in 2018 to launch China's first large-scale production line for powder metallurgy tool and mould steel, which was a previously unexplored field domestically. By focusing on powder metallurgy as a core product and key technological breakthrough, Tiangong spent four years achieving a milestone transition from having no domestic capability to possessing world-leading technology in powder metallurgy tool and mould steel. This success in overcoming key technological barriers and filled a critical gap in China, establishing Tiangong as the domestic leader in the large-scale production of powder metallurgy tool and mould steel.         Zhu Xiaokun stated that driven by the growing market demand for industrialized production of large mould materials, especially the great demand of large moulds for the electric vehicle production in the automotive industry, Tiangong has launched a 7,000-ton high-speed forging project. He discussed with other experts how the materials for integrated large moulds could reach world-class standards and meet the overall market demand for integrated large moulds. It is sufficient to demonstrate Tiangong’s conviction and determination to support national rejuvenation through manufacturing.         During the event, Tiangong International signed a strategic cooperation agreement with 13 enterprises, including the presiding, vice-presiding, and secretary-general units of the Professional Committee of Die & Mould Materials of China Die & Mould Industry Association. This agreement focuses on the production, research, and application of steel for integrated large moulds, marking the opening of a new chapter in the development of materials for large moulds and the integrated mould industry. ...

Promoting the Establishment of On-Campus Production-Oriented Training and Testing Base - Tiangong International Equipment Donation Ceremony Held at Zhongbei College          On the morning of September 6, 2022, the industry-education cooperation exchange and equipment donation ceremony between Tiangong International and Zhongbei College was successfully held at the college. Attendees included Zhu Zefeng (Chief Executive Officer of Tiangong International), Bai Shiguo (Head of the Human Resources Department), Chang Qing (Executive Vice Dean of Nanjing Normal University Zhongbei College), and Zhong Wenhui (Vice Dean of Zhongbei College), as well as relevant responsible persons from the Academic Affairs Office and the Department of Engineering of Zhongbei College. Executive Vice Dean Chang Qing extended a warm welcome to Zhu Zefeng, CEO of Tiangong International, and his delegation.         At the industry-education integration exchange and discussion meeting, Chang Qing, Executive Vice Dean of Zhongbei College, first expressed his gratitude to Tiangong for its consistent care and support towards Nanjing Normal University. He provided a detailed introduction to the academic programs, educational orientation, and faculty resources of Zhongbei College. He emphasized the college’s educational philosophy was centered on serving the development of local enterprises. Both parties present highly agreed with it. Zhu Zefeng, Chief Executive Officer of Tiangong International, expressed strong agreement with the college’s educational direction and service philosophy. He stated that Tiangong’s support for Nanjing Normal University was provided without seeking any return, as it fulfilled Tiangong’s social responsibility. He also thanked Nanjing Normal University and Zhongbei College for their recognition of Tiangong, and hoped to receive greater support from Zhongbei College in the talent recruitment and development at Tiangong, adding that Tiangong was willing to jointly explore new methods and mechanisms for cultivating industry-ready talents and deepen exchanges. Zhu Zefeng said that the settlement of Zhongbei College in Danyang carried significant expectations from the local community. Tiangong was willing to have more integration with Zhongbei College, and would continually promote the industry-education cooperation on the basis of maintaining sound cooperation. Tiangong International would engage in more talent development and joint research projects with Zhongbei College, adopting a pragmatic and results-oriented approach to establish a model of industry-education cooperation in Danyang.         Both parties reached multiple consensuses on future collaboration. They agreed to accelerate the co-construction of industrial colleges to achieve multi-dimensional integration, including joint program development, mutual faculty appointments, shared teaching resources, and collaborative curriculum design. They will actively explore undergraduate talent cultivation models through industry-education partnerships, deepen educational reforms, and establish integrated industry-education teams to jointly advance curriculum reform, faculty development, specialized laboratories, internship programs, R&D initiatives, and virtual simulation capabilities. The meeting clarified plans to jointly establish an on-campus internship base and engineering training centers, collaboratively apply for materials-related academic programs, and co-cultivate outstanding talents suitable for Danyang. It also emphasized resource sharing between both parties to better serve regional economic development. Additionally, they agreed to effectively transform R&D and production challenges encountered by the enterprise into research topics, leverage all available resources to provide solutions while vigorously promoting the initiation and implementation of collaborative projects in scientific research and talent development. The meeting also proposed hosting an industry conference led by Tiangong at Zhongbei College, giving full play to the college’s relevant software and hardware resources.         At the donation ceremony, Zhu Zefeng and Zhong Wenhui signed the donation agreement. Tiangong International donated five units of turning, milling, planing and grinding machines, along with 200 sets of training workwear to Zhongbei College. These contributions will support the practical training courses and bolster college students' innovation and entrepreneurship activities. Following the signing ceremony, representatives from both parties visited several laboratories in the Department of Engineering and took a group photo at the Engineering Training Center....