Chinese flange makers to develop more innovative manufacturing methods

China's major flange producing county Dingxiang in Shanxi province is stepping up development of innovative manufacturing technologies, in line with the government's mission to promote high-quality development.

The county announced recently that it has partnered with top institutes like Tsinghua University to explore tech innovation especially in forging and thermo-processing. The goal is to develop more high-end products, like aluminum magnesium alloy flanges other than forged steel flanges, to move up the global value chain.

"Encouraging innovative technologies is a strategic direction for our county this year. Meanwhile, we plan to roll out a series of measures to boost industry standards and attract more investment, hoping to make Dingxiang a top-level flange producer worldwide," said Zhang Hairui, an official with the Dingxiang county government.