Shougang continues to attach importance to scientific and technological innovation and product leading. With the improvement of R&D efficiency as the breakthrough point, the market as the guide, and the strengthening of management functions as the starting point, it accurately grasps the new trends in the steel industry to accelerate major scientific and technological innovation and continuously optimize product structure. Since 2017, nine products have been launched domestically and internationally, of which two electrical steel products are the world’s first, and seven new products such as high-strength automotive plates are the first of its kind in China.

The products that Shougang launches include: 35WSYS900 and 35SW1700-H, the world’s first drive motor electrical steel for new energy vehicles; seven new products for domestic debut, namely the electrical steel for fixed-frequency home appliances 50SWG1300, the reinforced formability dual-phase steel DH780, the environmentally-friendly coating-free weathering steel SQ420NH, the physical continuous expansion sleeve steel PZ801, the high carbon tool steel SK95, the super austenitic stainless steel composite plate Q345R+904L, and the dual-phase stainless steel composite plate A500+S31803.

Shougang conscientiously implements the spirit of its “two sessions”, deepens the potential demands of high-end users, strengthens the cultivation of newly launched products, first-hand process technology, and first opening equipment, vigorously enhances the ability of scientific and technological innovation, and further increases the profitability of scientific and technological achievements in its scientific and technological innovation. The first is to actively integrate the Made in China 2025 and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development national strategy to enhance innovation capabilities. Focus on the construction of Shougang Jingtang to carry out pre-technological research and reserve; build a multi-level scientific research and innovation platform to extensively use social resources to build a joint laboratory and promote product development and user technical service capabilities; focus on green manufacturing, energy conservation and environmental protection, and special materials, and actively undertake national (international) key scientific and technological projects to increase its visibility and influence. The second is to continuously optimize the product structure. Be Market-oriented, take production line as the center and efficiency as the benchmark to adjust the structure, improve weak links, and vigorously promote new product development and market expansion. In particular, focus on concentrating superior resources to accelerate the domestic introduction of new products and gain market-leading dividends. The third is to continue to optimize the cold rolled automotive sheet products and user structure. Through the improvement of laboratory construction and the introduction and use of social resources, the user’s technical service capabilities have been greatly enhanced, EVI has been extensively involved in early intervention, and its ability to bond users has become increasingly stronger. In the practice of new product development, it persists in strengthening the communication and coordination with various production bases in accordance with market changes, and works hard to resolve technical problems that affect the development of new products and the development and production of high-end leading products to effectively improve the level of process and create conditions for the development and production of high-end leading products.

Create a pioneering “launch” advantage

Two electrical steel products are launched internationally, and seven new products such as high-strength automotive plates are launched domestically, which fills the gap in the market. This series of “launch” is the result of the hard work of Shougang staff and provides profound inspiration.

“To do it, we must take the lead and strive for the first.” This is the only magic weapon that many famous advanced companies have always been at the forefront and in an invincible position in the fierce competition. The biggest difference between mediocrity and excellence and participating competitors and final winners lies in whether they can achieve take the lead and strive for the first to win the competitive advantage. No matter what the successful person does, he strives to achieve the best possible state and will not relax at all. The advantage of “launch” is the competitive advantage. The common success factor of the world’s top companies is that they have been leading the development of the industry since the launch of the first product. The key to Intel’s success is technological innovation ahead of others. From micron to nanotechnology, from 4 to 64 processors, from Pentium to Core, from silicon technology, micro-architecture to chip and platform innovation, Intel has always been a leader in technological innovation and product launch in the forefront of technology in the IT computer industry. With innovation and “leadership” rather than “following”, the market “prefers” it.

The leader, as the direction and the benchmark, must have a strong ability to innovate. Today’s Shougang strives to be strong. It is faced with unprecedented opportunities and challenges in its transformation and development. Many problems need to be solved by innovation, and there is no precedent or experience for many things. In particular, it is necessary to promote the spirit of daring to be the best in the world, bravely forge ahead and take advantage of the situation. The launch of nine new products is the true portrayal that Shougang “dares to be the first in the world”. We must continue to innovate, make breakthroughs, transform challenges into opportunities, and realize “leadership” from “following”. We should take a step forward in innovation and practice, take the lead to seize opportunities, continue to seize opportunities for advancement, occupy development commanding heights, create a pioneering “launch” advantage and lay a solid foundation for the transformation and development.

“Taking the lead creates more space”. Let’s expect more from 0 to 1 and expect more “starters.”