The production line of Heading Environment Technology (Wuhan) Co in WEDZ. [Photo/WeChat account: whkfq]
Heading Environment Technology (Wuhan) Co in Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) is pioneering environmental technology advancements and playing a leading role in developing national industry standards.
The company's 800-million-yuan ($116.50 million) facility, funded by Zhejiang Heading Environment Technology Co, features an intelligent factory dedicated to producing environmental filter bags and equipment.
The facility's first phase began operations last March, securing orders exceeding 80 million yuan during its trial phase and establishing the country's first filter cartridge and filter material R&D center in July.
Wang Daolong, the company's chairman, said that WEDZ's geographical location, talent pool, and favorable business environment were key factors in his decision to establish operations in the zone.
Wang added that authorities facilitated the project by setting up a dedicated team to provide personalized services, reducing the time from project negotiation to land acquisition to just one month and cutting approval times by nearly half.
"Our core technology can reduce the energy consumption of filter bags by more than 20 percent," Wang noted. "Wuhan's comprehensive industrial support system enables technological achievements to swiftly transition from concept to tangible products."
The Wuhan base's intelligent production line is three times as efficient as that of traditional lines, enabling the company to manage large orders while ensuring cost-effective delivery. The concentration of steel, chemical, and other industrial clients in and around Wuhan also offers a convenient market connection.
Wang also highlighted the R&D center's collaboration with Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan Textile University, and other institutions to develop new spunlace filter materials.
Wang said that the facility's annual output is expected to reach 1.5 billion yuan, providing significant technological support for industrial emission reduction in Central China.
