NEWS

On July 17, the Jinzhong Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology officially issued Public Notice No. 50 [2026], announcing that the Juxian Graphite Calcination Branch Plant, owing to its robust R&D capabilities, a well‑established innovation system, and notable technological achievements, has been awarded the designation of “Jinzhong Municipal Enterprise Technology Center.” This recognition underscores the enterprise’s technological innovation capacity and overall development level, as officially endorsed by municipal authorities.

It is reported that the selection process for the “Jinzhong City‑Level Enterprise Technology Center” was highly rigorous and fiercely competitive, comprehensively evaluating key metrics such as R&D investment, technical expertise, innovation outcomes, research equipment, and industry competitiveness. To ensure a successful application, the Calcination Branch spent four months meticulously preparing, systematically collating and integrating various submission materials—including research achievements, qualifications and patents, and R&D plans. The branch subsequently passed the preliminary review by the Jiexiu Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology and the comprehensive assessment by an expert panel from Jinzhong City, delivered a high‑standard on‑site presentation and engaged in a professional defense, and ultimately emerged victorious after undergoing multi‑level, stringent evaluations and screenings to earn this prestigious honor.

This recognition as a municipal-level Enterprise Technology Center represents the competent authorities’ high appraisal of the roasting plant’s technological R&D capabilities, its strength in innovation and development, and its industrialization potential. It also marks a significant achievement resulting from the company’s dedicated efforts to advance new materials and new energy sectors and its steadfast commitment to innovation-driven growth. Moving forward, the Juxian Graphite Roasting Plant will take this as a fresh starting point, continue to increase investment in research and development, refine its technological innovation system, deepen its focus on core‑technology R&D, and tackle key technical challenges facing the industry. By leveraging innovation as a driving force, the company will strengthen its core competitiveness, harness scientific and technological advances to propel high‑quality development, accelerate the practical application of innovative outcomes, and strive to make an even greater contribution to the transformation and upgrading of the local new‑energy industry and to the high‑quality development of the broader industrial sector.