Core Viewpoint - The Chinese rubber machinery industry has entered a high-level adjustment period after experiencing rapid growth in 2024, characterized by slight revenue growth, declining profits, and significant export increases [1] Revenue Growth - The rubber machinery industry achieved a slight revenue increase of 6.5% in the first half of the year, with total sales revenue reaching 58.1 billion yuan among 19 major enterprises, translating to an estimated industry total of 85 billion yuan, reflecting a growth rate of 5.2% [2][3] - The growth in revenue is primarily driven by orders carried over from 2024, but the overall growth rate has significantly slowed compared to previous years [2] Profit Decline - The industry is facing a notable decline in profitability, with many leading companies experiencing either revenue growth without profit increase or declines in both revenue and profit [4] - For instance, Soft Control Co. reported a revenue of 38.81 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.33%, but its net profit fell by 23.84% [4] - The decline in profits is attributed to intensified competition, changes in U.S. tariff policies, and exchange rate fluctuations, with Soft Control facing a foreign exchange loss of 11.75 million yuan, an increase of 45% year-on-year [4][5] Export Growth - The export market has emerged as a significant highlight for the industry, with export delivery value reaching 27.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 76.7%, contributing to an estimated total export revenue of 5.1 billion USD, up 72.9% [6] - Exports now account for 45.9% of the industry's total sales revenue, an increase of 14.6 percentage points from the previous year, indicating that foreign orders are becoming the core driver of industry growth [6] - Companies like Soft Control, Dalian Rubber Plastic Machinery, and Tianjin Sai Xiang have shown strong export performance, with Soft Control's foreign business revenue reaching 12.08 billion yuan, a growth of 78.75% [6] Market Dynamics - The export market is diversifying, with increased orders from Europe, America, and Africa, reflecting a shift in global tire production capacity [6] - The industry is expected to maintain an export growth rate of over 20% in 2025, which will help mitigate domestic adjustment pressures [6][7]

Core Viewpoint - Jia Shili (Jingzhou) Fertilizer Co., Ltd. has officially received the AAA-level recognition from the national two-integration management system, indicating that the company's digital transformation achievements have been recognized by a national authority [1] Company Summary - Jia Shili is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yuntu Holdings, primarily producing monoammonium phosphate and compound fertilizers [1] - The company has focused on production technology research and digital upgrades in recent years [1] Digital Transformation Achievements - The integration of foundational networks has optimized core application systems such as Equipment Management System (EAM), Health, Safety, and Environment Emergency Command System (HSE), and Energy Management System (EMS) [1] - The company has achieved real-time monitoring and automatic analysis of factory data, effectively reducing manual operations and inspection frequency [1] - These advancements have led to improved labor efficiency, production efficiency, and product quality, while also lowering production costs [1]

Core Viewpoint - Fushun Petrochemical's washing and chemical plant is focusing on innovation to enhance its alkylbenzene production capacity and achieve sustainable development in the face of industry challenges [2][3][5] Group 1: Innovation and Production - Fushun Petrochemical's washing and chemical plant has achieved record-high alkylbenzene production in recent years, with a goal to further increase production by 2025 through innovation [2] - The plant has developed a new high-activity dehydrogenation catalyst, DPt-1, which has improved dehydrogenation conversion rate by 1.3% and selectivity by 3% after 90 days of industrial application [2] Group 2: Transformation and Upgrading - The plant is addressing challenges such as aging equipment and limited product variety by implementing an alkylbenzene energy efficiency enhancement project, which includes upgrading 64 pieces of equipment [3] - The project aims to increase overall production capacity while significantly reducing natural gas consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to green and low-carbon development [3] Group 3: Digitalization and Efficiency - The washing and chemical plant has undergone digital transformation, achieving smart control of production lines, which enhances operational efficiency [4] - The introduction of smart inspection devices has reduced inspection time by 10 minutes per session, improving overall work efficiency for employees [4] Group 4: Strategic Development - The recent mid-year work meeting emphasized the importance of high-end product development and innovation-driven growth, indicating a strategic shift towards high-end specialty products [5]

中化新网讯 近日，潞安化工丰喜集团供销分公司开通了永济货场站并完成首批尿素发运作业。这一举 措不仅有效缓解旺季及春节期间的运输压力，更为企业构建多元发运体系、降低库存风险奠定了坚实基 础。 据悉，临猗分公司此前尿素发运长期依赖运城货场，但随着业务量增长，尤其是旺季和春节期间发运量 激增，单一货场已难以满足实际需求。同时，运城货场受未来城市发展规划影响，货车通行存在被限制 的潜在风险，给发运工作带来不确定性。为保障发运工作稳定有序，潞安化工丰喜集团供销分公司铁路 运输部对永济站进行了实地考察，确认其具备发运条件。 业内人士表示，永济站的顺利开通，一方面显著提升尿素出库效率，有效降低公司库存压力;另一方 面，通过引入两家发运方形成竞争机制，倒逼装车质量提升和作业效率优化，为后续运输工作注入新动 力。 ...

锦州石化通过全流程优化、强化过程控制、狠抓细节管理，为航煤增产与外运提供坚实支撑。在优化结 构方面，锦州石化挖潜增产，强化上下游装置协同联动，紧跟市场需求调整产品结构，显著提升航煤收 率。在过程控制方面，锦州石化保证质量，为航煤持续增产营造稳定可靠的生产环境。为确保航煤增量 资源顺利输出，锦州石化各环节高效联动，保障了航煤外运畅通。 中化新网讯 7月份，锦州石化航煤铁路外运量再创纪录，同比增幅高达84%。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The upgrade and transformation of the environmentally friendly rubber plasticizer series at Jinan Refining has led to significant improvements in product yield and production capacity, addressing the high production costs of green rubber and tires in China due to foreign market dominance [1] Group 1: Production and Performance - In August, the upgraded environmentally friendly rubber plasticizer series at Jinan Refining achieved full-load operation, with product yield increasing by 3.56 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The production volume has doubled compared to the period before the upgrade, with the first batch of products already launched into the market and sold to downstream companies such as Qilu Petrochemical Rubber Plant [1] Group 2: Market Impact and Innovation - The environmentally friendly rubber plasticizer is a key raw material for producing green styrene-butadiene rubber and green tires, significantly improving the flexibility and plasticity of tire rubber [1] - Jinan Refining's self-developed A1820 environmentally friendly rubber plasticizer meets international advanced performance standards and is the only domestically produced substitute product, making it highly favored by enterprises [1]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic acrylonitrile industry is entering a new phase of capacity expansion, with significant concerns about supply-demand imbalance due to the projected increase in production capacity by over 1.3 million tons by 2025, potentially leading to a deep adjustment in the industry [1][2]. Capacity Expansion - In 2025, China's acrylonitrile industry is expected to undergo a concentrated expansion, with a total capacity increase of nearly 25% compared to the end of 2024, following the commissioning of several new facilities [2]. - The first expansion phase occurred from 2020 to 2023, where total capacity rose from 2.597 million tons to 4.399 million tons [2]. - The number of acrylonitrile producers is projected to increase from 16 to 20, leading to a decrease in the market concentration of the top five companies from 63.47% in 2024 to 55.91% in 2025, marking a five-year low [2]. Demand Saturation - The demand for acrylonitrile's three main downstream products is currently saturated, limiting the upward pull on upstream raw materials [3][4]. - ABS resin, which accounts for 50% of acrylonitrile consumption, has seen its production capacity grow rapidly, yet the industry average profit has plummeted to -253 yuan/ton in 2024, a year-on-year decline of 220.3% [3]. - The acrylic fiber sector is also facing demand pressures, with weaving enterprises operating at below 60% capacity and a 30% year-on-year decrease in overseas orders [4]. Future Opportunities - The acrylonitrile industry may find growth opportunities in high-end applications such as carbon fiber and high-performance engineering plastics, with an expected annual demand growth of 8% to 12% from 2025 to 2030 [5][6]. - The carbon fiber industry is expanding rapidly, with production increasing from 18,700 tons in 2020 to 59,000 tons in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 33.28% [5]. - As new technologies and cost optimizations emerge, the carbon fiber sector is anticipated to create significant new demand for acrylonitrile, potentially leading to a market value exceeding 100 billion yuan [6]. Competitive Landscape - The acrylonitrile industry is experiencing intensified competition, making cost control crucial for survival [6]. - Companies with proprietary technologies can reduce production costs and meet high-end downstream demands, positioning themselves advantageously in the market [6].

中化新网讯 在8月29日召开的新闻发布会上，国家发改委高技术司副司长张铠麟表示，在《关于深入实 施"人工智能+"行动的意见》实施过程中，国家发改委将进一步加强统筹、强化与各方联动，做好"四个 坚持"，凝聚"五方面合力"。 做好"四个坚持"。一是坚持协同联动。国家发改委已建立部门协同工作机制，将系统推进产业协作、生 态融通。二是坚持因地制宜。推动各地立足区位特点、资源禀赋和产业基础，科学确定发展重点。三是 坚持分业施策。聚焦破解痛点难点堵点，针对性挖掘人工智能赋能的深层次需求、高价值场景，充分释 放增量效能。四是坚持开放共享。坚持产学研用一体化推进，加强算力、数据等要素开源开放、共建共 享和人才、资本等资源有序流通，实现最集约利用、最大化效益。 凝聚"五方面合力"。一是凝聚政府和市场合力。做好标准制定、数据开放、安全监管等兜底保障，同 时，政策、项目、资金等多管齐下。二是凝聚部门协同合力。与行业主管部门一道，加快推动各行业专 项实施方案和配套政策出台。三是凝聚部门和地方合力。持续强化国家层面系统布局和资源支持，指导 和帮助地方充分发挥积极性、主动性和创造性，助力全国统一大市场建设。四是凝聚国企和民企合力。 大力 ...

中控技术发布TPT 2，助力化企智慧转型 中化新网讯 8月28日，中控技术股份有限公司(下称中控技术)在杭州面向全球发布时间序列大模型TPT 2(Time-series Pre-trained Transformer 2)。在该公司自主研发的全球首个流程工业时序大模型TPT 1基础 上，TPT 2将重点围绕流程工业长期存在的能耗优化难、故障事故频发、产品质量波动大等问题，依托 时序预测与智能诊断能力，实现生产运行过程的精准感知与动态优化，在石化、化工等领域形成规模化 应用，为行业持续贡献可量化的降本增效价值。 "TPT 1已在110多个案例中验证其可用性与实用性。新推出的TPT 2以更新架构和更强模型进一步推动流 程工业的智能化应用。"中控创始人褚健表示，TPT 2并非简单应用的通用大模型，而是深度融合工业场 景，致力于解决企业普遍关注的安全、质量、成本、效益和低碳等核心问题，助力企业在当前经济环境 下增强竞争力。 "化工行业节能降耗、提高安全性都是实实在在的问题，对工业AI提出了严苛要求，TPT正是为此而 生。"褚健接受记者采访时表示，中控技术将持续推进产品迭代，加强与用户合作，推动中国工业AI提 升全球影 ...

Group 1 - The core focus of the conference was on the demonstration of TPT 2 technology by Zhongkong Technology, addressing common pain points in the petrochemical industry [1] - TPT 2 allows users to interactively adjust operational parameters, such as the atmospheric distillation tower's end-point, providing detailed guidance and optimal operational paths for the next half hour [1] - Users can save the results as an Agent for future reference, enabling quick execution of similar tasks without the need for repeated planning [1] Group 2 - Zhongkong Technology showcased how TPT 2 can optimize ethylene production by transforming business problems into actionable solutions and facilitating rapid engineering application deployment [2] - TPT 2 integrates with multiple products from Zhongkong Technology, creating synergistic effects that enhance overall performance [2] - The technology can analyze vast amounts of real-time industrial data, significantly improving safety measures by predicting risks based on historical data [2]