烽火再燃｜坐拥96项产权、产品自带“黑科技”，军创企业家赵同彬：“冷门”垃圾桶，年产值近亿

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the journey of Zhao Tongbin, the founder of Qingdao Haishuo Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd., who transformed a niche market of garbage bins into a successful enterprise with nearly 100 million yuan in annual output value through innovation and self-research in the field of environmental protection equipment [1][10]. Company Development - Zhao Tongbin founded Qingdao Haishuo Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd. in 2005, recognizing the growing demand for environmental sanitation equipment, particularly garbage bins [3][5]. - The company faced initial challenges, including high costs and poor quality of local mold production, which led Zhao to study advanced manufacturing techniques in Germany [4][5]. - After two and a half years of development, the company successfully produced domestically patented garbage bins, reducing the price from 800 yuan for imported products to 300 yuan for domestic ones, thus achieving significant market penetration [5][9]. Innovation and Technology - The company has invested hundreds of thousands of yuan annually in research and development, resulting in 78 patents and 18 software copyrights [7][10]. - In 2020, the company launched the first intelligent closed garbage collection station in Shandong Province, enhancing the efficiency of waste management and improving public health [8][9]. - The intelligent garbage classification equipment incorporates AIoT, cloud platforms, and big data technologies, allowing for integrated management of waste classification and user engagement [8][9]. Market Position and Recognition - Qingdao Haishuo has become a leader in the environmental protection equipment industry, receiving multiple accolades such as "High-tech Enterprise" and "Shandong Gazelle Enterprise" [10][11]. - The company has established a strong presence in major areas of Qingdao, with over 70,000 registered users for its waste management systems [9]. Future Directions - The company aims to continue its focus on independent innovation and product upgrades, responding to new demands such as the construction of "waste-free cities" and the development of composting solutions for kitchen waste [11].