从 “文豪故里”到 “西部钢城”：四川沙湾不锈钢产业年产值超110亿元

Core Insights - The article highlights the transformation of Shawan District in Leshan, Sichuan Province, from a steel-dominated economy to a diversified industrial hub, focusing on vanadium-titanium steel and stainless steel production, with an annual output value exceeding 20 billion yuan in 2024 [1][2] Group 1: Industrial Development - Shawan District ranks among the top five globally in vanadium production and is recognized as "China's Western Stainless Steel City" with a rich industrial history [1] - The district's stainless steel industry is projected to achieve an output value of over 11 billion yuan in 2024, with production capacities of 600,000 tons for stainless steel slabs, 1.6 million tons for hot-rolled stainless steel, 1.3 million tons for pickled and annealed products, and 200,000 tons for stainless steel products [2] Group 2: Innovation and Collaboration - The district emphasizes innovation-driven development, collaborating with over 20 universities and research institutions, resulting in the establishment of 18 platforms, including expert workstations and industry-academia-research bases [2] - Significant technological advancements include the development of rare earth corrosion-resistant steel and breakthroughs in 1.5mm stainless steel hot-rolling technology, alongside the acquisition of over 130 patents in new building materials [2] Group 3: Emerging Industries - New industries such as ultra-high temperature thermal protection materials and rare earth deep processing are rapidly developing, with an expected growth rate of over 20% in the output value of emerging industries in 2024 [1][2] - Future industries like water electrolysis for hydrogen production and independent energy storage are also being strategically positioned in the district [1]