聚焦高质量发展｜湖北大冶：换热器“唤”出百亿级大产业

Core Insights - The article highlights the rapid development of the heat exchanger industry cluster in Daye City, Hubei Province, which has grown to include 192 enterprises with a total output value exceeding 16 billion yuan and a domestic market share of 38% by 2024 [1][12]. Company Development - Hubei Difen Heat Exchanger Co., Ltd. has evolved from a county-run agricultural machinery enterprise established in the 1950s to a leading player in the heat exchanger sector, producing over 2,000 types of heat exchangers [2][4]. - Difen's products are utilized in significant projects, including the world's largest single-unit capacity hydropower generator at the Baihetan Hydropower Station, with over 50% of its products supplied to Fortune 500 companies [2][4]. - The company has successfully tackled key technologies previously monopolized by foreign firms, achieving a market share of one-third in the domestic heat exchanger market [4][6]. Industry Innovation - The heat exchanger industry in Daye has seen collaborative innovation, with companies like Sruier Heat Exchanger Co., Ltd. emerging from Difen's influence, focusing on technological advancements and product quality [7][9]. - Sruier has developed a green and efficient finned gas heat exchanger, boasting a product lifespan 15% to 20% longer than competitors, and has established partnerships with prestigious universities for ongoing research [9][11]. - The industry cluster has produced 320 invention patents and achieved over 30 technology transfer projects, indicating a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration [12]. Future Outlook - Daye City aims to enhance the heat exchanger industry's value, targeting an output value of 26 billion yuan by 2027, with an increase in quality SMEs to 220 and a rise in effective invention patents to 437 [13]. - The cluster is also focusing on digital transformation, with 33 companies completing digital upgrade projects and an 86% coverage rate for digital diagnostics [12][13].