西平：装备与服装的全球生意

Core Insights - The article highlights the advancements and innovations in the livestock equipment industry, particularly focusing on Henan Wanhua Livestock Equipment Co., which is the only company in China exporting livestock equipment to Europe [1][2]. Group 1: Company Innovations - Henan Wanhua has developed a 9-12 story high livestock equipment system, which is a first in the industry, allowing for automated feeding, watering, temperature, and humidity control, significantly increasing efficiency [1]. - The company has implemented a smart temperature control system that allows one person to manage 300,000 chickens, improving efficiency by 60 times compared to traditional methods [1]. - Wanhua has invested approximately 5% of its total output value annually in R&D, resulting in 190 authorized utility model patents [1]. Group 2: International Collaboration - In July, Wanhua signed an international technology cooperation agreement with France's Dofry Agricultural Technology Co., integrating advanced environmental control systems with Wanhua's high-rise temperature-controlled livestock equipment [2]. Group 3: Industry Growth and Economic Impact - The livestock machinery industry in Xiping has over 90 enterprises, accounting for one-third of the national market share, establishing it as the largest production base for livestock equipment in China [3]. - The county's GDP grew by 6.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with industrial value-added growth reaching 9.2%, indicating a robust industrial sector [4]. - The development of Wanhua and other local companies exemplifies the county's strategy of fostering innovation-driven economic growth, transitioning from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvement [4].