SANHUA(SZ:002050) 21世纪经济报道·2025-09-26 12:58Core Viewpoint - Sanhua Intelligent Control has transformed from a small factory to a giant with a market capitalization nearing 200 billion yuan, driven by strategic pivots and deepening in core industries such as thermal management and robotics [1][4]. Company History - Sanhua Intelligent Control originated in 1967 as a small agricultural machinery repair factory and evolved into a leading manufacturer of refrigeration components [4]. - The company gained significant market share in the production of four-way valves, achieving a production volume of over 1 million units by 1999, which led to a successful acquisition of the valve business from the original acquirer, Lanco [5]. - The refrigeration segment remains a strong foundation for Sanhua, with revenue from air conditioning components reaching 10.389 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 25.49% [5]. Entry into New Energy Vehicles - Sanhua's entry into the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector was influenced by a meeting with Wanxiang Group's founder, which solidified the company's focus on thermal management for electric vehicles [7]. - The company successfully integrated into Tesla's supply chain, becoming a key provider of thermal management solutions for Tesla's Model 3 [8]. - In the first half of the year, Sanhua's automotive components business generated revenue of 5.874 billion yuan, reflecting an 8.83% year-on-year increase, although growth was impacted by a decline in Tesla's delivery volumes [9]. Robotics Sector Development - Sanhua is positioning itself in the humanoid robotics market, leveraging its experience in automotive components to develop electromechanical actuators [11]. - The company has formed a strategic partnership with Harmonic Drive to enhance its technological capabilities in robotics [11]. - Sanhua's management expressed confidence in the growth potential of robotics as a key application for AI, with a dedicated robotics division established to support product development and mass production [11][12].