Company Overview - Nantong Chaoda Equipment Co., Ltd. is a leading domestic supplier of automotive interior and exterior moldings, focusing on the research, production, and sales of molds, automotive inspection tools, and automated tooling equipment [1] - The company is one of the few in China capable of providing full-process manufacturing and services for automotive interior and exterior molds, including R&D, design, casting, CNC processing, assembly, and maintenance [1] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of CNY 720,666,661.22, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.91% [2][7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 96,599,670.73, up 1.24% from the previous year [2][7] - The revenue from mold business was CNY 422,520,041.20, an increase of 17.84% year-on-year [5] - The automotive inspection tools business generated revenue of CNY 76,430,586.40, up 21.56% [5] - Revenue from automated tooling equipment and components was CNY 188,053,161.69, increasing by 11.38% [5] Product Categories - The main products include: - Automotive interior and exterior molds, primarily for soft trim and foam components [2] - Automotive inspection tools for evaluating the quality of automotive parts [2] - Automated tooling equipment and components for production lines [2] Market Position and Competitive Landscape - The automotive mold industry is crucial, with over 90% of automotive parts requiring molds for production [3] - In developed countries, automotive molds account for over 40% of the total mold industry output, while about one-third of China's molds serve the automotive sector [3] - The domestic market for automotive molds is competitive, particularly in the mid-to-low-end segment, while high-end markets have fewer capable players [4] R&D and Innovation - The company invested CNY 39,365,075.53 and CNY 43,281,270.57 in R&D for 2023 and 2024, respectively, accounting for 6.28% and 6.01% of revenue [6] - The company holds 148 patents, including 77 invention patents, enhancing its competitive edge [6] - The company is recognized as a key player in the mold industry and has established good relationships with major automotive suppliers [6] Order and Growth Outlook - As of the end of 2024, the company had an order backlog of CNY 73,378.26 million [5] - The company anticipates continued growth driven by strong demand in the automotive sector [4] Strategic Developments - The company is expanding its international presence with subsidiaries in Germany, the USA, and Thailand to better serve global customers [9] - The company is exploring opportunities in the new energy vehicle sector, having developed products for major manufacturers like Tesla and BYD [8]