Core Insights - The article discusses the significance of electroplating wastewater treatment equipment in addressing the environmental challenges posed by toxic wastewater containing heavy metals and cyanides generated by the electroplating industry [1][4]. Industry Overview - Electroplating wastewater treatment equipment is specialized environmental protection equipment designed to remove pollutants and recover resources through physical, chemical, and biological technologies [2][3]. - In 2024, the wastewater generated by China's electroplating industry is projected to reach 469 million tons, with an expected increase to 489 million tons in 2025 [3][4]. Investment Trends - The investment scale for electroplating wastewater treatment equipment in China is estimated to be 1.3 billion yuan in 2024, an increase of 64 million yuan from 2023, with a projected investment of approximately 1.153 billion yuan in 2025 [4][6]. Industry Chain - The upstream of the electroplating wastewater treatment equipment industry includes raw materials such as metal and non-metal materials, core components, consumables, and chemical agents. The midstream involves the production and system integration of treatment equipment, while the downstream applications include large electroplating factories, small electroplating workshops, and wastewater treatment plants [4][5]. Technological Innovation - The tightening of national environmental policies has led to a focus on technological innovation in electroplating wastewater treatment equipment, with a total of 120 patent applications filed from 2016 to October 2025 [6][7]. Competitive Landscape - The production of electroplating wastewater treatment equipment is primarily dominated by small-scale private enterprises, with a scarcity of companies capable of providing complete sets of equipment. Joint ventures utilizing foreign technology hold a significant share of the high-end equipment market [8]. - Major companies in the industry include Anhui Shuiyun Environmental Protection Co., Ltd., New Dayu Environmental Technology (Guangdong) Group Co., Ltd., and Jiangxi Jindalai Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. [8]. Market Trends - The electroplating industry generates complex wastewater containing a high concentration of heavy metals, making treatment more challenging than ordinary industrial wastewater. Current mainstream treatment methods include iron chip electrolysis and evaporation concentration processes, with a shift towards automation and intelligent systems for improved precision and efficiency [9].